Sant Carles Municipal Market

Sant Carles Municipal Market, known locally as Mercado Municipal de Sant Carles, is Granollers' covered indoor market, located at Plaça de la Caserna, 10 in the old town. Part of the markets in Granollers, it has served the local community since its inauguration in 1968 and today runs 25 stalls across the building. It's open Monday to Saturday, with hours from 7:30am to 2pm most days, and an earlier 7am opening on Fridays.

What to buy

You'll find the full range of fresh daily essentials here: fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and freshly baked bread. The fish and meat counters are a particular draw, stocked by vendors who have been supplying local families for decades. Cash, contactless, and mobile payments are all accepted.

How to get to Sant Carles Municipal Market

The market sits at Plaça de la Caserna, 10 in central Granollers. Take the R2 Norte train to Granollers Centre station and walk around five minutes south to the plaza. It's an easy walk from most of the town centre. For more municipal markets in Granollers, the city also hosts weekly street markets on Thursdays and Saturdays nearby.

Where to stay in Granollers

Granollers is a compact city, so staying central puts you within easy walking distance of the Sant Carles Municipal Market. Try City Centre for the most convenient base, with cafés and transport links right on your doorstep.

If you prefer a named option, Hotel Fonda Europa is a well-known local choice with a long history in the city. Either way, you won't need a car to explore the market and the streets around it.

What time does Sant Carles Municipal Market open?

Sant Carles Municipal Market opens Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays. Every day but Friday the stalls trade from 7:30am to 2pm; on Fridays they open at 7am and close at the same time. It sells fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese and bread, so arriving early gives the best choice of stock.

What is Sant Carles Municipal Market known for?

Sant Carles Municipal Market has been Granollers' main covered food hall since 1968, taking over from the older Porxada market. It's known for its well-stocked fish and meat counters, the long-standing relationships between its 25 stalls' vendors and local shoppers, and step-free, wheelchair-accessible access throughout the building.

Has Sant Carles Municipal Market been renovated recently?

Yes, Sant Carles Municipal Market's basement was fully renovated, adding four new refrigeration chambers for fish, meat, vegetables and frozen goods. Solar panels were also installed on the building, now covering around 60% of the market's communal electricity use, making it the market's most significant upgrade since it opened in 1968.