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Antique, collectors, exchanges and second hand markets
Books, vinyl records, clothes, decorative items... anything goes at second-hand markets. In Girona we have a few where you can stroll around, choose, shuffle and enjoy the atmosphere. Collectors and antique lovers, bargain hunting and haggling, today's post is for you!
1. Brocantes and collector's market, Figueres
This market in the capital of the Alt Empordà takes place every third Saturday of the month on Carrer de la Rambla de Figueres from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Choose, shuffle and buy. While in Figueres, you can take the opportunity to visit the well known Dalí Museum.
2. Second Hand or brocantes market, Celrà
One of the classics in the area that has been around for years. On the road to Palamós (at km 28), there are stalls selling antiques, vintage, collectibles and second-hand items. Every Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm.
3. Trastos Vells Market, Bàscara
The tradition of markets in Bàscara dates back to 1187 when the weekly market began to be held on Wednesdays. Nowadays, the weekly market is held on Sundays in Plaça Major, but in addition, every first Sunday of the month from 09:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Mercat dels Trastos Vells is held, where you can find more than one bargain.
4. The Encant Market, Vilajuïga
It has earned by far the reputation of being the most popular in the Alt Empordà, and no wonder! Every second Sunday of the month from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Passeig de Catalunya in Vilajuïga is filled with stalls selling second-hand goods, antiques and local produce. It is also characterized by its themed workshops, music and all the entertainment that is created to make shopping more enjoyable.
5. Vintage Market, Corçà
The Vintage Market in Corçà takes place every Saturday and Sunday on the side of the C-66 at the Corçà exit towards Palamós. It is one of the best known in the Baix Empordà and you can exchange, buy, give away or sell objects, as long as they are second hand. From books, records, movies, clothes, games and toys, musical instruments, etc. The only requirement is that they are in good condition! An ideal place to choose and shuffle.
6. Lleona Exchange Market, Girona
Every Saturday, at the foot of the emblematic figure of the Cul de la Lleona in Girona, specifically in Plaça de Sant Feliu and Carrer de Jaume Pons Martí, the traditional exchange market takes place from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. There, you can find collectibles and antiques, all in the heart of the old town of Girona. So, there is no excuse to have a good lunch in Girona and a walk through the historic center.
7. Second hand market, Vilablareix
In the town of Vilablareix, the second-hand market is held every Saturday on the Santa Coloma road, between Roger de Llúria street and Jacint Verdaguer street, from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. All year round except for the month of August.
They say everything comes back, second-hand items never go out of fashion! Stroll around, take a look, bargain, and don't miss these 7 antiques, collectibles and exchange markets in Girona.