L'Estartit Thursday Market

L'Estartit Thursday Market sets up every Thursday from 8am to 3pm in the coastal resort of L'Estartit, one of the street markets in Torroella de Baix in Girona. Known locally as the Mercat setmanal de l'Estartit, it is the one morning of the week when the resort's shopping happens outdoors: fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, and rails of clothing and textiles. Carry cash, since card acceptance at open-air stalls varies from one trader to the next.

About L'Estartit Thursday Market

The market runs on the same day and the same hours all year, Thursday, 8am to 3pm. That seven-hour window is longer than most Spanish street markets manage, so an unhurried late-morning visit still works, though the produce stalls are at their fullest early. There is no covered hall here, so the market lives with the weather.

What you'll find at L'Estartit Thursday Market

Five things dominate the stalls. Fresh fruit and vegetables take up the largest share, sold by the kilo and changing with the season. Fish and seafood counters make sense in a village on the Costa Brava. Meat and poultry stalls handle the rest of the week's cooking. Then come the clothing and textile pitches, the usual mix of everyday clothes, beachwear and household fabrics.

How to get to L'Estartit Thursday Market

The market is in L'Estartit itself, the seaside part of the municipality of Torroella de Montgrí in Girona province, so from the resort's hotels and apartments it is a walk rather than a drive. From Torroella de Montgrí town inland it is a short hop out to the coast. Times and any changes are listed on the organiser's programme page, and you can also browse the covered municipal markets nearby.

Where to stay in Torroella de Baix

L'Estartit is the natural base for the Thursday market, and staying right in the resort means you can walk to the stalls without any fuss. Try L'Estartit seafront for easy access to both the market and the beach. If you prefer somewhere a little quieter, Torroella de Montgri town centre is just a short drive away and has a good selection of smaller hotels and guesthouses.

What day is market day in L'Estartit?

Thursday. L'Estartit Thursday Market runs every Thursday from 8am to 3pm, with no seasonal break and no change of day over the summer. It sets up outdoors in L'Estartit, the coastal part of Torroella de Montgrí, and packs away by mid-afternoon.

What are L'Estartit market opening times?

L'Estartit Thursday Market trades from 8am to 3pm every Thursday. Arrive in the first couple of hours for the best choice on the fruit, vegetable and fish stalls. The seven-hour window is longer than most Spanish street markets manage, so a late-morning arrival still finds plenty of stalls trading.

Where is L'Estartit Thursday Market?

L'Estartit Thursday Market sets up in L'Estartit, the coastal part of the municipality of Torroella de Montgrí in Girona province, on the Costa Brava. The stalls are outdoors, within walking distance of the resort's seafront hotels and apartments, so most people staying in L'Estartit reach it on foot.

Do I need cash at L'Estartit Thursday Market?

Yes, bring cash to L'Estartit Thursday Market. It is an open-air street market with no indoor premises, and card acceptance at stalls like these varies from one trader to the next rather than being something to count on. Small notes make paying by the kilo easier.