Guadiana Fair Market
Open-air market every Thursday in Medellín, Badajoz. Around 25 stalls sell clothing, fresh fruit, vegetables and prepared foods near the Guadiana River.
Clothing & Textiles · Prepared Foods · Fresh Fruits · Fresh Vegetables
Markets in Medellín
2 markets tracked in Medellín.
Markets in Medellín offer a genuine glimpse into daily life in this historic Extremaduran town, birthplace of Hernán Cortés, on the banks of the Guadiana River in Badajoz. Two outdoor street markets run weekly, between them covering clothing, footwear, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and prepared foods.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday · today | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No markets | No markets | No markets | No markets | No markets | No markets |
Monday · today None
- No markets on mondays.
Tuesday None
- No markets on tuesdays.
Wednesday None
- No markets on wednesdays.
Thursday 2 markets
- street Guadiana Fair Market
- street Medellín Weekly Market
Friday None
- No markets on fridays.
Saturday None
- No markets on saturdays.
Sunday None
- No markets on sundays.
Where to stay in Medellín
Medellín is a small town, so accommodation options are limited, but staying in town centre puts you within easy walking distance of everything. For a comfortable base, Hotel Medellín is a reliable choice that keeps you close to the main square and the market area.
If you prefer more flexibility, the nearby city of Mérida is just 30 minutes away and offers far more options, making it worth considering if you plan to explore the wider region too.
Planning the trip
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Street markets in Medellín
The Guadiana Fair Market (Mercadillo Ferial Guadiana) is the larger of the two markets, with around 25 stalls set up outdoors each week on Camino Guadiana near the river. Shoppers can browse clothing and prepared foods alongside fresh fruit and vegetables that reflect the agricultural output of the Vegas Altas region. It is a practical market for both locals and visitors passing through.
The Medellín Weekly Market is a smaller affair with 10 stalls, also running outdoors on a weekly schedule. Its offer focuses on everyday essentials: clothing, footwear, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Both markets are a short distance from the town centre and the medieval castle that dominates the skyline. For more market options in the area, the nearby towns of Don Benito and Mérida hold their own regular markets. You can find general visitor information for the town on the Medellín tourism website.
Medellín Weekly Market Featured
Runs every Thursday from 9am to 2pm in Medellín, Badajoz. A small weekly market with 10 stalls selling clothing, footwear, and fresh produce.
Clothing & Textiles · Footwear & Leather · Fresh Fruits · Fresh Vegetables
What day do the markets in Medellín run?
Both of Medellín's street markets, the Guadiana Fair Market and the Medellín Weekly Market, trade on Thursday, typically from 9am to 2pm. There's no market on any other day, so anyone planning a visit around the market should time it for Thursday morning.
How many stalls does the Guadiana Fair Market have?
The Guadiana Fair Market in Medellín has around 25 stalls set up outdoors along Camino Guadiana near the river. It's the larger of the town's two weekly markets, roughly two and a half times the size of the Medellín Weekly Market, which runs about 10 stalls.
What can you buy at the markets in Medellín?
Medellín's markets sell clothing, footwear, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and prepared foods, drawn largely from the agricultural output of the surrounding Vegas Altas region. The Guadiana Fair Market carries the widest range, while the smaller weekly market focuses on everyday clothing and footwear essentials.
Is there a market in Medellín on the weekend?
No, both of Medellín's street markets trade on Thursday, so there's no market in town on Saturday or Sunday. The Guadiana Fair Market and Medellín Weekly Market are the town's only two weekly markets, and both close by early afternoon.