Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market

Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market sets up every Sunday morning on Plaça de Catalunya in Girona, trading antiques, rare books and magazines from 10am to 1pm. It is one of the city's street markets, open air and packed away by early afternoon, so a slow start costs you the pick of the tables.

What you'll find at Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market

Two things fill the tables: antiques, and second-hand books and magazines. Its Catalan name, Mercat d'intercanvi de productes de col·leccionisme, describes what it is better than the English one does, an exchange market for collectors, where a good deal of what is on a table is there to be swapped as much as sold. Expect dealers and regulars who know exactly what they are looking for, and three hours to find yours.

How to get to Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market

The market sets up on Plaça de Catalunya, 17002 Girona, in the centre of the city. Everything is outdoors on the square itself, with no hall to shelter in if the weather turns. Girona's city council lists this and the rest of its street markets and fairs on its official page.

Where to stay in Girona

Staying in Girona's old town puts you closest to the antiques market and lets you explore the medieval streets on foot. Try Hotel Historic for a characterful base, or Barri Vell if you want to browse a range of smaller guesthouses and apartments within easy walking distance.

If you prefer something with a bit more space, the area around Gran Via de Jaume I has several comfortable mid-range hotels and is just a short stroll from the market. Either way, you won't need a car, so you can focus on hunting for collectibles without any hassle.

What day is Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market?

Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market runs every Sunday from 10am to 1pm on Plaça de Catalunya. It is a weekly fixture rather than a monthly one, so there is a market on every Sunday of the year. The three-hour window is short, and the stalls are down again by early afternoon.

Where is Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market?

Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market occupies Plaça de Catalunya, 17002 Girona, in the centre of the city. It is entirely outdoors, spread across the open square rather than inside any building, so there is no fixed address to look for: on the other six days of the week, the square is just a square.

Do you need cash at Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market?

Yes, carry cash for Girona Collectibles and Antiques Market. No card payment is confirmed at any of its stalls, and the tables are run by individual dealers and collectors rather than a single operator, so acceptance varies from one to the next. Small notes and coins are the safest thing to arrive with.