Irun Street Market

Irun Street Market sets up every Saturday on Plaza Urdanibia in Irun, right on the French border in Gipuzkoa. Around 40 stalls run from 8:30am to 2pm, selling clothing, footwear, leather goods, and handicrafts. Bring cash, as most stalls don't take cards. Get there early for the best selection, as stalls start packing up well before closing time.

What you'll find at Irun Street Market

The 40 stalls are mainly clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, with a smaller run of handicrafts. They are grouped by product type around the plaza, textiles towards the centre and the rest spreading past the old Hospital building and along Korrokoitz Street. This is a general street market rather than a produce market, so come for a wardrobe rummage rather than a shopping basket. You can browse more of the street markets in Irun for other options.

How to get to Irun Street Market

The market is on Plaza Urdanibia, a short walk from Irun railway station. Both RENFE and Euskotren services stop here, making it easy to reach from Donostia-San Sebastián or across the border from Hendaye. If you're driving from France, take the A63/AP-8 motorway. The Irun town council has more details on the market layout.

Where to stay in Irun

Staying in the centre of Irun puts you within easy walking distance of Plaza Urdanibia. The Hotel Lizaso is a reliable and well-located choice, or you can browse other places around Irun city centre to find something that suits your budget. If you are arriving by rail, the streets around Irun train station keep you a few minutes from the Saturday stalls and near the coastal connections.

San Sebastián is a 20 minute drive away if you want a wider choice. Staying near Parte Vieja lets you combine the market with a day in the old town.

What day is Irun Street Market?

Irun Street Market runs every Saturday from 8:30am to 2pm on Plaza Urdanibia, and Saturday is the only day it trades. The pattern is weekly rather than monthly or seasonal, so there is no rotation to work around, and the 40 stalls of clothing, footwear and handicrafts are packed away by early afternoon.

Does Irun Street Market take cards?

No, Irun Street Market is a cash market: cash is the only payment method recorded across its 40 stalls, so bring notes and small change with you. Nothing here is set up for card terminals, and the whole market is outdoors on Plaza Urdanibia rather than in a covered hall.

Where exactly is Irun Street Market?

Irun Street Market sets up on Plaza Urdanibia in Irun, Gipuzkoa, postcode 20304, about a five-minute walk from the train station. The stalls fill the open square and extend around the old Hospital building and along Korrokoitz Street, all of it in the open air.