Merced Market

The stalls cover everyday essentials: fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, dairy, bread, and bakery goods. You'll also find local honey, olive oil, nuts, dried fruits, spices, and wine. The food court and seating area make it easy to grab a coffee or something to eat while you're there. It's a practical neighbourhood market with straightforward prices, worth stopping into if you're already exploring this part of the city.

Staying in the historic centre puts you right on the doorstep of the Merced Market and Malaga's main sights. Try the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro for something memorable, or the well-located Room Mate Valeria if you want a stylish mid-range option close to the action.

If you'd rather browse by neighbourhood, the Centro Histórico is your best bet, with plenty of hotels at every price point and everything walkable from your door.

The market is at Calle de la Merced 4, 29012 Málaga, in the historic centre. Bus lines 1, 14, 8, and C2 stop nearby. Everything is under one roof, with ramps, wide aisles between the stalls and accessible parking, so the walk from counter to counter is step-free. If you're looking at all the municipal markets in Malaga, this one is among the most centrally located, within easy walking distance of most city-centre accommodation and the main sights around Plaza de la Merced. The city's street markets run on set days instead, so check those separately if you want a weekly mercadillo.