Torrevieja City Council closed a popular street market on Calle Antonio Machado for more than two weeks after management ignored an order to cease activity. The closure followed warnings to correct serious deficiencies that compromised user safety at the site, which spans almost 3,000 square metres.
The bustling market, located opposite the Colonia San Esteban, features international fast-food stalls, terraces, working ovens, flower shops, accessory stores, and sushi bars. It had operated exclusively with a declaration of responsibility since mid-2024. The plot sits near a major Mercadona store, bus and taxi stops, the bus station, the Palace of Justice, and the Guardia Civil post.
Management ignored a cease and desist order issued on July 3rd, which demanded urgent corrections due to electrical and fire risks, missing civil liability insurance, and a lack of essential technical certifications. Authorities required updated installation and safety certificates, electrical documentation, fire resistance certificates for tents, and inspection reports for a children’s inflatable attraction.
An inspection on June 19th revealed missing regulatory compliance certificates, unverified liability insurance, and rudimentary fume extraction systems. Following a report confirming the market remained fully open, the municipality ordered a complete closure on August 21st, instructing the Local Police to enforce the shutdown. The closure lasted until mid-September, when the management company successfully renewed its licence, as confirmed by the Councillor for Public Space Occupancy, Federico Alarcón.
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