Municipal Markets in Andalusia

Across Andalusia, municipal markets remain a central part of everyday life, connecting local producers with residents in lively halls filled with colour and conversation.

From Seville’s historic Mercado de la Encarnación to Málaga’s Atarazanas Market, these covered spaces combine commerce and community under elegant ironwork and tiled facades. Many have been modernised in recent years, adding small bars and eateries alongside traditional stalls of fish, olives and seasonal fruit.

Each province preserves its own rhythm: Cádiz and Huelva highlight the Atlantic’s seafood, while Córdoba and Granada showcase inland produce and olive oil.

Visiting these markets reveals how Andalusians continue to buy, cook and socialise through a culture of fresh food and daily exchange.