Traditional markets and gourmet shops

Bretxa market

The secret of exquisite cuisine

Although the secret to San Sebastian’s typical mouth-watering cuisine is the loving care and knowhow that goes into it, the biggest secret lies in the quality of the raw materials used. Gipuzkoa is very well known for its quality produce and the delight taken in good eating: traditional markets and fairs, delicatessen stores and denominations of origin are but a sample of this.

Added to the label-certified products Eusko Label, including beef, free-range chicken, suckling lamb, fine pasteurised milk and tomatoes, are the famous guindilla peppers from Ibarra and the black beans from Tolosa, not to mention other denomination de origin products like Txakoli de Getaria and Idiazabal cheese.

Local produce

Donostia’s
Basque cuisine

Markets of San Sebastián

The secret to the success of our food largely lies in seasonal produce and the emphasis placed on the excellent quality of the raw materials used. The best way to find these products is to head for one of the traditional food markets, such as La Bretxa or San Martín, both visited daily by some of the most famous chefs in the city to personally select the meat and fish they later serve in their restaurants. These markets continue to function in the traditional manner, with farmers and stalls offering produce directly sourced from the countryside.

Markets and fairs

Markets in Tolosa and Ordizia

Just a few kilometers from San Sebastián we find the market of Ordizia and Tolosa. They are the best showcase for high quality local produc from Gipuzkoa.

Ordizia Market

The Ordizia farmers market has been held every Wednesday since 1512 and is still a meeting place for buyers and sellers of agricultural produce from the area.

Tolosa Market

The Tolosa market, held every Saturday for centuries, is considered one of the most traditional in the Basque Country.

Gourmet shops

The city also has that chic and refined touch which is also reflected in its selection of stores, with specialised food shops where you can buy imported produce and culinary delicacies, for connoisseurs and gourmets.