Portonovo Street Market

Portonovo Street Market (Mercadillo de Portonovo) sets up every Monday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm on Rúa da Barrosa, next to Baltar Beach in Sanxenxo. Around 45 stalls trade there, one of the regular street markets in Sanxenxo. Stalls take cash and some take mobile payments, so carry notes for the smaller traders.

What you'll find at Portonovo Street Market

Fresh fruit and vegetables take up a good share of the 45 stalls, with clothing and textiles and flowers and plants filling the rest. Everything trades in the open air, and the pitch along Rúa da Barrosa is level enough to be wheelchair accessible.

How to get to Portonovo Street Market

The market lines Rúa da Barrosa beside Baltar Beach in Portonovo, a short walk from the centre of town and part of the Sanxenxo municipality in Pontevedra province. Parking fills up fast on market mornings, so arrive early or park further out and walk down.

Where to stay in Sanxenxo

Staying right in Sanxenxo puts you closest to the action, and Sanxenxo Town Centre has plenty of options within easy walking distance of Portonovo. The two towns sit next to each other along the coast, so you won't need a car.

If you want something more specific, Hotel Rotilio keeps you close to the seafront, and Gran Hotel La Toja is worth considering for a more comfortable base on this stretch of the Galician coast.

What day is Portonovo Street Market?

Portonovo Street Market runs twice a week, every Monday and Thursday, from 9am to 2pm. It sets up on Rúa da Barrosa beside Baltar Beach and trades on the same two days all year, with around 45 stalls each session selling produce, clothing and flowers.

What can you buy at Portonovo Street Market?

Portonovo Street Market sells fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing and textiles, and flowers and plants across around 45 stalls. Everything trades outdoors along Rúa da Barrosa beside Baltar Beach, and stalls take cash, with mobile payment accepted at some of them.

Where exactly is Portonovo Street Market?

Portonovo Street Market sets up along Rúa da Barrosa, next to Baltar Beach in Portonovo, part of the municipality of Sanxenxo in Pontevedra province. It is a short walk from the centre of Portonovo, and the pitch is level and wheelchair accessible.

Do you need cash at Portonovo Street Market?

No, Portonovo Street Market is not strictly cash only: stalls accept cash and some take mobile payments. Acceptance varies from one trader to the next, so carry notes and coins for the 45 stalls along Rúa da Barrosa rather than relying on your phone.