Valencia · Old town
Mercado Central
A large covered food market in an early 20th century modernist hall. Stalls sell fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, rice and cured goods.
- 1 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Old town
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The market faces the Lonja and has been the main food market of the city for about a century. Stalls are grouped by product, from the fish and seafood counters to fruit, cured meat, spices and local rice. Buy something to eat on the spot or to carry to a nearby square. The counters wind down by early afternoon, so it works as a morning visit.
What to look for
- The fish and seafood counters
- The dome and the stained glass
- Local rice and saffron
- Fruit and cured meat
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–3:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–3:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–3:00 pm | |
| Friday | 7:30 am–3:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–3:00 pm | |
| Sunday | Closed |
Monday to Saturday 07:30 to 15:00. The official page lists no Sunday hours.
Source: Mercat Central de València, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free.
Getting there
It stands on Plaça de la Ciutat de Bruges, and the Xàtiva metro stop is about ten minutes away on foot.
Tip
Come between 09:00 and 11:00, when the stalls are full and most of the crowd is local.