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Mercado Central
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Mercado Central is a food market in central Cádiz where visitors can buy local ingredients and eat in its gastronomic area.
Why go
- Fresh fish from Cádiz Bay.
- Provincial fruit and vegetables, plus meat, cheese and cured meats from Sierra de Cádiz.
- Cádiz dishes alongside food from Belgium, Argentina and Valencia.
- The original inner colonnade with four-metre-high Doric columns.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 16:00, 20:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 16:00, 20:00 – 23:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00, 20:00 – 23:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00, 20:00 – 23:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00, 20:00 – 23:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00, 20:00 – 00:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00, 20:00 – 00:00
Sunday12:00 – 17:00
History
- 1837Construction began on the former grounds of the convent of Los Descalzos, acquired after the Mendizábal confiscations. Juan Daura completed the building from plans by Torcuato Benjumeda, who had died before construction.
- 1838The market opened in December as a rectangular, neoclassical arcaded building supplying residents with food and other goods.
- 1926–1929A renovation proposed in 1926 was completed in 1929 under architect Juan Talavera. It added a covered central pavilion with separate halls for fish, meat and poultry. Fixed churros stalls were built outside, replacing street kiosks.
- 21st centuryDuring renovation, traders moved temporarily to a tent on Calle Libertad between the post office and market. The work created a central section for fishmongers and some fruit sellers.
How to get there
- On footAddress: Plaza de la Libertad, S/N, 11005 Cádiz, near Plaza de las Flores.
Sources: Mercado Central de Cádiz | · Historia | Mercado Central de Cádiz · checked 10 Oct 2026
Where
Plaza Libertad S/N, Cadiz Costa de la Luz Andalucia
- Website
- mercadocentralcadiz.com/
- Phone
- +34 956 21 41 91
Questions and answers
Can I find food in the outer corridors of Mercado Central?
Yes. Food options extend into the market’s exterior corridors.
What kinds of stalls are at Mercado Central?
Butchers, fishmongers, fruit and vegetable sellers, and varied shops.
What was Mercado Central’s original central space used for?
It accommodated street vendors and hosted theatre, circus and other events during festivals.
How were Mercado Central’s original stalls arranged?
The original colonnade incorporated shop space, a mezzanine and a basement.
What are Mercado Central’s opening hours?
Monday to Thursday: 09:00–16:00 and 20:00–23:00. Friday: 09:00–16:00 and 20:00–00:00 the following day. Saturday: 09:00–17:00 and 20:00–00:00 the following day. Sunday: 12:00–17:00.
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