Mercado de Abastos

Markets · Santiago de Compostela

4.6 (16768 reviews)
Historic food market with fresh seafood, local vendors, and cook-your-catch dining

Santiago's historic food market is the beating heart of the city's culinary culture, where generations of local vendors sell the finest Galician seafood, meats, and produce. Beyond shopping, you can buy fresh seafood and have it cooked on-site, creating an authentic dining experience beloved by locals and pilgrims alike.

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Traditional indoor/outdoor market with vendor stalls selling meats, flowers, produce & cheeses.

Highlights

  • Authentic local atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable vendors
  • Unique buy-and-cook seafood dining experience
  • Exceptional freshness and quality of all products
  • Historic architecture providing beautiful market setting
  • Second most visited attraction in Santiago after the cathedral

Good to Know

  • Check opening hours before visiting - many stalls close early afternoon
  • Cooking services can take 40+ minutes during busy periods
  • Some restaurants within the market have specific rules about outside food
Contact Information

Address

Rúa das Ameas, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Opening Hours

monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
saturday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
sunday Closed

Languages Spoken

Spanish Galician
Location

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