This is the Atarazanas Market in Malaga and its Arab door

All the information to visit the Central Market of Atarazanas de Málaga, where you can see its Arab door and stained glass windows, with photos and opening hours

On your walk through the historical Center for the Malaga city, you will find various examples of the diverse cultures that have settled in the Andalusian city over time.

La Arabic culture had a very prominent presence, which you can now see with monuments such as the Alcazaba or Castle of Gibralfaro.

But you can also see small corners that date back to the Muslim presence in this Andalusian city.

That is the case of Atarazanas Market: Malaga Central Market.

Visiting a large food market is one of the best ways to “get a feel for” the atmosphere of a city, in addition to seeing which local products have the greatest role in its gastronomy.

Arab door of the Atarazanas Market in Malaga

But there are markets that also have architectural attractions, as is the case with this building that was built in 1879, but in which the most prominent element is a Nasrid style marble door dating back to the end of the 14th century.

At that time in this area of Malaga center there was a Arab boat repair shop, which was called dockyard.

The construction of the current market was decided due to the need to create a closed space for the sale of food, which at that time did not exist in Málaga.

The architects who designed the new central market in Malaga were inspired by the Les Halles market de Paris, which was common at the end of the 19th century.

At that time, numerous markets were built with the characteristic metallic structure, which you can also see, for example, in the Market of San Miguel de Madrid.

El Atarazanas Market de Málaga combines a base of brick walls and the upper metal structure, but the great contrast is found in the arabic style main door, the only one that remains of the original shipyards.

When visit the Atarazanas Market, which you find in the Atarazanas street 10, parallel to the Main Mall, and very close to the Larios street, when visiting the interior of the market you will also be able to see the beautiful stained glass windows of the rear façade made in 1973, with a historical theme.