Salamanca Markets - Hobart - TravBuddy

I first visited Salamanca Markets when I was working as a Flight Attendant and overnighted in Hobart sometime in the mid 1990’s. The rest of my crew and I walked the distance between Wrest Point Casino Hotel where we were staying, along Sandy Bay Road to Salamanca where the markets are held every Saturday from 8:30 am until 3:00pm, rain, hail or shine. I instantly fell in love with the vibrant atmosphere and wonderful range of goods sold.

Whether you are there to brows the stalls looking for the perfect gift, buy your weekly fruit and veg or just to wander the market watching the colourful array of people, you’ll be assured of a lovely day.

My favourite time to visit is when it is raining; I have my long coat, waterproof shoes on, and carrying my umbrella. The market is less crowded on these days and I can get my shopping done with a minimum of fuss. However, the market never looks as beautiful as it does on a glorious, warm summer day, with the blue-sky overhead, the trees in full leaf and the shoppers throwing off their warm coats revealing wondrous and sometimes weird outfits.

Many talented musicians play at the market, and often have CD’s of their music for you to purchase, so you will be entertained at every turn. Today I stopped to listen to a young string quartet play Vivaldi to an even younger audience of three children dancing their little hearts out.

You will actually meet the people who create, make or grow what they sell. Just one of the things that make Salamanca Markets such a special place.