The El Fogón Sunday Market, a 30,000-square-metre bazaar in Guardamar del Segura, is refusing to close despite the Mayor's orders.
The market will be open every Sunday until the court rules
Carmen Valenti Marí and her son Fernando García Valenti, who have run the site for three decades, made this declaration. Claims of pressure from developers are fueling the storm.
The family-run landmark is a beloved institution in Alicante, and its owners are determined to stay open.
Author's summary: Guardamar's famous flea market defies closure order.