Ansio Thursday Market
The Ansio Thursday Street Market is held every week in this neighborhood of Barakaldo, featuring stalls selling clothing, footwear, food, and household items. It is a regular fixture on the shopping calendar for local residents. Every Thursday, the Ansio Street Market in Barakaldo offers residents a one-stop local shopping experience, featuring seasonal goods and affordable prices for everyone.
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 Ansio Thursday Street Market date back to the 1920s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would travel to the town of San Vicente de Barakaldo to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other municipalities in Bizkaia, this itinerant commercial activity was initially tied to the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, and over the generations it became established as 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, the weekly street market in San Vicente de Barakaldo 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 who have been attending this event for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the city’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Ansio Thursday Street Market retains that down-to-earth essence 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 collaborate to preserve its traditional character in the heart of San Vicente de Barakaldo.
How to Find the Market
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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 Entrada a aparcamiento Herriko plaza (2 min on foot, 179 m away) or take bus from Herriko Plaza 3 (409) (the stop is 2 min on foot, 155 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 Ansio Thursday Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Ansio Thursday Market market, located at San Vicente de Barakaldo? 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.
Ansio Thursday Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the San Vicente de Barakaldo 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 San Vicente de Barakaldo town council at haz-sac@barakaldo.eus.
- 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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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Ansio Thursday Market — street market in the municipality of San Vicente de Barakaldo
The “Ansio Thursday Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of San Vicente de Barakaldo, in the province of Bizkaia (País Vasco). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” all in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike.
Ansio Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
The "Ansio Thursday Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of San Vicente de Barakaldo for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Bizkaia, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Ansio Thursday Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Herriko Plaza 3 (409),” which is 155 meters away. For those traveling by car, Entrada a aparcamiento Herriko plaza is 179 meters away.
If the Ansio Thursday 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:
- San Vicente Creativity Street Market (San Vicente de Barakaldo)
- Barakaldo Cruces Monday Market (San Vicente de Barakaldo)
- San Vicente Barakaldo Street Market (San Vicente de Barakaldo) 165 m
- Lasesarre Street Market (San Vicente de Barakaldo) 254 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Barakaldo (miércoles) Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Zaballa, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of San Vicente de Barakaldo.
Ansio Thursday Market FAQs
Where is the "Ansio Thursday Market"? Ansio Thursday Market is located in the municipality of San Vicente de Barakaldo, in the province of Bizkaia (País Vasco).
What can you buy at the "Ansio Thursday Market"? At Ansio Thursday 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 "Ansio Thursday Market" open? Ansio Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Ansio Thursday Market" open and close? Ansio Thursday Market is open from 09:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Ansio Thursday Market" open today? No, Ansio Thursday Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Ansio Thursday Market" open tomorrow? No, Ansio Thursday Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Ansio Thursday Market—when is it open next? Ansio Thursday Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 14:00.