Gando Market
Mercado do Gando is Santa Comba's only indoor market, open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm with fresh produce, seafood, and Galician cheese.
Mercado do Gando is the municipal market of Santa Comba, a town at the heart of the Xallas valley in A Coruña. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm, it's the main covered food market serving the town and the rural parishes of the comarca.
About Mercado do Gando
The market sits in a wheelchair-accessible building in Santa Comba's town centre, easy to reach on foot from the main streets. Inside you'll find stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and freshly baked bread. Cash is the standard payment method, so it's worth having coins and notes to hand.
As the only municipal market in Santa Comba, Mercado do Gando is a genuine everyday market for local shoppers. The produce reflects the agricultural character of the Xallas region, with stalls stocked by producers from across the surrounding comarca.
What to buy at Mercado do Gando
You'll find a solid range of Galician staples here: seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh fish and shellfish from the nearby Costa da Morte coastline, locally sourced meat and poultry, and regional cheeses. The bread counter is a regular stop for many locals.
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Where to stay in Santa Comba
Santa Comba is a small town, so your best bet is to stay centrally and keep things simple. Try Town Centre for easy access to the Gando Market on foot, with a handful of modest hotels and guesthouses nearby.
If you prefer a bit more comfort, look at options along the main roads into town, where you'll find some locally run places that offer good value. The surrounding Galician countryside is quiet and worth the short drive if you don't mind heading out each morning.
Opening Hours
Every week — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Friday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Sunday (today) | — | Closed |
Tours & Activities in Santa Comba
What You'll Find
Location
How to get to Mercado do Gando
The market is in Santa Comba town centre, at 15846 Santa Comba, A Coruña. Regional bus services connect Santa Comba with A Coruña city and the surrounding towns. Once in the centre, the market building is an easy walk from the main streets.
Facilities & Accessibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Mercado do Gando open? ▼
Mercado do Gando is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm. It is closed on Sundays.
What can you buy at Mercado do Gando? ▼
The market stocks fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and fresh bread. It is a practical everyday market with produce typical of rural Galicia.