El Vendrell Weekly Market

El Vendrell Weekly Market, the Mercado semanal de El Vendrell, sets up every Friday from 8am to 2pm across La Rambla and surrounding streets in El Vendrell, Tarragona. Around 40 stalls sell fresh produce, clothing and household goods. If Friday falls on a public holiday, the market moves to Thursday. Both cash and contactless payments are accepted.

What you'll find at El Vendrell Weekly Market

Food stalls concentrate in Plaça Francesc Macià, where you'll find fresh fruits, vegetables, salted fish, olives, sweets and spices. The clothing and household goods section runs along La Rambla with men's and women's clothing, children's wear, footwear, toys, accessories and cosmetics. It is one of several street markets in El Vendrell trading on a Friday morning.

How to get to El Vendrell Weekly Market

The market spreads across La Rambla, Carrer Cafès, Plaça Nova, Carretera Dr. Robert and Plaça Francesc Macià. El Vendrell train station connects to Barcelona and Tarragona via regional rail, and the market area is a 5-minute walk from the station. Street parking fills up quickly on Friday mornings, so arrive early or take the train. The market area is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

Where to stay in El Vendrell

Staying in the centre of El Vendrell puts you within walking distance of the stalls on La Rambla. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base, or look at options along Passeig del Carme if you want something a little quieter.

For a coastal base, look at Hotel Neptuno and the other hotels at Coma-ruga, a short drive from the market.

What day is El Vendrell market?

El Vendrell Weekly Market runs every Friday from 8am to 2pm on La Rambla. When Friday falls on a public holiday, the market shifts to Thursday instead, and if La Rambla is hosting another event the stalls relocate to the Puig area.

What can you buy at El Vendrell market?

El Vendrell Weekly Market sells fresh fruit, vegetables, salted fish, olives, sweets and spices from the food stalls in Plaça Francesc Macià. The clothing and household section along La Rambla covers men's, women's and children's wear, footwear, toys, accessories and cosmetics across around 40 stalls.

Can you pay by card at El Vendrell market?

Yes, stalls at El Vendrell Weekly Market accept cash, contactless and mobile payments. Card acceptance still varies from one trader to the next, so carry some coins and notes for the smaller stalls, particularly at the food end in Plaça Francesc Macià.