Santa Florentina Market
The Santa Florentina Market is the indoor market in Cartagena (Murcia), located on Juan Fernández Street in the Old Town. It is a permanent building with numbered stalls housing fishmongers, butchers, fruit and vegetable vendors, spice and nut shops, a bakery, and vendors selling salted and pickled foods, as well as a selection of tapas and prepared meals. It is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and serves as a go-to spot for daily fresh grocery shopping in downtown Cartagena.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruit and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he Santa Florentina Market is the premier indoor market in Cartagena’s Old Town (Murcia Region). With the slogan “Your market, your go-to shop,” it brings together under one roof nearly forty numbered permanent stalls, each specializing in a specific category: fish and seafood, meats and cured meats, fruits and vegetables, sweets, spices and nuts, pickles and salted foods, wines, oils and preserves, and coffee shops and takeout food.
Among its longest-standing businesses are stalls such as Carnicería Raimundo, Frutas Pedro, Pescadería Hermanos Sánchez, Bodegas Bernal, Frutos Secos Hernández Sánchez, Salazones García Fuentes, Pescados y Mariscos Tres Hermanos, and Frutas y Verduras “El Mallorquín,” along with other family-run businesses that have been serving the neighborhood in downtown Cartagena for decades.
The market is supported by the Cartagena Town Council and maintains its own map with the numbered locations of each stall, making it easy for Cartagena residents and visitors to find the shop they’re looking for: from the fishmonger to the bakery, including the tapas bar and the pickle and olive shop.
How to Find the Market
Address
Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
Coming Soon
The list of vendors will appear here as soon as the first valid authorizations are granted.
A unique experience
Tradition and Experience
A historic market, organized by the City Council with all the necessary safeguards.
Wide variety
Dozens of street vendors selling local products, handicrafts, and more.
Unique Setting
Enjoy the town's atmosphere and get to know the local shopkeepers.
Easy access
Well-connected and with a parking area nearby.
How to Get There and Park
Parking, public transportation, and services near the market.
⏱ Estimated time: 60–120 min
Where can I park?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at Lonja (3 min on foot, 241 m away) or take bus from Paseo Alfonso XIII - Bingo Cartragena (the stop is just a step away, 98 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall in the Santa Florentina Market Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Santa Florentina Market market, located at Cartagena? Since this is a permanent (food) market hall, access to a stall is not handled as street vending: it is obtained through a concession, lease, or transfer of an existing stall, typically through the town council or the merchants’ association that manages the market.
Santa Florentina Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Cartagena town council; please check it before submitting your application.
When a stall becomes available, it is usually awarded through direct concession; if there are multiple interested parties, the town council may hold a public selection process with a waiting list. The transfer of an already occupied stall, if permitted, is negotiated with the outgoing owner and requires municipal approval. You can download the municipal ordinance on markets from Cartagena (check the town council's official website to make sure it's still in effect, in case it has been updated).
Check the procedure on the Cartagena town council website: https://www.cartagena.es.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department, or the market merchants' association
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, and proof that you are up to date with your tax and Social Security obligations
- Submit the application for a concession, lease, or transfer of the stall
- Pay the applicable municipal fee or tax, if required by the town council
- Pick up your pass and take your assigned stall
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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How much does the stall cost?
Where and when do I apply?
Who should I contact at the Cartagena town council?
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Leave us your contact information, and we'll forward it to the town council so they can let you know how to get your stall.
Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Santa Florentina Market — street market in the municipality of Cartagena
The "Santa Florentina Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Cartagena, in the province of Murcia. Its stalls offer a variety of local delicacies (textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods) in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for both locals and visitors. The municipality has 220,704 inhabitants.
Santa Florentina Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Monday 08:00–15:00 · Tuesday 08:00–15:00 · Wednesday 08:00–15:00 · Thursday 08:00–15:00 · Friday 08:00–15:00 · Saturday 08:00–15:00.
The "Santa Florentina Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Cartagena for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Murcia, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Santa Florentina Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Paseo Alfonso XIII - Bingo Cartragena,” which is 98 meters away. For those traveling by car, Lonja is 241 meters away.
If the Santa Florentina Market is too far away, or if you want to plan a route through several markets in the area, here are the closest street markets by geographical proximity:
- Cenit (Ribera de San Javier) Street Market (Cartagena) 659 m
- Llano del Beal Street Market (Cartagena) 1.1 km
- El Bohío Street Market (Cartagena) 1.1 km
- San Ginés Street Market (Murcia) 1.4 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Urbanización Mediterráneo Street Market · Artesanía de Plaza Bohemia Street Market · Barrio Peral Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Casco Antiguo, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Cartagena.
Santa Florentina Market FAQs
Where is the "Santa Florentina Market"? Santa Florentina Market is located in the municipality of Cartagena, in the province of Murcia.
What can you buy at the "Santa Florentina Market"? At Santa Florentina Market, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
On which days is the "Santa Florentina Market" open? Santa Florentina Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Monday 08:00–15:00 · Tuesday 08:00–15:00 · Wednesday 08:00–15:00 · Thursday 08:00–15:00 · Friday 08:00–15:00 · Saturday 08:00–15:00.
What time does the "Santa Florentina Market" open and close? Santa Florentina Market is open from Monday 08:00–15:00 · Tuesday 08:00–15:00 · Wednesday 08:00–15:00 · Thursday 08:00–15:00 · Friday 08:00–15:00 · Saturday 08:00–15:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Santa Florentina Market" open today? Yes, the "Santa Florentina Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 15:00.
Is the "Santa Florentina Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Santa Florentina Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 15:00.