Galdakao markets offer two weekly outdoor street markets where locals shop for fresh produce, handicrafts, clothing, and more. Both markets run on a regular weekly schedule, making it straightforward to plan a visit around a market day in this Basque town in Biscay province.
Galdakao is a small town, so staying central is your best bet. Try the Town Centre to keep yourself within easy reach of the market and local amenities.
If you'd prefer more options or a bit more comfort, nearby Bilbao is just a short train ride away and has plenty of accommodation to suit every budget. Staying in Abando or Casco Viejo makes the day trip to Galdakao very straightforward.
Planning the trip
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Street markets in Galdakao
The Galdakao Agricultural and Craft Fair is the largest of the two markets, with 22 stalls set up outdoors each week. It focuses on locally sourced products including fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, organic produce, and handicrafts, making it a good option if you are looking for eco or artisan goods.
The Galdakao Weekly Market runs with 20 stalls and takes a more general market approach, covering everyday essentials alongside fresh fruit and vegetables. Shoppers will also find meat and poultry, clothing, and footwear, making it a practical one-stop market for weekly household needs.
Both markets are held outdoors, so it is worth checking conditions before heading out. Visitors coming from nearby Bilbao or Basauri will find Galdakao easy to reach and both markets worth combining with a broader tour of Biscay's local market scene.
Runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at Kurtzeko Plaza. A traditional agricultural fair with 22 stalls of fresh produce, organic goods and regional crafts.
Both of Galdakao's markets trade on Saturday: the Galdakao Agricultural and Craft Fair and the Galdakao Weekly Market run stalls from around 9am to 2pm. Neither market opens on any other day of the week, so a Saturday visit is the only way to catch either one.
How many markets are there in Galdakao?
Galdakao has two street markets, the Galdakao Agricultural and Craft Fair and the Galdakao Weekly Market, both trading outdoors on Saturday. The larger of the two, the Agricultural and Craft Fair, sets up 22 stalls selling fresh produce, handicrafts and organic goods, while the Weekly Market runs around 20 stalls of everyday essentials.
What is the biggest market in Galdakao?
The Galdakao Agricultural and Craft Fair is the biggest market in Galdakao, with 22 stalls trading each Saturday. It focuses on fresh produce and organic goods alongside handicrafts and jewellery, making it the better stop for artisan and eco-minded shopping over the more general-purpose Galdakao Weekly Market.
Is there a market in Galdakao on Sunday?
No, Galdakao's markets don't trade on Sunday. Both the Galdakao Agricultural and Craft Fair and the Galdakao Weekly Market run only on Saturday, from around 9am to 2pm, so Galdakao's market scene stays quiet for the rest of the week.