There are far more famous markets in Spain like Barcelona's La Boqueria and Madrid's Mercado de San Miguel. However, this one stood out the moment we walked through the front door. First, it represents the largest produce market in Europe, spanning 86,000 square feet and housing over 1,200 stalls. With its towering dome (Photo 3) and basilica layout, this market feels huge... ...but not intimidating. This space is far less a tourist magnet than a daily functioning, community-focused operation heavily used by the local populace. We saw businesses specializing in fresh rabbit, snails, and specific bean varieties for authentic Valencian paella. There were entire stalls dedicated to freshly harvested saffron, local Valencian citrus, and local seafood like eel and cuttlefish. Of course, for your more immediate noshing needs, you can also find appetizing baked goods, Middle Eastern sweets, and Jamon by the slice. The Art Nouveau architecture is stunning with its iron-and-steel framework and stained glass roof panels. Located in the heart of the old city in Ciutat Vella, it's close to other key landmarks like La Lonja de la Seda (The Silk Exchange) and Catedral de Valencia. RELATED - Exploring Valencia? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/rKhLMgeCFK read more

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Very big market in the heart of Valencia. There are lots of stalls selling local products, cooked food, seafood, and souvenirs. The prices here are pretty good I saw the paella for 6 or 7€ which is pretty cheap although the food is premade and just heated up. I would recommend a visit here when spending time in Valencia. read more

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Except for the fact there is no place to eat inside the market this is a nicely and historical one you do not want to miss. The market has foods ranging from meat and fish to nuts and dessert. You can even find single serving paella which Valencia is so well known for. The prices are reasonable and you can make a full meal. read more

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A must visit when in Valencia. It is a 5 minute walk to/from Valencia Cathedral and opens early at 7am until 3pm, Monday to Saturday only. Valencia, being the home of Paella Valenciana, its central market has a fair share of paella vendors. It also has a nice mix of fresh produce, meat and fish, and ready to eat food. Expect to find here lots of Argentinian style empanadas, Jamon, cheese, and local breads like ensaimada. It is a good place to get an introduction to paella as you could get just the right portion and choose among the various types and flavors. read more

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Amazing. Nothing short of amazing! The best of the best! We went there every other day to get our food items for the snack plates we ate after walking all over the city! It is such a vibrant beautiful well priced market! IT is a must if you are visiting the city. read more

My favorite central Market in Spain. Foods is tasty and cheaper compared to Barcelona, food is fresh and hallways were cleaner than the bouqueria in Barcelona, most visited places are all near with each other. Went for lunch and it was 10€ for a beer, paella and dessert. It has that cathedral ceiling design that makes it beautiful as well. read more

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Soooooooo many options, so much see and taste. Fresh fruit, fresh bread, meat and seafood. Can be a bit overstimulating so plan to take your time and go down each aisle. read more

Tough not to compare Mercados but this one is bigger (surprisingly) than the ones I've experienced in Madrid/Barcelona. Crowded on a rainy Monday late morning. A good mix of food stands, butchers, Bakeries, produce and speciality shops. Of course plenty of Iberico Ham stands as well Paella. Picked up a couple of T-Shirts and a Valencia shopping bag. Although it was early, couldn't resist stopping at Benvolgut-Artisan Vermouth. I ordered the semi-sweet and it was excellent! Cocktail presentation along with the upbeat service was impressive. Tried the Pastilos at Paco Roig-one was with Carne and the other with fish wrapped in a crunchy dough. Both were delicious. Picked up a Jambon and cheese sandwich which was also tasty. So many stands, it's overwhelming in a good way. Friendly people behind the counters. Better to go early as they Market closes early at 3 and is also closed on Sunday. Must stop when in Valencia! read more

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This is possibly one of the nicest Central markets I have ever been to. The market is very clean and you cannot help to feel that the vendors do a world class job of selling fresh produce, meats, seafood, and tapas. Just a visual smorgasbord of things to eat and drink. If I lived here in Spain, I would come here daily. Just amazing to spend a few hours here and buy gifts for family and friends back home. read more

This place contains an eatery, city information desk, a market with fresh seafood and vegetables, and trinket shops all under one roof. It's touristy, yet a ton of locals frequent it too. With restaurants surrounding it as well as historical buildings, this is a perfect central spot to begin your tour of Valencia. Enjoy the journey! read more

