Valencia Central Market

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: In the old town, opposite La Lonja de la Seda.
• Hours: Open Monday to Saturday mornings to mid-afternoon; closed Sundays.
• Tram/metro: Àngel Guimerà or Xàtiva stations, about 10 minutes' walk.

The story of the Central Market

Valencia's Central Market opened in 1928 in a Modernista building of iron, glass and colourful ceramic tiles, with a central dome topped by a weathervane parrot.

Hundreds of stalls sell fruit, vegetables, seafood, spices and local specialities such as horchata, a sweet drink made from tiger nuts — a crop introduced to the region in the Al-Andalus period.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Go in the morning. Closed on Sundays.
• Try a glass of horchata with fartons (sweet pastries).
• Visit La Lonja de la Seda across the street.

What's around the Central Market

• La Lonja de la SedaGothic silk exchange.
• Valencia Cathedral10 minutes away.
• Plaza RedondaRound square with shops.
• El CarmenHistoric neighbourhood.

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