Markets in Mérida

Markets in Mérida centre on the city's weekly street market, held every Tuesday and Sunday at the Recinto Ferial. Mérida is the capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known worldwide for its remarkably preserved Roman ruins. The market tradition here runs deep, with stalls set up not far from ancient monuments.

The Mérida Street Market brings around 40 stalls to the fairground each week. You'll find clothing, footwear, leather goods, handicrafts and books. It's a cash-friendly market, though contactless and mobile payments are accepted at many stalls.

If you're exploring Extremadura's markets more broadly, Badajoz has several larger markets including a Sunday market with over 200 stalls. The official Mérida tourism website has useful visitor information for planning your trip around market days.