Then there are the vegetable and fruit stalls. Beyond the fish stalls are the delicatessens and grocers with cheeses, York and smoked hams, olives, dried chickpeas, lentils, beans, salted pork, sausages, big circular drums of salted sardines and bacalao, a strong smelling salt cod eaten everywhere in Andalucia Depending on the season and what the boats have brought in, their counters will be piled with different types of clam, some finer and more expensive than others. The next group of stalls belong to the fish merchants. Most of it is sold either as filete, sliced into thin steaks and priced according to its tenderness and position on the carcass, or in lumps for stewing. Closest to the entrance are the butchers with meat hanging from hooks across the front of the stalls. The stalls are grouped together more or less according to the types of food they offer. ![]() However food markets remain the most popular and are, without doubt, the best place to buy the freshest vegetables and fruit, particularly that which is in season. A variety of goods are commonly sold in markets, including food, flowers, plants, clothes, shoes, ironmongery, crockery, hardware, linen, ceramics, cassettes, carpets, and leather goods. Markets usually operate from 9.00 am until 13.00 pm, although in cities and some towns they occasionally open again on Fridays after siesta time. They are controlled by the local government and are found in most towns and many large villages. There's often a large central market in the cities and many towns and neighbourhoods of large cities have indoor covered markets. Aside from the latter, there are generally three kind of markets: indoor markets, permanent street markets and traveling open-air street markets that move from neighbourhood to neighbourhood on different days of the week or month. There are also Sunday markets in some towns and flea markets (or boot sales) in several of the coastal towns which are largely patronised by foreigners and a good place to pick up cheap second-hand English books, as well as household items. In rural and coastal areas, market days are varied in local towns so they don't coincide. Some towns have markets on one or two days a week only (always the same days), while others have daily fruit and vegetable markets from Mondays to Saturday. Markets thrive throughout the province and are the centre of life in towns and villages. They are colourful, noisy and entertaining and an experience not to be missed, whether you plan to buy anything or not. I can't wait to visit again.Markets (mercados) are a common sight in towns and villages throughout AndalucĂa, and are an essential part of Spanish life, largely unaffected by competition from supermarkets and hypermarkets. Fresh cabbage for crunch and a delicious sauce! So worth it. ![]() It was jumbo shrimp lightly battered and fried. She suggested I try the shrimp tacos and it was def the best decision. Our waiter let me know it was tilapia which I'm not a fan of. Shrimp Tacos: 5/5 I initially asked about the fish tacos. Chips & Salsa: 4/5 I loved the salsa! It tasted fresh and had a nice level of spiciness. I could taste the fresh squeezed lime juice. Margaritas: 5/5 they are strong and have the perfect sourness that balanced the tequila. Everything is decently priced and the menu is simple and straight forward. Service is also excellent, you're greeted with a smile and although crowded, we got seats right away. The music was amazing! They started with disco that made you dance in your seat and by the time we were leaving, they started playing cumbia. ![]() The lowlights, art pieces, and candle lit tables set the mood.
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