Salceda de Caselas Municipal Market

Salceda de Caselas Municipal Market (Mercado de Abastos) is a compact indoor market on Rúa Pontevedra in Salceda de Caselas, a small Galician town close to the Portuguese border in Pontevedra province. With 25 stalls, it opens six days a week, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 3pm, and serves local residents with fresh daily produce. It is fully wheelchair accessible. For more options in the area, see all municipal markets in Salceda de Caselas.

What to buy

You'll find the full range of fresh Galician staples here: fish and seafood from the Atlantic coast, seasonal fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, local cheeses and dairy, and freshly baked bread. The seafood counter reflects the area's coastal Galician food culture and is worth a look if you're visiting the region. Cash, contactless, and mobile payments are all accepted.

How to get to Salceda de Caselas Municipal Market

The market sits at R. Pontevedra, 15 in the centre of Salceda de Caselas. It's fully wheelchair accessible, and you can call ahead on +34 986 34 90 03 to check on stock or opening times. For a wider choice of markets in Pontevedra province, several nearby towns have their own markets worth combining into a trip.

Where to stay in Salceda de Caselas

Salceda de Caselas is a small town, so your best bet is to stay in the town centre, where you'll be within easy reach of the municipal market and local amenities. The nearby city of Vigo, just 20 kilometres away, offers a much wider choice of accommodation if you'd prefer a base with more options.

If you do want to stay local, look for rural guesthouses and casa rural properties in the surrounding countryside, which give you a genuine feel for this quiet corner of Galicia. It's an easy drive into town on market day.

What time does Salceda de Caselas Municipal Market open?

The market opens at 9am, Monday to Saturday. It is closed on Sundays. Arrive in the morning for the best selection across all stalls, particularly the fish and seafood counter.

What can you buy at the Mercado de Abastos?

The 25 stalls cover all the fresh food staples you'd expect from a Galician municipal market: seafood, fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, local cheeses, dairy, and bakery goods. You can find more details about what's on sale on the Concello de Salceda de Caselas website.

Is the Mercado de Abastos wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Salceda de Caselas Municipal Market is fully wheelchair accessible. The Mercado de Abastos is listed as an accessible facility, and you can pay at any of its 25 stalls by cash, contactless or mobile payment, so there's no need to carry a fixed amount of change or a specific card type.