Markets · Shops · Crafts · Local products

Shopping in Tarragona

From the 1915 art nouveau Mercat Central to the craft shops of the medieval Part Alta. Romesco, Priorat wines, Reus hazelnuts and artisan ceramics.

The markets

Where to shop in Tarragona

Mercat Central de Tarragona – 1915 Modernista building with fresh local produce

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Municipal market · 1915 Modernista building

Mercat Central de Tarragona

Tarragona's gastronomic heart. The 1915 Modernista building houses the city's most important municipal market, with over 100 stalls. Fruit and vegetables from the Camp de Tarragona (km0), fresh fish from the Serrallo fish market, artisan meats and charcuterie, local cheeses, Reus PGI hazelnuts, Siurana DO olive oil and flowers. The salt-cured anchovies stall is one of the market's hidden gems.

Must buy

▸Salt-cured Mediterranean anchovies
▸Reus PGI hazelnuts (the best in Europe)
▸Siurana DO olive oil
▸Local sheep's cheese
▸Artisan romesco sauce in jars

🕐 HoursMonday–Saturday 7:00–14:00 · Closed Sundays

📍 WherePlaça del Corsari, s/n, 43003 Tarragona

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Go first thing (8:00–9:00) for the best produce with no crowds. Fridays the market is especially well-stocked.

Serrallo fish market – fresh seafood sold directly by Tarragona's fishermen

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Fish market · Daily seafood auction

Mercat del Serrallo

The fishermen's market where Serrallo fishermen sell the day's catch directly. Tarragona red prawns, mantis shrimps, lobsters, sea bass, sea bream and all the local Mediterranean catch. For visitors with a kitchen, you can buy the same seafood served at the city's best restaurants. The auction takes place each afternoon.

Must buy

▸Tarragona red prawns (confirm they're from the local market)
▸Mediterranean mantis shrimps
▸Fresh sea bass and sea bream
▸Mediterranean squid and cuttlefish

🕐 HoursTuesday–Sunday mornings (auction in the afternoon)

📍 WhereSerrallo neighbourhood, Port of Tarragona

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Fresh red prawns only arrive on certain days: call ahead or go early to confirm availability. If they have them, buy them that same day.

Craft market in the Part Alta of Tarragona

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Local crafts · Weekends

Part Alta Craft Market

At weekends, local artisans fill the squares and lanes of the Part Alta with their stalls. Handcrafted ceramics with Roman motifs, local design jewellery, artisan textiles, natural products, books on the history and gastronomy of Tarragona. Perfect for finding unique, non-touristy souvenirs.

Must buy

▸Ceramics with Roman Tarraco motifs
▸Local artisan jewellery
▸Books and guides about Tarragona
▸Handmade soaps and cosmetics

🕐 HoursSaturdays and Sundays: 10:00–14:00 & 16:00–20:00 (seasonal)

📍 WherePlaça de la Font and lanes of the Part Alta

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The Plaça dels Àngels market has the most original artisans. Small and very authentic.

What to take home

The best products from Tarragona

Food & drink

Artisan romesco sauce

Tarragona's emblematic sauce. Available in jars at the Mercat Central and Part Alta shops. The authentic version is made with ñoras peppers, roasted tomatoes, almonds and Reus hazelnuts. Look for artisan versions with no preservatives.

Where to buy itMercat Central · Part Alta shops

Approx. price€5–12

Reus hazelnuts (PGI)

The Reus marcona hazelnut is the most prized in Europe for pastry and cooking. An essential ingredient in authentic romesco. At the Mercat Central they sell them raw, roasted or sugared. Taking home a kilo is compulsory.

Where to buy itMercat Central · Nut shops on the Rambla

Approx. price€4–8 / kg

Mediterranean anchovies

Salt-cured anchovies from Tarragona's fish market are of exceptional quality. Available in tins or glass jars with olive oil. The best stalls at the Mercat Central have artisan-cured anchovies.

Where to buy itMercat Central · Specialist shops in El Serrallo

Approx. price€8–25 depending on size

Siurana DO olive oil (EVOO)

Extra-virgin olive oil from the Siurana Denomination of Origin, produced in the Camp de Tarragona districts. Arbequina variety of the highest quality. Look for the Siurana DO seal on the label.

Where to buy itMercat Central · Gourmet shops

Approx. price€8–20 / 500 ml bottle

Priorat and Montsant wines

The most direct way to take the Priorat home with you. Some specialist shops in the Part Alta have an exceptional selection of DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant wines at more reasonable prices than in Barcelona or Madrid.

Where to buy itLa Cava de Vins (Part Alta) · Specialist shops

Approx. price€12–80 / bottle depending on winery

Nougat and Christmas sweets

Tarragona and its surrounding area have a nougat-making tradition linked to local almonds and hazelnuts. At Christmas, artisan workshops in the Part Alta produce unique torrons. Out of season, available at select bakeries.

Where to buy itPart Alta workshops · Mercat Central in season

Approx. price€8–20 / piece

Crafts & souvenirs

Roman ceramics from Tarraco

Artisan reproductions of Roman pieces from the MNAT: amphorae, oil lamps and everyday objects from 2nd-century AD Tarraco. Available at museum shops and artisans at the Part Alta market.

Where to buy itMNAT shop · Museu d'Història shops

Approx. price€15–60

Publications about Tarragona

The Hespèria bookshop (Part Alta) and the MNAT shop have an exceptional selection of books, guides and publications on Tarragona's history, archaeology and gastronomy. Some available in multiple languages.

Where to buy itHespèria bookshop · Museum shops

Approx. price€10–35

Local art photography

Several Tarragona photographers and artists sell limited editions of their work on the city: the amphitheatre, the Part Alta, the Santa Tecla festivals. Galeria Arcs and Part Alta galleries.

Where to buy itPart Alta galleries · Craft market

Approx. price€25–150

Recommended shops

La Cava de Vins

Part Alta

Priorat and Montsant wines

The best wine selection in the area: Priorat DOQ, Montsant DO, Terra Alta. Personalised advice. Direct cellar prices.

Mercat Central (anchovy stall)

Mercat Central

Artisan anchovies

The go-to stall for artisan salt-cured anchovies. The best in the city.

Hespèria Bookshop

Part Alta

Books & local culture

Independent bookshop with the best selection of works on Tarragona's history, archaeology and culture.

MNAT Shop

Harbour (Tinglado 4)

Roman reproductions & publications

The National Archaeological Museum shop. Artisan reproductions, specialist books, prints and design objects with Roman motifs.

Part Alta Workshop

Part Alta

Cakes and artisan sweets

Artisan workshops with traditional coques, torrons and sweets from the area. Especially at Christmas.

🛍️ Half-day shopping route

8:00Mercat Central — The freshest: anchovies, hazelnuts, Siurana DO oil, local cheese

9:30Mercat del Serrallo — Fresh red prawns if you have a kitchen (confirm availability)

10:30Part Alta — Craft and Roman ceramics shops, Hespèria bookshop

11:30La Cava de Vins (Part Alta) — Priorat and Montsant selection with expert advice

12:30MNAT Shop (Harbour) — Roman reproductions, publications, local design