Where Granada shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Granada shops, snacks and lunches.
Mercado de San Agustin in Granada has been the citys main produce market since 1881, two blocks of fish, meat and charcuterie next to the cathedral.
Go for: Fresh fish, Iberian charcuterie, Olive oil, Counter-stall lunch
Tip: Buy fish from the stalls and they will cook it at one of the bars; the mercado closes at 15:00 sharp.
The Alcaiceria of Granada is the rebuilt 1843 spice bazaar next to the cathedral, a small grid of stalls trading saffron, paprika and Moroccan tea blends.
Go for: Spice stalls, Saffron, Moroccan tea blends, Sweets
Tip: Bargain on saffron; the genuine Mancha azafran comes in small sealed boxes, not loose.
Mercado del Zaidin in Granada is the working-class neighbourhood market south of the Centro, with 80 vendors at lower prices than San Agustin in the Centro.
Go for: Working-day produce, Affordable fish, Local meats
Tip: Saturday mornings are busiest; the fish stall queue closes at 13:30 sharp.
Mercadillo del Jueves in Granada is the Thursday morning street market behind Plaza San Miguel, with farmers selling Vega de Granada produce direct to locals.
Go for: Cheap fruit and veg, Cured meats, Olives
Tip: Thursday morning only; the fruit stalls run the longest queues for in-season Granada cherimoya.
Mercado de Villar Yedra in Granada is the small neighbourhood market in the citys west, the working-day produce stop for residents off Camino de Ronda.
Go for: Neighbourhood produce, Daily fish, Andalusian cheese
Tip: Smaller than San Agustin but fish queue moves faster on Saturday mornings.
The Rastro Municipal in Granada is the Sunday morning flea market with 100 stalls of conservas, olive oil, jamon and Andalusian sweet boxes for takeaway.
Go for: Flea-market food stalls, Pickles and conservas, Olive oil
Tip: Sunday morning only; arrive by 10:00 for the freshest conservas before the lunch rush.
Mercado de Figares in Granada is the residential market between the city centre and Camino de Ronda, the working-day stop for Figares locals.
Go for: Local fish counter, Sierra Nevada produce, Sierra Magina olive oil
Tip: Quieter than San Agustin; the fish counter handles the best Motril seafood at lower prices.
Mercado del Realejo in Granada is the small produce hall in the citys old Jewish quarter, a 15-stall stop for Realejo residents short on time.
Go for: Realejo produce, Olives, Spanish wines
Tip: Closes at 14:00 sharp; the olive stalls offer the citys widest selection of Sierra Nevada brines.
Mercadillo del Paseo del Violon in Granada is the Saturday farmers market along the Genil river with Vega de Granada produce, cherimoya and organic stalls.
Go for: Farmers market produce, Vega de Granada cherimoya, Organic vegetables
Tip: Saturday morning only; the cherimoya season runs October to March, when the queue is longest.
Mercado de Gran Via de Colon in Granada is the small central market on the citys main avenue, with charcuterie and conservas stalls aimed at the office crowd.
Go for: Iberian charcuterie, Cheese and conservas, Coffee beans
Tip: Daily quick-stop for jamon and conservas; faster checkout than the bigger San Agustin market.