Street Markets in Basque Country

In the Basque Country, street markets remain a valued part of local life, linking rural producers with urban shoppers across the region’s towns and cities.

Weekly open-air markets fill squares from Bilbao and San Sebastián to inland villages, offering vegetables from nearby farms, cheese from the mountains, and handmade textiles or pottery. Many of these markets date back centuries and continue to reflect the Basque preference for seasonal, locally sourced goods.

Each province has its own character: Bizkaia’s markets are lively and varied, Gipuzkoa’s often focus on gastronomy, and Álava’s tend to highlight regional produce.

Together they form a network of street markets where authenticity, food culture and community meet in an unhurried atmosphere.