La Herradura Municipal Market

La Herradura Municipal Market, or Mercado Municipal de La Herradura, sits on Paseo Andrés Segovia in the coastal village of La Herradura, part of Almuñécar on Granada's Costa Tropical. Reopened in early 2026 after a major renovation, the covered market has 15 stalls and opens Monday to Saturday from 9am to 3pm.

About La Herradura Municipal Market

The market was transformed into a gourmet food destination as part of a 7 million euro renovation, with hospitality spaces where you can eat and drink on site. The building also houses the La Herradura Tourism Office, so it's a useful first stop if you're new to the area.

It's a small but well-stocked municipal market in Almuñécar, with wheelchair access throughout and modern payment options including contactless and mobile payments.

What to buy at La Herradura Municipal Market

The 15 stalls cover everyday fresh produce: locally caught fish and seafood, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, cheese, dairy and bread. You'll also find prepared foods, and the on-site food court means you can grab a late breakfast or a quick lunch with ingredients cooked to order.

How to get to La Herradura Municipal Market

The market is at Paseo Andrés Segovia 5 in La Herradura. Buses on the Almuñécar-La Herradura route stop nearby. Street parking is usually available in the surrounding streets.

Where to stay in Almunecar

La Herradura sits just a few kilometres west of Almuñécar, so staying in the Town Centre puts you close enough to visit easily while keeping you near the main restaurants and beach. If you prefer to be right on the coast, La Herradura itself has a handful of small hotels and apartments with direct sea views.

For a comfortable mid-range option, Hotel Casablanca is a reliable choice in the heart of Almuñécar, with easy access to both the market and the old town.

What time does La Herradura Municipal Market open?

La Herradura Municipal Market opens at 9am and closes at 3pm, Monday to Saturday, and it is closed all day on Sunday. The same 9am to 3pm hours apply on every trading day, so a Saturday visit runs no shorter than a weekday one.

What can you buy at La Herradura Municipal Market?

La Herradura Municipal Market's 15 stalls sell fresh fish and seafood, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy, bread and prepared foods. It is a covered food market rather than a general one, so everything on sale is food, and the food court lets you eat what is cooked there on the spot.

Where is Mercado Municipal de La Herradura?

Mercado Municipal de La Herradura is at Paseo Andrés Segovia 5 in La Herradura, a seaside village in the municipality of Almuñécar on Granada's Costa Tropical. The market is indoors, and buses on the Almuñécar to La Herradura route stop nearby.

Does La Herradura Municipal Market accept card payments?

Yes, La Herradura Municipal Market accepts credit cards, contactless and mobile payments alongside cash, so you can pay at the stalls without finding a cash machine first. All 15 stalls are inside one covered building with step-free access throughout, and the tourism office is in the same building.