The Guide to Almuñecar & La Herradura In English
There are several main Almuñécar Supermarkets or Grocery Stores in the area, including La Herradura, Motril and Vélez-Málaga . There are also several specialty markets or small stores where you will be able to find imported or international products. A few of these are open for limited hours on Sundays. Check for details in the Almuñécar Directory now.
We all love a good bargain, but it is even better to discover a good find at a flea market or thrift shop! There is something fun about rummaging through second-hand goods to find that hidden gem you’ve been looking for or didn’t even realize you needed. We also list a few charity shops where you can make purchases, as well as locations to make donations of clothing and your household goods.
Where are the fish stores?
As you may have noticed, the municipal market has been taken down and a new municipal market will go in its place. Not to fear, you can still purchase all of the goods that were in the market, we just need to get back to the old style of visiting each individual shop. In this post, we will be talking about the seafood & fish stores of Almuñécar – La Herradura (Pescaderías y Pescados).
We just love the holiday season and there are plenty of Christmas markets to choose from. We have listed those we are aware of in Almuñecar, La Herradura, Motril, Nerja and more. If they looked good, we’ve added them to our list. Let us know if you have one we should add.
The market’s real name is “Almuñécar Mercadillo Los Viernes”, The Friday Market or to some Almunecar Friday markt. The entrance right in the heart of the town at the Arc de Triomphe Puerta de Almuñécar (Blas Infantes Arches), this is also the main fairgrounds in the month of August. It lies between the main road (N-340) and the one and only “McDonald’s”. 
If you like to find a good bargain, then the Almuñécar Sunday Market or Rastro Almuñecar Domingo is the place to be! Every Sunday you can socialize, browse and purchase the most unusual things. This is a flea market dedicated to antiques and second-hand items! Located in the fairgrounds near the Blas Infante Arches, it has now grown to take up the entire lot on both sides. This market is frequented by so many people now, it is just as popular as the Friday Market.
This is something most people wouldn’t even think to learn before visiting Spain. It isn’t complicated, but there is a system to buying produce in the Spain, depending on where your are. This may not be valid across the entire country, but as a general rule it holds true in Almuñécar. Follow the guide below and it will help ease any little bit of culture shock you may have.
If you are out walking the paseo near the Peñones del Santo, you will be in for a treat to browse the summer market. It’s located in Plaza Abderrahman, near Loro Sexi park. This is our night market and a perfect reason to get out and enjoy the great weather.
We just love the holiday season and there are plenty of Christmas markets to choose from. We have listed those we are aware of in Almuñecar, La Herradura, Motril, Nerja and more. If they looked good, we’ve added them to our list. Let us know if you have one we should add.
Time to have a healthy snack and learn the names of some Spanish fruit & vegetables in Spanish. For some of us there are unfamiliar items at the produce stands that can be confusing. Not to worry, we will translate some of the most common fruits & vegetables in Spain for you. If it doesn’t look familiar, don’t be afraid to give something new a try (like the nispero fruit). You may just like it!
