Fish Market

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The fish market is the building where the daily fish auction takes place from Monday to Friday. It was built in 1991 and is fully equipped to handle the various stages of the auction. A prominent feature of its interior is the viewing gallery, opened in July 1998, from which visitors can watch the auction in comfort.

The fish auction is one of the most popular and most visited of Calpe’s activities. It involves the wholesale auction of the newly-landed catch of Calpe’s fishing fleet at the end of their day’s work. The auction is held daily from Monday to Friday and is directed by the Cofradia de Pescadores (Fishermen’s Co-operative). It is the main showcase of the town’s seafaring traditions and plays a major role in its economy.
The auction starts about five o’clock in the afternoon and continues until eight. During this time, the visitor can witness its successive stages and the work they involve, in truly maritime surroundings. www.calpe.es/turismo/web/paseos-excursiones/paseos-excu...