Archive for 'Markets in Spain'

  

Thursday, March 3, 2022
Mercat de Colom

When you are on holidays in Spain one can expect that good food and incredible architectural gems often come hand-in-hand. If you are a foodie interested in setting a great atmosphere for your meals and you gave decided to find a vacation rental in Valencia, for example, you should definitely set aside some time to pay a visit to the Mercado de Colón, or Mercat de Colom (Columbus Market). This stunning and key example of the Valencian Art Nouveau style is a gorgeous historic gem that houses a vibrant and brilliant market within and is, therefore, a must for the most discerning of food lovers who have found a villa in Valencia and are exploring the culinary heritage of the region.


Located right in the historic core of the city of Valencia, between Colón street and Gran Vía Marqués de Turia, the Colón market has been declared an official national monument and was designed by Valencian architect Francisco Mora Berenguer between 1914 and 1916. Since 1890, residents and business owners in the neighbourhood had been petitioning for a more permanent market structure but work did not begin until Mora was commissioned despite earlier proposals for the building by other architects. Ultimately, the project was awarded to Mora in 1913 and he finally satisfied the board with his various alterations to the plans according to their needs and preferences. 

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Posted in: Architectural Gems, Events, Food and Wine, Markets, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, September 5, 2019
Mercado Central de Alicante
The popular seaside resort town of Alicante is famous for her excellent beaches, her great weather, her charming old town with its brightly coloured buildings and pretty winding streets and alleys, her numerous parks and open spaces, her palm tree flanked shopping streets, and her vibrant nightlife. If you have found a vacation rental in Alicante and are exploring everything that she has to offer, then you will likely work up an appetite and find yourself in need of sustenance. The best part of renting an apartment or villa is that you have access to a kitchen and if you’re a travelling foodie, you’ll probably want the chance to play around with some local ingredients during your stay. To source the freshest food in the prettiest of surroundings, just head to the Mercado Central de Alicante (Central Market of Alicante) and shop the various stalls that are housed within.

Located on the central shopping street of Calle de Alfonso X the Wise, the Central Market of Alicante is an architectural gem that was built under J. Vidal Ramos between 1911 and 1912. With an elaborate and ornate façade featuring modernist-inspired elements, the building is on a rectangular plan and built in the style of a basilica, with a tacked-on addition to the south-west corner that is topped by a semispherical cupola and called La Rotonda.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Events, Food and Wine, Markets, Must See Attractions

  

Friday, March 1, 2019
Mercado Central, Valencia
There are few things that perfectly represent being on holidays as well as having the luxury of endless time to spend wandering around a market, looking at things, taking in the atmosphere of a destination, sampling products, and grabbing a bite to eat. Rarely do any of us ever have the time in our day-to-day lives to properly enjoy a market in the same way. If you have found a vacation rental in Valencia, in particular, you should really set aside a morning or lunchtime to visit the city's most famous market, the beautiful Art Nouveau Mercado Central.

One of the oldest markets still in use in Europe, the Mercado Central is an official Heritage of Cultural Interest site, as designated by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. It was designed in 1914 by Francisco Guardia and Alejandro Soler, was then inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII in 1928 and was completely renovated in 2010 to preserve its incredible beauty. Probably the most important example of Valencian Art Nouveau in the city, this gem is one of the key 20th-century architectural works in Valencia.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Food and Wine, Markets, Products & Specialities

  

Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Mercado del San Ildefonso
We all have that one friend, right? You know the one. The one that can't ever agree on a restaurant or doesn't know what they want to eat...except every single thing you suggest.

Maybe you are that friend yourself but, either way, you don't want group dining to become stressful and annoying when it should just be fun!

One of the best ways to ensure that you don't get weighed down by indecision and disagreements is to choose an eatery with ample options under one roof.

Well, good news for those who have found a vacation rental in Madrid, we've found the perfect place for everyone in the group to eat: Mercado del San Ildefonso!     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Events, Food and Wine, Markets, Must See Attractions, Restaurants & Cafés