Mercat de Pagès - Vilassar de Dalt

Mercat de Pagès Vilassar de Dalt is a Saturday farmers market in Vilassar de Dalt, a small Maresme town north of Barcelona. Around 15 stalls set up every non-holiday Saturday at Plaça de la Tela, selling KM0 and organic products directly from local producers. Part of the Xarxa de Consum Solidari network, the market is a community meeting point that also runs free workshops and tastings. Both cash and cards are accepted.

What you'll find

The stalls focus on organic and locally sourced food. You'll find seasonal fruit and vegetables from nearby farms, artisan cheeses, eggs, bread, cured meats, olive oil, honey, wine and craft beer, preserves, and natural cosmetics. Fair-trade products are also available through the Xarxa de Consum Solidari cooperative. Everything is sold without intermediaries, so you're buying straight from the producers.

How to get to Mercat de Pagès

The market sets up at Plaça de la Tela in the centre of Vilassar de Dalt. From Barcelona, take the R1 Rodalies line and walk about 10 minutes from the station. Street parking is available in the surrounding area.

Where to stay in Vilassar de Dalt

Vilassar de Dalt is a small town, so staying centrally is your best bet. Try Town Centre to keep the market within easy walking distance, or look at options in Vilassar de Mar down on the coast if you fancy being close to the beach and can make the short trip inland.

For a broader range of accommodation, Mataró is just a few kilometres up the coast and well connected by road and rail, making it a practical base without missing out on the market day experience.

What day is Mercat de Pagès Vilassar de Dalt?

Mercat de Pagès Vilassar de Dalt runs every Saturday from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Plaça de la Tela, in the centre of the town. It doesn't set up on public holidays, so a Saturday that falls on one is closed. The market has around 15 stalls selling organic vegetables, fruit, cheese, bread and other local produce direct from the growers.

What can you buy at Mercat de Pagès?

Mercat de Pagès Vilassar de Dalt sells organic and local produce across its 15 stalls: fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, cheese and dairy, meat and poultry, and other organic products. Everything comes directly from local and regional producers, so there's no middleman between grower and stall.

Where is Mercat de Pagès Vilassar de Dalt?

Mercat de Pagès Vilassar de Dalt sets up at Plaça de la Tela, in the centre of Vilassar de Dalt in Barcelona province. It's about a 10-minute walk from the town's Rodalies station on the R1 line from Barcelona. The square is wheelchair accessible.

Do I need cash at Mercat de Pagès?

No, Mercat de Pagès Vilassar de Dalt accepts both cash and card, so you don't need to carry cash to shop here. Both payment options work across all 15 stalls, so you don't need to track down an ATM in Plaça de la Tela before you start browsing.