Monforte de Lemos Market Square

Plaza de Abastos de Monforte de Lemos is the covered municipal market at Rúa Bailén 2, in the centre of Monforte de Lemos. Its 25 stalls trade Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 2.30pm, so unlike most food halls in the province you can shop here in the afternoon as well as the morning. It is the town's main municipal market, and the everyday stop for fish, meat and vegetables rather than a weekly event you have to plan around.

What to buy at Plaza de Abastos de Monforte de Lemos

The hall covers the six trades a household needs in a week: fish and seafood, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, bread and bakery, and fresh fruit and vegetables. Because the market is indoors and holds its hours through the afternoon, the fish and meat counters are still serving long after a Spanish street market would have packed up, though the pick of the morning delivery goes early. Stalls take cash, credit cards and debit cards, so you do not need to plan around finding an ATM. The official Plaza de Abastos page run by the town hall is the place to check for holiday closures, which this page cannot promise to hold.

How to get to Plaza de Abastos Monforte de Lemos

The market is at Rúa Bailén 2, a short walk from the main plaza in the centre of Monforte de Lemos, and parking is among its listed facilities. If you are timing a visit, the street market at Monforte de Lemos sets up nearby on its own market day, and the town's full market listing shows how the two fit together. The market's phone number is 982 40 25 01.

Where to stay in Monforte de Lemos

Staying close to the old town puts you in easy walking distance of the market square. The Casco Histórico is your best bet, with several small hotels and guesthouses right in the heart of things.

If you want a reliable, comfortable base, Hotel Puente Romano is a well-regarded option that keeps you close to the action without much fuss. For something with more character, the Parador de Monforte de Lemos sits up on the hill above the town. Either way, Monforte de Lemos is compact enough that you can reach the market on foot from almost anywhere in the centre.

What time does Plaza de Abastos Monforte de Lemos open?

Plaza de Abastos de Monforte de Lemos opens at 9am every day it trades. It stays open until 8pm from Monday to Friday and closes earlier on Saturday, at 2.30pm. It does not open on Sunday, so Saturday morning is the last chance to shop there before the week starts again.

What can you buy at Plaza de Abastos Monforte de Lemos?

Plaza de Abastos de Monforte de Lemos has 25 stalls selling fish and seafood, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, bread and bakery goods, and fresh fruit and vegetables. Stalls take cash, credit cards and debit cards. The official Plaza de Abastos page carries the town hall's own notices about the building.

Is there parking at Plaza de Abastos Monforte de Lemos?

Yes, parking is one of the facilities listed for Plaza de Abastos de Monforte de Lemos, so you can drive to Rúa Bailén 2 rather than carry a week's shopping across town. The market is fully covered and indoors, which also means rain makes no difference to when the stalls trade.