Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Málaga shops, snacks and lunches.

Markets to wander

Mercado Central de Atarazanas ★ 4.6

Mon-Sat 08:00-15:00; closed Sun260 vendorscentro-historico

Mercado Central de Atarazanas is Málaga's grand 19th-century market behind a Moorish gate, its stalls piled with the bay's fish and Andalusian produce.

Go for: Fresh fish, Iberian ham, Market tapas

Mercado de la Merced ★ 4.1

Daily 12:00-00:0022 vendorscentro-historico

Mercado de la Merced is a restored gourmet food hall by Málaga's Plaza de la Merced, slicing Iberian ham and frying fish beside Picasso's birthplace.

Go for: Iberian ham, Fried fish, Craft beer

Mercado de Huelin ★ 3.9

Mon-Sat 08:00-14:00; closed Sun162 vendorscentro-historico

Mercado de Huelin is Málaga's second-largest market in the Carretera de Cádiz district, 162 stalls of fresh fish, meat and produce for local kitchens.

Go for: Fresh fish, Meat, Produce

Mercado del Carmen ★ 3.8

Mon-Sat 08:00-16:00; closed Sun20 vendorsel-perchel

Mercado del Carmen is a small, authentic market in Málaga's El Perchel between the station and the centre, a handful of stalls with a real local feel.

Go for: Fresh fish, Produce, Neighbourhood tapas

Mercado de Salamanca ★ 3.9

Mon-Sat 08:00-14:00; closed Sun40 vendorscentro-historico

Mercado de Salamanca is a 1920s Neo-Mudéjar market in Málaga's El Molinillo, tiled arches over stalls of fish, meat and produce off the tourist trail.

Go for: Fresh fish, Meat, Produce

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