Markets in Ribeira
A Coruña, Galicia · 2 markets tracked
Ribeira markets cover two outdoor street markets. Ribeira Market is the main one, trading every Saturday from 9am to 2pm with around 100 stalls selling clothing, footwear, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meat and poultry. Palmeira Market runs on its own schedule, though its trading day isn't confirmed here. Both markets are free to browse and take place outdoors, so checking the weather before you head out is worthwhile. Ribeira sits within the A Coruña province, and nearby towns such as Boiro and Noia also hold their own weekly markets if you want to extend your market touring along this stretch of the Galician coast.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | None | None | None | None |
MondayNo markets
TuesdayNo markets
WednesdayNo markets
ThursdayNo markets
FridayNo markets
Saturday1market
- StreetRibeira Market
SundayNo markets
Where to stay in Ribeira
Ribeira is a small fishing town, so your best bet is to stay close to the centre, where you can easily reach the market and the waterfront on foot. Town Centre puts you within walking distance of everything worth seeing.
If you prefer somewhere with a bit more comfort, Hotel Herbeira is a solid local option that gets good reviews and keeps you well placed for the market days.
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Street markets in Ribeira
Ribeira Market is the main event, trading every Saturday from 9am to 2pm with 100 stalls spread across an outdoor site. The stall mix covers practical everyday goods: clothing and footwear sit alongside fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and meat and poultry, making it a genuine one-stop shop for locals and visitors alike.
Palmeira Market serves the Palmeira neighbourhood, though its trading day isn't confirmed here. Stall numbers have not been confirmed either, but the market follows the same outdoor format as its larger counterpart, so it's worth checking on the day if you're already in the area.
Planning your visit
Both of Ribeira's street markets are held outdoors, so an early-morning arrival is advisable to get the best of the fresh produce stalls before stocks run low. For official local information, including any seasonal changes, the Concello de Ribeira publishes updates on market schedules.
What day is Ribeira Market held?
Ribeira Market trades every Saturday, from 9am to 2pm, with around 100 stalls set up on an outdoor site at the Explanada del muelle. It's the larger of Ribeira's two street markets, selling clothing, footwear, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, and cheese and dairy, so it's worth an early start to catch the freshest produce.
Is there a market in Ribeira on Sundays?
No, Ribeira's only confirmed market day is Saturday, when Ribeira Market trades from 9am to 2pm with around 100 stalls. Palmeira Market also runs on a weekly basis, serving the Palmeira neighbourhood, but its trading day isn't confirmed here, so check locally before planning a Sunday visit around it.
How many stalls does Ribeira Market have?
Ribeira Market has around 100 stalls, making it the bigger of Ribeira's two street markets. Palmeira Market, the town's other weekly street market serving the Palmeira neighbourhood, hasn't had its stall count confirmed, though it follows the same outdoor format as its larger counterpart.
What can you buy at Ribeira Market?
Ribeira Market sells clothing, footwear, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, and cheese and dairy across its 100 stalls. It runs outdoors every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at the Explanada del muelle, making it a practical one-stop shop for both locals and visiting shoppers.