🍽️ Food & DrinkRestaurants€5–25
4.0 / 5
Anthony
Feb 24, 2026
Carrer De Palafox 13
Central Market of Valencia is a historic food market in Valencia known for fresh seafood, jamón ibérico, horchata, local produce, and early morning shopping near La Lonja de la Seda.
The Central Market of Valencia is one of Europe’s largest historic food markets, located across from La Lonja de la Seda in the old town. Reviews consistently highlight the scale, cleanliness, and quality of the produce. Fresh seafood on ice, jamón ibérico carved to order, Valencian oranges, cheeses, spices, pastries, and horchata stands fill the aisles. T
The market is busy throughout the day. Many recommend arriving before 2 PM, stalls close around noon. Mornings are the best time to visit.
Highlights
- Fresh oysters, scallops, shrimp, and sea urchin
- Jamón ibérico de bellota sliced to order
- Valencian oranges and seasonal produce
- Local cheeses and butcher meats
- Empanadas and baked pastries
- Horchata and Agua de Valencia
- Ingredients for paella
Details
- Historic building near La Lonja de la Seda
- Large indoor market hall
- Best visited before 2 PM
- Closed Sundays
Prices
- Empanadas and pastries: €2–5
- Sandwiches with jamón: €5–10
- Fresh produce and groceries: €2–20+
- Oysters or seafood tastings: €2–6 each
Hours
- Mon–Sat: 7:30 AM–3 PM
- Sunday: Closed