Castelló d'Empuries Weekly Market

Castelló d'Empúries Weekly Market sets up every Tuesday from 8am to 2pm at Plaça Joan Alsina, beside the Gothic basilica of Santa Maria in Castelló d'Empúries. Around 25 stalls sell fresh produce, flowers, bread and clothing, and the pitch is wheelchair accessible. It is the town's weekly street market, and stalls take cash or mobile payment rather than cards.

What you'll find at Castelló d'Empúries Weekly Market

The 25 stalls run to fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and bakery goods, flowers and plants, and clothing and textiles. The mix leans towards everyday essentials rather than tourist souvenirs, which makes it a useful stop for self-catering. Get there before 11am for the best selection.

How to get to Castelló d'Empúries Weekly Market

The market sets up at Plaça Joan Alsina in the old town centre, within walking distance of the main parking areas. From Girona, take the C-31 north towards Figueres and follow signs to Castelló d'Empúries. The nearest train station is in Figueres, about 15 km away, with connecting bus services. Check the Castelló d'Empúries town hall website for schedule updates.

Where to stay in Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries is a small medieval town, so staying in the old town puts you within easy walking distance of the Tuesday market and the Gothic church. If you want the coast as well, Empuriabrava is a short drive or cycle away and has more room for families, with the Aiguamolls wetlands lying between the two.

What day is Castelló d'Empúries market?

Castelló d'Empúries Weekly Market runs every Tuesday from 8am to 2pm, all year round with no seasonal break. Around 25 stalls set up on Plaça Joan Alsina in the medieval town centre, and the market is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

Where is Castelló d'Empúries market?

Castelló d'Empúries Weekly Market sets up on Plaça Joan Alsina, in the old town centre at 17486 Castelló d'Empúries, Girona. The square sits beside the Gothic basilica of Santa Maria, a few minutes on foot from the town's main parking areas, and the market fills it every Tuesday morning.

What can you buy at Castelló d'Empúries market?

Castelló d'Empúries Weekly Market has around 25 stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and bakery goods, flowers and plants, and clothing and textiles. The mix is aimed at everyday shopping rather than souvenirs, so it works best for self-catering or picking up produce for the week.

Do you need cash at Castelló d'Empúries market?

Cash is the safest thing to carry at Castelló d'Empúries Weekly Market, which lists cash and mobile payment as its payment options. Card terminals are not guaranteed stall by stall, so draw out euros before the Tuesday morning trip rather than counting on paying by phone.