La Cala de Mijas Craft Market

Every Friday morning, the Town Hall square in La Cala de Mijas hosts a craft market ("Mercadillo de Artesanía") where local artisans set up stalls from 10:00 until 14:00.

It's a chance for anyone walking through La Cala to pick up handmade gifts, accessories, home decor, and art in a relaxed plaza setting close to cafés and shops.

Market Stalls

Stalls are smaller in number than the full "mercadillos" stalls, which offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, clothing, and more.

The items are more curated: handmade decorations, accessories like jewellery or scarves, small art objects, leather accessories, perhaps souvenir items.

Because it's artisan-focused, many pieces are unique or limited in quantity. The stalls are set up in the plaza in front of the local Town Hall (Tenencia de Alcaldía).

Highlights

Great for finding locals' crafts and gifts that are less mass-marketed, for example, decorative home items or handmade accessories.

Because of the timing (10-14), it's convenient to combine with lunch or a walk on the beach afterwards.

The plaza setting, being central and near amenities, also means that even if you're not shopping, it's pleasant to stroll, look, enjoy coffee nearby, and soak up local life.

Summary

The Friday craft market in La Cala de Mijas, from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Town Hall square, offers a mid-morning artisan shopping opportunity.

It isn't as large a market as some other street markets in Mijas, which feature produce or large stalls, but it's ideal for unique, handmade finds in a more relaxed setting.

If you're in La Cala and want something different from the big weekend and midweek markets, this is a good bet.

Getting There

The market is at Town Hall square:

• Location: Plaza Virgen de la Peña, La Cala de Mijas
• Nearby: Cafés, shops, and beach
• Atmosphere: Relaxed plaza setting

For more options, see our Mijas markets guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is La Cala de Mijas Craft Market?

Every Friday 10am to 2pm at the Town Hall square (Plaza Virgen de la Peña) in La Cala de Mijas.

What is sold at the craft market?

Handmade crafts and artisan work: jewelry, scarves, small art objects, leather accessories, decorative home items, and souvenirs. Because it's artisan-focused, many pieces are unique or limited quantity.

How does this compare to other Mijas markets?

Smaller and more curated than the large mercadillos. The craft market focuses on handmade pieces rather than produce, clothing, or general goods. Ideal for unique gifts rather than weekly shopping.

Is it worth visiting?

Yes if you're looking for unique, less mass-marketed items. The central plaza location near cafés and the beach makes it pleasant to combine with other activities. It's a more relaxed alternative to the big weekend markets.

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