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The World’s 100 Best Food Markets

Mercado Central de Valencia

Valencia, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST FOOD MARKETS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 5 2026

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Mercado Central de Valencia

A covered food market in central Valencia occupies an early twentieth century hall of iron, glass and ceramic. It stocks fish, seafood, cured ham, cheeses, produce and spices, and several bars serve oysters and paella.

Highlights

  • Modernist iron and glass hall
  • Fish stalls and oyster bars
  • Horchata, turrón and tiger nuts

Good to know

  • Stalls close in early afternoon
  • Busy with tourists in recent years

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