Mercado Behemendi
Located in Plaza Berria in Hernani is the Behemendi Market, a weekly street market dedicated to the sale of fresh, high-quality products. Every Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Hernani residents can find a wide variety of food, fruit and vegetables, and organic products. It’s a go-to spot for anyone looking for a street market in Hernani where they can find everything they need for the week. The Behemendi Market offers the chance to buy products directly from market traders during morning hours, making it easy to shop before noon. Anyone wondering which days the market is open in Hernani will find a clear answer here: Saturdays are the perfect time to visit Plaza Berria and enjoy what’s on offer. The variety of fresh and organic products makes this market an attractive option for supporting local producers. We recommend checking the municipality’s calendar of events for more details about the Behemendi Market or visiting Plaza Berria directly during the scheduled hours.
What will I find at this market?
Food, Fruit and Vegetables, Organic
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he Behemendi Market is part of the temporary sales network regulated by the Hernani Town Council, as part of the street market selling various products typical of this type of market in the Basque Country. It is held on Saturdays in Hernani (Gipuzkoa) as a regular event for local commerce in the municipality.
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 Txirrita kalea (2 min on foot, 146 m away) or take train from Train station (the stop is 2 min on foot, 125 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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How to Get a Stall at the Mercado Behemendi
Would you like to set up a stall at the Mercado Behemendi market, located at Hernani? 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.
Mercado Behemendi is held on Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Hernani 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 Hernani town council at hhz@hernani.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.
Mercado Behemendi — street market in the municipality of Hernani
The “Mercado Behemendi” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Hernani, in the province of Gipuzkoa (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 20,375 inhabitants.
Mercado Behemendi opens on Saturdays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
The "Mercado Behemendi" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Hernani for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Gipuzkoa, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Mercado Behemendi by public transportation, the closest stop on the train is “Estación de tren,” which is 125 meters away. For those traveling by car, Txirrita kalea is 146 meters away.
If the Mercado Behemendi 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:
- Mercadillo ambulante (Hernani) 0 m
- Los jueves Market (Hernani) 67 m
- Donostia Weekly Market (Donostia-San Sebastián) 5.8 km
- Coleccionistas de Plaza de la Constitución Street Market (Donostia-San Sebastián) 5.8 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
Mercado Behemendi FAQs
Where is the "Mercado Behemendi"? Mercado Behemendi is located in the municipality of Hernani, in the province of Gipuzkoa (País Vasco).
What can you buy at the "Mercado Behemendi"? At Mercado Behemendi, 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 "Mercado Behemendi" open? Mercado Behemendi opens on Saturdays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Mercado Behemendi" open and close? Mercado Behemendi is open from 09:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Mercado Behemendi" open today? No, Mercado Behemendi is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Saturday 10 October.
Is the "Mercado Behemendi" open tomorrow? No, Mercado Behemendi isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Mercado Behemendi—when is it open next? Mercado Behemendi is once again hosting Saturday 10 October 2026 (4 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 14:00.