Simón Bolívar Street Market
The Simón Bolívar Street Market is a weekly street market held in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava) on Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is located at Calle del Lehendakari Aguirre, 7, in the Ensanche neighborhood. The stalls mainly offer general goods, food, and fruit and vegetables.
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 Simón Bolívar Street Market is part of the network of temporary sales regulated by the town council of Vitoria-Gasteiz, as part of the street vending of various products typical of this type of street market in the Basque Country. It is held on Thursdays and Saturdays in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava) as a regular event promoting local commerce in the municipality.
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 Garaje Álava (3 min on foot, 228 m away) or take bus from Olaguibel 20 (the stop is 3 min on foot, 224 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 Simón Bolívar Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Simón Bolívar Street Market market, located at Vitoria-Gasteiz? 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.
Simón Bolívar Street Market is held on Thursdays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 download the municipal ordinance on street vending from Vitoria-Gasteiz (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Vitoria-Gasteiz town council at comercio@vitoria-gasteiz.org.
- 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.
Simón Bolívar Street Market — street market in the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz
The “Simón Bolívar Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the province of Álava (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. The municipality has 260,699 inhabitants.
Simón Bolívar Street Market opens on Thursdays and Saturdays, from Thursday 07:30–14:00 · Saturday 07:30–14:00.
The "Simón Bolívar Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Álava, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Simón Bolívar Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Olaguibel 20,” which is 224 meters away. For those traveling by car, Garaje Álava is 228 meters away.
If the Simón Bolívar 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:
- Ruta de Ferias Ecológicas de Euskadi (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
- Coleccionistas de Vitoria-Gasteiz Street Market (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
- Lakua-Arriaga Street Market (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
- Barrio de la Almendra Street Market (Vitoria-Gasteiz) 17 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Coronación Street Market · Hesgailuak Street Market · Plaza de Santa Bárbara Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Ensanche, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Simón Bolívar Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Simón Bolívar Street Market"? Simón Bolívar Street Market is located in the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the province of Álava (País Vasco).
What can you buy at the "Simón Bolívar Street Market"? At Simón Bolívar 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 "Simón Bolívar Street Market" open? Simón Bolívar Street Market opens on Thursdays and Saturdays, from Thursday 07:30–14:00 · Saturday 07:30–14:00.
What time does the "Simón Bolívar Street Market" open and close? Simón Bolívar Street Market is open from Thursday 07:30–14:00 · Saturday 07:30–14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Simón Bolívar Street Market" open today? No, Simón Bolívar Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Simón Bolívar Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Simón Bolívar Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Simón Bolívar Street Market—when is it open next? Simón Bolívar Street Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 07:30 to 14:00.