Updated 1 June 2023
Valencia has a long history of markets, stemming from pride in craftsmanship and artisan traditions. Nowadays, most residential districts (barrios) have their own market as well as weekly street markets.
In each place we visit, we try to go to the outdoor markets when possible. We love sampling local home-made pastries, looking at the arts and crafts and best of all, being part of the culture.
This page will provide listings for the street markets in Valencia including the day that they take place on and what streets they can be found on. Remember that the markets are usually open from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
Table of Contents
Monday markets
Algirós Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Actor Llorens, Calle Rugat, Calle Puebla de Farnals, Calle Luis Milán and Plaza San Felipe Neri
Ruzafa Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Barón de Cortes, Calle Padre Perera, Calle Dr. Serrano, Calle Carlos Cervera, Calle Cura Femenía and Calle dels Tomasos
Central Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Palafox, Calle En Gay, Calle Calabazas, Plaza del Mercado
Tuesday markets
San Pedro Nolasco
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Alamazora, Calle San Juan de la Cruz, Calle Milagrosa, Calle Nador, Calle Zeluán and Calle Ministro Luis Mayans
Jerusalem-Pelayo Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Convento Jerusalén, Calle Julio Antonio, Calle Ermita, Calle Estrella, Calle San Vicente, Gran Vía Ramón and Cajal, Calle Matemático Marzal
Nazaret Market
Street that the market is on:
Calle Alta de la Mar
Wednesday markets
Benimamet Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Onda, Calle Carpintero, Calle Alborache
Castilla Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle José Maestre, Calle Ángel del Alcázar, Calle Músico Ayllón, Calle Miguel Paredes, Calle Llombay, Plaza Mercado
Grao Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Abastos, Calle Santo Cristo del Grao
Mosen Sorell Market
Streets that the market is on:
Plaza Mosén Sorell Valencia
Thursday markets
Cabanyal Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Justo Vilar, Calle Marino Sirera, Calle Vicente Brull, Avenida Mediterráneo, Plaza Cruz del Canyamelar, Calle Rosario, Calle Martí Grajales
Torrefiel Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Alemany, Calle Monte Carmelo, Calle Libreo Esclapes, Calle Jacomart, Calle Músico Espí and Calle Santo Domingo Savio
Friday markets
Benimaclet Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Rafael Tramoyeres, Calle Juan Giner
Castellar Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Escultor Federico Siurana, Calle Aurora
Malvarossa Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Berenguer de Montoliu, Calle Lanzarote
Saturday markets
Benicalap-La Parreta Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Miguel Servet, Calle P.F. Casanova Benlloch, Calle Sierra Martes, Calle Mirasol, Calle Tenor Lauri Volpi
Jesus-Patraix Market
Street that the market is on:
Calle Beato Nicolás Factor
Pinedo Market
Streets that the market is on:
Plaza Manuel Sigüenza, Calle Mosén Cuenca
Sunday markets
Plaza Redonda Market
Street that the market is on:
Plaza Redonda
El Rastro Market
Street that the market is on:
Avenida de Suècia by the Mestalla Stadium
Monday to Friday (weekly) markets
Plaza de la Merced Market
Streets that the market is on:
Plaza de la Merced, Calle Cedaceros Valencia
Gregorio Gea Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Gregorio Gea and Calle Beltrán Báguena
Hippie Market (Mercado de los hippis)
Streets that the market is on:
a few stalls by the Central Market (Mercado Central) and carries on through the back streets of Plaza de la Merced
Paseo Maritimo
Streets that the market is on:
Promenade along the beach, at the southern part of it closest to the Port
NOTE: This is the only market that stays open until 5-6pm.
Valencia Food Markets
Mercado Central de Valencia
The Mercado Central de Valencia is the largest market in Europe. Covering a massive 8,000 square meters, it houses nearly 1,500 food stalls. This is the ideal place to discover an authentic local Valencia experience. You can stroll among the food stalls that sell everything from fresh fish to olive oils, local cheeses, and cured meats. Watch the market traders banter with each other and local ladies haggle over the price of their fish.
Tip: If you want to try the famous horchata and fartóns of Valencia (for more details, check out our Traditional Valencia Cuisine Guide), you’ll find a stall selling them right in front of you as you enter through the main entrance. The long line of locals is a hint that it’s one of the best places in the city to taste this local delicacy.
Even if you’re not interested in buying any food, visiting the Mercado Central is worth it. The market is housed in a classic modernist building with high ceilings and impressive art deco-style details.
Mercado Central de Valencia
Plaza Ciudad de Brujas
46001 Valencia, Spain
Tel: +34 96 382 9100
eMail: informacion@mercadocentralvalencia.es
Website: Official website of Mercado Central de Valencia
Mercado de Colón de Valencia
Mercado de Colón de Valencia was restored in 2003. It is another architecturally significant market. You’ll love the modernist style of the building, with a large arched mosaic entrance and fluid lines throughout. The market has now become more of a meeting place than a fully operational food market. On the upper floor of the building, you’ll find cafés and restaurants. If you head to the ground floor, you’ll find a delicatessen area where you can purchase high-quality gourmet products such as meats, cheeses, and olive oils.
Mercado Colon
Carrer Jorge Juan, 19
46004 Valencia, Spain
Tel: +34 96 337 1101
eMail: info@mercadocolon.es
Website: Official website of Mercado de Colón