Mercat Central de València - Farmers Market Near Me - València, V

Great selection of food, drinks and local finds. Be mindful that this place does not have fans or AC so it can get very hot inside. That is the only reason I didn't stay longer. The fresh juice was very yummy! read more

The Valencia Central Market in the heart of Barrio El Carmen is a must see for travelers. It's the largest covered market in Europe with beautiful architectural design. Filled with local fruit & vegetables, nuts, meat (jamon was my favorite), and seafood! Tip: Arrive early to avoid the crowds if you'd like to take photos. Recommendations: 1) Try both the Serrano & Iberico Jamon! So good! 2) Buy some Bomba Paella Rice & Paella Seasoning to take home! read more

Mercat Central de València - Farmers Market Near Me - València, V

Hands down the best place to get fresh foods! There is a little coffee place inside that offers some of the best cappuccinos I had in Spain no sugar needed it's on the left hand side if you walking in the main doors. Great candy offerings on the right hand side. Strawberry here are the sweetest I have ever had ! I have been to all 4 major city markets in Spain and hands down this is the best one super clean, sweet people and just super cozy! read more

First and last place to visit when in Valencia. Come for the fresh produce, excellent meat and poultry, and grab some food at Central Bar. read more

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This a a nice true people's market. You can buy fresh fish, eel, pork, chicken, vegetables, cheeses, baked good, dry goods, etc. It's one of the largest markets in Europe and it has 14 sides....The parrot is the "mascot" for the market since it is said that you can go in and hear or say whatever you want about politics, city life, etc. Spend some time walking around the different stalls and enjoy the smells and the colors of all the stuff for sale....it's just wonderful. There are some restaurants inside and around the market for affordable prepared food. Enjoy ! They usually close by 3pm, so arrive early. read more

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Just spent the last week in Valencia and surrounding areas. I believe I averaged about 18k steps a day just from all the walking. I noticed that the closer you get towards the center of town, the cafes and restaurants and bars become more abundant. Top it off with a wonderful market such as this place, and you may have found a place to live for the rest of your life. Inside, brace yourself to be hit with vendors of all types: fresh meats, dried meats, cheeses, olives, oils, vegetables, fruits, candies, pastries, trinkets, seafood, collectibles, drinks, shall I go on? I think you get the picture. At one vendor I bought some delicious dried cured ham, as well as some truffle infused cheese that he let me taste test. Another vendor sold me some tasty paella and this potato omelet tortilla that blew my mind. I would love to download photos of my fare but unfortunately my phone got destroyed during my long transit home. Note: do not leave your phone next to your reclining seat only to have it slide down and get crushed by the mechanisms. Anyways, I had a blast walking around all the aisles, being pleasantly surprised at each turn of my head. The market was kept clean, and the vendors were very friendly and helpful, and definitely grateful for your purchase. I already want to go back. And who knows, maybe even live there. read more

Great place for fresh fish, meats, veggies, cheese, fruits, etc.... Everyone is super friendly and helpful... Tips: the fish stalls close earlier than the others so get there early for fish... Tip: The market closes at 3pm but really starts winding down at 2pm, so go in the morning for the best selection.... The ambience is busy with a lot of people in the aisles... Part of the experience!! read more

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Originally built as an open market middle of 19th century, was turned into indoor market at the beginning of the 20th century. Built in Art Nouveau style, it resembles more to a church than a market. We were surprised it was open during covid summer of 2021. Any food you can think of will be displayed for you to try and buy. Pata Negra was a must for us. The market is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., read more

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Un Mercado muy fascinante para visitar! On a bustling Saturday morning in Valencia we unfortunately had to leave this awesome town to go to our next stop but decided to visit the market to get some goodies for our road trip The market is similar to the one in Barcelona but I liked it better here as it's indoors and more clean/organized. It is truly a feast for the senses here. Plenty of fresh meat, seafood, fruits, veggies, spreads, breads and sweet treats. All at reasonable prices We got some delicious cherries and pastries to go. If I was a local here, I'd come to this market all the time. A must see in Valencia read more

