Gran Square Market

Mercat de la Plaça Gran is a compact indoor market in central Mataró, housed in a Catalan Modernist building that dates to 1891 and was later reformed by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Known locally as El Rengle, the market sits directly on Plaça Gran, one of the city's most recognisable central squares. It opens Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 2pm, and Thursday to Saturday from 8am to 1:30pm.

What to buy at Mercat de la Plaça Gran

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.

How to get to Mercat de la Plaça Gran

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.

Where to stay in Mataró

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.

What time does the Mercat de la Plaça Gran open?

Mercat de la Plaça Gran opens Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 2pm, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8am to 1:30pm. It closes on Sunday and Monday. The fish and produce counters are at their best before 11am, and all 25 stalls trade from the one covered hall on Plaça Gran in central Mataró.

What is the Mercat de la Plaça Gran known for?

Mercat de la Plaça Gran, known locally as El Rengle, is a Catalan Modernist landmark built in 1891 and reformed by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch in 1893. Its semicylindrical roof carries ceramic coverings, exposed brick and decorative wrought iron, and 25 food stalls trade inside, facing outwards onto the square.

Can you eat at the Mercat de la Plaça Gran?

Mercat de la Plaça Gran is a food shopping hall rather than a place to eat, its 25 stalls selling fish, meat, cheese, bread and fresh produce to take home. For a sit-down meal, the surrounding streets of Mataró's historic centre carry the cafés and restaurants, a minute or two from the square.

Is the Mercat de la Plaça Gran wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mercat de la Plaça Gran is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access straight from Plaça Gran into the covered hall. The market trades entirely indoors, so weather is never a factor, and it sits in Mataró's city centre around a 10-minute walk from the train station.