Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market
The El Astillero Antiques Street Market is a regular event in El Astillero for those looking for antiques and vintage items. Locals and visitors browse the stalls in a friendly atmosphere typical of neighborhood street markets in Cantabria. If you’re planning a visit to the El Astillero Antiques Street Market, check Feriam for the hours and exact location before you go, as they may vary depending on the season.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he origins of the Astillero Vintage Antiques Street Market date back to the 1960s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to the town of Astillero to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other towns in Cantabria, this itinerant commercial activity was initially tied to the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, and over the generations it became one of the town’s most important social and economic gatherings.
With the arrival of the 21st century and the economic transformation of rural areas, Astillero’s weekly street market evolved: it gave way to large textile and footwear stalls, incorporated vendors from other provinces, and became more professionalized under municipal regulations. Many of today’s market traders are third- or fourth-generation members of families that have been attending this event for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the town’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Astillero Vintage Antiques Street Market retains that down-to-earth charm while adapting to new trends: organic products, contemporary crafts, local cuisine, and a close relationship with consumers that large shopping centers cannot offer. The town council and the vendors’ association work together to preserve its traditional character right in the heart of Astillero.
How to Find the Market
Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
Coming Soon
The list of vendors will appear here as soon as the first valid authorizations are granted.
A unique experience
Tradition and Experience
A historic market, organized by the City Council with all the necessary safeguards.
Wide variety
Dozens of street vendors selling local products, handicrafts, and more.
Unique Setting
Enjoy the town's atmosphere and get to know the local shopkeepers.
Easy access
Well-connected and with a parking area nearby.
How to Get There and Park
Parking, public transportation, and services near the market.
⏱ Estimated time: 60–120 min
Where can I park?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at Bajada de La Encinilla (7 min on foot, 546 m away) or take bus from Jardines (the stop is 6 min on foot, 475 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market market, located at El Astillero? To sell as a street vendor, you need a municipal street vending permit or license: this is issued by the town council, not the market itself, and typically requires that you be registered as a self-employed individual or a business, be in good standing with the tax authorities and Social Security, and have liability insurance that covers the stall.
Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market is held on Sundays. The exact fee is set by the El Astillero town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Applications are submitted to the town council, usually online or in person, and may be granted directly (if there are open stalls) or through a public call for stall applications with a waiting list when demand exceeds the number of available stalls.
You can contact the El Astillero town council at astillero@astillero.es.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, proof of being up to date with the tax authorities and Social Security, and liability insurance
- Submit the application for a street vending permit (through the online portal or at the registry office)
- Pay the applicable municipal fee, if required by the town council
- Pick up your authorization and bring it with you on market day
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Leave us your contact information, and we'll forward it to the town council so they can let you know how to get your stall.
Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market — street market in the municipality of El Astillero
The "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of El Astillero, in the province of Cantabria. Its stalls offer a variety of local delicacies (textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods) in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for both locals and visitors. The municipality has 18,448 inhabitants.
Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market opens on Sundays, from 10:00 – 15:00.
The "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of El Astillero for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Cantabria, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Jardines,” which is 474 meters away.
If the Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market is too far away, or if you want to plan a route through several markets in the area, here are the closest street markets by geographical proximity:
- Astillero Weekly Market (El Astillero)
- Rastrillo Infantil Navideño (El Astillero)
- Productores y Artesanos de Astillero Fair (El Astillero) 4.4 km
- Rastrillo Infantil Navideño de Astillero (El Astillero) 4.4 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Antigüedades y Coleccionismo de Astillero Street Market · Segunda Mano de Astillero Street Market.
Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market"? Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market is located in the municipality of El Astillero, in the province of Cantabria.
What can you buy at the "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market"? At Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
On which days is the "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market" open? Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market opens on Sundays, from 10:00 – 15:00.
What time does the "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market" open and close? Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market is open from 10:00 – 15:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market" open today? No, Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Sunday 11 October.
Is the "Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market—when is it open next? Antigüedades Vintage de Astillero Street Market is once again hosting Sunday 11 October 2026 (5 days from now). The schedule is available at from 10:00 to 15:00.