Vitoria-Gasteiz Market

Basque Country


A wonderful covered market that has all the fruits, vegetables, wines, breads, desserts and other ingredients for a memorable feast. If you're not self-catering, you can still hit one of the 8 gastrobars in the centre of the market. On Thursdays and Saturdays, local producers sell their regional wares (including fantastic cheeses) from the plaza behind the market.


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