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Mérida Street Market
Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura
At a Glance
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Stalls
- 40
- Location
- Mérida, Badajoz
Open-air market every Sunday and Tuesday, 9am to 2pm, at the Recinto Ferial. Around 40 stalls with clothing, footwear, handicrafts and books.
Mérida Street Market sets up every Sunday and Tuesday at the Recinto Ferial on Avenida José Fernández López, in the capital of Extremadura. Around 40 stalls trade from 9am to 2pm, selling clothing, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts and second-hand books. The market is open-air, wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, and most stalls take contactless and mobile payments as well as cash. It is a short walk from the Roman Theatre, and all markets in Mérida lists the city's other options.
What you'll find at Mérida Street Market
The market leans towards everyday goods rather than souvenirs. Clothing and textiles fill the longest run of stalls, footwear and leather goods another stretch, and the rest is handicrafts and second-hand books. It is not a local farmers market: no food stalls trade here, so for fruit, vegetables and meat you want Mérida's municipal market instead.
Where to stay in Mérida
Staying in the old town puts you within easy walking distance of the street market and Mérida's remarkable Roman sites. The Parador de Mérida is a great choice if you want something with real character, set inside an 18th-century convent. For something more central and affordable, Centro Histórico has plenty of smaller hotels and guesthouses that keep you right in the middle of everything.
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Opening Hours
Every week on Sunday, Tuesday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | Closed |
| Tuesday | 00:00 – 23:59 | Open |
| Wednesday | — | Closed |
| Thursday | — | Closed |
| Friday | — | Closed |
| Saturday | — | Closed |
| Sunday | 00:00 – 23:59 | Open |
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What You'll Find
Location
How to get to Mérida Street Market
The Recinto Ferial sits on Avenida José Fernández López, with parking at the fairground and on nearby streets. Mérida's bus and train stations are both a short walk away, with connections from Madrid, Seville and Badajoz, and from most central accommodation the market is under 15 minutes on foot. If you are here on another day, see the other street markets in Mérida.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
Stalls: 40
What day is Mérida Street Market?
Mérida Street Market runs every Sunday and Tuesday at the Recinto Ferial on Avenida José Fernández López. It keeps the same hours on both days, 9am to 2pm, and around 40 stalls set up each time. The market is weekly, so those two days come round every week of the year.
What can you buy at Mérida Street Market?
Mérida Street Market sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts and second-hand books across its 40 or so stalls. There is no fresh produce here, so this is a market for browsing rails and rummaging through book boxes rather than shopping for food.
Where is Mérida Street Market located?
Mérida Street Market sets up at the Recinto Ferial on Avenida José Fernández López, on the edge of the historic centre in Mérida, Badajoz province. The Roman Theatre and the National Museum of Roman Art are both within walking distance, as are the bus and train stations.
Does Mérida Street Market take cards?
Yes, Mérida Street Market takes cards, with contactless and mobile payments both accepted alongside cash, which is unusual for a Spanish street market. Card acceptance still varies from one stall to the next, so carry some cash for smaller purchases and for traders who have not made the switch.
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Other Markets in Mérida
Mérida Christmas Market
Seasonal Christmas market in Mérida with craft stalls, an ice rink and children's activities at Plaza del Templo de Diana.
seasonal on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Nov–Dec only)
Mérida Extraordinary Night Market
Runs every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm at the Recinto Ferial. A evening market focused on clothing, footwear and leather products.
Every week on Thursday (Jun–Aug only)