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Mercado de la Ribera (Erribera merkatua)

The guide was updated: 2024-09-14

Located in the centre of the Old Town are the impressive halls of Mercado de la Ribera. Dating back to the 1930s, this building is a meeting point for food lovers. The area is buzzing during the mornings, and you can get nearly any local product you can think of. It was distinguished by the Guinness Book of Records in 1990 as being the largest food market in all of Europe. It may not be the largest in Europe anymore, but it's still an extremely impressive building.

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Address: Erribera Kalea, Bilbao
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 11am–midnight
Website: bilbaozerbitzuak.bilbao.eus/inicio/mercado-de-la-ribera
Phone: +34 944 23 10 19
Email: info@zbk.bilbao.eus

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Mercado de la Ribera (Erribera merkatua)

Mercado de la Ribera (Erribera merkatua)

Located in the centre of the Old Town are the impressive halls of Mercado de la Ribera. Dating back to the 1930s, this building is a meeting point for food lovers. The area is buzzing during the mornings, and you can get nearly any local product you can think of. It was distinguished by the Guinness Book of Records in 1990 as being the largest food market in all of Europe. It may not be the largest in Europe anymore, but it's still an extremely impressive building.

Zubiarte

Zubiarte

This is an upmarket shopping mall where you will find exclusive designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Massimo Dutti, and Antonio Miró. There are currently more than 50 shops, a cinema, a supermarket, and restaurants. Zubiarte is located near the Guggenheim and the Iberdrola Tower, which is right in the city centre. Here you can shop for everything from clothing to accessories, electronics and interior design items.

La Casa del Libro

La Casa del Libro

La Casa del Libro is a bookshop with an extensive range of books and maps, including English language books. The shop has been celebrated for providing books that are otherwise difficult to obtain, and because of the enormous variety of genres they have in stock. So, if you are in need of a book which explains the gardening techniques of the 15th century during the Tudor period, look no further.

Sombreros Gorostiaga

Sombreros Gorostiaga

Many visitors like to return from Bilbao with a chic beret, which locals call txapelas. The txapelas look a bit like a mix of a fedora and a cowboy hat. But it's probably best to check it out yourself! Sombreros Gorostiaga is a family-owned business est. 1857, which makes it one of the oldest businesses of Bilbao, and has an extensive selection. The shop is so popular and known for its quality that even TV shows and film directors have requested hats from the shop.

El Corte Inglés

El Corte Inglés

You are guaranteed to find what you’re looking for at this Spanish institution, as it's the biggest department store group in Europe. From luxury to everyday items, El Corte Inglés is likely to have it. A couple of the many designers that display their collections at El Corte Inglés are Calvin Klein, Dior, and Ralph Lauren.

Gran Via

Gran Via

Framed by modernist buildings and lime trees, the main street and the adjoining streets of the El Ensanche neighbourhood hold a great variety of classy boutiques. There are three main areas of this neighbourhood: the lower area surrounding Plaza Circular, the mid-zone between Plaza Circular and Plaza Moyúa, and the upper zone between Plaza Moyúa and Plaza del Sagrado Corazón.

Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo

In the vibrant neighbourhood of Plaza Nueva, you’ll find everything from souvenir shops or traditional Basque stores to high-class shopping plazas. Stroll through the Old Town, or Casco Viejo, and take in impressive buildings while you buy yourself something nice. The cherry on top of your shopping tour might be a pintxo and a hot or cold drink in one of the many small cafés around.

Sunday Markets

Sunday Markets

While the Old Town is a magnet for tourists, on the weekend, you have yet another reason to come to Plaza Nueva. Sundays, the area turns into a lively marketplace where numerous vendors offer almost everything. Browse through books, get some organic fruit and maybe take home a txistorras, one of the local sausage specialities. Lovers of street music and local handcraft are advised to come early as there are always some performers and artists around.

Indautxu

Indautxu

If you are looking for speciality shops and international brand stores, make sure to visit Indautxu. This young neighbourhood boasts a large offer of custom-made clothing, exclusive handcraft and, of course, high-class shoes. Next to Plaza Indautxu, Rodríguez Arias and Alameda de Urquijo are the most important streets for fashion hunters.

Pastelerías Martina de Zuricalday

Pastelerías Martina de Zuricalday

Glazed truffle pralines, soft butter buns, and fruity cakes. That and much more is what you get at Martina de Zuricalday Pastry Shops. The family business looks back on a long tradition of confectionery and offers delights for every occasion. With only the best products and freshest ingredients, the taste of this pastry shop will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

Around Guggenheim Museum

Around Guggenheim Museum

As a tourist hot spot, the area around Guggenheim Museum is also an upbeat shopping district. Streets leading to Plaza Euskadi are filled with designer shoes, fashion, antique shops, and bookstores. Moreover, if you’re interested in local art or want to take home some regional wine, this is the place for you to shop. In the area, there is also a park, Paseo de la Memoria, which is filled with beautiful pieces of art.

Euro-Sport

Euro-Sport

You are an adventurous traveller and want to enjoy some sports during the holidays? Then, Euro-Sport is the place for you. From winter sports to in-line skating, water sports or golf, the well-equipped store has got everything you could wish for. Stop by for a new pair of sports socks or get a whole new snowboarding set, Euro-Sport is always worth a visit.

Mil Rosas Bilbao

Mil Rosas Bilbao

Mil Rosas has one of the best choices of fresh flowers in the city and you will find something for every occasion. They are decoration specialists and if you need something last minute you can even place your order in their online store.

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