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Santander Christmas Market
The Santander Christmas Street Market is a daily street market that is held in Santander (Cantabria) every day from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is set up at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1, Cabildo de Arriba. 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
A little background
he origins of the Santander Christmas Street Market date back to the 1920s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to downtown Santander to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other towns in Cantabria, this street-vendor activity began as part of 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, Santander’s daily market gradually evolved: it gave way to large textile and footwear stalls, incorporated vendors from other provinces, and became 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 city’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Santander Christmas 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 work together to preserve its traditional character in the very heart of Santander.
How to Find the Market
Address
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?
Services and Accessibility
You can park at Private parking (3 min on foot, 212 m away) or take bus from Plaza Ayuntamiento (the stop is just a step away, 68 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
Calculated automatically based on market trends and the holiday calendar.
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Holidays are automatically excluded.
Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Santander Christmas Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Santander Christmas Market market, located at Santander? 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.
Santander Christmas Market is held on every day. The exact fee is set by the Santander 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 Santander (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 Santander town council at comercio-mercados@ayto-santander.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
What do I need to set up a stall at the Santander Christmas Market market?
How much is the fee for the stall?
Where and when do I apply for the permit?
Who should I contact at the Santander town council?
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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.
Santander Christmas Market — street market in the municipality of Santander
The "Santander Christmas Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Santander, 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 175,425 inhabitants.
Santander Christmas Market is open every day, from Monday 10:30–21:30 · Tuesday 10:30–21:30 · Wednesday 10:30–21:30 · Thursday 10:30–21:30 · Friday 10:30–21:30 · Saturday 10:30–21:30 · Sunday 10:30–21:30.
The "Santander Christmas Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Santander 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 Santander Christmas Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Plaza Ayuntamiento,” which is 68 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento privado is 212 meters away.
If the Santander Christmas 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:
- México Street Market (Santander) 0 m
- La Esperanza Street Market (Santander) 0 m
- Esperanza Flea Market (Santander) 0 m
- Productores y Artesanos de Astillero Fair (El Astillero) 6.2 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Cabildo de Arriba, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Santander.
Santander Christmas Market FAQs
Where is the "Santander Christmas Market"? Santander Christmas Market is located in the municipality of Santander, in the province of Cantabria.
What can you buy at the "Santander Christmas Market"? At Santander Christmas 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 "Santander Christmas Market" open? Santander Christmas Market is open every day, from Monday 10:30–21:30 · Tuesday 10:30–21:30 · Wednesday 10:30–21:30 · Thursday 10:30–21:30 · Friday 10:30–21:30 · Saturday 10:30–21:30 · Sunday 10:30–21:30.
What time does the "Santander Christmas Market" open and close? Santander Christmas Market is open from Monday 10:30–21:30 · Tuesday 10:30–21:30 · Wednesday 10:30–21:30 · Thursday 10:30–21:30 · Friday 10:30–21:30 · Saturday 10:30–21:30 · Sunday 10:30–21:30. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Santander Christmas Market" open today? Yes, the "Santander Christmas Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 10:30 to 21:30.
Is the "Santander Christmas Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Santander Christmas Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 10:30 to 21:30.