Roses Municipal Market

Roses Municipal Market, known locally as the Mercat Cobert, is the covered food market at Carrer Dr. Ferran, 7 in central Roses, on the Girona coast. Its 25 stalls trade every day of the week from 8am, closing at 1:30pm Monday to Friday, 2pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday. That seven-day schedule is what sets it apart from the town's open-air markets: there is no day of the week when you cannot buy fish here.

About Roses Municipal Market

This is an indoor market, so the counters trade under cover whatever the weather off the bay. The whole building is wheelchair accessible, and stalls take cards, contactless and mobile payments as well as cash.

Mornings are the whole of the trading day. With a 1:30pm close from Monday to Friday, arriving after midday means a thinning choice at the fish and meat counters. Sunday is the exception, with the doors open until 3pm.

For open-air stalls instead, Roses holds weekly outdoor market days alongside its covered municipal halls.

What to buy at Roses Municipal Market

Fish and seafood are the reason most people come, and the counters are the first thing regulars head for when the market opens at 8am. Alongside them you'll find fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery stalls, which between them cover an entire week's shopping without leaving the building.

How to get to Roses Municipal Market

The market is at Carrer Dr. Ferran, 7, 17480 Roses, in the middle of town and within walking distance of the seafront and the old centre. Step-free access makes it straightforward with a pram or a wheelchair. To check a stall or ask about an order, the market number is +34 972 254 151.

Where to stay in Roses

Staying near the seafront puts you within easy walking distance of the market and the old town. Town Centre is your best base, with plenty of accommodation options close to everything. For something more comfortable, Hotel Montecarlo Roses and Hotel Almadraba Park are both well-regarded choices with good access to the town.

What time does Roses Municipal Market open?

Roses Municipal Market opens at 8am seven days a week. Closing is 1:30pm from Monday to Friday, 2pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday, so the whole trading day is a morning one. There are no afternoon or evening sessions at the Mercat Cobert.

Is Roses Municipal Market open on Sunday?

Yes, Roses Municipal Market is open on Sunday from 8am to 3pm, which is its longest trading day of the week. The 25 covered stalls sell fish and seafood, fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese and bread on a Sunday exactly as they do on a weekday, when the doors close at 1:30pm.

What is Roses Municipal Market known for?

Roses Municipal Market is known for its fish and seafood counters, which trade every day of the week rather than on a single market day. The covered hall on Carrer Dr. Ferran holds 25 stalls in all, adding fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery to the catch.

Can you pay by card at Roses Municipal Market?

Yes, stalls at Roses Municipal Market accept credit and debit cards, contactless and mobile payments as well as cash. Card payment works right through the trading day, from the 8am opening to the 1:30pm weekday close, so there is no need to find a cash machine before you shop.