La Paz Market

The market is a straightforward neighbourhood food hall rather than a tourist destination. You'll find it stocked with the essentials: fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, and fresh bread. It operates under cover, so it runs year-round regardless of the weather.

The area around the market in the La Paz barrio is a residential part of Cádiz, away from the old town, and the market reflects that with a calm, workaday atmosphere.

All the main food categories are covered across the 25 stalls. Given Cádiz's location on the Atlantic coast, the fish and seafood is worth checking. Alongside that, you'll find butchers, fruit and vegetable stalls, cheese and dairy, and a bread section. Both cash and card payments are accepted.

For a wider selection of municipal markets in Cádiz, the Mercado Central de Abastos in the old town has around 40 stalls and a gastro section.

Staying in the old town puts you closest to La Paz Market and everything else worth seeing in Cádiz. Try Hotel Parador de Cádiz for sea views and a great location, or look for something more affordable around Barrio de la Viña, which keeps you well within walking distance.

If you prefer a central base with easy access to the market and the rest of the city, Centro Histórico has plenty of options across different budgets and you can get almost everywhere on foot from there.

The market is at Calle Barbate 11 in the La Paz neighbourhood. Local city buses serve the area, and street parking is generally available nearby. From the old town it's around a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride.