Mercadillo de Marbella

Every Monday from 9am to 2pm, Calle Platino in Las Albarizas transforms into one of the coast's biggest open-air markets, with 360+ stalls sprawling across the street. The food side is where it really shines — fresh produce, olives, spices, and local goods at honest prices, the kind of shopping that actually feels like Spain. Clothing and souvenirs are hit or miss, so go for the market experience and the food, not the fashion.