Bacalao Mercado de Gros

Bacalao Mercado de Gros is the covered fish market of the Gros district in San Sebastián, open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm. Twenty-five stalls fill the ground floor of a residential building on Nafarroa Beherea Plaza, and the seafood counters, with fresh catches daily and high-quality salted cod, are what most people come for. It is one of the municipal markets in San Sebastián, a working neighbourhood food hall that shuts by early afternoon.

What to buy at Bacalao Mercado de Gros

Fish and seafood take centre stage, with the salted cod well suited to traditional Basque dishes like bacalao al pil pil. Alongside the fish counters you'll find seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and pastries. Stalls take cash, credit and debit cards, contactless and mobile payments, so you won't need to come with exact change.

How to get to Bacalao Mercado de Gros

The market is at Nafarroa Beherea Plaza, 1, in the Gros district, set into the ground floor of a residential building. Look for "AZOKA" written at the entrance if you're having trouble locating it. Being on the ground floor of a covered building, it is wheelchair accessible throughout. Local buses stop a short walk away, and it is reachable on foot from the old town across the Zurriola Bridge. Street parking nearby fills quickly during morning shopping hours.

Where to stay in Donostia / San Sebastián

The Mercado de Gros sits in the Gros neighbourhood, so staying nearby puts you right in the middle of it. Gros is a great base, with the market, the beach, and plenty of pintxos bars all within walking distance. The Hotel Zenit San Sebastián is a solid, well-located option in this part of town.

If you'd rather be closer to the Old Town and the main shopping streets, Centro / Parte Vieja is an easy walk to Gros across the Zurriola Bridge, and gives you more options for evenings out.

What time does Bacalao Mercado de Gros open?

Bacalao Mercado de Gros opens at 8am Monday to Saturday and closes at 2pm, with no Sunday trading. It keeps the same six-hour pattern on all six days, so there is no late-afternoon session and nothing to catch after 2pm. Arrive before 11am if you want the fish counters at their fullest, since local shoppers fill the hall by late morning.

What is Bacalao Mercado de Gros known for?

Bacalao Mercado de Gros is known for fish and seafood, and above all for the salted cod in its name, which is what Basque cooks buy for dishes like bacalao al pil pil. Fresh catches arrive daily. Across its 25 stalls the market also carries seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and pastries.

How many stalls are in Bacalao Mercado de Gros?

Bacalao Mercado de Gros has 25 stalls, set into the ground floor of a residential building on Nafarroa Beherea Plaza in the Gros district of San Sebastián. It is a covered market rather than an open square, wheelchair accessible throughout, and small enough to walk in a few minutes.

Can you pay by card at Bacalao Mercado de Gros?

Yes, you can pay by card at Bacalao Mercado de Gros. Its stalls take cash, credit and debit cards, contactless and mobile payments, so you can buy at the fish counters without carrying notes. Trading runs Monday to Saturday, 8am to 2pm, and the market is closed on Sundays.