Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo
The Laredo Organic Market also features craft stalls alongside the usual selection of organic products offered in this Cantabrian town. Handcrafted items are displayed alongside vegetables, cheeses, and other locally sourced products, expanding the market’s offerings for both residents and visitors to Laredo.
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 Laredo Organic & Artisan Street Market date back to the 1950s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to the town of Laredo to trade and sell their products. As in so many other towns in Cantabria, this itinerant commercial 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, Laredo’s occasional 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 link to the city’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Laredo Organic & Artisan Street Market maintains 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 right in the heart of Laredo.
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 Private parking (3 min on foot, 201 m away) or take ferry from Puerto deportivo Laredo (the stop is 3 min on foot, 248 m away).
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How to Get a Stall at the Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo
Would you like to set up a stall at the Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo market, located at Laredo? 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 Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo is held on variable number of days. The exact fee is set by the Laredo 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 Laredo town council at secretaria@laredo.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
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo — street market in the municipality of Laredo
The "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Laredo, 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 10,698 inhabitants.
The "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo" announces its market days in advance. Further down on this page, you'll find the calendar with the upcoming dates so you can plan your visit to the stalls.
The "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Laredo 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 Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo by public transportation, the closest stop on the ferry is “Puerto deportivo Laredo,” which is 248 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento privado is 201 meters away.
If the Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo 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:
- Laredo Organic Market (Laredo) 0 m
- Laredo Weekly Market (Laredo) 0 m
- Laredo Sunday Market (Laredo) 784 m
- Oriñón Street Market (Castro-Urdiales) 7.9 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
The "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo" brings together local and regional artisans at Laredo, featuring unique works in ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, and other traditional crafts.
Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo FAQs
Where is the "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo"? Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo is located in the municipality of Laredo, in the province of Cantabria.
What can you buy at the "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo"? At Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
Where can I park to go to the "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo"? Parking is available near the Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo. A common option is Aparcamiento privado.
How do I get to the “Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo” by public transportation? You can get to the "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo" by public transportation. The nearest stop is "Puerto deportivo Laredo."
Market Calendar
Is the "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo" open today? No, Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo is not open today, 6 October.
Is the "Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo" open tomorrow? No, Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.