Markets in Mahon
Balearic Islands, Balearic Islands
Mahon market visitors have five markets to choose from in Menorca's port capital: the indoor Peix Market at Plaça d'Espanya and four outdoor street markets running on different days each week. The range covers everything from fresh Menorcan seafood and local cheese to antiques, clothing, and handicrafts.
Weekly Market Schedule
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Where to stay in Mahon
Staying in the old town puts you right in the heart of things, and Mahon Old Town is the most convenient base for reaching the city's markets on foot. The harbour area is another solid choice, with plenty of accommodation options and an easy walk to the centre.
If you prefer something more specific, Hotel Port Mahon sits close to the waterfront and gives you a good starting point for exploring the city. Keep in mind that Mahon is compact, so wherever you stay you won't be far from the action.
Tours & Activities in Mahon
Municipal markets in Mahon
The Peix Market (Mercat des Peix) is Mahon's only municipal market and its most established, operating indoors at Plaça d'Espanya with 8 stalls. It opens weekly and focuses on fish and seafood sourced from Menorcan waters, alongside prepared food stalls and local wines and spirits. The covered setting makes it a reliable stop regardless of weather, and it remains the best place in the city to buy fresh catch directly.
Street markets in Mahon
The Mahon Port Daily Market is the most practical option for everyday shopping, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, and local cheese and dairy on a weekly basis from its outdoor location by the port.
The Mahon Weekly Market covers similar ground, with fresh produce, meat, fish, and dairy, giving residents and visitors a second opportunity during the week to stock up on essentials without travelling out of the city centre.
The Mahon Vintage Market takes a different direction, focusing on antiques and second-hand clothing and footwear, making it the go-to option for anyone hunting for something more unique among Mahon's outdoor markets.
The Mahon Night Market rounds out the week with an evening format dedicated to clothing, footwear, and local handicrafts, offering a noticeably different atmosphere to the daytime produce markets.
Mahon Weekly Market
Every week — Tuesday, Saturday
Mahon Night Market
Every week — Tuesday
Mahon Port Daily Market
Every week — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Mahon Vintage Market
Every week — Saturday
What is the fish market in Mahon?
The fish market in Mahon is the Peix Market (Mercat des Peix), an indoor municipal market at Plaça d'Espanya with 8 stalls selling fresh seafood, prepared foods, and local wines.
What day is Mahon market?
Mahon has markets on multiple days throughout the week. All four street markets and the Peix Market run on a weekly schedule, so there is typically a market open on most days. Check individual market pages for specific opening days.
What are the opening times for the fish market in Mahon?
The Peix Market opens weekly at Plaça d'Espanya. See the Peix Market page for current opening hours.
If you are exploring beyond Mahon, Ciutadella de Menorca and Alaior both have their own market days worth including in a trip around the island. For a broader overview of markets across the region, visit the Balearic Islands markets page.