Otxarkoaga Street Market

Otxarkoaga Street Market sets up every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm on La Fraternidad Kalea in the Otxarkoaga-Txurdinaga neighbourhood of Bilbao. Its 25 stalls sell clothing, footwear and handicrafts, and they take cash only.

What you'll find at Otxarkoaga Street Market

The stalls cover clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handmade crafts. It's a practical neighbourhood market rather than a tourist one, useful for everyday wear and leather accessories. For the rest of the city's open-air trading, see street markets in Bilbao; most others run on Sundays, which makes Otxarkoaga the only mid-week option.

How to get to Otxarkoaga Street Market

The market sets up on La Fraternidad Kalea in the Otxarkoaga district. Bus line 34 connects the area to central Bilbao, or take the metro to Casco Viejo and change to the local bus towards Otxarkoaga.

Where to stay in Bilbao

Otxarkoaga is a residential neighbourhood in the north of Bilbao, so staying somewhere central gives you easy access by metro or bus. Casco Viejo puts you inside the old town, close to great pintxos bars and other markets worth exploring. If you prefer something smarter, Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao sits opposite the Guggenheim and is well connected to the rest of the city.

What day is Otxarkoaga Street Market?

Otxarkoaga Street Market runs every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm on La Fraternidad Kalea, week in and week out. It is the only street market in Bilbao trading on a weekday, so it is the one to aim for if you can't make the city's Sunday markets, and the stalls pack away by early afternoon.

What can you buy at Otxarkoaga Street Market?

Otxarkoaga Street Market's 25 stalls sell clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handmade crafts. It is a practical neighbourhood market rather than an artisan food or antiques one, so expect everyday wear, bags and belts, and small handmade pieces rather than produce or cheese counters.

Do you need cash at Otxarkoaga Street Market?

Yes, Otxarkoaga Street Market is cash-only, so carry notes and small change for the 25 stalls on La Fraternidad Kalea. There is no cash machine at the market itself, which means withdrawing in central Bilbao before you head north to the Otxarkoaga-Txurdinaga district.

Where is Otxarkoaga Street Market?

Otxarkoaga Street Market sets up outdoors along La Fraternidad Kalea in the Otxarkoaga-Txurdinaga district of northern Bilbao, postcode 48004. Bus line 34 runs between the city centre and the neighbourhood, and the stalls line the street rather than filling an enclosed square.