Markets in Rijeka: Fish Markets & Farmer’s Market Stalls

Rijeka has one of my favourite markets in Croatia; its proximity to the sea means they have fresh fish and seafood daily. While on self-catering holidays in Rijeka, I have visited the farmers’ and fish market and cooked with its produce.

Other fresh produce markets surround the Rijeka fish market and have butchers, cheese stalls and a selection of fruit and vegetable stalls. Rijeka markets are a fantastic experience to visit while in the city and one of my favourite things to do. You can also have a beer or dine out in restaurants at the market; I found these served fantastic fresh seafood. I highly recommend Konoba Fiume at the side of the fish market building.

Rijeka Ribarnica (Fish Market)

The purpose-built fish market in the city of Rijeka is the biggest I’ve visited in Croatia. They had a massive variety of seafood. Highlights of the market for me were the big prawns, langoustines, and small fish.

It is also fantastic for fresh squid or cuttlefish, which come in a variety of sizes. We cooked squid frequently while in Rijeka. You can also find larger fish here, and the selection is excellent. Some stalls also specialise in ray wings, one of the easiest fish to eat if you are not keen on bones.

Produce is sold by the kilo. You either choose the fish or ask for a specific weight of seafood. In my experience, they tend to accept only cash, so take euros with you when shopping.

They are open from 7 am until 1 pm; however, they close early at 12 pm on Sundays. Directions…

Central Market

Near the ferry port are three buildings that form the markets in Rijeka. 2 of these are late-19th-century Historicist buildings, and the fish market was built in the Austrian Art Nouveau style.

The streets surrounding these are lined with stalls selling a whole host of produce. We purchased vegetables to go with seafood, garlic, and some fruit for snacks here on our visits.

Most stalls outside were cash-only, but the produce was fresher and tastier than at the supermarket.

The indoor markets had stalls selling meat, cured meats, cheeses, Croatian pasta, wine and a whole host of other things. I enjoyed the cheese stalls and tried to get some nice Pag cheese to my taste.

The indoor areas are open from 7 am to 1 pm each day, and many outdoor stalls remain open until 2 pm. Directions…