Palmeira Market

Palmeira Market (Mercadillo de Palmeira) sets up outdoors at Cruceiro de Cruces, in the village of Palmeira within Ribeira on the A Coruña coast. It is one of the street markets in Ribeira, and it runs weekly, though the trading day is not confirmed in our records. Bring cash, and check the day before you set out.

What you'll find at Palmeira Market

You'll find a mix of everyday items at this village market. General goods and clothing dominate the stalls, alongside fresh produce from local growers. It's the kind of market where you can pick up practical items and seasonal vegetables in one visit, from traders who set up in the open at the cruceiro and pack away the same morning.

How to get to Palmeira Market

Palmeira Market is at Cruceiro de Cruces in Palmeira, 15959 Ribeira, in the province of A Coruña. It is in the village itself rather than in Ribeira town centre, so head for the cruceiro rather than the harbour front. For current dates and other markets in the council area, check the official Galicia tourism resource.

Where to stay in Ribeira

Ribeira is a small town, so your best bet is to stay centrally near Town Centre, where you can easily reach Palmeira Market and the waterfront without much hassle. The Puerto de Ribeira area is also worth considering if you want to be close to the harbour atmosphere.

For something more comfortable, check availability at Hotel Carabel, which is a reliable option in the area and puts you in a good position to explore the local markets on foot.

What day is Palmeira Market?

Palmeira Market has no confirmed trading day in our records. The market runs weekly at Cruceiro de Cruces in Palmeira, but the day itself is unverified, so check the Galicia tourism listing for Ribeira, or ask locally in the village, before making the trip rather than turning up on spec.

Where is Palmeira Market?

Palmeira Market sets up at Cruceiro de Cruces in Palmeira, 15959 Ribeira, in the province of A Coruña. The market is outdoors, in the village of Palmeira rather than in Ribeira town centre, so aim for the cruceiro rather than the harbour front when you are working out where to park.

Do I need cash at Palmeira Market?

Yes, bring cash to Palmeira Market. No card payment is confirmed for the stalls at Cruceiro de Cruces, and an open-air street market that trades for a few hours and then packs away is cash-first in practice. Card acceptance varies from one trader to the next, so do not count on it.