'Zoco' of Moors and Christians in Elda. T.A.

'Zoco' and Municipal Markets of Elda during the Moors and Christians Festivities 2025: Dates and Timings

The special market for the festivities will once again feature special decorations throughout the sales area

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Lunes, 26 de mayo 2025, 15:50

The Department of Commerce and Markets of Elda has once again organized the special Moors and Christians market, popularly known as the 'Zoco'. It will be located around Plaza de la Concordia from Thursday, May 29 to Monday, June 2.

The 'Zoco' has become a key space in recent years for the Moors and Christians Festivities in Elda. Its commercial and recreational offerings are a fundamental part of the festival route for both participants and the multitude of visitors who come to the city during these days.

The 'Zoco' will feature 79 sales points, including stalls and booths, as well as the traditional festival 'carts' that can be seen throughout the city. It offers craft sales from Egypt, Senegal, Ecuador, gift items, jewelry, perfumes, toys, and local products from various Spanish towns; in addition to the traditional food booths offering sausages, crepes and waffles, churros, sandwiches and burgers, pizzas, Italian ice creams, sweets, corn on the cob and chestnuts, and cheesecakes.

This edition of the 'Zoco' will once again enhance its atmosphere with special decorations that complete the sales area, aiming to further highlight the appeal of the commercial offerings by integrating them into the festive context.

Sales Schedule

• Thursday, June 29: from 19:00 to 02:00.
• Friday, 30, Saturday 31 May, and Sunday 1 June: from 10:00 to 02:00.
• Monday, June 2: from 10:00 to 23:30.

The 'Zoco' will complement its offerings with various additional services for merchants and visitors, including portable toilets, security and surveillance, and a permanent first aid station located at the entrance of the sales area.

Additionally, due to the festive period, the Markets and Marketplaces of Elda will have the following special schedules:

• Central Market and San Francisco de Sales Market:

Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, from 7:00 to 14:30.

Monday, June 2, closed.

• Marketplaces:

Virgen de la Cabeza Market, Saturday, May 24 closed.

San Francisco Market, Saturday, May 24 open at its usual hours.

Furthermore, due to the various festive events, from Friday, May 30, access to the Central Market parking will be available through its entrance on Jaime Balmes Street, as its access via Juan Carlos I will remain closed throughout the festive period.