Are you the food lover like me? If yes, the Mercado de la Ribera in Bilbao is a marketplace
that you must visit. Even from the outside it looks very interesting. It looks
like a boat in the shallows along the river Nervión, which flows
through the city.
The location of the market is really picturesque: riverside,
in front of the beautiful Church of San Anton, near to the historic center. It
is also a great introduction to the world of local gastronomy. From here you
can start to explore all the delicious pintxo-bars. A visit to the market
covers the whole spectrum of catering offer of the Basque Country. Mercado de
la Ribera is a place where the locals like to come to buy fresh products as
well as enjoy a drink or dine.
This beautiful
bazaar is a place that no doubt has a soul. Even hit the Guinness Book of
Records as the largest covered market in Europe (with an area of 10,000
square meters)! Large windows in the great art deco style allow plenty of
natural light into the building, and floral patterns enrich decor.
In the back
of the building you can find even a overlook from which you can admire the
river. Market Hall has three levels, each of which presents a wide range of
fresh products. On the ground floor you will find the fish market, meat
products on the first floor, and vegetables and fruits at the last floor. A
wide variety of fish and seafood is particularly noteworthy. Perhaps you will
find here species of shellfish and fish, you've never tried! In the part of fruits
and vegetables, you can see the Basque green peppers and other interesting
local varieties.
Mercado de la
Ribera is not only a great showcase of fresh local products, but also a place
where you can meet with friends for a drink, breakfast or
lunch. You can even choose products from the stands and ask for their preparation
according to your taste or just order a glass of fresh juice or cocktail with
fruit from the market place.
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