Cangas Street Market

Cangas Street Market sets up on Paseo de Castelao in Cangas every Tuesday and Friday, 8am to 2pm. Around 25 stalls trade in the open air along the walkway in the centre of town, weighted towards clothing and footwear, and every one of them takes cash only. The market is wheelchair accessible and dogs are welcome. It is listed with the town's other street markets in Cangas.

What you'll find at Cangas Street Market

Clothing and textiles make up the bulk of the 25 stalls, from everyday wear to seasonal items and home textiles. Footwear and leather goods take up much of the rest, alongside stalls of locally made handicrafts. Books and magazines are the fourth strand. This is a general street market rather than a food market, so if you are after fish, meat or vegetables, the covered Mercado de Abastos is the place to go instead.

How to get to Cangas Street Market

The market sets up on Paseo de Castelao in central Cangas, next to the Mercado de Abastos. Cangas is connected to Vigo by regular ferry, which makes a Tuesday or Friday morning here an easy trip from the city.

Where to stay in Cangas

Cangas is a small town on the Galician coast, so staying near the centre puts you within walking distance of Paseo de Castelao and the waterfront. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base on a market morning. If you prefer something quieter, Moaña is a short drive away and has a handful of solid guesthouses.

What day is Cangas Street Market?

Cangas Street Market runs on two days, Tuesday and Friday, from 8am to 2pm each time, every week of the year. It sets up on Paseo de Castelao in the centre of Cangas, so a Tuesday or Friday morning is the only window to catch its 25 stalls.

What can you buy at Cangas Street Market?

Cangas Street Market sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, and books and magazines across around 25 stalls. It is a general street market rather than a food market, so for fish, meat and vegetables you want the covered Mercado de Abastos next door.

Does Cangas Street Market take cards?

No, Cangas Street Market takes cash only, across all 25 stalls. Bring notes and small change with you, as there is no cash machine at the market itself and the banks in central Cangas are the nearest place to withdraw before the 8am to 2pm trading window closes.

Is Cangas Street Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Cangas Street Market is wheelchair accessible, and it is pet friendly, so dogs can come along. The market trades outdoors along Paseo de Castelao rather than inside a hall, with around 25 stalls open from 8am to 2pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.