Rural Cattle Fair (Feira do Gando)

Rural Cattle Fair (Feira do Gando) sets up every Wednesday morning in Santiago de Compostela, a traditional livestock and meat market in Galicia, running from 9am to 2pm. You'll find fresh meat and poultry from local producers and traders.

What you'll find at Rural Cattle Fair

The market focuses on meat and poultry, brought by local producers and traders from around Santiago de Compostela. It runs outdoors rather than in a covered hall.

How to get to Rural Cattle Fair

The market runs in Santiago de Compostela. More details on the official page. Check the street markets in Santiago de Compostela for other options in the city.

Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela

Staying in the old town puts you closest to the action, and the streets around the cathedral are full of good options. Casco Histórico is the obvious base, and the Parador de Santiago de Compostela is worth it if you want something special right in the heart of things.

For something more relaxed, Hotel Virxe da Cerca sits just inside the old city walls and is an easy walk to the fair. Wherever you stay, aim for the historic centre and you'll have no trouble getting around on foot.

What day is Rural Cattle Fair?

Rural Cattle Fair (Feira do Gando) runs every Wednesday in Santiago de Compostela, from 9am to 2pm. It's a weekly, year-round market for meat and poultry, run by local producers and traders in the city's rural trading area, outdoors rather than in a covered hall.

What can you buy at Rural Cattle Fair?

Rural Cattle Fair (Feira do Gando) sells meat and poultry, brought in by local producers and traders from around Santiago de Compostela. It sets up outdoors every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm, making it one of the city's specialist livestock and meat markets rather than a general produce market.