Markets in Burgos
Burgos, Castile and León
Markets in Burgos give you a direct look at how this historic Castilian city eats. Sitting on the banks of the Arlanzón river, Burgos is known across Spain for its morcilla, fresh cheese, and lamb from the surrounding meseta. The city's covered market halls and open-air street markets are where locals stock up on all of it.
Burgos has six markets in total, split between four indoor municipal markets and two weekly street markets. The municipal halls open Monday to Saturday, while the street markets follow their own weekly schedule. Check the table below to see what's open each day.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday4markets▼
Tuesday4markets▼
Wednesday6markets▼
Thursday4markets▼
Friday5markets▼
Saturday5markets▼
Sunday1market▼
Tours & Activities in Burgos
Municipal markets in Burgos
The main food market is Mercado Sur de Abastos, a covered hall on Calle Miranda with around 25 stalls selling fresh fish, meat, fruit, cheese, and bakery goods. It opens as early as 7:30am and runs six days a week. Mercado Norte Temporal operates on the north side of the river, serving mornings only with fresh produce, artisan bread, and regional cheese.
You'll also find Tierra Granel inside both Mercado Sur and another location on Calle Luis Alberdi, specialising in organic products, nuts, and spices sold loose by weight.
Mercado Norte Temporal
Every week — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Mercado Sur de Abastos Burgos
Every week — Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
Tierra Granel Market G9
Every week — Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
Tierra Granel Mercado Sur
Every week — Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
Street markets in Burgos
Burgos has two regular street markets. Los Carros runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays along Calle Farmacéutico Obdulio Fernández, with around 30 stalls selling clothing, footwear, and handicrafts. On the west side of the city, a second market on Paseo de las Fuentecillas opens Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays with a similar mix plus jewellery and books.
Both street markets run morning hours only, so get there before midday for the best selection.
Visiting Burgos markets
Bring cash for the street market stalls. The municipal markets accept cards and contactless payments, but smaller outdoor sellers often don't. Mornings are the best time across the board.
If you're exploring the wider Burgos province, there are markets in nearby towns like Aranda de Duero and Miranda de Ebro. For more on what to see in the area, the Burgos provincial tourism website has routes and guides.