Puerta de las Atarazanas
Puerta de las Atarazanas, Moorish entrance gate and marketplace in Centro, Spain
Puerta de las Atarazanas is a former gate structure and marketplace in central Málaga with three separate sections for fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat. The building combines historical architectural elements with cast iron components that define its interior spaces.
The structure began as a Nasrid shipyard in the 14th century before architect Joaquín Rucoba transformed it into a marketplace in 1870. This change marked the shift from a harbor facility to a central trading hub for the city.
Vendors here sell regional products through family-run stalls that have operated for generations, including pickled anchovies and local goat cheese. The space reflects how people in the city continue their daily shopping habits in a historic setting.
The marketplace is easily accessible from the old city and sits within walking distance of other central attractions. Most visitors find the liveliest shopping activity in the morning when product selection is at its best.
The original Moorish gateway once opened directly to the Mediterranean Sea and now serves as the main entrance to this central market. The location bridges a maritime past with its current role as an everyday shopping destination.
Location: Málaga
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Sitio Arqueológico de Málaga
Address: C. Atarazanas, 10, Distrito Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-14:00
Phone: +34951926020
Email: info@malagaturismo.com
Website: https://mercadomalaga.es/mercados/mercado-central-atarazanas
GPS coordinates: 36.71833,-4.42389
Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:09
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