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Basque Santo Tomás Fairs Draw Crowds in Rain as Stall Prices Climb

On-the-ground price checks found notable increases for talo, cider, eggs, other staples compared with last year.

Overview

  • Fairs in Donostia, the Bilbao area and Lasarte-Oria proceeded in persistent rain, with umbrellas common and long lines forming under shelter.
  • Reporters recorded talos at €7 near the Arriaga, up €1.50 from 2024, with cider at €6 and txakoli at €11 per bottle, both €1 higher.
  • Some staples rose at produce stands, including eggs at €4.50 per dozen and cabbages at €5.20 per kilo, while chestnuts fell to €6.90 and many fruits held steady.
  • Vendors described demand shifting toward leeks and cabbages, though some stalls kept pricing similar to last year to highlight quality.
  • Cultural features continued despite the weather with animal displays and shortened performances, and Asgicer ran its first Donostia booth to raise cancer awareness.