Amurrio Weekly Market
The Amurrio Weekly Street Market is a long-standing tradition among residents and visitors to this town in Álava, featuring stalls selling clothing, footwear, fresh produce, and a variety of other items at affordable prices. It retains the lively, down-to-earth atmosphere typical of weekly street markets in the Basque Country. Strolling among the stalls is a convenient way to do your weekly shopping in Amurrio. On Feriam, you can check the exact location, hours, and latest news about this street market.
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 Amurrio weekly street market date back to the 1920s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to the town of Amurrio to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other municipalities in Álava, this street market 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, the Amurrio Weekly Street Market 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 who have been attending this market for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the town’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Amurrio Weekly 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 the market’s traditional character right in the heart of Amurrio.
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 Osakidetza (just a step away, 76 m away) or take bus from Amurrio (Araba) (the stop is 4 min on foot, 352 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 Amurrio Weekly Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Amurrio Weekly Market market, located at Amurrio? 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.
Amurrio Weekly Market is held on Fridays. The exact fee is set by the Amurrio 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 Amurrio (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 Amurrio town council at amurrio@amurrio.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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Where and when do I apply for the permit?
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Amurrio Weekly Market — street market in the municipality of Amurrio
The “Amurrio Weekly Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Amurrio, 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 10,364 inhabitants.
Amurrio Weekly Market opens on Fridays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
The "Amurrio Weekly Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Amurrio 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 Amurrio Weekly Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Amurrio (Araba),” which is 352 meters away. For those traveling by car, Osakidetza is 76 meters away.
If the Amurrio Weekly 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:
- Agricultores de at Casa de Cultura Market (Amurrio)
- Mercadillo Tradicional Navideño de Amurrio (Amurrio)
- Mercado Local de Agosto de Amurrio (Amurrio)
- Artzain Eguna - Día del Pastor de Amurrio (Amurrio)
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · San Antón Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Álava, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Amurrio.
Amurrio Weekly Market FAQs
Where is the "Amurrio Weekly Market"? Amurrio Weekly Market is located in the municipality of Amurrio, in the province of Álava (País Vasco).
What can you buy at the "Amurrio Weekly Market"? At Amurrio Weekly 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 "Amurrio Weekly Market" open? Amurrio Weekly Market opens on Fridays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Amurrio Weekly Market" open and close? Amurrio Weekly Market is open from 09:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Amurrio Weekly Market" open today? No, Amurrio Weekly Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Friday 9 October.
Is the "Amurrio Weekly Market" open tomorrow? No, Amurrio Weekly Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Amurrio Weekly Market—when is it open next? Amurrio Weekly Market is once again hosting Friday 9 October 2026 (3 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 14:00.