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.
Blas Infante Arches – Puerta de Almuñécar
When visiting Almuñécar, it is almost impossible not to notice the Blas Infante Arches (Puerta de Almuñécar). As you pass by on the N340, you will see the Blas Infante Arches stand out amidst all of the tall trees. This is a great meeting point in town, as it is easy to find.
Friday Market Almunecar – Mercadillo Almuñécar & La Herradura
Friday Market Almunecar Mercadillo Almuñécar
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”.
Almuñécar Municipal Market – Mercado Municipal
Live like a local and get your daily shopping done at the Almuñécar Municipal Market.
CLOSED as of March 2020
A new municipal market will be built in its place.
The new municipal market proposal: Approximately 200 underground parking places, 40 market stalls (20 fish stalls, 10 greengrocer stalls, 6 butcher / delicatessen stalls, 4 stalls for other products for sale). Read more here.
Alternative shopping options
In the meantime, you may find individual shops close by. There are several booths set up at Plaza Kuwait, by the Aquarium. This is just behind the old municipal market to purchase some of the items which were sold at the municipal market. A bakery is also just behind the former municipal market. There are now also several freestanding fresh fish shops nearby as well.
- Fish and seafood, look for the pescadería
- Meats, look for the butcher, which is a carnicería
- Produce, fruits/veg, look for frutería
- Breads, baked goods, look for the pandería
- Delicatessen. look for a charcutería
Read more about shopping in Almuñécar.