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Mercado de la Ribera (Erribera Merkatua)
In the heart of Bilbao’s Old Town, Mercado de la Ribera has been a focal point for locals since the 1930s. Once recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as Europe’s largest indoor food market, it remains one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Inside its vast Art Deco halls, you’ll find a dazzling array of offerings, from fresh fish and seasonal produce to cured meats, cheeses, and bread, making it a great place to explore Basque gastronomy. Alongside the stalls, you’ll also find small bars and eateries serving pintxos and local wines.
Gran Via
Gran Vía is Bilbao’s main shopping artery, a wide boulevard framed by lime trees and elegant modernist buildings. Together with neighbouring streets like Marqués del Puerto and Rodríguez Arias, it forms part of the city’s so-called 'Golden Mile', home to international luxury brands, Spanish fashion labels, and high-end boutiques. The stretch between Plaza Circular and Plaza Moyúa is particularly lively, with department stores, flagship shops, and stylish cafés where you can pause mid-shopping.
Casco Viejo
Bilbao’s Casco Viejo, the Old Town, is the place to go if you enjoy browsing independent shops and traditional Basque stores. The narrow streets are lined with boutiques selling crafts, jewellery, fashion, and gourmet products, along with plenty of souvenir shops. Plaza Nueva, at the heart of the district, is especially lively, home to antique markets on Sundays as well as bars where you can round off your shopping trip with pintxos and a glass of txakoli.
Indautxu Neighborhood
Indautxu is one of Bilbao’s more fashion-forward neighborhoods, featuring a mix of specialty shops, trendy boutiques, and international brand stores. Streets like Rodríguez Arias and Alameda de Urquijo are key spots for fashion enthusiasts, and the area around Plaza Indautxu has numerous footwear shops, accessories, and stores selling design-led goods. Ercilla Street is another hub, especially for opticians, shoe shops, jewellery, and fashion.
Around Guggenheim Museum
The area surrounding the Guggenheim Museum is one of Bilbao’s most stylish shopping districts, with nearby streets such as Mazarredo, Iparraguirre, and Juan de Ajuriaguerra lined with fashion boutiques, design stores, galleries, and art bookshops. Alongside clothing and accessories, you’ll also find gift shops, delicatessens, and wine stores that make for excellent souvenirs.
Sombreros Gorostiaga
Sombreros Gorostiaga is a family-owned hat shop in Bilbao, established in 1857, making it one of the city’s oldest businesses. It specialises in traditional Basque berets, or txapelas, and stocks a wide range of colours, sizes, and styles. Many visitors can’t resist picking up a chic txapela as a memorable keepsake from their trip.
