Castell d'Aro Medieval Market

Market information

Where
Plaça Poeta Sitjà, Playa de Aro
Type
Medieval market
Website
https://www.platjadaro.com/

Upcoming dates

Castell d'Aro's medieval market is held every August on the Plaça Poeta Sitjà and through the streets of the old town, one of the best preserved in the Baix Empordà and listed as a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Over two days, more than a hundred craftspeople and producers set up among the stone streets, with banners and standards overhead and the trades working in the open.

There is glassblowing, basketry and ironwork done in front of the public, with the artisans explaining the process and the tools, and between the stalls sit local producers and food stops whose menus are adapted to the setting.

The market runs in two sessions a day, each with its own character: in the morning you walk the stalls at leisure, and in the evening the entertainment arrives — parades, street theatre, jugglers, fire-eaters and live music — with the squares full of families. Entry is free and the town council runs it.

Frequently asked questions

When is Castell d'Aro's medieval market held?

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Every August, over two days, in two sessions a day: morning and evening.

The dates of the next edition appear above, under "Upcoming dates".

Where is Castell d'Aro's medieval market held?

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On the Plaça Poeta Sitjà and through the old town streets of Castell d'Aro, listed as a Cultural Asset of National Interest.

Is there an entrance fee?

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No. Entry is free, and the town council itself organises the market.

What is there to see at Castell d'Aro's medieval market?

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  • Medieval crafts: more than a hundred stalls with pieces made using period techniques.

  • Trades on show: glassblowing, ironwork, basketry and illumination worked in the open across both days, with the artisans explaining as they go.

  • Local food: producers from the area and food stops with menus fitted to the occasion.

  • Street entertainment: parades, theatre, jugglers, fire-eaters and live music, mostly in the evening session.

Which session is better?

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In the morning the atmosphere is calmer and you can walk the craft stalls without crowds.

In the evening the performances and the family crowd come together; numbers rise sharply once the sun goes down. If you go then, allow time for both parts of the route, as the children's workshops are usually set apart from the selling stalls.

Markets nearby

All markets — Costa Brava