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Mercat Central might not be the "best" market but definitely worth visiting if you are in Valencia. Here you can pick up everything you need for a picnic or a cookout with local produces. And of course some wine and beers too to go with your meal! I like how it feels so non touristy but maybe we were there during non tourist season. I highly recommend staying in a condo with a kitchen while visiting Valencia, so you can pick up some fresh seafood, meat, bread, veggie and really experience what the city offers! read more

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Similar to other mercados like Boqueria in Barcelona or San Miguel in Madrid. This one is definitely smaller in size but has a decent selection of drinks/foods. They do have the siesta time for shutdown so do plan around that. They have some restaurants outside that aren't bad. Also, if you need a money exchange there is one walking distance that had great rates. I just don't recall the name of it. The aseos/bathrooms are downstairs and it's ,50€ to use. read more

Come early and be treated to a great experience. walk up and down the aisles checking out the vendors selling every conceivable part of an animal, prepared and many different ways. Veggies and breads and desserts and wine - oh my! there are even a few restaurant stalls. restrooms are on the lower level and require a receipt to use for free, otherwise you need to pay. spend a couple hours and treat yourself to a fun time exploring the local market! read more

One of the oldest and biggest covered markets in Europe. The building itself is impressive and is built in the Modernist style. I can spend hours wandering in this market without a worry in the world; just taking in the atmosphere and searching for inspiration. I was always under the impression that because it is a tourist spot, the produce would be expensive but that is not the case at all. Some of my favourite stalls are: 1 Herbasana: I normally go here to buy mangoes, avocado, tamarind, scotch bonnets, plantain and other latino ingredients. They also have some American products such as Aunt Jemima Syrup and Reeses. 2 Dyonis (under the main dome): Greek/Turkish stall where I normally buy khubz lubnaani (Lebanese bread). They also have hummus, taramosalata, kalamata, baklava, kataifi, feta etc. 3 Hierbas Frescas Rafa y Mª Jose: fresh seaweed, edible flowers, lemongrass and lots of different fresh herbs. 4 Frutas Salvador: Fresh and dried mushrooms such as boletus, shiitake, St. George's, Horn of Plenty. 5 Salazones y Ahumados: Dried salted cod (bacalao) and cured tuna (mojama). The fish market is a feast for the eyes (and stomach) but make sure you are prompt as it closes early, much before the rest of the market. read more

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The paella was delish and there was a great selection of foods for cheap prices but it is a bit crowded

I love this place I can spend hours there walking and tasting things.... So fresh and cheap!!!

Easily Valencia's most recognizable historic landmark, the Aquarium and Arts Pavilion setting a more recent standard for design, it was on day two in the city that a visit was paid to Mercado Central, everything about the space assuredly tourist but the products available nonetheless high quality including some of the best hams and cheeses one is likely to find in the city. Points off for parking, which is not only expensive but hard to come by, but otherwise a worthy destination whether shopping or just looking around. read more

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This market if fantastic. You will find lots and lots of vendors with fantastic food, everything from cheeses to meats, wines, etc. We were only there for a brief time, but after discovering it, if we had stayed across the street, it would have made a stay fantastic since for most of the time we were in Europe, we tried to eat in allot. The vendors were very friendly and the architecture of the place adds to its charm. If you are in the area, it would be worth checking out and supporting local produce vendors. Wish I had one this close to home! read more

This place has everything. For the adventurous they even sold horse meat. Friendly merchants throughout read more

Mercat Central de València - Stalls at the central market - Farmers Market Near Me - València, V

Nice and big market in the city center of Valencia. Fruits, vegetables, "jamón", fish, local pastries everything is fresh and not expensive. Is possible to eat at the bar central. Only open until 2:00PM read more

I love Spanish markets so much that I will go out of my way to find them. Luckily, Mercat Central is renowned and gorgeous and easy to find. My parents and I had a glorious lunch at Central Bar, then we wandered around for hours, drinking wine samples and gazing lovingly legs upon legs of the Iberian ham. What a perfect afternoon. read more

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A outstanding market. If only the Farmers market near my house were any where close to this level of good vendors. Id probably actually wake up early for it. The cured meats, seafood, cheeses, produce.....any of those one types of food are worth going for. Pick any two aisles and i could spend hours there. It is quite overwhelming. To boot chef Ricard Camarena has a tapas bar right inside and is also worth going for. A tremendous amount of food that requires hours to graze through. read more

