The Grand Market of the Costa Daurada

Discover the experience of tasting and shopping at Tarragona’s Central Market

Historic noucentista facade of Tarragona’s Central Market.

Tarragona’s Central Market is the great traditional market of Southern Catalonia. A gastronomic, cultural, and social hub with over 100 years of history. Recently renovated, this market combines the charm of its noucentista façade with a modern, diverse, and high-quality commercial offering

Welcome to Tarragona

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tarragona boasts golden beaches and, of course, a vibrant gastronomy. At the heart of this Mediterranean capital lies the Central Market, a place full of history, authenticity, and flavours. A must-visit experience for anyone exploring the city and an essential stop on your itinerary.

Carillon Clock on the Market’s Façade
Carillon Clock – Iconic Feature of Tarragona Market.
Interior of Tarragona Central Market
Interior of Tarragona Central Market.

The City’s Commercial Heart

Located in the bustling Plaça Corsini, the Central Market is Tarragona’s commercial hub. This vibrant noucentista building is a lively meeting point where locals and visitors alike share their love for fresh produce and fine cuisine. After a recent renovation, the market has transformed into a modern space while preserving the authentic essence of traditional markets. It also boasts a unique tasting area, making it a standout destination on the Costa Daurada.

⏰ Opening Hours: Tarragona’s Market is open Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A Stroll Through the Market Stalls

The Tarragona Market is a reflection of its people, with vendors who have dedicated their lives to offering the best local and proximity products. The finest ambassadors of Costa Daurada’s gastronomy

Seafood: The Freshness of the Mediterranean

Start your visit by admiring the seafood stalls. Fresh produce from Tarragona’s fish market and the Ebre Delta arrives daily. At the Tinet stall, Elisabet highlights their star product:
“Our Tarragona red prawn is one of the most prized and iconic products of the Costa Daurada.”

Fresh seafood and Mediterranean fish stalls in Tarragona.
Fresh Seafood | Tarragona Central Market | by Mapilife

Top-Quality Meats

Don’t miss the butcher and charcuterie stalls, offering delights such as handmade sausages, hamburgers, and cured meats, as well as lamb and pork from local farms, Pyrenean beef, and Galician cow. The butchers also offer homemade dishes, Iberian ham platters sliced to order, and gourmet cuts perfect for cooking enthusiasts.

“Since the 2017 renovation, the Central Market has made a significant qualitative leap. Along with high-quality products, we now have a modern and functional space, placing us among the great markets of the country,” says Ferran from Carns Bertran, a market veteran with over 40 years of experience.

Fresh fruits and vegetables from Camp de Tarragona at the Central Market.
Fresh Local Produce | Tarragona Central Market | Mapilife

Fresh Fruits & local Vegetables

The fruit and vegetable stalls are a riot of colour. Many products come directly from local farmers, including calçots, mushrooms, fresh olive oil, and Reus hazelnuts. It’s a unique opportunity to taste the most authentic flavours of Camp de Tarragona.

“The strength of Tarragona’s market lies in its human touch. We offer friendly and personalised service, along with local products—a combination that makes us unique,” explains Ivan from the Filla de la Patro stall.

Gourmet and Specialities

Cheese lovers will find paradise at Magda Formatgeria, boasting over 400 varieties, including local and international cheeses and artisanal cheesecakes. You’ll also find dried fruits, spices, sweets, and olives at stalls like Cristòbal and Pitarch, perfect for taking a taste of Tarragona home with you.

Magda Formatgeria stall with over 400 cheese varieties at Tarragona’s Central Market.
Gourmet Cheeses – Magda Formatgeria at Tarragona Central Market | Mapilife

A Taste of the Market: Culinary Delights

Tarragona’s Central Market is not just for shopping; it’s a gastronomic destination where you can enjoy the best local and international cuisine. Most stalls offer their products ready to savour in the market’s dedicated tasting areas

Creative Sandwiches at A Queixalades

At Albert Ribot’s charcuterie stall, the A Queixalades space elevates sandwiches to an art form with unique combinations like the viral Smash Croquette: homemade croquettes with romesco sauce in a sandwich. They also serve tapas and sandwiches made with their own products, from Iberian ham to artisanal sausages.

Creative sandwiches and tapas at A Queixalades.

A Taste of Japan at Nipo

If you’re a sushi fan, Nipo offers fresh sushi, gyozas, poke bowls, and other Japanese dishes made with the market’s best fish. Enjoy them on-site or take them home.

Homemade Tapas

For lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, Casa Pladevall serves flavour-packed homemade Catalan dishes, including roasts, cannelloni, rice dishes, tapas, and desserts made with local ingredients. Enjoy these delights in the lively atmosphere at the heart of the market.

The market’s tasting options also include a bakery and a café-bar, perfect for a break. Enjoy freshly baked bread, a coffee, or tapas at the bar while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. It’s the ideal way to recharge before continuing your exploration of Tarragona!

 

Weekly Street Market

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, the exterior of the Central Market transforms into a bustling street market with over 70 stalls. Here, you’ll find clothing, shoes, jewellery, and more in an authentic and lively setting. Perfect for a leisurely browse while exploring Tarragona’s city centre!

Opening Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Why Visit Tarragona’s Central Market?

If you’re looking for an experience that combines gastronomy, culture, and tradition, the Central Market is your destination. Ideal for tasting and purchasing the best local products from the sea and the fields. A lively space beloved by locals and a must-visit attraction for tourists year-round.

Tarragona’s Central Market is the great market of the Costa Daurada and an essential stop for discovering the city’s most authentic side

Shopping Tarragona

The biggest Shopping Centre on the Costa Daurada with shops, restaurants and a cinema.

The city’s most iconic Department Store offering a diverse and a quality shopping experience.

Shopping Salou, associació de comerciants de Salou
Pallol Shopping Center Reus

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