This used to be the People's Market. It opened in 1904 after the Cabo Machichaco boat incident…read moremade people think about gathering places away from the marina and the water. The design was focused on iron and glass. There are two stories that can only be accessed from the outside separately. Downstairs is for fish and the upstairs is for meats and sundries. Today there area a few cafes and eateries on the upper level for those wanting to take a break from their market shopping Depending on the day of the week, the outside area of the market could host a vegetable farmer's market or a flea market.

This definitely is the place to be for all of your fish & seafood needs or if you would like to see…read morethe daily (food) shopping life of Santanderinos. Since this is off the beaten path, in terms of tourists, you will really get a vibe of the "real" Santander. For the fish/seafood portion of the mercado, you pretty much will have so MANY variety of items. I was shocked by the amount of vendors set up in this market. The best part: while there were plenty of vendors, the market did not smell extremely fishy, which means the fish & seafood were pretty fresh.

If you're tired of eating pintxos in San Sebastian, or you need something to go (like we did,…read morebecause I'm not sure I could get tired of eating pintxos!), this is a great place to come. This place sells 3-4 different types of ham sandwiches, all made with fresh baguettes, fresh meat, and cheese. There's no sauces or anything super fancy with these sandwiches, because you don't really need anything to cover up the taste of fresh ingredients. These sandwiches are reasonably priced at around ~4 euros, which is way better than most of the other food/sandwiches that you'll find at the train station. If you pay 1 euro more (or something nominal), you can get a drink with your sandwich, which includes bottled water, soda, or beer. Definitely worth checking this place out if you need something quick to eat, or something to save for later. There's no seating at this place, so plan accordingly - you'll have to take your food elsewhere.

Beautiful slices of jamon. Make it a point to try as many as possible and take some back to your…read moreapartment for late night snacking. Lovely owners, nice selection of conservas, txakoli, and crianza, too!

Must-stop shop in Donostia-San Sebastian, for high-quality foods at fair prices in a clean, cozy…read moreshop in Parte Vieja. We were looking for tasty local and regional specialties to bring home, and our finds there did not disappoint. Sylvain was friendly, well-informed about everything on the shelves, and so helpful. He hand-carved some Ibérico from Córdoba for us to sample. Will stop in again the next time we visit the area.