Oranges, aceitunas, cerveza, tomate, sardinas, jamon, cheese, bacalao, arroz bomba and so much more. I saw a bunch of people swarming the orange stall so I scanned the perimeters and when the timing was just right, I went and I conquered. Later on during the trip, I found that oranges grew all around the city. Nothing better than delicious oranges. It was not nearly as crowded as La Boqueria at Barcelona which meant I had more room to breath rather than having to evade the hoards. I can't really tell you if the items on sale here are priced correctly but the locals weren't shy to pick a few things up. Not two hands full but an item or two. My friend there spend a good half hour at Cervezas del Mercado and I don't blame her, who knew there was a craft beer scene in Spain if you didn't see all these local beers side-by-side-by-side. I myself was more intrigued with the produce and pastries since I've already seen plenty of seafood in Barcelona. I got what I wanted and that makes me a happy Jamon eating Orange drinking man. read more

Okay, I am a huge fan of the fresh food experience here in Spain. I was hugely impressed by the Mercado Central, and go there occasionally for specialty items that are unavailable in my local grocery. However, the experience can be a little overwhelming and disorienting. Go first thing in the morning before the tourists arrive to avoid getting frazzled, grab breakfast at one of the bakeries, and pick up veggies for lunch or dinner. For the most part, the salespeople were very friendly and, with a little patience and luck, you can find wonderful options for fruits and vegetables, spices, Latino foods, and cheeses! read more

A huge market in the old town of Valencia. It has a wide range of different meat, dried fruits, fruits, jamón. I saw ostrich eggs also!!!! All is very new and fresh. This is a must see for all foodie. They have a good place for horchata and paella too. The building itself is beautiful. read more

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Totally in agreement with the previous reviewer! For what it's known for, it's just not all that impressive. There are definitely more active markets in Europe, Asia, etc... that will all impress you more, but if you're in Valencia, I think it's worth the trip. What's inside... when I went there were some tango dancers showing their skills in the center so it's always nice to have some music and entertainment. The majority of the shops will be food related (so it's a must if you love food). Since I was only buying things to take back to the US, I stuck to olive oil and saffron (which is much cheaper than the US -- approximately 9.5 euro for 2.5g). You'll also find a mash of other stores mixed in (leather goods, tailors, a key makers, etc...) What's outside... well the building itself is pretty amazing (inside and out), but on Sundays the streets around the market become of market of their own. These shops sell most anything: tourist goods, ceramics, birds, purses, etc... And across the street at La Lonja are some old currency and coin sellers (nice if you're a collector -- I found some old currency from Taiwan here). When to go... the market is only open till about 1:30PM, so go early. I would also recommend going on Sundays so you can do the other things around the market, and not just the market. read more

I was very anxious to visit the mercado central de Valencia because of how impressive la boqueria in Barcelona was. Although it does not nearly measure up, it is still a sight to see in order to experience the culture and try some fresh local food. Its not nearly as touristy as the market in Barcelona, so you might feel a little out of place not being a local. Therefore, the vendors are not as patient with Americans. However, I will say it is quite an experience to buy a Valencia orange right from the source...just make sure you ask which ones are for eating! read more

We love this market. It's the main market in Valencia. The market has a huge selection of spices, vegetables, condiments, fruits, food, wine, oils, etc. There is something for everyone at this market. We went here a couple of times when we were in Valencia. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

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Cool place with lots of fresh food. The seafood market is impressive. The assortment of ham and cheeses is great. The fresh fruit is also great. I tried the Horchata and didn't care for the bland taste. If you like coconut milk you'll like Horchata. Good place to buy fresh bread, jamon iberico and manchego cheese and walk to the park for a picnic. read more

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Definitely stop at the Market when you're in Valencia. It's like the Mercado in Triana (Sevilla) but times 500 and in a stunning building. Like most Spanish markets, they sell everything here - fruit, veggies, meat, cheese - but unlike, say, the market in Madrid, it's not packed with restaurants (and, thus, with tourists). There are a few spots that offer sit-down food service, and a few restaurants tucked away inside, but this is mostly Valencianos finishing their shopping. A real slice of life experience. read more

great place for hot mushroom soup and it's allowed to smoke inside ! read more