Markets in Pasaia
Gipuzkoa, Basque Country
Markets in Pasaia draw visitors looking for second-hand finds, local handicrafts, and traditional Basque fair culture. The town runs four weekly street markets, all held outdoors, covering everything from antiques and books to artisan goods tied to local festivals. There are no municipal markets here, so the street market scene defines the rhythm of the town's trading life.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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MondayNo markets▼
TuesdayNo markets▼
WednesdayNo markets▼
ThursdayNo markets▼
FridayNo markets▼
SaturdayNo markets▼
Sunday1market▼
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Where to stay in Pasaia
Pasaia is a small port town, so your best bet is to stay in nearby San Sebastián (Donostia), which is just a short drive or bus ride away and gives you plenty of hotel options at every budget. From there you can easily reach Pasaia's markets without needing to base yourself in the town itself.
If you'd prefer to stay closer, look for accommodation in Pasai Donibane, the most characterful part of town, where you'll be right in the heart of things and can walk to local market activity with ease.
Tours & Activities in Pasaia
Street markets in Pasaia
The Pasaia Second-Hand Market is the largest in the city, with 20 stalls offering clothing, books, and antiques on a weekly basis. It is the go-to stop for browsers hunting pre-loved goods or out-of-print titles, and the stall count makes it substantially larger than most comparable markets in the area.
The Pasaia Craft Market runs as part of the Pasaia Maritime Festival, bringing together local artisans selling handicrafts in an outdoor setting each week. The maritime festival context gives this market a distinct character, with the harbour surroundings adding to the atmosphere alongside the handmade goods on offer.
Pasaia also hosts two separate Santo Tomás Fairs, one in Pasai Antxo and one in Pasai Donibane, both running weekly outdoors. The Santo Tomás Fair is a traditional Basque celebration held in many towns across Gipuzkoa, and having two distinct editions within the same city reflects Pasaia's split urban geography across its two historic quarters. Visitors to nearby San Sebastián or Errenteria may want to combine a trip with one of these fairs on the same day.
Pasaia Second-Hand Market
Every week — Sunday
Pasaia Craft Market - Pasaia Maritime Festival
Schedule not available
Santo Tomás Fair - Pasai Antxo
Schedule not available
Santo Tomás Fair - Pasai Donibane
Schedule not available
Planning your visit
All four markets operate on a weekly schedule and are held outdoors, so checking local conditions before travelling is worthwhile. The Pasaia municipal website is the most reliable source for confirming current dates and any festival-related changes to the market calendar. Because Pasaia's markets are spread across different neighbourhoods, it is worth identifying which quarter each market is in before setting out.