Markets in Bilbao

Markets in Bilbao range from Europe's largest covered food market to neighbourhood street stalls selling everything from flowers to second-hand books. With seven municipal markets and five street markets spread across the city, there is always somewhere to shop for fresh produce, local Basque cheese and seasonal goods.

The star is La Ribera Market, a 10,000 square metre Art Deco hall on the banks of the Nervión river. Built in 1929, it houses three floors of stalls plus a ground-floor food court. Beyond La Ribera, each barrio has its own covered market where locals do their daily shopping.

Sundays are the biggest market day in Bilbao. The Arenal Street Market sets up along the riverbank with fresh produce, flowers and handicrafts from 8am. Nearby, the Flower Market fills Arenal Park with plants and bouquets. Other Sunday options include the Mercadillo Dominical and smaller neighbourhood markets in Zorrozaurre and Bolueta, all running until early afternoon.