Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado Central de Abastos de Cádiz
One of Spain's earliest indoor markets, built in 1838; its seafood stalls are a feast for the eyes, and the outer food stalls serve fresh oysters and fried fish.
The Central Market sits on Plaza Libertad in the heart of the old town, with a Neoclassical colonnade surrounding its courtyard. The inner ring is filled with live seafood such as tuna, spider crab, and cuttlefish, along with fruit and vegetable stalls, making it the best window into Cádiz's seafood. The outer ring's 'Food Corner' (Rincón Gastronómico) has sushi, oysters, fried fish, Iberian ham, and beer stalls. From midday to night it is packed with locals, and it is especially lively on Friday and Saturday evenings. Market stalls generally open Monday to Saturday mornings, and the food stalls stay open until evening. The surrounding Santa María area also has many long-established freidurías (fried-fish shops).
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 09:00–15:00; food area open into the evening
Nearby sights
- Plaza de las Flores (Plaza de Topete)
- Torre Tavira
- Avenida Campo del Sur
- Gadir Archaeological Site
- Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz
- Oratory of San Felipe Neri
- Cádiz Cathedral
- Casa del Obispo