Carlton Market

Carlton Market is a 25-stall indoor food market in the Abando district of Bilbao, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 2:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm (closed Sundays). One of several municipal markets in Bilbao, it serves the surrounding neighbourhood with fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese and prepared foods. The market is wheelchair accessible and accepts cash, credit card, contactless and mobile payments.

What to buy at Carlton Market

The 25 stalls cover the daily essentials: fresh fish and seafood, meat and poultry, vegetables, cheese and dairy, bread and baked goods. A few stalls sell prepared foods for a quick bite at lunchtime. Carlton Market is a compact neighbourhood market focused on daily staples rather than specialty goods, so it works best as a practical food stop rather than a destination in its own right.

How to get to Carlton Market

Carlton Market is at Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 8 in the Abando district of central Bilbao. The Abando interchange, Bilbao's main railway and metro hub, is close by and connects the market to the rest of the city. If you want a larger selection under one roof, La Ribera Market in the Casco Viejo is Bilbao's flagship covered market with over 60 stalls and a ground-floor food court.

Where to stay in Bilbao

Staying in the Casco Viejo puts you within easy walking distance of Carlton Market and the heart of the old town. The Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao is a solid upscale option right by the Guggenheim if you want something a little more central to the wider city.

For a mid-range stay with great access to the market and the Ensanche district, Abando has plenty of well-located hotels and is very easy to get around from.

What time does Carlton Market open?

Carlton Market is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 2:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm, trading every week rather than on set market days. It's closed on Sundays, so if you're planning a visit around the weekend, Saturday morning is the last chance until Monday.

What can you buy at Carlton Market?

Carlton Market's 25 stalls sell fresh fish and seafood, meat and poultry, vegetables, cheese and dairy, bread and prepared foods, covering the daily food staples of a neighbourhood municipal market rather than specialty or artisan goods. The market is wheelchair accessible and takes cash, card, contactless and mobile payments, so how you pay isn't a barrier to visiting.

How do I get to Carlton Market in Bilbao?

Carlton Market is at Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 8, in Bilbao's Abando district. Abando railway station and its metro connections are close by, making the market easy to reach by public transport from anywhere in the city. It's also wheelchair accessible, so getting around inside once you arrive isn't an issue either.