Markets in Ames
A Coruña, Galicia
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
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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.
Tours & Activities in Ames
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.
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.