The local markets in Naples to devote yourself to shopping of all kinds, from elegant districts to the most popular ones.
Naples has many local markets where you can shop cheaply and even score some real bargains. From the more elegant to the typically folkloristic , where the atmosphere is joyful and charmingly chaotic, the city's markets are full of stalls selling just about anything.
You can find clothes , shoes, electronics and even fruit and vegetables and very often you engage in heated negotiations with the sellers, trying to get the best price.
Below, the list of the most famous markets in Naples.
Poggioreale market
Also known as the Caramanico Market , the Poggioreale market is one of the most famous and popular in Naples. Among its stalls, you can find any type of object or garment, from designer clothes and shoes to bags and fabrics by the yard , as well as accessories of all kinds.
It is always very crowded, both because you can do real business and because it only opens on weekends, so it is advisable to arrive early in the morning, almost at the opening time. Inside there are also a convenient parking, two refreshment points and public baths.
It is open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 7.00 to 15.00
Address: Via Marino Di Caramanico, 80143 – Naples
Market of Antignano
The Antignano market is located in Vomero and covers one of the most central areas of the entire neighborhood. There are numerous stalls selling clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics, underwear, and slippers , all at low prices, and it's not uncommon to find some great deals.
The traders of the various stands are very jovial, in fact there is always a good mood among the visitors and the atmosphere that you breathe is great fun.
It is only open in the morning from Monday to Saturday , from 7.30am to approximately 13.30pm, and is very crowded especially on weekends.
Address: Borgo di Antignano – 80126 Naples
Market at the Agnano Hippodrome
The Agnano Hippodrome's second-hand and craft market is a typical flea market where you can always find different items.
It is located in the outdoor area of the sports facility and features more than 200 stands with antiques , handicrafts, and electronics, as well as second-hand clothing , old musical instruments, bicycles, costume jewelry, ornaments, vinyl records, and anything else the stand owners can find for sale from time to time.
It is only open on Sunday mornings from 6.00 to approximately 14.00.
Address: Via Raffaele Ruggiero, 1 – 80125 Naples
Portobello Road and Car Boot
In the Pianura neighborhood, a market called Portobello Road takes place every day , which on weekends transforms into a unique Car Boot Market. While during the week this second-hand market sells all kinds of objects and accessories, including clothes and shoes, at very reasonable prices, like a typical flea market, on Sundays it takes on a more English feel.
In fact, Car Boot is the sale in the trunks of cars and it is precisely in the back of the vehicles that the owners display what they want to sell.
Portobello Road is open Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 19.30pm, the Car Boot on Sunday from 8.00am to 14.00pm.
Address: Via Eleonora Duse, 50 – 80126 Naples
Posillipo market
This is the famous market held on Viale Virgilio , just steps from the park of the same name in the Posillipo district. You can stroll among the approximately 150 stalls selling clothes, shoes, fabrics, makeup, as well as flowers and pottery.
The location is very picturesque, shaded by tall maritime pines that help keep the air cooler, especially in the summer. Residents and visitors alike flock here because they can find good-quality products at low prices , making it one of the most sought-after markets in the city.
It is open every Thursday from 7.00 to 15.00
Address: Viale Virgilio – 80123 Naples
Fuorigrotta Market
The Fuorigrotta market is also very popular with residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. The stalls are located both outside and in a covered structure with several aisles, and sell all kinds of products.
Inside, there are not only stalls, but also actual shops selling shoes, slippers, household items, and clothing, as well as numerous stands selling fruit, vegetables , cured meats, cheeses, pasta, sweets, and various spices. In the outdoor area, you can also find bargains on used clothing, and there's no shortage of cosmetics displays.
It is open from Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to approximately 14.00.
Address: Via Metastasio, 60 – 80125 Naples
Porta Nolana Market
It's one of the largest and most famous fish markets in Naples, thanks to its proximity to the sea. It's very picturesque, and especially during the Christmas and New Year's holidays, it's great fun to watch the fishmongers haggling among the stalls.
The market is very ancient, having been established in the 15th century, and some legends say that vendors once painted the fish's eyes to make them more lively. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, and at times it feels like being immersed in the Naples of a few centuries ago, with its ancient scents.
It is open every day from 8.00 to 14.00.
Address: Porta Nolana, Piazza Nolana – 80142 Naples
Market at Pignasecca
It's one of Naples' historic markets, located in the Montesanto area , on the little street from which it takes its name. It actually begins in Piazzetta della Pignasecca and then continues along the narrow street that leads to Piazza Carità.
The stalls sell fruit and vegetables , as well as clothing , and blend in with the many small shops in the area and the many restaurants selling typical Neapolitan street food. It's a market where Neapolitan smells, flavors, and sounds blend seamlessly.
Open every day from 8.00 to approximately 20.00.
Address: Piazza Cardinale Sisto Riario Sforza – 80139 Naples
Forcella Market
The local market of Forcella is among the most famous in Naples and is also among the most characteristic. It is in the Piazza Garibaldi area, where there is also the Central Station, and you can find everything.
Clothing, shoes, cosmetics, books, household items, and electronics are among the best-selling items, but some stalls offer various types of imitations. It's not uncommon to haggle over the price and thus manage to get a good deal.
It is open every day from 9.00 to approximately 12.00.
Address: Via Pasquale Stanislao Mancini – 80139 Naples
Pozzuoli Market
The Pozzuoli fish market is also one of the most famous in Naples and its province, and is highly frequented for the exceptionally high quality of its products. The fish is always incredibly fresh , and among the most popular items are anchovies and octopus.
Indeed, thanks to the unique techniques of local fishermen, both of these products retain their organoleptic properties and intense flavor. The market is currently indoors, while in the past it was outdoors near the port, but it hasn't lost its authenticity.
It is open every day from 7.00 to 14.00
Address: Via Nicola Fasano, 16 – 80078 Pozzuoli (NA)
