La Cala Market (La Cala de Mijas)

By mid-morning on Wednesdays, the Recinto Ferial in La Cala de Mijas turns into a neat grid of stalls and awnings, with the sea breeze drifting up from the paseo.

Locals shop for the week's fruit and veg while winter visitors linger over olives, nuts, and flowers.

It's an easy walk from the village centre, and the market keeps straightforward hours, roughly 9:00 to 14:00, per the town's tourism office. 

History

La Cala's mid-week market is a long-running municipal event, managed through town-hall licensing for ambulant traders. It's often updated, recently adding food trucks to the available stalls.

Market Stalls

Expect a broad mix: seasonal produce, Andalusian cheeses and cured meats, olives by the scoop, herbs and spices, flowers and plants, racks of everyday clothing, leather belts and bags, table linens, and household staples.

Several guides note that La Cala's market is one of the area's largest, with approximately 114 stalls when fully attended.

Market Highlights

Shoppers come early for tomatoes, citrus, and leafy greens when they're in season.

Olive stands offer stuffed and marinated varieties, and nut vendors roast on site, so the air smells like almonds.

If you're comparing days, note the useful pairing nearby: on Thursdays, a smaller open-air market sets up at Calypso (Valdepinos) in Calahonda, typically from 9:00 to 14:00, which is handy if you missed Wednesday or want a quieter browse. 

Summer often brings evening craft stalls along the seafront.

Summary

If you're staying in or near La Cala, plan your full shop for Wednesday at the Recinto Ferial, then use Thursday at Calypso/Valdepinos as your spillover day.

The mid-week market leans produce-heavy with plenty of everyday goods; the Thursday one is smaller and relaxed. Both markets in Mijas operate in the morning and are easily accessible from the A-7 corridor.

Getting There

The market is at Recinto Ferial:

• Location: La Cala de Mijas, easy walk from village centre
• Days: Wednesday (main day) and Thursday
• Bonus: Sea breeze from nearby paseo

For more options, see our Mijas markets guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is La Cala de Mijas Market?

Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 2pm at Recinto Ferial. Wednesday is the main market day with up to 114 stalls. Easy walk from the village centre.

What about Thursday's market?

A smaller market runs Thursdays at Calypso (Valdepinos) in Calahonda, 9am-2pm. Use it as a spillover if you missed Wednesday or prefer a quieter browse.

What are the highlights?

On-site nut roasting (the almond scent is unmistakable), stuffed and marinated olives, Andalusian cheeses and cured meats, seasonal produce, and the sea breeze from the nearby paseo. Summer brings evening craft stalls.

Is this a large market?

Yes - approximately 114 stalls when fully attended, making it one of the largest in the Mijas Costa area. It's produce-heavy with plenty of everyday goods for practical shopping.

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