La Ribera Market

The Ribera market, the great covered market of Bilbao

The Ribera market is the great covered market of Bilbao, by the Ría and at the gates of the Casco Viejo. The Bilbao audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this temple of Basque flavours, one of the largest covered markets in Europe.

A temple of Basque flavours

Located near the Ría, at the gates of the Casco Viejo, the Ribera market is one of the largest covered markets in Europe. A vast building with fine lines, it brings together countless stalls of fresh produce, fish, meat, fruit and Basque specialities. A place of life and gastronomy, it also offers pintxo bars and reflects the way of life and the flavours of the Basque Country.

What to see

Here you wander between the stalls of fresh produce, fish and Basque specialities, in the lively atmosphere of the great covered market. The Ribera market also offers pintxo bars to taste local flavours. It is a must-see gourmet stop, at the gates of the Casco Viejo.

Practical information

The Ribera market lies by the Ría, at the gates of the Casco Viejo of Bilbao, reachable on foot. A working covered market and dining place, it is open according to its own hours, which vary by day and shop. It is best to come during the day to enjoy the liveliness and the flavours.

What is the Ribera market in Bilbao?

It is one of the largest covered markets in Europe, by the Ría, rich in fresh produce, Basque specialities and pintxo bars.

Where is the Ribera market?

By the Ría, at the gates of the Casco Viejo of Bilbao.