Markets in Algorta
Biscay Province, Basque Country
The mercadillo Algorta scene offers four weekly outdoor markets in this coastal neighbourhood of Getxo, Biscay. Across those markets you'll find everything from clothing and jewellery to organic produce, fresh cheese, and artisan bread, all sold in the open air.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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MondayNo markets▼
TuesdayNo markets▼
Wednesday2markets▼
ThursdayNo markets▼
FridayNo markets▼
Saturday3markets▼
SundayNo markets▼
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Where to stay in Algorta
Algorta is a relaxed coastal neighbourhood of Getxo, and staying close to the old port area at Puerto Viejo puts you within easy reach of the local markets and the waterfront. It's a compact place, so you can walk most things off easily from here.
If you'd prefer more amenities nearby, Getxo town centre has a good range of accommodation options and connects well to Algorta by foot or the metro line into Bilbao.
Tours & Activities in Algorta
Street markets in Algorta
The Algorta Gypsy Market is the largest of the four, running weekly with 128 stalls concentrated on clothing, footwear, and jewellery. Its scale makes it the most practical starting point if you're visiting Algorta specifically to shop for fashion and accessories.
Gure Lurreko Merkatua is Algorta's dedicated organic and local produce market, stocking fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese and dairy, and bread and pastries alongside certified organic produce. The stall count is not published but the range of products makes it worth seeking out if you want locally sourced food.
The Algorta Street Market runs weekly with 30 stalls and covers clothing, footwear, handicrafts, and jewellery. It overlaps somewhat with the Gypsy Market in product categories but has a stronger handicrafts offer, making it a better choice for handmade goods.
San Lorenzo Market rounds out the four with a food-first focus: fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy, meat and poultry, and bread and pastries. Like the other markets here, it runs outdoors on a weekly schedule.
Algorta sits on the coast with direct metro connections to Bilbao, making it easy to combine a market visit with a trip to the city. For official local information, the Getxo municipal website carries updates on market schedules and locations.
