Markets in Santurtzi
Biscay Province, Basque Country
Santurtzi has three markets serving this fishing town on the Nervión estuary in Biscay. The two covered municipal markets focus on fresh food, with fish from the local port a particular draw, while the weekly street market handles clothing and accessories. Visitors looking for local farmers market hours should note that both municipal markets run on a weekly schedule, with the street market also operating once a week outdoors.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |
Monday2markets▼
Tuesday3markets▼
Wednesday2markets▼
Thursday2markets▼
Friday3markets▼
Saturday2markets▼
SundayNo markets▼
Planning a trip to Spain? Here are the tools I use and recommend:
- 🌟 Travel insurance >> SafetyWing — flexible medical and trip cover from $56/month.
- 🌟 Buses & trains >> Omio — compare routes and prices across Spain in one search.
- 🌟 Car hire >> Discover Cars — compare prices from local and international rental companies.
- 🌟 eSIM for Spain >> YeSim — affordable data eSIMs that activate before you land.
- 🌟 Tours & activities >> GetYourGuide — food tours, market visits, and day trips across Spain.
Where to stay in Santurtzi
Santurtzi is a compact port town, so you won't need to travel far to reach its markets from most accommodation. Staying near Town Centre puts you within easy walking distance of the main market spots and the seafront.
If you prefer a bit more comfort and easy transport links, the nearby city of Bilbao is just a short metro ride away and offers a wider choice of hotels, including Bilbao City Centre. It's a practical base if you want to combine a market visit to Santurtzi with everything Bilbao has to offer.
Tours & Activities in Santurtzi
Municipal markets in Santurtzi
Kabiezes Market is the larger of the two, with 25 indoor stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, and cheese and dairy. It is the best starting point for picking up Santurtzi's famous sardines, landed at the fishing port nearby.
Mamariga Market Plaza runs 15 indoor stalls and covers a slightly different mix, including bread and pastries alongside vegetables, meat, fish, and cheese. Between the two markets there are around 40 stalls under cover, making Santurtzi a solid stop for fresh Basque produce. For more covered markets in the area, Bilbao and Portugalete both have well-established municipal options worth combining with a visit here.
Street markets in Santurtzi
Santurtzi Street Market is an outdoor market running once a week. The stall count has not been confirmed, but the market focuses on clothing, footwear, and jewellery rather than food, so it complements rather than overlaps with the municipal markets.
Visiting Santurtzi
Santurtzi is straightforward to reach from Bilbao by metro on Line 1. The Visit Santurtzi tourism site has information on local attractions including the Puente Bizkaia transporter bridge and Mount Serantes viewpoint, both worth combining with a market visit.