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El MercatVell Market
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia
At a Glance
- Setting
- Indoor
- Stalls
- 25
- Location
- Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
El MercatVell has 25 stalls at Plaça de Sant Pere in Sant Cugat del Vallès, open every day and until 11pm from Tuesday to Saturday, selling fresh produce, fish, wine and prepared food.
El MercatVell Market, also written Mercat Vell, is a covered food market in a Modernist building at Plaça de Sant Pere in Sant Cugat del Vallès. It opens every day: 8:30am to 2:30pm on Mondays, 8:30am to 11pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 9am to 5pm on Sundays. Its 25 stalls make it the town's central market and one of four municipal markets in Sant Cugat del Vallès.
What to buy at El MercatVell
The stalls cover fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and wine and cava. Several also serve prepared international food, including Peruvian and Japanese dishes. Each stall has its own tasting bar, so you can try something or take a glass of wine while you shop, and tables on the Plaça de Sant Pere terrace suit a vermouth before lunch or a longer meal during the late evening hours. Cash, cards, contactless and mobile payments are all accepted, and the hall has step-free wheelchair access.
Where to stay in Sant Cugat del Vallès
Staying in Sant Cugat del Vallès Town Centre puts you within easy walking distance of El Mercat Vell, and you'll find a handful of comfortable options to suit most budgets. The Hotel Sant Cugat is a solid, well-located choice right in town.
If you'd rather stay somewhere with more options and connect by train, Barcelona is just 20 minutes away on the FGC line, making Barcelona City Centre a practical base too.
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Opening Hours
Every week on Friday, Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 – 14:30 | Open |
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 23:00 | Open |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 23:00 | Open |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 23:00 | Open |
| Friday | 08:30 – 23:00 | Open |
| Saturday | 08:30 – 23:00 | Open |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 17:00 | Open |
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What You'll Find
Location
Plaça de Pere San, sn, Plaça de Sant Pere, 1, 08172 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, España
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
Get DirectionsHow to get to El MercatVell
El MercatVell is at Plaça de Sant Pere, 1, in the centre of Sant Cugat del Vallès. The FGC train stops at Sant Cugat station, a short walk from the square. Local buses also serve the area and the market is easily reachable on foot from most parts of town. The official El MercatVell website has up-to-date stall listings and current opening hours.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
What time does El MercatVell open?
El MercatVell is open every day. Monday hours are 8:30am to 2:30pm. Tuesday through Saturday it opens at 8:30am and stays open until 11pm. On Sundays it opens at 9am and closes at 5pm. The extended evening hours make it one of the few markets in the Barcelona province where you can shop or dine late.
What is El MercatVell famous for?
El MercatVell is known for combining fresh market shopping with evening dining in a Modernist building on Plaça de Sant Pere. Each stall has its own tasting bar, and the square terrace is a popular local spot for a vermouth at lunch. The market has been serving the town since 1911.
Can you eat at El MercatVell?
Yes, El MercatVell has a food court and several stalls serving prepared dishes, including Peruvian and Japanese food alongside traditional Spanish counters. Every stall also has its own tasting bar, and there is terrace seating on Plaça de Sant Pere outside. The market is busiest at lunch and again from around 7:30pm on weeknights, when it stays open until 11pm.
How many stalls are in El MercatVell?
El MercatVell has 25 stalls, each with its own sales counter and tasting bar. Between them they cover fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, wine and cava, and prepared international food. Cash, cards, contactless and mobile payments are all accepted, and the hall has wheelchair access.
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Other Markets in Sant Cugat del Vallès
Mercantic Flea Market
Runs every Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Sant Cugat del Vallès flea market with 50 stalls of antiques, books, magazines, and jewelry.
Every week on Sunday
Mira-sol Centre Municipal Market
A compact indoor market next to FGC Mira-sol station in Sant Cugat del Vallès. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm.
Every week on Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
Pasta de Mercat S.L. Market
A 25-stall indoor municipal market on Avinguda de la Torre Blanca in Sant Cugat del Vallès. Open Monday to Saturday for fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, and bread.
Every week on Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
Sant Cugat Artisans Market
Runs every Saturday from 10am to 9pm in Sant Cugat del Vallès. A dedicated artisans market showcasing handmade jewelry, leather goods, and local crafts.
Every week on Saturday