Mercado Municipal Huerta de la Reina Córdoba
At a Glance
Best Time
8-11am
Vendors
1+ stalls
Speciality
Seafood
Price Level
€€
Local Tip
Support Alfonso - He's the last vendor standing. For 30+ years he's kept this market alive when all others left. Bring cash, buy fish, and hear his stories - you'll be supporting a piece of Córdoba's neighbourhood history.
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What You'll Find
Highlights
The Last Fishmonger
On Luis Ponce de León Street, one man keeps a market alive.
Alfonso García runs the only remaining stall in the Mercado Municipal Huerta de la Reina, a fishmonger who has refused to let the lights go out for more than 30 years.
"This fish market is my life, and I'm not leaving."
History
Alfonso started here as a teenager, helping his parents at their fish stall.
When he took over the business, the market had 12 stalls: butchers, fruit sellers, grocers, and fishmongers serving the neighbourhood.
One by one, they closed. Supermarkets drew customers away. Changing habits emptied the aisles. Street construction made access difficult.
"When we started, every stall was open. Now I'm the only one left."
What to Buy
Alfonso's stall is simple but spotless:
- Fresh fish displayed on ice
- Seafood - the day's selection
- Handwritten prices that change with the tide
- A scale that's seen decades of use
He'll help carry your bags to the door - a gesture that earned him the affection of neighbours who refuse to see the market die.
A Symbol of Resilience
| Then | Now |
|---|---|
| 12 active stalls | 1 - Alfonso's fish |
| Busy neighbourhood hub | Quiet but open |
| Easy access | Street works obstruct |
| Daily crowds | Loyal regulars |
Alfonso skips holidays to keep the market open so neighbours don't think it's closed for good.
His presence behind the counter is more than a business; it's neighbourhood identity refusing to disappear.
Do's
- Bring cash - it's a single fishmonger
- Chat with Alfonso - 30+ years of stories
- Support local - he's keeping the market alive
- Tell others about this hidden market
Don'ts
- Expect multiple stalls - only Alfonso remains
- Assume it's closed - he opens every day
- Let this neighbourhood gem disappear
Getting There
The market is on Calle Luis Ponce de León in Huerta de la Reina:
- Location: Northern Córdoba neighbourhood
- Note: Street works may affect access - check conditions
- Parking: Street parking available
For larger markets, see our Córdoba markets guide.
Location & Map
C. Luis Ponce de León, Huerta de la Reina, Córdoba, 14011, Cordoba
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday to Saturday 8am to 2pm. Closed Sundays. Alfonso García opens every day to keep the market alive.
Just one - Alfonso García's fish stall. The market once had 12 vendors, but Alfonso is the last remaining after 30+ years.
Alfonso García is the last fishmonger at Mercado Huerta de la Reina. He started as a teenager helping his parents and has kept the market open for over 30 years, even as all other vendors closed.
Yes, thanks to Alfonso García. Despite street construction affecting access and all other vendors leaving, he opens daily. 'This fish market is my life, and I'm not leaving,' he says.
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