As well as indoor markets in Mazarron and Puerto Mazarron there is usually a large outdoor market in a town somewhere in the local area. These are excellent for buying good fresh vegetables and practising your Spanish. You can usually get anything from a tomato to a live chicken.
| Monday | No street markets |
| Tuesday | Alhama de Murcia |
| Wednesday | Totana |
| Thursday | Lorca |
| Friday | Isla Plana (Summer only) |
| Saturday | Mazarron Town and Fuente Alamo |
| Sunday | Puerto de Mazarron (Large market) |
If you would prefer to shop in some of the more recognised retail outlets Murcia and Cartagena have a small selection of high street chains. For more internationally recognised shops the Nueva Condomina Mall which is located near Murcia's football stadium is the best option.