Carrilet Market

Mercat del Carrilet is a covered municipal market on Carretera de Salou in Reus, open Monday to Saturday from 7:30am to 2pm, with extra hours on Friday evenings from 5pm to 8:30pm. The market opened in 1983 to serve the southeastern part of the city and remains a practical stop for locals picking up fresh daily produce.

About Carrilet Market

Twenty-five stalls trade under one roof, which is why a full shop here takes minutes rather than a morning. The hall is entirely indoors and wheelchair-accessible throughout, and stalls take cash, contactless and mobile payments. The Friday evening session, 5pm to 8:30pm, is the only time in the week the market trades after 2pm.

What to buy at Carrilet Market

Inside you'll find the full range of everyday market goods: fresh fruit and vegetables, butchers, fishmongers, cheese and dairy stalls, and a bakery counter. For a wider selection, the municipal markets in Reus also include the larger Mercat Central.

How to get to Carrilet Market

The market is on Carretera de Salou in the southeast of Reus. There is an underground car park directly beneath the building with space for 130 vehicles, making it straightforward to reach by car. On Wednesdays, the surrounding area fills with the Mercat dels Marxants, an open-air street market with around 200 stalls spread across 13,000 m².

Where to stay in Reus

Reus is a compact city, so staying central puts you within easy walking distance of the Carrilet Market and the old town. Reus City Centre is your best bet, with a good mix of hotels and apartments at reasonable prices.

If you want a reliable, comfortable base, Hotel Gaudí Reus is a solid choice right in the heart of the city. For something a little more flexible, Eixample has plenty of accommodation options and is easy to get around from.

What time does Carrilet Market open?

Carrilet Market opens at 7:30am Monday to Saturday and closes at 2pm, and on Friday it reopens in the evening from 5pm to 8:30pm. The market is closed all day Sunday, so the last chance to shop in any week is Saturday morning.

Is there parking at Carrilet Market?

Yes, Carrilet Market has an underground car park directly beneath the building with capacity for 130 vehicles, which makes it one of the easier municipal markets in Reus to reach by car. The hall itself is indoors and wheelchair-accessible, and stalls take cash, contactless and mobile payments.

What happens at Carrilet Market on Wednesdays?

Carrilet Market keeps its usual 7:30am to 2pm hours on a Wednesday, and the Mercat dels Marxants sets up outside at the same time, an open-air street market of around 200 stalls spread over 13,000 m² around the perimeter of the building. Between them they make Wednesday the busiest shopping morning in this part of Reus.

What is Mercat del Carrilet famous for?

Carrilet Market is the neighbourhood food market for the southeast of Reus, open since 1983 and built around 25 stalls selling fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese and bread. Its underground car park for 130 vehicles and its late Friday session set it apart from the city's central market.