Tarragona Market
Tarragona's Mercat Central is an indoor municipal market on Plaça de Corsini, open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am with 25 stalls selling fresh produce, meat, cheese, and local specialties.
Tarragona Market, known locally as the Mercat Central, is an indoor municipal market at Plaça de Corsini in the centre of Tarragona, open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 9pm. The modernist building dates from 1915 and is one of the city's architectural landmarks, with a carillon clock on the façade whose six figures dance to a pasodoble at noon each day. Inside, 25 stalls cover the main food categories: fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, bread and pastries, cheese and dairy, and prepared foods.
History and architecture
The Mercat Central was inaugurated in December 1915, designed by local architect Josep Maria Pujol de Barberà. He built a large three-nave hall in reinforced concrete, then an innovative material for Tarragona, and set large semicircular arches and windows into the façade. The market was comprehensively renovated and reopened in 2017, updating the interior while preserving the modernist exterior.
What to buy
You'll find dedicated stalls for fresh meat and poultry, a good selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables, and a bakery for bread and pastries. The cheese and dairy counter and prepared food stalls make it easy to put together a meal without cooking. It's the kind of neighbourhood market where locals shop daily, so the turnover is fast and the produce is fresh. Among the municipal markets in Tarragona, the Mercat Central is the main year-round option in the city centre.
Opening Hours
Every week — Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 – 21:00 | Open |
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 21:00 | Open |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 21:00 | Open |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 21:00 | Open |
| Friday | 08:30 – 21:00 | Open |
| Saturday | 08:30 – 21:00 | Open |
| Sunday (today) | — | Closed |
Tours & Activities in Tarragona
What You'll Find
Location
How to get to Tarragona Market
The market is at Plaça de Corsini (address: Pl. de Corsini, 43001 Tarragona), right in the city centre and an easy walk from the historic quarter and main shopping streets. Paid parking is available on nearby streets. Local bus routes stop close to the plaza, and the central location means most visitors arrive on foot.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Tarragona Market open? ▼
The market is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 9pm. It is closed on Sundays. Mornings before noon tend to be busiest, with the best selection of fresh produce and bakery goods available early in the day.
What is Tarragona Market famous for? ▼
The Mercat Central is known as much for its 1915 modernist building as for its food. The carillon clock on the façade is a local landmark, with six figures that perform a brief dance to the pasodoble Amparito Roca at noon. Inside, the market covers all the basics: fresh produce, meat, cheese, bread, and prepared foods.
Where is Tarragona Market located? ▼
The market sits on Plaça de Corsini in the heart of Tarragona's city centre, a short walk from the old town and Roman heritage sites. The full address is Pl. de Corsini, 43001 Tarragona.
Can you eat at Tarragona Market? ▼
The market has stalls selling prepared foods and ready-to-eat items, so you can pick something up for a quick meal. It is primarily a fresh food market rather than a food hall, so most people shop here for ingredients rather than eating on site.
