The Mercado Central in Cádiz is one of the best places in the historic centre to see the city’s food culture at close hand. The market has served the people of Cádiz for almost 200 years, with stalls selling fresh seafood, meat, fruit, vegetables and other local products. The surrounding food area also gives visitors an opportunity to stop for tapas and drinks, making the market as much a place to experience everyday Cádiz as it is somewhere to shop.
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