10 Seville Markets To Enjoy Local Culture & Tasty Food
April 25, 2023
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Going to a market is one of the most Spanish experiences you can have while visiting the country.
Big cities like Madrid or Barcelona have the perfect balance between modern gourmet markets and traditional food markets where locals go get their groceries.
In Seville, most of the market belongs to the second group I just mentioned, but that only means you get to try tapas or traditional dishes from the freshest products.
So, if you are looking for affordable places to eat while ensuring you get quality, traditional food, save or share this article because the following ten markets will satisfy your hunger and provide you with unique crafts for your souvenirs.
👉🥘 I will leave you the link to our feature articles on Madrid and Barcelona markets, plus advice on how to travel on a budget to Seville:
- 12 Best Markets in Madrid to Explore Food & Crafts
- 13 Best Markets in Barcelona to Explore Food & Crafts!
- Seville Budget Travel: 7 Money-Saving Tips & Tricks!
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1. Mercado de Feria
📍Calle Feria
👉🏻 Web: Mercado de Feria
📅 Opening hours:
- Monday - Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 am
- Sundays: closed
The Feria Market, or Mercado de Feria, is one of the most famous markets in Seville, located ten minutes away from the Metropol Parasol. The market has its main entrance in Feria Street, with three additional ones in Calle Calderón de la Barca, Plaza Calderón de la Barca, and another facing the Omniun Sanctorum church.
The latter is a 13th-century church famous for its unique stone doorway and Gothic windows.
The Mercado de Feria is a place for locals and visitors to enjoy in Seville, as it offers stalls of various products such as fish, meat, or fruit, restaurants, and more.
People come to the Mercado de Feria in Seville to make their groceries and get something nice to eat. For example, if you are like me, I would first stop at Parcería to get a great flat white before doing my groceries.
Although there is an international offer of restaurants, the following three are the most popular when visiting the Mercado de Feria.
Top recommendations:
- Atticus Finch 👉🏻 Burgers
- Condendê 👉🏻 International cuisine
- Jaleo 👉🏻 Tapas and beer
2. Mercado de Triana
📍C. San Jorge, 6
👉🏻 Web: Mercado de Triana
📅 Opening hours:
- Monday - Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Closed on Sundays
The Mercado de Triana was built over the ancient Castle of San Jorge, but only a little is left of the castle’s architecture as the market was remodeled in 2001.
If you are planning to stroll around the neighborhood of Triana, then this market in Seville is a perfect place to make a stop.
In the Mercado de Triana, you will find different types of stalls, from fish shops to a theater. If you are in the mood for sushi, you can visit the stall “Osteria y Sushi de Mercado” stall and delight yourself with fresh fish food.
If that is not your cup of tea, walk a bit more and try some great food at the Cafeteria Mercado de Triana. Or, if you visit in the morning, you can also get some coffee and pastries at Donde Juan Carlos.
Below I will recommend three of the people’s favorites from this market in Seville.
Top recommendations:
- La Casa Fundida 👉🏻 Fondue
- Donde Juan Carlos👉🏻 Gin tonic and desserts
- Jamonería Jose Luis Romero 👉🏻 Iberian ham
3. Mercado de la Encarnación
📍Pl. de la Encarnación
👉🏻 Web: Mercado de la Encarnación
📅 Opening hours:
- Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Closed on Sundays
The Mercado de la Encarnación in Seville is located in one of the city’s most modern and emblematic buildings: the Metropol Parasol, also known as the “Setas de Sevilla.”
The Mercado de la Encarnación dates back to 1842 with over 400 stalls; it used to be the city’s central market and a meeting point with Sevillians.
The previous central market was demolished in 1973 and stayed untouched until the early years of the 21st century.
The municipality of Seville opened a contest for architects to create a new market, and the winning design was the “Metropol Parasol’’ by Jürgen Mayer. The new Mercado de la Encarnación was inaugurated in 2010.
Unlike the other two markets in Seville, Mercado de la Encarnación is the place to make groceries, but visitors have really enjoyed the tapas at the market cafe.
Besides, now that you are in the “Setas”, you should cross the street to Virgin Coffee and drink one of the best flat whites of your life!
4. Mercadillo del Jueves
📍Calle Feria
👉🏻 Web: Mercadillo del Jueves
📅 Opening hours:
- Thursdays: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Closed Friday through Sunday
If you have visited Madrid, you know about the famous “Mercado del Rastro,” the traditional Sunday morning market with unique stands to get one-of-a-kind pieces.
Well, Seville has its unique market, but instead of being done on a Sunday, it is done on a Thursday in Calle Feria. Does this street sound familiar?
Well, if you one to kill two birds at the same time, then you could visit the Mercadillo de Jueves early in the morning and end the day with some tapas at the Mercado de Feria. Both are right next to one another!
