ArteSan Market Featured
ArteSan Market sets up at Paseo fluvial de Bertamiráns with around 20 stalls selling local handicrafts, organic produce and fresh vegetables.
Handicrafts · Organic Products · Fresh Vegetables
Markets in Ames
4 markets tracked in Ames.
Ames markets run entirely outdoors, with four weekly street markets spread across the municipality's main settlements. The largest draws around 62 stalls, and you can find everything from fresh vegetables and clothing to handmade crafts and organic produce depending on which market you choose to visit.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday · today | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No markets | No markets | No markets | No markets | No markets |
Monday 1 market
- street O Milladoiro Weekly Market
Tuesday None
- No markets on tuesdays.
Wednesday None
- No markets on wednesdays.
Thursday None
- No markets on thursdays.
Friday None
- No markets on fridays.
Saturday · today 1 market
- street Bertamiráns Weekly Market
Sunday None
- No markets on sundays.
Trading days aren't confirmed for ArteSan Market, Bertamiráns Christmas Market. Check the market's own page before travelling.
Where to stay in Ames
Ames is a small municipality just south of Santiago de Compostela, so staying in Santiago de Compostela city centre gives you easy access to the local markets while putting you in one of Galicia's most rewarding cities. From there, buses and taxis into Ames are quick and straightforward.
If you'd rather stay closer to the action, look for accommodation in Bertamiráns, the main urban centre of Ames, where you'll be within walking distance of the town's market days without the extra travel.
Planning the trip
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Street markets in Ames
The Bertamiráns Weekly Market is the largest in the municipality, operating outdoors every week with 62 stalls. It covers a solid range of everyday goods including footwear, jewellery, clothing, prepared foods, and fresh vegetables, making it a practical first stop for visitors spending time in the area.
The ArteSan Market is the most distinctive of the four, with 20 stalls focused on handicrafts, organic produce, and fresh vegetables. It is a good choice if you are looking for locally made goods or eco-friendly products rather than mainstream clothing and footwear.
The Bertamiráns Christmas Market also runs weekly and is held outdoors in the same part of town, though the stall count has not been published. O Milladoiro Weekly Market serves the O Milladoiro neighbourhood on a weekly outdoor basis, rounding out the market calendar across the municipality.
Bertamiráns Christmas Market Featured
Seasonal outdoor Christmas market in Bertamiráns, Ames, running each November and December.
Bertamiráns Weekly Market Featured
Runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm in Bertamiráns. This weekly market brings 62 stalls of clothing, footwear, fresh produce and more to the Plaza do Concello.
Footwear & Leather · Jewelry · Clothing & Textiles · Prepared Foods · Fresh Vegetables · Fresh Fruits · Meat & Poultry
O Milladoiro Weekly Market Featured
Runs every Monday from 9am to 2pm in O Milladoiro, Ames. A weekly market selling fresh produce, clothing and general goods.
Planning your visit
All four markets in Ames run on a weekly schedule, so timing your trip around a specific market day is straightforward. The municipality of Ames publishes local event updates that can help confirm exact locations and any seasonal changes. If you are exploring more of the region, the wider A Coruña province has a varied market scene worth planning around, and the nearby city of Santiago de Compostela hosts several markets within easy reach of Ames.
Which is the biggest market in Ames?
Bertamiráns Weekly Market is the biggest market in Ames, with around 62 stalls trading every Saturday in the town's main urban centre. It covers everyday goods including footwear, jewellery, clothing, prepared foods, and fresh vegetables, making it the most complete stop of the four.
What day is O Milladoiro Weekly Market?
O Milladoiro Weekly Market runs every Monday, serving the O Milladoiro neighbourhood of Ames. It is the only one of the municipality's four street markets confirmed to trade on a Monday, so it fills the gap either side of Bertamiráns's Saturday market.
Are there markets in Ames on a Sunday?
No, none of Ames's four street markets are confirmed to trade on a Sunday. Trading is concentrated on Saturday, when Bertamiráns Weekly Market runs, and Monday, when O Milladoiro Weekly Market runs.
What can you buy at the markets in Ames?
Across Ames's four street markets you'll find a broad everyday range, including:
- Clothing and textiles
- Footwear and leather goods
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Handicrafts and jewellery
- Meat and poultry
- Organic and prepared foods