Markets in Liguria, Italy

Are you searching for the top markets in Liguria? Then you are in the right place. In this blog, you will get introduced to the various markets in Liguria with some tips. 

Italy is a mixed category for all travelers from romance, to leisure, to business, you name it! Liguria is a coastal region northwest of Italy. As it includes the provinces of Imperia, Savona, the well-known one Genova, and La Spezia. All of these gorgeous cities have what you are looking for when shopping in their authentic market stalls.

The assortments of products in the markets of Liguria are endless. Once you step in, you will not leave unsatisfied because the goods you wish for are available from the west to the east side. Think of clothes, shoes, food, antiques, and many other useful items you need are all displayed in the stalls of Liguria, Italy. Everything considered usually can be seen on the popular pedestrian streets of weekly markets of the city center. Here is a list of local markets in Liguria that are a must-visit:

In Imperia province, visit Sanremo, a well-known town. One of the wonderful towns to go shopping in. Do you know that the capital city of imperia province is also called Imperia? When arriving, get well with the locals by going through the stalls of old-fashioned markets. They offer locally made food products to antiques, and more, which you will fall in the desire to put money into getting them. 

If you are looking for a special item, you will find it for sure because Sanremo town rolls out multiple kinds of markets in its streets like Piazza Eroi Sanremesi and Via Matteotti. Usually, they open their doors from 9:30 - 19:30. During summer times, the markets extend opening times till 23:30.

Additional Markets in Imperia:

• Ospedaletti, weekly market every Wednesday morning in Imperia from 8 – 13:00.

• Perinaldo, a weekly market every Wednesday morning in Imperia from 8 – 13:00.

• Riva Ligure, a weekly market every Monday from 8 – 13:00 in Imperia.

• S. Bartolomeo al Mare, a weekly market every Monday morning from 8- 13:00.

• San Lorenzo al Mare, a weekly market every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8 – 13:00.

• Sanremo – Armea, a Flower market from Monday to Friday morning in Imperia from 4 – 8.

• S. Stefano al Mare, a weekly market each Friday from 8 am – 13:00.

• Seborga, a weekly market in Imperia. Every Tuesday morning from 8 am – 13:00.

By far, Genova is the ideal central town for shopping. Endless hours of exploration in its shopping streets, including the traditional ones we mentioned earlier. Most of which are flea, food, modern, and antique markets. In case you are interested mostly in local markets, there are variations of flea markets in Genova, namely the Piazzetta Lavagna. For other affordably-priced markets, check Mercato Orientale in the heart of Genova. Likewise, it caters to your wants from fresh food to Italian products. Oh by the way, on your trip try the Italian wine from different towns of Liguria. Such an unforgettable taste! The period of openings is every day from 9 - 20:00 pm. 

Other Markets in Genova:

• Palazzo Ducale in Genova on Sundays.

• Piazza Matteotti in Genova, a weekly market.

• Camogli, a weekly market every Wednesday morning in Genova

• Chiavari, a weekly market every Tuesday morning in Genova

• Genoa fifth to the sea, a weekly market every Tuesday morning in Genova

• Blackboard, a weekly market every Thursday morning in Genova

• Moneglia, a weekly market every Thursday morning in Genova.

As the shopping areas in Savona are few, you can still browse other local market streets in this port town. The attractiveness of the markets makes you buy almost everything at very reasonable prices. One example can be Mercatino dell'Usato di Savona (a flea market). It opens nearly every day except Sunday from 15:00 - 19:00. Keep in mind also to check out the unique souvenirs that can be purchased.

Other markets in Savona province:

• Finale Ligure, a weekly market each Thursday morning in Savona.

• Laigueglia, a weekly market each Friday morning.

• Loano, a weekly market. Every Friday morning.

• Noli, weekly market each Thursday morning in Savona.

• Pietra Ligure, a weekly market each Saturday morning.

• Spotorno, a weekly market in Savona. Every Tuesday morning.

• Vado Ligure, a weekly market on Wednesdays morning.

• Varazze, a weekly market, every Saturday morning in Savona.

• Varigotti, a weekly market on Wednesdays morning in Savona

• Piazza Chabrol e Via Paleocapa in Savona.

• Mercato del Lunedi in Savona

Lastly La Spezia town. After hours of historical visits and landscape rejuvenation to oneself, schedule part of your day for some purchases from La Spezia markets. Seize the opportunity to know the Italian civilization because it is one of a kind. In the old areas of the town, you can buy locally made pottery, ceramics products, as well as spoil your appetite with some Italian cuisines. Two recommended markets are Mercato Ortofrutticolo e Ittico (a food market), and La Vecchia Tartaruga (an antique market). So they welcome you all days except Sunday. 

Additional markets in La Spezia province:

• Lerici, a weekly market each Saturday morning in La Spezia.

• Levanto, a weekly market each Wednesday morning.

• Migliarina, a weekly market in Via Prosperi. Every Wednesday morning.

• Monterosso, weekly market each Thursday morning in La Spezia.

• Sarzana, a weekly market each Thursday morning.

• Sesta Godano, a weekly market in La Spezia. Every Saturday morning.

• Varese Ligure, a weekly market on Tuesdays morning.

• Piazza Cavour in La Spezia

Other marketplaces to check out within Liguria:

• Mercato del giovedì in Rapallo 

• Mercato del Venerdi in Ventimiglia

• Mercato Coperto in Ventimiglia 

• Mercato Bisettimanale di Sanremo in Sanremo.

On Sundays you can check out these markets that are situated in different places of Liguria:

open-air markets such as Baiardo, Badalucco, Isolabona, Masene, and Rossiglione. They are situated in different towns of Liguria province and open from the early morning till midday.  

Feel yourself at home with Italian locals and invest in all you want. Get the sophisticated treatment of being in original Italy in these sort of local Italian marketplaces.