Central Market of Almansa

Mercado Central de Almansa is the indoor municipal market in Almansa, on Calle Corredera in the centre of Almansa, Albacete. Twenty stalls trade Monday to Saturday from 8:30am. Most days close at 2pm, but Thursdays stay open until 9pm and Fridays until 7:45pm, which is what makes it useful if you cannot get there in the morning.

About Mercado Central de Almansa

The building was designed by architect Miguel López González and opened in 1947, then fully renovated in 2014 under the Mercurio modernisation project. It is wheelchair accessible, and because everything trades under one roof rather than across a square, the 20 counters can be worked through in a single circuit in any weather. Stalls take cash, contactless and mobile payments. Saturday is the one day the pattern shifts, opening half an hour earlier at 8am and running to 2:30pm. It is one of a handful of covered halls across Albacete province.

What to buy at Mercado Central de Almansa

The stalls cover the full range of daily staples: fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread. Selection is at its best during morning hours. The extended Thursday and Friday hours are handy if morning shopping isn't possible.

How to get to Mercado Central de Almansa

The market is on Calle Corredera in the centre of Almansa, an easy walk from the town square and the hilltop castle. Street parking is available on surrounding streets. Almansa is compact enough that most visitors can reach the market on foot from wherever they're staying.

Where to stay in Almansa

Almansa is a small town, so your best bet is to stay close to the centre, where the market and the main sights are all within easy walking distance. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base, or look at options around Casco Histórico if you want to be near the castle and the old streets.

There aren't many large hotels here, but you'll find comfortable guesthouses and small hotels that suit a short stay well.

What time does Mercado Central de Almansa open?

Mercado Central de Almansa opens at 8:30am Monday to Friday and at 8am on Saturdays. It closes at 2pm from Monday to Wednesday, at 7:45pm on Fridays and at 2:30pm on Saturdays. Thursday is the latest day, with the stalls trading until 9pm. The market is closed on Sundays.

What can you buy at Mercado Central de Almansa?

Mercado Central de Almansa's 20 stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread. It is a food market rather than a clothing or crafts one, so the same counters are there through the week rather than changing with a market day. Cash, contactless and mobile payments are all accepted.

Is Mercado Central de Almansa wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mercado Central de Almansa is wheelchair accessible. The market trades indoors on Calle Corredera rather than out across an open square, so all 20 stalls sit under one roof and can be reached in a single circuit whatever the weather outside. The hall was refitted in 2014.

How old is the Mercado Central de Almansa building?

Mercado Central de Almansa opened on 7 May 1947, to a design by the architect Miguel López González. It was renovated in 2014 under the Mercurio project, when the electrical systems and stall fittings were modernised with part-funding from the European FEDER fund.