Tuesday Market of El Masnou

Mercat del Dimarts is El Masnou's weekly open-air street market, running every Tuesday from 7am to 4pm across Passeig de Romà Fabra, Plaça d'Espanya, and Avinguda de Pau Casals. The market operates year-round, drawing shoppers from this coastal Maresme town and nearby villages. Bring cash; card payments are not accepted at stalls. It is one of several markets in El Masnou, listed alongside the town's other street markets.

What you'll find at Mercat del Dimarts

Between 21 and 50 stalls carry fresh fruit and vegetables alongside clothing, footwear, plants, and household goods. It's a practical local market rather than a tourist one.

How to get to Mercat del Dimarts

El Masnou is served by the R1 Rodalies line from Barcelona, with the station a short walk from the market area. Drivers can park along the N-II coastal road.

Where to stay in El Masnou

El Masnou is a small seaside town, so your best bet is staying close to the seafront or the town centre, where you're just a short walk from the Tuesday market. Try Town Centre for easy access on foot, or Seafront if you want to combine market day with a bit of beach time.

If you prefer more options nearby, Barcelona is only around 20 minutes by train, making it a practical base too.

What day is Mercat del Dimarts?

Mercat del Dimarts runs every Tuesday in El Masnou, from 7am to 4pm, year-round. It sets up across Passeig de Romà Fabra, Plaça d'Espanya and Avinguda de Pau Casals, so arrive well before mid-afternoon, when traders start packing away. The El Masnou council's market page carries any changes to the dates.

What can you buy at Mercat del Dimarts?

Mercat del Dimarts carries fresh fruit and vegetables alongside clothing, footwear, plants and household goods, spread over 21 to 50 stalls depending on the week. It is a practical market for El Masnou residents rather than a tourist one, and the whole thing packs away by 4pm.

Do stalls at Mercat del Dimarts take cards?

No, stalls at Mercat del Dimarts are cash only, so bring enough for the morning before you arrive. That applies across the market, from the fruit and vegetable pitches to the clothing, footwear and household stalls, and there is no card terminal to fall back on if you run short.