Fresh produce, local crafts, Catalan specialities and a Mediterranean atmosphere: the markets of the Pyrénées-Orientales are an essential part of holiday life in the region. Whether you're staying in Barcarès or nearby, this guide lists all the markets — morning and night — organised by town and day. Information from the 2026 edition of the Perpignan Méditerranée Tourisme Tourist Office.

Year-round
In season only
❤️ = Our favourite
🌱 = Producers' market

🗺️ Market map — Pyrénées-Orientales

Barcarès Nearby towns Perpignan / Canet Other PO towns Your apartments

Markets in Barcarès

Barcarès has markets spread across three distinct locations, covering both mornings and evenings in high season. It is one of the few villages on the coast to offer night markets several times a week in July and August.

☀️ Morning markets — Barcarès

Village ❤️
Place de la République Maps
Village's main market — fruit, vegetables, regional specialities
Wednesday Friday Sunday
Coudalère
Place de la Martinique Maps
Residential area by the lagoon
Tuesday (season)
Grande Plage
Place du Tertre Maps
Facing the sea, by the main beach
Monday (season) Thursday (season)
Fishing Port ❤️
Fish stall — Quai des pêcheurs Maps
Fresh fish directly from local fishermen
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Barcarès market Barcarès morning market Barcarès local producers market Market stalls Barcarès Barcarès fruit and vegetable market Barcarès local market Barcarès summer market Barcarès regional specialities market Barcarès market atmosphere Pyrénées-Orientales market
Good to know

The Fishing Port stall is open every day — it's the only place where you'll find ultra-fresh fish caught the same morning by local fishermen. Arrive early (before 9am) for the best selection.

🌙 Night markets — Barcarès

Village ❤️
Place de la République Maps
Crafts, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs
Monday evening Wednesday evening Saturday evening
Coudalère
Place de la Martinique Maps
Summer atmosphere, local crafts
Friday evening Sunday evening
Grande Plage
Place du Tertre Maps
Facing the sea, beachfront atmosphere
Tuesday evening Thursday evening

Night markets are held in season only (mainly July–August). They generally start in the evening from 6–7pm and run until 11pm. Confirmed schedule available from the Barcarès Tourist Office.

Staying in Barcarès?

Apartments and sailboat — direct booking, 5 min walk from the village market.

View our rentals →

Nearby towns

Within 20 minutes of Barcarès, several towns offer great markets — ideal for varying your outings throughout the week.

Leucate & Port-Leucate Morning & Night
🌅
🌙
La FranquiNight
🌙
🌙
Latour-de-France Morning & Night
🍷
🌙
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer Morning & Night
☀️
🏖️
🌙
Torreilles Morning & Night
☀️
🌙
🌙
Saleilles Night
🌟
Calce Night
🌙
Tautavel Morning & Night
☀️
❤️

Perpignan — 17 min from Barcarès

Perpignan has one of the highest concentrations of markets in the region, with locations in every district and covered markets open throughout the day.

All Perpignan markets Morning
🏛️
🏛️
🏘️
🚂
🏘️
🏪
🏘️
🌟

Canet-en-Roussillon — 13 min from Barcarès

All Canet markets Morning & Night
❤️
🏘️
🏘️
🏖️
🌙

Other towns in the Pyrénées-Orientales

The Perpignan Méditerranée Tourist Office guide also lists markets in the following towns. Some may require 20 to 40 minutes of driving from Barcarès.

Argelès-sur-MerMorning & Night
🌅
🌟
🌅
🌙
CéretMorning & Night
❤️
🌙
Collioure — 40 minMorning
❤️
Ille-sur-TêtMorning
🪨
PradesMorning
❤️
Saint-CyprienMorning & Night
❤️
❤️
❤️
❤️
Roussillon towns (full list)Morning
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
🌟
❤️
📍
📍
📍
❤️
📍
📍
📍
📍
📍
❤️
📍
❤️
Spain — Cross-border marketsMorning
🌹

Stay in Barcarès — 5 min from the market

Apartments and sailboat — direct booking with the owner, no service fees.

View rentals →

Frequently asked questions

Which days is there a market in Barcarès?
The morning market is held on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at Place de la République in the village. In high season, night markets are added at la Coudalère, la Grande Plage and the Village. The Fishing Port is open every day for fresh fish.
Is there a night market in Barcarès?
Yes, in season (July–August): Friday and Sunday evenings at the Village (Place de la République), Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings at la Coudalère (Place de la Martinique), and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at la Grande Plage (Place du Tertre).
Where to buy fresh fish in Barcarès?
Head to the Quai des pêcheurs — Fishing Port, open every day. Local fishermen sell their morning catch directly there. It's one of the few truly direct-from-fisherman fish stalls on the Catalan coast.
What is the best market in the region not to miss?
Outside Barcarès, the Canet-en-Roussillon night market (every evening in season, seafront) is unmissable. For a more authentic experience, the Saturday market in Céret in the Vallespir is renowned throughout the region for its quality and Catalan atmosphere.
Are markets open outside of the summer season?
The village market (Place de la République) runs year-round on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The Fishing Port is also open year-round. The Coudalère and Grande Plage markets, and all night markets, are in season only (generally June to September).