What is the Gibraltar Market and what can you buy there?

Short answer

The Gibraltar Market is a traditional indoor market just outside Casemates Square, inaugurated in 1929. It sells fresh fish, fruit, vegetables and local delicacies.

Detailed answer

The Market Place stands below Montague Bastion, between Irish Town and Casemates Square, close to the Grand Casemates Gates. It belongs to the Government of Gibraltar, which lets the individual stalls to traders.

The market's surroundings changed after the First World War, when land reclamation and the building of Queensway led to the removal of the outer Waterport Gates. The Market Clock Tower was moved closer to the centre of the market square to open up vehicle access to the Grand Casemates Gates. Old postcards show the public market outside the gates.

Trading in the town has a long history. In the mid-19th century, what is now John Mackintosh Square was known as Commercial Square and held a daily flea market and auctions.

Opening days and hours are not published on official sites, so check locally before making a special trip.