Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair

Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair sets up every Sunday along Paseo del Puerto Deportivo, the harbour promenade in Hondarribia, and runs from 8am to 3pm. Listed by the town as Ferias de Arte, Brocante y Coleccionismo, it is a dealers' fair for antiques and collectibles rather than a general produce market, which sets it apart from the town's other street markets. Bring cash.

What you'll find at Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair

Three things fill the stalls: antiques, handicrafts and jewellery. The brocante side is what people come for, and it draws collectors along with browsers happy to spend a Sunday morning working down the promenade. The handicraft and jewellery stalls sit alongside them, so it is worth a walk from one end to the other before deciding.

An 8am start is early for a Sunday, and it is the dealers' hour: the pieces worth having tend to move first. By mid afternoon the stalls are coming down, so 3pm is a deadline rather than a rough guide.

How to get to Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair

The fair runs the length of Paseo del Puerto Deportivo, beside the marina. Hondarribia is small enough to cross on foot, so the promenade is a short walk from the old walled quarter and from the bus stops in the centre. Dates and any changes are posted on the town's official page.

Where to stay in Hondarribia

Hondarribia is a small town, so staying in the Old Town puts you right in the heart of things, with the market just a short walk away. The Parador de Hondarribia is a stunning option inside a medieval castle if you want something special, or try the Hotel Obispo for a more boutique feel in a historic setting.

If you prefer a quieter base, the marina area is calm and walkable, and you can easily reach the fair on foot from anywhere in town.

What day is Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair?

Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair runs every Sunday, from 8am to 3pm, along Paseo del Puerto Deportivo. It is a weekly fair rather than a monthly one, so there is a Sunday edition through the year, and the stalls are packed away by mid afternoon.

What can you buy at Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair?

Antiques, handicrafts and jewellery are what the stalls at Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair sell. The town lists it as Ferias de Arte, Brocante y Coleccionismo, so the emphasis falls on second-hand and collectible pieces rather than the fruit, vegetables and clothing of an ordinary weekly mercadillo.

Do you need cash at Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair?

Yes, carry cash to Hondarribia Brocante and Collectibles Fair. The stalls are open-air ones along the harbour promenade and trade in cash, so card acceptance is not something to count on. Small notes are useful for the lower-value collectibles and the handmade jewellery.