Cagliari, on the southern coast of Sardinia, has one of Italy's top fish markets. Its central covered market, Mercato di San Benedetto, has one whole floor filled with fish stalls and another with meats and produce.
Like in many Italian cities, the central market or mercato centrale is a great place to find the freshest food. You can stock up on picnic items, see local foods, and learn a few food words in the central market.
There's a huge variety of fish in Cagliari's central market including shellfish, swordfish, and small fish. There's also bottarga, fish eggs, a specialty of Sardinia that can be used atop pasta, cheese, or bread.
Take a virtual tour of Mercato di San Benedetto in Cagliari, Sardinia. Click on the photos to see them larger.
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