Pi i Margall Municipal Meat Market

With 15 stalls inside a compact indoor hall, this is a neighbourhood market serving local residents rather than a tourist destination. It's one of the permanent municipal markets in Palafrugell, open six days a week. The hall is wheelchair accessible, and stalls accept card, contactless, and mobile payments as well as cash.

Meat and poultry are the main draw, alongside fresh fish and seafood brought in from the nearby Costa Brava coast. You'll also find local cheeses and dairy products. Traditional Spanish charcuterie and cured hams are a fixture at the butcher stalls, and arriving early gives you the best pick before stocks run down.

Palafrugell is a small town, so staying central is your best bet. Look for accommodation around Town Centre, where you can walk to the market without any hassle and easily explore the surrounding streets.

If you prefer something closer to the coast, the nearby beach villages of Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc are just a short drive away, and Calella de Palafrugell makes a lovely base with plenty of rental apartments and small hotels to choose from.

The market is at Carrer de Pi i Margall, 17, in the heart of Palafrugell. Street parking is available on surrounding roads, though spaces fill up on busy mornings. The town centre is walkable from most local accommodation.