Markets Province Of Vizcaya

Every Sunday morning, the Plaza Nueva fills up with passers-by and the curious at its Sunday market. Under the arcades of the square, about fifty stalls sell records, books, old toys, and even fish and birds. It is also the meeting place for fans of cromos (trading cards). On this day, the bars in the square are always full; it is customary to have an aperitif with rabas (fried squid).

Until the middle of the 20th century, the weekly market in Gernika was held every Monday in the open air. Shortly after the bombing of the city, a large hall was built to house its stalls. The current building, rebuilt in 1991, continues to house the stalls of greengrocers, florists, butchers and cheese makers every Monday morning. Its reputation is such that the tourist office organizes guided tours! On the^first Saturday of the month, a local product is celebrated: txakoli, beans (alubias), Gernika pepper...

In this market, you will find organic and good food: about fifteen small producers of the area meet there on Thursdays and Saturdays to sell their fruits and vegetables of the garden, but also flowers and plants. Since 1718, the market stalls have been located around the beautiful kiosk in the plaza del solar. The latter, built in an eclectic style, dates from 1912. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on good regional products, including the typical green peppers of Gernika, and don't forget to bring back a few bottles of txakoli.

This flower market is held every Sunday morning on the promenade of El Arenal, a few metres from the Town Hall. The stalls are set up along the ría, offering all kinds of plants and flowers at low prices. The emblematic tinglados (metal shelters), inherited from the industrial era, become the showcase of this pretty market where it is good to stroll among the freshly cut flowers. Many small producers come here to sell their products.