Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market

Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market sets up every Tuesday and Saturday from 8am to 2pm on Rúa Alexandre Bóveda in Vilagarcía de Arousa. Around 40 stalls run the length of the street and into Praza Martín Gómez Abal, making it one of the main market days in this Rías Baixas port town and one of the town's street markets. The Tuesday market traces its roots back to 1744, when Felipe V granted the town a royal trading privilege. Bring cash, as the stalls do not take cards.

What you'll find at Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market

Stalls cover clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, and flowers and plants. It is a general market rather than a produce market, so come for a jacket, a pair of shoes or a tray of plants rather than the week's shopping.

How to get to Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market

The market runs along Rúa Alexandre Bóveda in the town centre, a short walk from the port. Parking is available nearby. The Vilagarcía tourism office has more details on getting around.

Where to stay in Vilagarcía de Arousa

Staying in the town centre puts you within easy walking distance of the street market and the waterfront. The Hotel Ejecutivo Playa is a solid choice close to the action, and the Hotel La Terraza offers a comfortable base with good local connections. Nearer the port and promenade, the harbour front has a handful of smaller guesthouses.

What day is Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market?

Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market runs every Tuesday and Saturday from 8am to 2pm, weekly throughout the year. Both days follow the same hours, with around 40 stalls setting up from early morning along Rúa Alexandre Bóveda and into Praza Martín Gómez Abal.

Do you need cash at Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market?

Yes, Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market is cash only, so bring notes and coins for the roughly 40 stalls. There's no ATM at the market itself, so withdraw beforehand from one of the banks in the town centre before the stalls pack away at 2pm.

Where exactly is Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market?

Vilagarcía de Arousa Street Market sets up along Rúa Alexandre Bóveda in the town centre, a short walk from the port. Stalls spill into Praza Martín Gómez Abal and surrounding streets such as Avenida da Marina, and there is parking nearby.