Santiago de Compostela · Old town and market

Mercado de Abastos

The covered food market of the old town, with stalls for fish, meat, cheese and fruit. It is a morning stop and free to enter.

  • 1 h 15
  • Free
  • Booking: not needed
  • Old town and market

Data checked on November 2, 2026

The market is a set of low stone buildings with covered stalls, in use every morning. Local people shop here, and the fish and cheese counters are the busiest. You can walk the aisles in a short visit, and nothing has to be booked. Check the hours before a Sunday or holiday plan.

What to look for

  • The fish counters
  • Galician cheeses and cured meats
  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • The covered stone stalls

Opening hours

Monday7:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday7:00 am–4:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am–4:00 pm
SundayClosed

Monday to Saturday 7:00 to 16:00. Closed on Sundays and special holidays.

Source: Santiago Turismo (Concello de Santiago), checked November 2, 2026

Tickets and booking

Free. Free to enter.

Getting there

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Tip

Go before noon, when the stalls are full, because the market closes at 16:00.