Salamanca Market Hobart - A Little Bit Of Europe In Tasmania

Being married to a lovely European means I get to travel backwards and forwards between Australia and Europe to visit my husbands very large family every couple of years.

What I have always loved about Europe are the wonderful outdoor produce markets. Whether it's Italy, Greece or Macedonia (just to name a few), these markets all have something in common - freshly grown local produce.

Buying from an outdoor produce market is a vastly different experience to shopping in your local Woolworths supermarket. It is an 'authentic' experience. By that I mean, you know you are buying fresh food grown locally in your region.

You are supporting local businesses which is great for the local economy and you are buying foods in season which is good for your health and good for the 'carbon footprint'.

Visiting a local market is also good for the soul - all your senses are engaged, particularly sight and smell. You also get to 'connect' with people. Markets are great meeting points.

Hobart is famous for it's 'Salamanca Market' both here in Australia and overseas.

With the historic Georgian sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place as its backdrop and yachts and fishing boats moored nearby, this picturesque market is a favourite for locals and visitors alike.

The iconic Salamanca Market is a celebration of Tasmania's unique culture, creative artisans, talented musicians and diverse producers.

The diverse range of nearly 300 stallholders includes original, hand-made Tasmanian pieces, from woodwork to jewellery, fashion to fanciful, glassware and ceramics.

For most Hobartians no Saturday morning is complete without a visit to Salamanca Market

Salamanca Market is open every Saturday, rain, hail

or shine, from 8.30am-3.00pm.