Noucentista Market
Annual open-air market held each May in Vilanova i la Geltrú, with 30 stalls of local produce, artisan food, and a tasting experience in the Can Papiol garden.
Mercat Noucentista is an annual open-air market in Vilanova i la Geltrú, held each May around Sant Isidre, the patron saint of farmers. Around 30 stalls wind from Plaça de les Cols along Carrer del Comerç to Plaça de Pau Casals, with the highlight being a flavours and aromas tasting experience in the garden of the nearby Museu Romàntic Can Papiol. Vendors dress in early 20th-century costume, weigh produce on antique scales, and display goods in wicker baskets and wooden crates, recreating the street market atmosphere of the Noucentisme era.
What to buy
The focus is squarely on local and seasonal produce. You'll find escarola perruqueta and col paperina, two vegetable varieties closely associated with Vilanova, alongside honey, cheese, artisan bread, cured meats, wine, oil, and craft beer. A separate tasting area at Can Papiol serves traditional coques, creams, and tapas made with local ingredients. Most stalls are run by farmers and small producers from the Garraf coast and the Penedès farmland just inland.
Opening Hours
Every week — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Friday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Sunday (today) | — | Closed |
Tours & Activities in Vilanova i la Geltrú
What You'll Find
Location
Carrer Major, 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, España
Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain
Get DirectionsHow to get to Mercat Noucentista
The market starts at Plaça de les Cols in the centre of Vilanova i la Geltrú. Rodalies trains run from Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia roughly every 15 minutes, with the journey taking around 40 minutes. Direct bus service from Barcelona (Sepúlveda/Urgell stop) takes about 47 minutes. The square is a short walk from Vilanova train station. For other municipal markets in Vilanova i la Geltrú, the Centre Market on Plaça Soler i Carbonell is open year-round Monday to Saturday.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
Email: turisme@vilanova.cat
Stalls: 30
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Mercat Noucentista take place? ▼
The market is held annually in May, timed to coincide with Sant Isidre (15 May), the feast day of the patron saint of farmers. It runs on a Sunday morning, typically from 10am to 2pm. Check the Vilanova tourism website closer to the date for the exact day each year.
What is the Mercat Noucentista famous for? ▼
It's one of the few markets in Catalonia that recreates a historical market atmosphere in full period style. Vendors wear early 20th-century dress, use antique weighing scales, and display produce in wicker baskets. The inclusion of the Can Papiol museum garden as a tasting space, serving noucentista-era flavours, sets it apart from any other local market event.
What local produce can you find at the Mercat Noucentista? ▼
The market showcases produce specific to the Vilanova area, particularly escarola perruqueta and col paperina, two traditional vegetable varieties cultivated locally. You'll also find honey, oils, cheese, cured meats, and seasonal fruit and vegetables from Garraf coast farms and the Penedès farmland nearby.
