Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair

Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair (Fería de Artesanía) sets up in the open air in San Sebastián, with stalls of handicrafts made by local artisans. It runs seasonally rather than on a fixed weekly day, so the dates move from one year to the next and are worth confirming before you travel. For the rest of the city, see all markets in Donostia / San Sebastián and the city's street markets.

What you'll find at Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair

Handicrafts are the whole of this fair. The stalls carry work made by hand rather than the mixed clothing, produce and household goods of a general street market, which makes it a stop for a gift or a piece to take home rather than for the week's shopping.

How to get to Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair

The fair runs in San Sebastián, and the pitch it uses is set with each edition rather than fixed to one square year round. The official event page on the city tourism agenda carries the location and the current dates together, so it is the one to check on the morning you go.

Where to stay in Donostia / San Sebastián

Staying in the Parte Vieja (Old Town) puts you right at the heart of the action, with the craft fair and the city's famous pintxos bars all within easy walking distance. The Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is a classic choice with views over La Concha beach, and its central position makes getting around effortless.

If you prefer something a little quieter, the Gros neighbourhood is just across the river and very easy to walk from. It has a relaxed local feel and plenty of good places to eat after a day at the market.

What day is Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair?

Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair has no fixed weekly market day. The Fería de Artesanía is scheduled season by season, and each run's dates are published on the San Sebastián tourism agenda, so check that listing rather than turning up on the strength of a day of the week someone quoted you.

What is sold at Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair?

Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair sells handicrafts, the work of individual makers rather than the general mix of clothing and produce found on a weekly street market. That narrow focus is the point of it: everything on the stalls is handmade, which is what draws people looking for a gift with some provenance.

Is Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair indoors or outdoors?

Donostia Seasonal Craft Fair is an outdoor fair. The stalls stand in the open air in San Sebastián and pack away at the end of each run, with no indoor hall behind them, so dress for the weather on the Atlantic coast rather than counting on shelter once you are there.