Arenas de San Pedro Wednesday Market

Fresh fruit and vegetables lead the stalls, with meat and poultry and a fish and seafood counter alongside them. The rest of the pitch is clothing and textiles, plus footwear and leather goods, which is the usual balance at a town mercadillo of this size. Carry cash, since card acceptance varies from one trader to the next.

Staying in the town centre puts you within walking distance of the Wednesday market and the main square. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base, with plenty of small hotels and guesthouses to choose from.

If you want something with more character, Hotel El Milano Real is a well-regarded option in the area, popular with visitors exploring the Sierra de Gredos. Hospedería El Puente is the quieter alternative, close to the river.

The stalls line Paseo Pintor Martínez Vázquez, next to the plaza de toros, a few minutes' walk from the centre of town. Arrive before midday if you want the produce stalls at their fullest, since traders start breaking down ahead of the 2pm finish. The whole market is outdoors, so there is no shelter if the weather turns.