Pescado de Menorca Market
The Menorca Fish Market is a daily market that is held in Ciutadella de Menorca (Balearic Islands) every day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is located in Plaza de la Libertad, Nucli Antic. The stalls mainly offer general goods, food, and fruit and vegetables.
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 origins of Menorca’s Fish Market date back to the 1960s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would travel to the town of Ciutadella de Menorca to trade and sell their produce. As in so many other municipalities in the Balearic Islands, street vending emerged as part of the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, and over the generations it became one of the town’s most important social and economic gatherings.
With the arrival of the 21st century and the economic transformation of rural areas, the daily market in Ciutadella de Menorca gradually evolved: it gave way to large textile and footwear stalls, incorporated market traders from other provinces, and became more professionalized under municipal regulations. Many of today’s market traders are third- or fourth-generation members of families that have been attending this market for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the town’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Menorca Fish Market retains that down-to-earth charm while adapting to new trends: organic products, contemporary crafts, local cuisine, and a close relationship with consumers that large shopping centers cannot offer. The town council and the market traders’ association work together to preserve its traditional character in the heart of Ciutadella de Menorca.
How to Find the Market
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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 Plaça de sa Pau (4 min on foot, 350 m away) or take bus from 6027 - Contramurada, 36 (the stop is 3 min on foot, 246 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 at the Pescado de Menorca Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Pescado de Menorca Market market, located at Ciutadella de Menorca? To sell as a street vendor, you need a municipal street vending permit or license: this is issued by the town council, not the market itself, and typically requires that you be registered as a self-employed individual or a business, be in good standing with the tax authorities and Social Security, and have liability insurance that covers the stall.
Pescado de Menorca Market is held on every day. The exact fee is set by the Ciutadella de Menorca town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Applications are submitted to the town council, usually online or in person, and may be granted directly (if there are open stalls) or through a public call for stall applications with a waiting list when demand exceeds the number of available stalls. You can download the municipal ordinance on street vending from Ciutadella de Menorca (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Ciutadella de Menorca town council at comunicacio@ajciutadella.org.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, proof of being up to date with the tax authorities and Social Security, and liability insurance
- Submit the application for a street vending permit (through the online portal or at the registry office)
- Pay the applicable municipal fee, if required by the town council
- Pick up your authorization and bring it with you on market day
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Where and when do I apply for the permit?
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Pescado de Menorca Market — street market in the municipality of Ciutadella de Menorca
The "Pescado de Menorca Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Ciutadella de Menorca, in the province of Illes Balears. 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 32,431 inhabitants.
Pescado de Menorca Market is open every day, from Monday 09:00–13:30 · Tuesday 09:00–13:30 · Wednesday 09:00–13:30 · Thursday 09:00–13:30 · Friday 09:00–13:30 · Saturday 09:00–13:30 · Sunday 09:00–13:30.
The "Pescado de Menorca Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Ciutadella de Menorca for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Illes Balears, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Pescado de Menorca Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “6027 - Contramurada, 36,” which is 246 meters away. For those traveling by car, Plaça de sa Pau is 350 meters away.
If the Pescado de Menorca 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:
- Verano de Ciudadela (Carrer de la Mar) Night Market (Ciutadella de Menorca) 166 m
- Ciutadella Weekly Market (Ciutadella de Menorca) 166 m
- Feria Agrícola Ecológica de Ciudadela (Ciutadella de Menorca) 166 m
- Artesanía de Verano de Ciudadela (Calle Pere Capllonch) Street Market (Ciutadella de Menorca) 166 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Nucli Antic, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Ciutadella de Menorca.
Pescado de Menorca Market FAQs
Where is the "Pescado de Menorca Market"? Pescado de Menorca Market is located in the municipality of Ciutadella de Menorca, in the province of Illes Balears.
What can you buy at the "Pescado de Menorca Market"? At Pescado de Menorca 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 "Pescado de Menorca Market" open? Pescado de Menorca Market is open every day, from Monday 09:00–13:30 · Tuesday 09:00–13:30 · Wednesday 09:00–13:30 · Thursday 09:00–13:30 · Friday 09:00–13:30 · Saturday 09:00–13:30 · Sunday 09:00–13:30.
What time does the "Pescado de Menorca Market" open and close? Pescado de Menorca Market is open from Monday 09:00–13:30 · Tuesday 09:00–13:30 · Wednesday 09:00–13:30 · Thursday 09:00–13:30 · Friday 09:00–13:30 · Saturday 09:00–13:30 · Sunday 09:00–13:30. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Pescado de Menorca Market" open today? Yes, the "Pescado de Menorca Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 13:30.
Is the "Pescado de Menorca Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Pescado de Menorca Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 13:30.