Mercado Municipal Sector Sur Córdoba

Quality Over Quantity

The 2019 renovation made a deliberate choice: fewer stalls, better quality.

Mercado Municipal Sector Sur went from over 30 stalls to 15, giving each vendor more space and creating a brighter, more comfortable shopping experience.

Located at Plaza del Mediodía with entrances from both Úbeda Street and Moriles Street, this market serves the well-populated Sector Sur neighbourhood, a community hub since 1962.

History

When it opened in the early 1960s, the South Sector Market represented progress for Córdoba's growing southern neighbourhoods, offering affordable, accessible food to working families.

Over the decades, it became a social hub as much as a shopping destination, a place to share news, recipes, and morning coffee.

The 2019 renovation streamlined the layout while preserving this essence: familiar faces, trusted vendors, many running family businesses for generations.

What to Buy

Fish and Seafood

Fishmongers offer excellent variety at reasonable prices - best selection early morning.

Meat and Charcutería

Butchers display local meats and prepared specialties:

• Flamenquines - Córdoba's signature fried roll
• Croquettes
• San Jacobos (stuffed schnitzel)
• Stuffed rolls - especially popular during holidays

Sierra Olives and Pickles

The market's standout stall, run by Pepa Sierra continuing her parents' legacy:

• Olives from family groves in La Rambla
• Spicy pickles
• Wines from San Acacio Cooperative in Montemayor
• Honey, legumes, breadsticks
• Seasonal specialties: split and grated olives

Produce

Fresh fruit from local farms with good prices.

Why Visit

Feature	Details
History	Since 1962, renovated 2019
Size	15 quality-focused stalls
Character	Neighbourhood hub, personal service
Specialty	Pepa Sierra's family olives
Modern	WhatsApp orders and home delivery available

Getting There

The market is at Plaza del Mediodía in Sector Sur:

• Entrances: Úbeda Street and Moriles Street
• Location: Southern Córdoba neighbourhood
• Parking: Street parking available

For more options, see our Córdoba markets guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours of Mercado Sector Sur?

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8am-2:30pm. Tuesday and Friday 8am-3pm. Closed Sundays.

What is special about Mercado Sector Sur?

The 2019 renovation reduced stalls from 30+ to 15, focusing on quality over quantity. Each vendor has more space, and the market maintains its neighbourhood character with family-run businesses.

Who is Pepa Sierra?

Pepa Sierra runs Sierra Olives and Pickles, continuing her parents' legacy. Her stall sells olives from family groves in La Rambla, wines from San Acacio Cooperative in Montemayor, and seasonal specialties that draw regulars from across the district.

What are flamenquines?

Flamenquines are Córdoba's signature dish - a fried roll of ham wrapped in pork loin, breaded and deep-fried. The butchers at Sector Sur make them fresh, along with croquettes and San Jacobos.

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