Cáceres Street Market

Cáceres Street Market (Mercadillo de Cáceres) sets up every Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 2 PM on Calle Fausto Picapiedra in the Norte district. Known locally as the mercadillo de los miércoles, this open-air market has around 30 stalls selling clothing, footwear, leather goods, jewellery, and handicrafts. It's one of the regular markets in Cáceres and a popular midweek stop for locals. Bring cash, as the stalls don't take cards.

What you'll find at Cáceres Street Market

The stalls lean heavily towards clothing and textiles, with footwear and leather goods making up a good share of the market. You'll also find handmade crafts and jewellery, so it's worth a browse if you're after something local. Stalls start packing up well before the 2 PM finish, so come mid-morning at the latest. It is one of the street markets in Cáceres.

How to get to Cáceres Street Market

The market runs along Calle Fausto Picapiedra in the Norte neighbourhood, a little north of the city centre. The site is wheelchair accessible. Everything is outdoors, with no indoor hall to shelter in, so the weather is the main variable on a Wednesday morning.

Where to stay in Caceres

Staying in the old town puts you right on the doorstep of the market and everything else worth seeing in Cáceres. Try Parador de Cáceres for something special, or Hotel NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo if you want comfort in a historic setting without the full parador price tag.

If you'd rather have more options at different price points, look at places in Plaza Mayor, where you can walk to the market street in minutes and find plenty of bars and restaurants for after.

What day is Cáceres Street Market?

Cáceres Street Market runs every Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 2 PM on Calle Fausto Picapiedra in the Norte district. It is the market's only trading day, and the roughly 30 stalls start packing up before the 2 PM finish, so arriving mid-morning leaves the best choice.

What can you buy at Mercadillo de Cáceres?

Mercadillo de Cáceres sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts and jewellery across around 30 stalls. Clothing and footwear take the largest share, with the craft and jewellery stalls worth slowing down for. Fresh food is not part of this market, which trades on Wednesday mornings only.

Do you need cash at Cáceres Street Market?

Yes, Cáceres Street Market is cash only, so bring euros with you. Its roughly 30 stalls trade outdoors on Calle Fausto Picapiedra every Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, and card payment is not offered. The street itself is wheelchair accessible.