Mercado de la Bretxa
Mercado de la Bretxa
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Zosia B
Waterloo, Belgium1,470 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Do visit if you are looking for the freshest meats, fish and seafood to take home. Don’t visit I’d you want ready to eat foodstuffs or fresh fruits and vegetables. Definitely not as impressive as other markets I’ve visited; I was expecting more in such a food forward city.
Written 28 October 2022
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T M
Boston, MA81 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
For anyone who has come to San Sebastian primarily for the food, it's nice to browse the raw components of the Basque table that you will be eating later. The range of seafood is impressive and is a feast for the eyes. There are the well-regarded canned foodstuffs available at what seemed like every vendor's stall, so it's not just the fresh stuff that gets attention.
If staring at the food makes you hungry, there's a good food stall right in the market where you can satisfy your cravings.
If staring at the food makes you hungry, there's a good food stall right in the market where you can satisfy your cravings.
Written 25 April 2012
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Stephen M
Alhama de Granada, Spain566 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
If I lived in San Sebastian I would be shopping for fresh produce in here every day. Great looking fresh fish and vegetables as well as some deli stuff, as always (in Spanish towns) close by there are some authentic cafe bars and restaurants.
Written 18 October 2017
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Angelo G
Mullingar, Ireland310 contributions
June 2016 • Couples
Dating back to 1871, the Bretxa Market utilized mainly stone and iron for its construction.
It was built at the site of the weakest point in the city’s fortified walls, where it was breached on two occasions (1719 and 1813), hence the name “La Brexta” which means “the breach” in Basque.
When later remodelled to accommodate a mall, the market was relegated to the underground level which it shares with a supermarket.
If you are able and willing to do some of your own cooking, you will find a huge and appealing array of meats and fish here.
Having looked at several shops in both old and new town, we headed back for La Brexta to stock up on top quality anchovies, olive oils and cheeses to take back home with us and enjoy for weeks to follow. The Lidl supermarket in the basement stocks some ridiculously low priced wines and local liqueurs which are well worth considering if, like us, you made sure you came with plenty free suitcase space for the purpose. Do not miss the small but extremely high quality pintxos at Bar Azkena, hidden away behind the meat and vegetable stalls.
It was built at the site of the weakest point in the city’s fortified walls, where it was breached on two occasions (1719 and 1813), hence the name “La Brexta” which means “the breach” in Basque.
When later remodelled to accommodate a mall, the market was relegated to the underground level which it shares with a supermarket.
If you are able and willing to do some of your own cooking, you will find a huge and appealing array of meats and fish here.
Having looked at several shops in both old and new town, we headed back for La Brexta to stock up on top quality anchovies, olive oils and cheeses to take back home with us and enjoy for weeks to follow. The Lidl supermarket in the basement stocks some ridiculously low priced wines and local liqueurs which are well worth considering if, like us, you made sure you came with plenty free suitcase space for the purpose. Do not miss the small but extremely high quality pintxos at Bar Azkena, hidden away behind the meat and vegetable stalls.
Written 23 June 2016
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James H
Belgrade Lakes, ME25 contributions
Oct 2019
Even though this mercado is right on the edge of the old city, few tourists stop in. The main reason to go is the supermarket in the basement. If you want snacks or toiletries and the like, the market has an okay selection at better prices. The fish/meat/cheese market is a wonderful photo opportunity and a source of the freshest product around if you are renting an apartment where you can cook. The olive oil shop there is a bit of a tourist trap. The staff is friendly, but kind of unhelpful, as everything they stock is "the best." Can ten different brands of paprika all be the best? There are Basque product shops in the old town that I think have fewer but better olive oils. But everyone should take a half hour and have a look.
Written 15 October 2019
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LostWanderluster
Palm Harbor, FL489 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Was it the best Mercado we have ever visited --- by far no. Is La Bretxa worth visiting if you are staying in the area --- absolutely. We thought the fish, meat, and produce looked quite nice. The shopping mall in the upper floors is filling in with shops but the ones that are on the first floor are at least worth visiting. There is a good sized super market in the -1 level with the other food stalls/shops.
Written 22 September 2015
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
July 2013 • Couples
The Mercado de la Bretxa has a very interesting architecture from the past and now is a landmark. In the front one can find a clothing store now.
Written 24 July 2013
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Ms_R33480
Palm Beach, FL737 contributions
Oct 2021
Very poor selection of fruits and vegetables and not many stands for fish and meats. Most of the meat stands offered cured meats and cheeses along with fresh meats and poultry, they are not just butcher shops like in other places.
The market is on a lower level and it is dark and unwelcoming.
The market is on a lower level and it is dark and unwelcoming.
Written 10 October 2021
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Anna W
Warsaw, Poland81 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Good range of high quality Spanish products, must-see for the food lovers. You can buy nice jamon iberico, sidra, txakoli wine, marmelades, olives and much more.
Written 22 August 2018
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Ian Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK68 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Go underground and visit the market. Loads of local fish, meat, cheese etc. Interesting to see even if you can't buy some of it.
Written 8 June 2017
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