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Mercado Central: Mercado Central - Market
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  • Written by sue_stone on Feb 22, 2006
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    • Name of Shop: Mercado Central

    The Mercado Central is home to a large daily food market. Built in 1928, it is a huge glass and metal structure filled with Valencians buying fresh local produce.

    The best time to visit the market is on weekday mornings. You will be treated to colourful displays of fruits & vegetables, including lots of oranges! There are also numerous deli type stands selling delicious meats, such as Iberian Ham, and all sorts of cheeses.

    What To Buy: If you are after fish or seafood, you can also find it here, along with all type of poultry. And of course there are many cuts of meat on offer as well - check out the pig heads in my photo?eeeuuw!!

    There are also places to buy a coffee/drink or a hot meal if you become ravenous after seeing all of the delicious raw ingredients.

    I would highly recommend a visit to the market. It is a great way to get a taste for the Valencian way of life.


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    Theme: Food and Drink
    Address: Located on Plaza del Mercado
    Directions: Nearest metro: Colon or Xatira
    Website: http://www.mercadocentralvalencia.es/
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    shenzhen Tue Jul 21, 2009 06:55 UTC
     Its a little samll restaurant, behind the church. No english menue, no special decoration. the charge you 10% extra for sitting outside!!althoung the lamb was wonderul!    		Roadquill Sun Jun 1, 2008 05:59 UTC
     Great Valencia pages Sue. I booked the Vinnci Lys on your recommendation, so if it "sucks" you will be cursed with warm beer forever :-) Best regards, Karl
    Kid-A Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:58 UTC
     Great tips on Valencia, Sue. It sure looks like a great place to visit on a cold, gray day here in Germany! :) I'm very much looking forward to seeing this city in another month. Cheers! Brian    		toonsarah Mon Jan 28, 2008 13:34 UTC
     Looks a great destination for a weekend break. I like the mix of old & new architecture. The hotel looks perfect and I love the sound of the Mercado. Quality restaurant tips too, as always :)
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