Magdalena Market

Mercado da Magdalena is Ferrol's main indoor food market, sitting on Rúa Igrexa next to the Cathedral of San Julián. Its 25 stalls do the work of a grocery store, a fishmonger and a bakery under one roof, which is why it is the busiest of the markets in Ferrol for everyday shopping. It opens Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Arrive before 11am for the best selection, as most stalls pack up well before the official closing time.

What to buy at Magdalena Market

The market is split across two sections. One covers fresh fish and Atlantic seafood, with the catch varying by season. The other houses butchers, fruit and vegetable stalls, cheese, and bread, plus a bar serving plates of produce straight from the market. It's the go-to spot for Galician staples like Tetilla cheese, pulpo, and local shellfish. For more options nearby, see all the municipal markets in Ferrol.

How to get to Magdalena Market

The market is at Rúa Igrexa, 15402 Ferrol, in the historic centre beside the Cathedral of San Julián. Local buses serve the area, and street parking is available on surrounding roads, though spaces fill quickly during busy morning hours.

Where to stay in Ferrol

Staying near the city centre puts you close to the Magdalena Market and Ferrol's main squares. Try Ferrol City Centre for the most convenient base, or look at options around A Magdalena if you want to be right on the doorstep.

If you prefer a specific hotel, Hotel Almirante is a solid, well-located choice that gets you within easy walking distance of the market and the old town.

What time does Magdalena Market open?

Magdalena Market opens at 8am, Monday to Saturday, and the official closing time is 4pm. Most stalls wrap up around 2:30pm, so a morning visit gives you the widest choice at the fish counters. The market is on Rúa Igrexa in the historic centre, and it stays closed on Sundays.

What can you buy at Magdalena Market?

Magdalena Market sells Atlantic fish and seafood, meat and poultry, fresh fruit and vegetables, Galician cheeses and bread across its 25 stalls. Fish and shellfish take up one of the market's two sections, with the catch changing through the season, and there's a bar inside serving plates of produce bought at the counters around it.

Is Magdalena Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Magdalena Market is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access listed among its facilities. The whole market is indoors, so the fish counters and the fruit, meat, cheese and bread stalls are all reachable under cover, which makes a wet Ferrol morning a good deal easier to shop in.

Does Magdalena Market accept card payments?

Yes, Magdalena Market accepts contactless cards and mobile payments as well as cash. That applies across the 25 stalls in the hall on Rúa Igrexa, from the Atlantic fish counters to the bakery and the cheese stands, though a little cash is still the quickest way to pay for a single loaf.