Zadar Market — Attraction in Grad Zadar

Authentic local market with fresh fish and seasonal product’s.

If you’re in Zadar’s Old Town and want to experience local life, the Zadarmarkt is a must-visit. The market is divided into two main sections: a fish market with the day’s fresh catch and an open-air fruit and vegetable market with local produce from the surrounding region.

The fish market is indoors and impressively clean. You’ll find a wide range of Adriatic fish – from sea bream and sardines to squid, tuna, and even shellfish. Most of it is caught the same morning, and prices are very fair. The vendors are friendly and happy to give tips on how to cook the fish Croatian-style.

Outside, the vegetable and fruit stalls are full of seasonal colors and smells – ripe tomatoes, figs, olives, garlic braids, fresh herbs, and homemade products like olive oil, cheeses, and dried fruits. Everything here feels authentic and vibrant.

You can also find local honey, rakija (fruit brandy), wine, and natural juices – often made by the vendors themselves or their families. These make perfect souvenirs or gifts.

It’s best to go early in the morning when it’s freshest and least crowded. Great place for foodies, home cooks, or anyone looking to taste...

Seriously what is different about these fruits and vegetables that you can't get in the supermarket which is located bright behind them? I do not see real local products. The olive oil is outrageously priced and the cheeses once again can be bought on the supermarket. The stalls are sporadic and the people have small hauls. There are some people who look like they are doing it rough right outside the market who seem to not want the fee to use the market. Hard lives for those people. But the actual market seems contrived. It is not a farmer's market. It is a random market. Even the clothes. Lame. Expensive and...

Perfect spot to get daily produce all across the region and prices are much cheaper than copy and paste super markets like Spar.

Probably one of my favourite places in Zadar. There was lots of fresh fruit and veg as well as meats, cheese and fish. Would highly recommend a visit if only to absorb the atmosphere and the smells around you. Tasters of cheese are also offered as well as other items. Croatian supermarkets tend to have limited amounts of 'snacking fruit' so it was a good place to pick up a box of raspberries or similar.

I would recommend anyone visiting Zadar to visit the market and...