Europe's largest fresh food market
If you are a gourmet, you swear by fresh products and their colors and flavors, and you appreciate gastronomy that is as rich as it is varied and of high quality, the Central Market in Valencia is a paradise for you that you should not miss. The visit is a must, because the modernist building is like a huge pantry where you can find all the fresh products from the Valencian countryside and the typical Mediterranean tastes and smells. Do not hesitate and take a tour of the central market hall - it is a feast for the senses!
Europe's largest fresh produce market not only awaits you with a large, varied range, but is also located in one of the most attractive buildings in the city. It extends over more than 8,000 square meters and is full of decorative references to the products of the gardens of Valencia. Its structure is composed of iron columns reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower and decorated with tiles and stained glass, making it a must-see architectural gem. You will not only enjoy the building, but above all its contents, whose joie de vivre, colours, aromas and flavors are unique. In short, the Central Market Hall is full of life and Mediterranean features and therefore a place where traditional shoppers and an increasing number of tourists come every day.
This agora of Valencian gastronomy is made up of more than 1,200 market stalls with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables - mainly oranges, tomatoes and beans - but also meat, cheese, seafood, fish, such as the live eels; Spices, dried fruits and much more. If you don't want to buy anything but still want to sample the quality produce, make a stop at the Central Bar, the Central Market Hall's traditional bar, now run by chef Ricard Camarena. Here you will find tapas, snacks and baguettes with the best that the market stalls have to offer every day. Whether for shopping or for a morning treat, the Central Market Hall is a magical place that you should definitely visit!