Sigüenza Medieval Market

Sigüenza Medieval Market sets up between the Plaza Mayor and the castle in the Casco Histórico, running Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. It is a summer market rather than a year-round one: the stalls are only up from May to September. Outside that season, see all markets in Sigüenza or the town's other street markets.

What you'll find at Sigüenza Medieval Market

Four trades fill the stalls: handicrafts, jewellery, footwear and leather, and prepared food to eat as you walk. Everything is outdoors along the climb through the old town, and it packs away at 2pm rather than running into the afternoon.

How to get to Sigüenza Medieval Market

The market occupies the Plaza Mayor through to the Castillo in Sigüenza's old town (19250), a walk up from the station through the Casco Histórico. Dates for each season are posted on the official page. For markets further afield, see Guadalajara province.

Where to stay in Sigüenza

Sigüenza is a small town, so staying central puts you right in the thick of the medieval market action. The Parador de Sigüenza is the standout choice, a castle hotel that feels completely in keeping with the market's atmosphere. For something more low-key, look at options around Casco Histórico, where you can walk to everything on foot.

What day is Sigüenza Medieval Market?

Sigüenza Medieval Market runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 9am to 2pm on each of those three days. It is not a year-round market: the stalls only go up between May and September, so a visit outside those months finds the Plaza Mayor empty.

What months does Sigüenza Medieval Market run?

Sigüenza Medieval Market runs from May to September and is closed for the rest of the year. Within that season it trades every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 2pm, on the Casco Histórico streets that climb from the Plaza Mayor up to the castle.

Do I need cash at Sigüenza Medieval Market?

Yes, carry cash for Sigüenza Medieval Market, since no card payment is recorded for it. The traders are independent craft, leather and food sellers working from open-air stalls, so what one accepts tells you nothing about the next, and there is no central till for the market.