This market has been supposed to run since the 13th century, and today it has over 120 stalls that sell from antiques to unique crafts.
Take cash! This is a vintage market, and people don’t usually have electronic payment devices.
5. Lonja del Barranco
📍C. Arjona
👉🏻 Web: Mercado Lonja del Barranco
📅 Opening hours:
- Monday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
The Mercado Lonja del Barranco is a gourmet market in 19th-century iron architecture that used to house a fish market.
This market in Seville is located right next to the Triana Bridge, so if you get the right table, you can get a beautiful view of the Guadalquivir River.
What can you find in the Mercado Lonja del Barranco?
The Mercado Lonja del Barranco in Seville offers 20 gourmet food stands that will make your mouth water.
The food ranges from international beer and food to traditional dishes such as croquetas and paella.
In addition, this market in Seville offers a nice terrace to enjoy cocktails in the city’s warm afternoons.
This market in Seville has higher prices due to its gourmet category; so check the menu before choosing a table!
The Lonja del Barranco market is a historical and monumental place designed by Gustave Eiffel; from its construction in 1883 until 1970, it was used as a fish market and wholesale fish market, being the only iron market in Seville that has survived to the present day.
6.Mercado de Los Remedios
📍Calle Pedro Pérez Fernández, 4
👉🏻 Web: Mercado de los Remedios
📅 Opening hours:
- Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
The Mercado de los Remedios in Seville is a traditional food market frequented by locals.
This market is located ten minutes away by foot from the Remedios Bridge, which takes you directly to Maria Luisa Park.
In this market, you will find a variety of stands to make groceries, some prepared dishes, and pastries. If you are lucky, you might even see the brand Ybarra recording one of their cooking videos in their studio inside the market.
The Mercado de los Remedios is a food market with fair prices and good products!
7. Mercado del Arenal
📍C. Pastor y Landero, 4
👉🏻 Web: Mercado del Arenal
📅 Opening hours:
- Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 am
- Sunday - Monday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Mercado del Arenal, or Arenal Market in Seville, is located in the heart of the city, right next to the Maestranza Bullring.
The Arenal market was finished in 1947 as part of a 14-market public market project developed in Seville from 1939 to 1959.
Just like the Mercado de los Remedios, the Mercado del Arenal is a food market with fresh and local products every week. On top of that, you can visit and try some traditional Andalusian tapas, some delicious coffee, or maybe look for some unique gifts at arts and crafts stands.
Top recommendations:
- La Cabeza de la Sultana 👉🏻 Breakfast and coffee
- Vegamitesse 👉🏻 Vegan food
8. Mercadillo del Duque la Magdalena
📍Pl. del Duque de la Victoria, 25
📅 Opening hours:
- Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Sunday to Tuesday: closed
If you want to get something new but vintage, you must go to the Mercadillo del Duque de la Magdalena in Seville.
This market is located in the heart of the city, in the neighborhood of Regina, a ten-minute walk from the “Setas.”
The Mercadillo del Duque de la Magdalena is also known as the “Hippie Artisan” market, and you can expect to find multiple stands with second clothing or unique pieces for your wardrobe.
9. Paseo del Arte
📍Paseo de Ntra. Sra. de la O
👉🏻 Web: Mercado del Paseo del Arte
📅 Opening hours:
- Sundays: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you are the type of person that likes supporting local artists and appreciates art, then this is your market!
The market “Paseo del Arte” is a cultural initiative to support artists in the city.
This market in Seville is located under the Triana Bridge in the “Paseo de la O,” and you can get there through Betis Street.
Once again, if you plan to buy something, take some cash. Remember that these small entrepreneurs and artists don’t have an electronic device to pay.
10.Mercado Puerta de la Carne
📍Av. de Cádiz, 33
👉🏻 Web: Mercado Puerta de la Carne
📅 Opening hours:
- Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
The Mercado Puerta de la Carne is another local’s pick to make their groceries. I think I haven’t said this before, but compared to the United States, people in Spain enjoy doing most of their groceries in local markets where they will get fresh and first-hand products.
The market Puerta de la Carne in Seville is located right next to the Real Alcazar in the heart of Seville. So, if you decide to visit, it shouldn’t surprise you that plenty of local families get their ingredients right there.
If you visit this market in Seville, you can have some Spanish dishes or tapas in Bar Lola or Bar Hormigo.
This market receives the name “Puerta de la Carne” (the door of the meat) because, during the reign of the Catholic Kings, there used to be a door that led the cattle into the royal butcheries.
Have any of these markets made it to your bucket list? I recommend you consider them for a backup plan when hunger strikes.
You know that cities like Seville can be packed with tourists, so when no nearby restaurants have spots for you, a market could save your day and your stomach!
If you go to any of these markets in Seville, leave us a comment! We want other readers to know about our community’s experience and help them enjoy their trip as much as possible.
