Valencia Markets: Flea Markets and Temporary Markets in Valencia City, Spain
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This page will provide listings for the flea markets in Valencia, with the day that they take place on and what streets they can be found on. There is also information on Valencia's two largest food markets - Mercado Central and Mercado de Colon, with details as to location, what is on offer and how to contact them. You will also find links to detailed pages covering all overviews to shopping options in Valencia.
Transfers to / from Valencia Airport
Flea markets in Valencia
Valencia's street markets are an important part of the city's culture. Throughout the week the flea markets can be found in different area of the city. At these markets you can find a whole variety of objects on sale - from clothes to antiques to electrical goods to flowers.
One of Valencia's most famous street markets is the Plaza Redonda market that takes place every Sunday (and also on public holidays) - see below. The market has been taking place since the nineteenth century at the heart of Valencia's old town - El Carmen. On sale here you will find music, paintings, books, plants, animals and leather goods.
Also, if you are a stamp and coin enthusiast, head to the Sunday Lonja de la Seda Market - here you can watch collectors exchanging and bartering.
It is important to remember that the flea markets in Valencia do not have precise opening hours. However, they will all only take place in the mornings (normally closing around 13:00 or 14:00), so if you want to make the most of these markets, it may be worth having an early start.
Monday markets in Valencia
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 in Valencia
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
Jerusalen-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
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Alta de la Mar
Wednesday markets in Valencia
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 in Valencia
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 in Valencia
Benimaclet Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Rafael Tramoyeres, Calle Juan Giner
Malvarrosa Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Berenguer de Montoliu, Calle Lanzarote
Castellar Market
Streets that the market is on:
Calle Escultor Federico Siurana, Calle Aurora
Saturday markets in Valencia
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
Streets 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 in Valencia
Plaza Redonda Market
Streets that the market is on:
Plaza Redonda
Weekly (Monday to Friday) markets in Valencia
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
Valencia's food markets
Mercado Central de Valencia
Valencia's Mercado Central is the largest market in Europe. It covers a huge 8,000 square metres and contains almost 1,500 food stalls. This is a place to head to discover a genuinely local Valencia. You can walk amongst the food stalls selling everything from fresh fish to olive oils, local cheeses to cured meats. Watch the market traders banter amongst themselves and the local old ladies driving a hard bargain for the price of their fish.
If you want to try Valencia's famous horchata and fartons (for details of what this is, see our Guide to Traditional Valencia Foods), you will find a stall selling these directly in front of you as you enter through the market's main entrance. The large queue full of locals is a clue that its one of the best places in town to try the local delicacy.
Even if you are not interested in buying any food the Mercado Central is worth a visit. The Mercado Central is housed within a classic Modernist building with high ceilings and impressive art deco style details.
Mercado Central de Valencia
Plaza Ciudad de Brujas
46001 Valencia, España.
Tel: +34 96 382 9100
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: Official Mercado Central de Valencia Website
Mercado de Colon de Valencia
Valencia's Mercado de Colon was restored in 2003. It is another market of architectural significance - you will love the building's modernist style, with a large arched mosaicked entrance and fluid lines throughout. The market is now more of a meeting place than a fully functioning food market. On the upstairs of the building you will find cafes and restaurants. If you head downstairs you will find a deli area where you can buy high-end delicatessen goods such as meats, cheeses and olive oils.
Mercado Colon
Carrer Jorge Juan, 19
46004 Valencia, España.
Tel: +34 96 337 1101
E-mail: [email protected]es
Web: Official Mercado de Colon Website
If you would like a more general overview to the shopping options in Valencia, see our Guide to Shopping in Valencia.
Markets are an important part of Spanish culture. Valencia's markets are not just tourist attractions - they are fully functioning places of trade for locals and visitors alike. Whether you would like to pick up some souvenirs to bring back for your loved ones, buy the makings of a picnic or simply soak up the Valencia atmosphere, the markets of the city are an integral part of the holiday experience.