Salgueiriños Street Market
Open-air market every Thursday on Rúa de Melide in Santiago de Compostela. Around 25 stalls selling clothing, footwear, handicrafts and books from 9am to 2pm.
Salgueiriños Street Market sets up every Thursday morning on Rúa de Melide in Santiago de Compostela, in the residential Salgueiriños neighbourhood on the edge of the city. The market runs from 9am to 2pm, with around 25 stalls covering clothing, footwear, handicrafts and books. Payment is accepted by cash, contactless card or mobile. Get there before midday for the best selection, as stalls begin packing up as the afternoon approaches.
Known locally as the feirón (the Galician term for a neighbourhood market), it's a practical community market with a relaxed atmosphere.
What you'll find
The stalls cover clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts and a small selection of books and magazines. It's compact and practical rather than a speciality market, suited to locals picking up everyday items. For a full picture of all street markets in Santiago de Compostela, several other options run on different days of the week.
Opening Hours
Every week — Thursday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | Closed |
| Tuesday | — | Closed |
| Wednesday (today) | — | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Friday | — | Closed |
| Saturday | — | Closed |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
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What You'll Find
Location
Rúa de Melide, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, España
Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Get DirectionsHow to get to Salgueiriños Market
The market sets up on Rúa de Melide in the Salgueiriños area of Santiago de Compostela. City bus route 1 connects it to the city centre. Street parking is available in the surrounding residential streets for those arriving by car. The market is wheelchair accessible.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
Stalls: 25
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is Salgueiriños Market? ▼
Salgueiriños Market runs every Thursday from 9am to 2pm. It operates weekly and is not open on any other day.
What can you buy at Salgueiriños Market? ▼
The market focuses on clothing, footwear and leather goods, alongside handicrafts and books. It's a practical local market rather than a specialist one, good for everyday items.
Do I need cash at Salgueiriños Market? ▼
Unlike many street markets, Salgueiriños accepts contactless card and mobile payments alongside cash. That said, it's always worth having some cash as a backup in case individual stalls don't have a card reader.
Where is Salgueiriños Market located? ▼
The market is on Rúa de Melide in the Salgueiriños neighbourhood of Santiago de Compostela. City bus route 1 runs from the centre. If you're driving, look for street parking in the surrounding residential streets.
