As is the tradition in Spain, every town holds a weekly outdoor market - and Albir is no exception. Located on the outskirts of Benidorm, it is easy to get to - hop on the number 10 bus and you will be there in no time, yet it has a completely different atmosphere!
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| Queuing for the spit roast chickens! |
It has certainly rejuvenated the area - all the cafes, bars and restaurants are full to capacity - many of which use to be shut on a Sunday until the market started. It has been great for the area and there is always a good police presence.
You can find the usual selection of clothes, shoes, bags - including the fake designer copies, jewellery, ceramics, a large fruit and veg section, fresh baked products, delicatessen and the indispensable cooked chicken stand... which always seems to have a huge queue!
You can hear all nationalities walking around - and there is a real mix of tourists and residents.
Like most markets it stays open till about 1.30/2pm and it is then the job of the bin men to get everything spick and span in time for business openings on Monday - and they always do a great job. Why not give it a try - then on a lovely sunny day like today you can head down to the beach front, only about a 10 minute stroll and enjoy a drink or lunch at one of the many bars and restaurants along the promenade. It is a pebbly beach - so if you are not a sand lover perhaps an option for you.
Throughout July and August they will be opening a night market as they have in previous years - but this time it will be in the car park in front of the "Frax" building, which is right on the beach front near to the Kaktus hotel.