Shopping with true ‘Basque’ essence. El Arenal is the heart of the Market section and the ideal place to explore the attractive tourist destinations in the districts and enjoy the gastronomic specialities offered by Txoko Gourmet. A wide selection of delicious local products will round off each day in the tastiest way. Also visit the city’s bars and restaurants and its retail outlets, such as the historic Ribera Market.
You can also explore Gure Lurreko Merkatua, offering the finest treats from the Basque countryside, and the Craft Fair, where you will find a wide range of high-quality handmade items, from ceramics to leather and woodwork. And for those seeking more natural beauty, the Sunday market offers a wide selection of fresh flowers.
MARKET GOURMET
17, 18, 19
ARENAL 11:30 – 14:30 / 16:00 – 19:30
Txoko Gourmet
“Txoko Gourmet” tent
19
ARENAL 11:00 – 14:30 / 16:30 – 20:30
Eskutartie
13th Spring Craftsmanship fair
19
ARENAL 10:00 – 14:00
Gure Lurreko Merkatua
Arenal stands
19
La Ribera Market 08:00-15:00
El Ensanche Market 08:00-15:00
Abando de Labayru Market 08:00-14:00
Traditional markets
20
ARENAL 10:00 – 14:00
Flower Market
Arenal stands
20
ARENAL 10:00 – 14:00
Collecting Fair
Arenal stands
Enjoy Basque culture with all five senses at Bilbao basque FEST
Celebrate the enormous cultural wealth of the Basque Country this Easter at Bilbao basque FEST! From 16th to 19th April, the city offers many activities, most of them free, with something for everyone: concerts, theatre performances, cinema, stand-up comedy, traditional dances, Basque traditional sports (herri kirolak), and more.
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