Astorga Street Market

Astorga Street Market (Mercadillo de Astorga) sets up every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm along Avenida de Ponferrada in Astorga, León. Around 30 stalls trade in the open air, and they take cash only, so draw money out before you go. Traders start packing away well before the 2pm finish, so come in the first couple of hours.

What you'll find at Astorga Street Market

Clothing and textiles take up most of the pitches, alongside footwear and leather goods, books and magazines, and handicrafts. There is no food line, so this is a wardrobe and browsing market rather than a shop for the week. Dogs are welcome. For the rest of the town's trading days, see the other street markets in Astorga.

How to get to Astorga Street Market

The mercadillo sets up on Avenida de Ponferrada, within walking distance of the cathedral and Gaudí's Episcopal Palace. Street parking nearby fills up on Tuesday mornings. Astorga has a bus station with connections to León and a station on the León railway line. Check the Astorga town council website for changes on public holidays.

Where to stay in Astorga

Astorga is compact, so staying central puts the Tuesday stalls a few minutes' walk away. The City Centre sits close to the cathedral and the Roman museum, and Hotel Gaudi is a reliable, well-placed choice. For somewhere quieter, the streets around Plaza de España keep you close without being on top of it.

What day is Astorga Street Market?

Astorga Street Market runs every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm on Avenida de Ponferrada. It is a weekly market, so it trades on the same day each week rather than on set dates in the month, and around 30 stalls turn out. Stalls begin packing away before the 2pm finish.

Where is Astorga Street Market?

Astorga Street Market sets up along Avenida de Ponferrada in Astorga, in León province, Castile and León. The stalls line the street in the open air rather than sitting under a roof, and the pitch is a short walk from the cathedral and the Episcopal Palace at the centre of town.

What can you buy at Astorga Street Market?

Astorga Street Market's 30 or so stalls sell clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, books and magazines, and handicrafts. It is not a food market, so bring a shopping list for clothes and household odds rather than groceries. Dogs are welcome along the row of stalls.

Does Astorga Street Market take cards?

No, Astorga Street Market is cash only. Draw money out in the city centre before you walk over, as the stalls trade in the open air with no card terminals. Small notes help, and the trading window is short, running only from 9am to 2pm on a Tuesday.