Tag Archives: Mercado de la Esperanza

Visiting Ribera Foodmarket in Bilbao
Sometimes you only appreciate what you’ve got when you change your surroundings. A few weeks* ago, I went to Bilbao (just one hour away – no need to change time zones) and it was there I realised I should be careful what I wish for. It was a follow-on trip from my Foodies Tour of Santander when a group of […]

The Market of Hope since 1904 – El Mercado de la Esperanza in Santander
One of my favourite places to spend some time and cash in Santander is the city’s main food market. For me, it’s a perfect blend of architecture, history, food & drink all rolled into one. It’s called Mercado de la Esperanza – meaning Market of Hope – and is located immediately behind the town hall in […]
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