Green Point Flea Market

Green Point Flea Market is an open-air market held on Bill Peters Drive in Green Point, on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, South Africa, in the parking area beside the Cape Town Stadium. It trades mainly on Sundays and on some Wednesdays, from around 9AM to 4PM, and is one of the city's best-known places to browse for secondhand goods and African crafts at modest prices. Stalls sell a mix of items: used clothing and books, vinyl records, antiques and bric-a-brac, jewellery, leather goods, African masks and carvings, beadwork, paintings and general souvenirs, along with street food and drinks. The ratio of authentic handmade items to imported trinkets is mixed, and visitors should compare stalls and ask about the origin of craft pieces. Secondhand finds are the main reason many locals visit, and patient browsing can turn up interesting pieces at low prices, typically from about R20 to R800. Bargaining is expected and part of the experience; a polite counter-offer, often at a fraction below the asking price, is standard, and buying several items together helps. Cash in rand is the main payment method, although some stalls have card machines. VAT refunds for foreign visitors do not generally apply at flea market stalls. The atmosphere is informal and busy, with vendors setting out their goods on tables and blankets in rows beneath the stadium, and the crowds are heaviest from late morning. Food stalls offer grilled meat, snacks and drinks, and the nearby Green Point and Waterfront areas have many restaurants. Visitors should confirm trading days before going, as the Wednesday sessions are irregular, and bring sun protection since there is little shade. Parking is available around the stadium, and the MyCiTi bus and ride-hailing services serve the area.