Mercado Central (Mercat Central)
Mercado Central in Valencia can be found in El Barrio del Carmen in the old town, opposite La Lonja and the Iglesia Santos Juanes (Church of St John).
This is one of the oldest and largest indoor markets in Europe, built with ceramics and an ornate iron and glass covered dome which reaches up to 30 meters. Perched on top of the weather vane are a parrot and fish – the green parrot is the symbol of the market.
Mercado Central opened in 1839 and underwent a major reconstruction between 1914 and 1928. It has recently undergone another major refurbishment and looks better than ever. The market covers exactly 8,160 square meters and is divided into two areas. The basement is now a car park.
For those staying in an apartment (or living here), Mercado Central is the best place to stock up with fresh produce.
There are over a thousand stalls to choose from so something for everyone.
Nevertheless, if you’ve ever tried carrying bags of fruits, veggies and other culinary delights home, you will love the home delivery service.
With so many fruits and every type of vegetable you can imagine, this is a good place for vegetarians to stock up with fresh food. The surrounding shops also stock pasta, pulses and beans which always come in handy.
This is a foodies paradise, vegetarians will love it and so will those who enjoy fish and meat.
Stalls are stacked with a variety of cheeses, and there’s a special area for fish and meat. Spanish hams are suspended high in the air and with so much on offer, you’re sure to buy more than you originally intended.
The prices are great so it’s the ideal place to stock up with food for the week. Even if you don’t want to buy anything, it’s an interesting place to visit.
Address of Mercado Central
Plaza del Mercado s/n
46001 Valencia (Valencia-València)
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Mercado Central Home Delivery Service
Order your products from home or you can shop in the market and have them delivered. There is also a click and collect service.
To find out more you can check out their website
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