Gran Square Market

With 25 stalls, you'll find a solid range of fresh food: fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread from local bakeries. The stalls face outwards onto the street, making it easy to browse as you pass through the square. Stalls take cash, contactless cards and mobile payments, so a stop at a cash machine first is not the errand it is at some markets. Arrive before 11am for the freshest pick of the day's fish and produce.

Staying in the town centre puts you within easy walking distance of Gran Square Market and Mataró's seafront. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base, with plenty of hotels and apartments close to the action.

If you prefer somewhere with a bit more character, Old Town is a short stroll from the market and gives you a feel for the city beyond the main shopping streets.

The market is on Plaça Gran, s/n in Mataró's city centre. It's one of four covered municipal markets in Mataró, all within easy reach of each other, and the town's open-air street markets are listed separately. Mataró train station is around a 10-minute walk, with R1 services running regularly to Barcelona and other coastal towns. Street parking near the historic centre is limited, so arriving by train or on foot is the easier option.