Spain is full of gastronomic markets where you can taste and smell some of its most typical products. Many of them can be considered sustainable, as they offer local, ecological and seasonal products, in addition to minimising food waste and the use of plasticsMany of these places have a very unique historical architecture, preserve their essence and are perfect illustrations of parts of Spanish culture. After all, if you know the gastronomy of a country, you also know its culture. Buying local and seasonal is not an impossible mission. Below, you will find some examples of destinations where you can delight your palate and that of your whole family. Go ahead and visit them!
Tinglado market, The Basque Country
If you want to buy local products, you cannot miss this destination. Basque gastronomy is recognised across Europe, and if you add sustainability, the Tinglado Market is your best option. Do you know the best thing about this market? It looks like an open encyclopedia, due to great information given to its visitors, both in person and on its website.Seasonal products, recipes with those products so that you can learn to make Basque dishes at home, how to collect mushrooms, the best way to plant flowers at home, tips for protecting the environment while shopping, etc. This market identifies itself as your best ally to buy local, to the extent that they offer this directory where you find all of the shop owners at the market. What is more sustainable than a chat about a local product with the farmer himself?
Crafts and organic market, Asturias
The name of this very The market held the second weekend of every month in Gijón says it all. Since 2002, it has become a leading market in the area, since its aim was the participatory and educational showcasing of the wide range of products on offer in its dozen little shops. In fact, the market itself has launched the project The Tree of Life, an initiative to raise awareness of the need to reduce waste. Every year, numerous workshops are organised by its 60 merchants. In addition to offering you typical Asturian food, drinks and craftwork, this market wants to teach you the importance of choosing sustainable shopping and consumption.
Colón Market, Valencia
The majestuosidad with which market rises up in the heart of Valencia is one of its hallmarks. This iconic modernist 20th-century building has the largest gastronomic and leisure offer in the area and – what's more – operates on the pillars of a sustainable market: offering local and ecological products, avoiding the excessive use of plastics, etc.The directory on its website lists all its stalls and restaurants, farmers where you can buy typical Valencian fruits and vegetables, bars to try the best Turia beers and typical cured meat and sausages from the region of Valencia. Its blog features all of its regular events: competitions, parades, concerts, craft shows and shows of other products, etc.
San Antón Market, Madrid
In the heart of the Spanish capital, specifically in the Chueca neighbourhood, this three-storey gastronomic market invites you to discover the flavours of Spanish cuisine. With an architecture and design that combines the traditional food market with the modernity of a luxury restaurant, the San Antón Market will surprise you with its diversity. It has market stalls, gastronomic stalls, restaurants and... workshops for the little ones, talks, and cheese and wine tastings. Its social media profiles share the latest news from this famous gastronomic market.
La Boquería-Sant Josep, Barcelona
How would you like to participate in a gastronomic workshop with local merchants from Barcelona? Right in the middle of Las Ramblas, this traditional sustainable market has a focus on the following: to offer local, fresh and quality products. La Boquería showcases typical Catalan recipes, pays tribute to its “chefs” through awards that promote equality between men and women in gastronomy, and organises a variety of events such as showcookings. You will find nougat, ice cream, olives, cakes, fish and a long list of local Mediterranean products at this gastronomic market in the heart of Barcelona. They promote sustainability by opting for efficient ways of cooking, avoiding food waste and using local products. On its website, you can find out about all its stalls, be up to date with its latest news in the news section, and you can even buy online.
