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As you may well know, here at Robin Street Market we love a
good market. They offer the perfect place to sample local cuisine, browse
local handcrafted items and take in the cultural atmosphere of the area. South
Africa is home to many flea markets so we’ve decided to showcase a handful of
the most popular ones in the country. With so many great options it was quite
difficult to decide, but we finally settled on the Panorama Flea Market, the
Green Point Flea Market and the Hillfox Flea Market. Read on to learn more!
Panorama Flea Market
Located in Mulbarton, the Panorama Flea Market is the
busiest in the south of Johannesburg. With almost 400 stalls and regular live
entertainment, this particular market repeatedly draws a good-sized crowd. The
market’s history spans 22 years and is now known as one of the top markets to
visit whether you are in search of clothing, jewellery or an exceptional variety
of food stalls.
There’s plenty of time to visit this market, since it’s open
on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9am to 4pm. And for those with
little ones in tow the Panorama Flea Market also has a Kids Zone, which
provides adult supervised entertainment at a minimal cost. Fun for kids,
shopping for the adults – there’s something for everyone!
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| via Panorama Flea Market |
Green Point Flea Market
Held at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, this market is
about the same size as the Panorama Flea Market. Green Point Flea Market is open on Sundays
and public holidays from 8:30am to 5pm.
The vendors at this market carry a wide range of clothing,
electronic goods, antiques, and bric-a-brac, but what makes this market a
stand-out is its selection of second hand books (apparently it is not uncommon
to find first and second edition classics!) The food vendors are also rumoured
to be pretty spectacular. You can find anything from local South African dishes
to traditional Dutch street cuisine!
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| via Green Point Flea Market |
Hillfox Flea Market
Known for its great bargain buys, the Hillfox Flea Market is
held in the Johannesburg suburb of Roodepoort. This market is smaller than
Green Point and Panorama, as it only hosts about 250 stalls, but what it lacks
in size it makes up for in stellar deals. The vendors also provide a great
selection of wares – you should be able to find everything from well-known
brands to locally handcrafted items.
Hillfox is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays,
and holds regular free Sunday concerts. The relaxed atmosphere and great
selection of live entertainment are big draws to both locals and tourists.
Sounds like a great place to spend some time!
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| via JHB Live |
Have you visited any
of these markets before? Or know of any other great markets in South Africa? Let us know in the comments
below.
