Palas de Rei Street Market

Palas de Rei Street Market, known locally as the Mercadillo-feirón, is an open-air market that sets up in the town of Palas de Rei, in central Lugo. It runs on a weekly cycle, but no trading day has been confirmed for it, so it is worth checking before you make the trip. It is listed alongside the other street markets in Palas de Rei.

What you'll find at Palas de Rei Street Market

Neither a stall count nor a list of product categories has been confirmed for the feirón, and this page will not guess at them. What is known is that it trades in the open air rather than in a covered hall, and that it goes by its Galician name, feirón, rather than as a mercado. The Galicia tourism board's listing, linked below, is the place to check what is trading.

How to get to Palas de Rei Street Market

The market sets up in Palas de Rei itself, in the east of Galicia, roughly halfway between Lugo city and Santiago de Compostela. No exact square or street has been confirmed, and in a town this size the market is usually easy enough to find on the day. The regional tourism authority's official page for Palas de Rei carries the current dates.

Where to stay in Palas de Rei

Palas de Rei is a small town, so accommodation options are limited but perfectly practical for a market visit. Staying in the town centre puts you within easy walking distance of the street market, and you'll find a handful of simple guesthouses and rural hotels nearby.

If you want more choice, Melide is just a short drive away and has a broader range of places to stay while still keeping you close to the action.

What day is Palas de Rei Street Market?

Palas de Rei Street Market has no confirmed trading day. It is recorded as running weekly, so there is a regular market day, but which one it falls on has not been verified, and this page will not name a day it cannot stand behind. The Galicia tourism board's page for Palas de Rei, linked above, is the source to check.

Where is Palas de Rei Street Market?

Palas de Rei Street Market sets up in Palas de Rei, a town in the province of Lugo, in eastern Galicia. It trades outdoors rather than in a covered hall. No exact square or street has been confirmed for the stalls, so allow a few minutes to find them once you are in the town.

Do stalls at Palas de Rei Street Market take cards?

Palas de Rei Street Market has no card payment recorded for its stalls, so carry cash. Nothing confirms that traders here take cards, and an open-air market of this kind rarely guarantees it, so notes and coins are the safe assumption.