Montgat Market

El Mercat de Montgat is a modern indoor municipal market at Plaça de la Mare in Montgat, a coastal town on the Baix Maresme coast north of Barcelona. The building spans 4,000 square metres across three floors, housing 20 stalls open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm. The market is closed on Sundays.

What to buy at El Mercat de Montgat

The stalls cover the full range of daily fresh food: fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and baked goods. There's also a cooked food counter serving hot meals and rotisserie dishes, so you can grab a ready-made lunch or dinner on the way through. Payment is accepted by card, contactless, and mobile as well as cash.

How to get to El Mercat de Montgat

The market is at Plaça de la Mare, 08390 Montgat. Montgat train station on the R1 line is a short walk away and connects to Barcelona in under 30 minutes, making it straightforward to visit from the city. Free parking is available at the market building, with WiFi and electric vehicle charging also on site. For a full list of municipal markets in Montgat, this is the main covered market in town.

Where to stay in Montgat

Montgat is a small coastal town, so accommodation options are limited locally, but you're well placed staying anywhere along the Maresme coast. Montgat town centre puts you closest to the market and within easy walking distance of the beach.

If you'd prefer more choice, nearby Badalona or Barcelona are both just a short train ride away. Badalona seafront is a relaxed and affordable base, while staying in Poblenou gives you quick access to Montgat without being far from the city's own attractions. Barceloneta sits on the same coastal rail line and puts you next to Barcelona's beach.

What time does El Mercat de Montgat open?

El Mercat de Montgat opens at 9am and closes at 9pm, Monday to Saturday, keeping the same hours on all six trading days rather than shutting for the afternoon. The market is closed on Sundays and public holidays, so Saturday evening is the last chance of the week to shop the 20 stalls.

What can you buy at El Mercat de Montgat?

El Mercat de Montgat's 20 stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and baked goods. A cooked food counter turns out hot meals and rotisserie dishes for takeaway. Stalls take cash, cards, contactless and mobile payment.

How do you get to El Mercat de Montgat?

El Mercat de Montgat stands on Plaça de la Mare in central Montgat, 08390. Montgat station on the R1 coastal line is a short walk away, with trains reaching Barcelona in under 30 minutes. Drivers get free parking at the market building, which also has EV charging.

Is El Mercat de Montgat wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Mercat de Montgat is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access throughout the covered building. An information desk inside the market can point you to a particular counter or stall. Being entirely under one roof, it is also a reliable stop on a wet day.