Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja
The Noja Organic and Crafts Market is a weekly street market held in Noja (Cantabria) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is set up on Calle de la Sierra. 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 origins of the Noja Organic and Artisan Street Market date back to the last decades of the 19th century, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to the town of Noja to trade and sell their products. As in so many other towns in Cantabria, street vending emerged in tandem with the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, establishing itself over the generations as one of the town’s most important social and economic gatherings.
With the arrival of the 20th century and the economic transformation of rural areas, Noja’s weekly street market evolved: it gave way to large textile and footwear stalls, incorporated vendors from other provinces, and became more professionalized under municipal regulations. Many of today’s market traders are third- or fourth-generation members of families who have been attending this event for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the town’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Noja Organic and 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 work together to preserve its traditional character right in the heart of Noja.
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 (just a step away, 89 m away) or take bus from Bus stop (the stop is 17 min on foot, 1360 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
Calculated automatically based on market trends and the holiday calendar.
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Fri16Oct
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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 Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja
Would you like to set up a stall at the Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja market, located at Noja? 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 de Artesanía de Noja is held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The exact fee is set by the Noja 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 Noja (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 Noja town council at secretario@ayuntamientodenoja.com.
- 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 Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja market?
How much is the fee for the stall?
Where and when do I apply for the permit?
Who should I contact at the Noja 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.
Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja — street market in the municipality of Noja
The "Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Noja, 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 2,661 inhabitants.
Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja opens on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Friday 17:00–22:00 · Saturday 17:00–22:00 · Sunday 17:00–22:00.
The "Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Noja 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 de Artesanía de Noja by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Parada de autobús,” which is 1,360 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento privado is 89 meters away.
If the Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja 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:
- Antigüedades Vintage de Noja Street Market (Noja)
- Semana Santa de Noja (Mercado Marinero) Street Market (Noja)
- Noja Weekly Market (Noja)
- Mercado Ecológico y Artesano de Laredo (Laredo) 12 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja FAQs
Where is the "Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja"? Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja is located in the municipality of Noja, in the province of Cantabria.
What can you buy at the "Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja"? At Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja, 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 Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja" open? Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja opens on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Friday 17:00–22:00 · Saturday 17:00–22:00 · Sunday 17:00–22:00.
What time does the "Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja" open and close? Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja is open from Friday 17:00–22:00 · Saturday 17:00–22:00 · Sunday 17:00–22:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja" open today? No, Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Friday 9 October.
Is the "Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja" open tomorrow? No, Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja—when is it open next? Mercado Ecológico y de Artesanía de Noja is once again hosting Friday 9 October 2026 (3 days from now). The schedule is available at from 17:00 to 22:00.