Shopppen + marktjes

Shopping

In Cartagena you can enjoy shopping in modern and welcoming shopping centres. Discover a wide range of stores, from well-known fashion chains to local boutiques and charming gift shops. Need a break? Enjoy a coffee or some delicious tapas at one of the many cafés and restaurants. Shopping in Cartagena offers the perfect mix of comfort, atmosphere and relaxation under the Spanish sun.

Zenia Boulevard is more than just a place to shop.
Regular performances and events are organised, especially during weekends and holidays. Enjoy live music, dance shows and fun activities for children, making it a lively destination for the whole family.

Markets

Below you will find the weekly market days in Los Belones (Murcia) and within a radius of about 20 km. These are the regular weekly markets (mercadillos) offering items such as fruit and vegetables, clothing, household goods and local products.

  • Tuesday – Morning (town centre)
  • Sunday – Morning (harbour/town centre, popular with tourists)

Saturday morning (Zona Puerto Tomás Maestre, km 12–13)

Fridaymorning

Donderdagochtend (grote markt, o.a. rondom Mercado de Santa Florentina / wijk Ensanche)

Thursday morning

  • Tuesdaymorning
  • Saturday – Morning (larger market)

This market is located about 70 km away. It is also known as the “lemon market.”
The area around Guardamar, Dolores, Catral and San Fulgencio is filled with lemon and orange groves.
At this market you will find many local growers selling large bags of lemons and oranges (often 3–5 kg), as well as seasonal fruit at very affordable prices.

It can get very busy. In the height of summer, the market opens earlier in the morning. It is a large and popular market with a wide variety of stalls offering fruit and vegetables, clothing, bags and belts, nuts, olives, herbs, churros, rotisserie chicken, plants and flowers, as well as bars and small restaurants.

  • Day: sunday
  • Time: ± 08:00 – 14:00
  • Location: On the outskirts of Guardamar, towards the industrial area / Campo de Guardamar (not in the town centre).