What to Do at Night in the Empordà? Experience the Magic of the Santa Market
What to Do at Night in the Empordà? Experience the Magic of the Santa Market
What to do at night on the Costa Brava after a day at the beach and hidden coves? If you’re looking for a different plan, with atmosphere, design, live music, gastronomy, and creative spirit, you must visit the Santa Market in Santa Cristina d’Aro. An experience that has become an unmissable event of the summer nights on the Costa Brava.
A market that is much more than a market
The Santa Market is not a conventional market. It is an eclectic, bohemian, and festive space where emerging designers, food trucks, artists, live music, and cultural proposals for all the senses come together. It’s a place to stroll unhurriedly among warm lights, discover unique pieces of crafts or fashion, enjoy something delicious outdoors, and be carried away by the rhythm of an unexpected concert.
Its motto says it all: “the place where good things happen.” And that’s exactly what the Santa Market is designed to do—surprise and move both first-time visitors and those who return every summer.
Design, art, and good taste
One of the great attractions of the Santa Market is its carefully crafted aesthetic. Everything is thoughtfully designed: the stalls, the lighting, the signage, the chill-out areas with sofas, cushions, and string lights. You can feel a magical atmosphere that blends the essence of nomadic markets with the Mediterranean character of the region.
You’ll find proposals from local and international designers, sustainable fashion, decoration, natural cosmetics, illustrations, ceramics, bags, artisanal jewelry… each stall is a small story worth discovering.
High-quality street gastronomy
Forget about typical food fairs. Here, the food trucks are committed to quality products, original recipes, and options for every taste: from gourmet burgers, tapas, and tacos to vegetarian dishes, homemade desserts, and creative cocktails.
In addition, there are bars with a fine selection of wines, vermouths, and cocktails prepared on the spot. All in a relaxed setting where you can dine while listening to music or sharing a table with strangers who soon feel like friends.
Live music and a family-friendly atmosphere
Every night, the Santa Market offers musical performances, DJ sets, jazz sessions, acoustic pop, Catalan rumba, or soft electronic music. It’s not a massive festival, but rather a more intimate and accessible proposal, where the atmosphere is what matters most.
Although the market is open to all types of audiences, it is especially enjoyable for couples, groups of friends, or adult families looking for different plans without crowds or noise.
Where and when?
The Santa Market takes place at the Santa Cristina d’Aro Hippodrome, surrounded by nature, between the sea and the mountains. It’s very easy to get there by car from the hotel:
🕒 Just 25 minutes by car from the Boutique Hotel Encís d’Empordà
📍 Open every night from Thursday to Sunday, from mid-July to the end of August
🎟️ Entry €6
If you go to the Santa Market, you might also be interested in…
- Discover the best hidden coves of the Costa Brava to enjoy during the day.
- Want to combine design and art? We recommend a visit to the Palau de Casavells.
- And if you’re looking for more evening plans with atmosphere, don’t miss our guide to Mas Sorrer, nights with soul.
Where to stay near the Santa Market?
The Boutique Hotel Encís d’Empordà is the perfect place for those seeking more than just a place to sleep: they seek an experience. From our restored farmhouse in the heart of nature, you can enjoy the Costa Brava at your own pace, with calm, inspiration, and authenticity.
After a day of coves, routes, or cultural visits, there’s nothing better than a magical night at the Santa Market… and then returning to rest in a room with soul and waking up to the song of the birds.