A Mystery Weekend in Hobart: Things You Need to Know About Salamanca Market

Generally, a trip will never be complete without a tour of the area’s local market. Markets are usually where you can find a hodgepodge of the place’s finest goods while immersing with the local vendors and concessionaires. More often than not, you will be able to fully immerse in their culture since trading patterns are considered a reflection of the area’s rich tradition.

That is why you should never miss the chance to visit Salamanca Market upon stumbling in Hobart. Salamanca Market is one of Australia’s most vibrant and loved outdoor markets. You will find yourself glancing in awe as you scan a series of Georgian sandstone warehouses, pubs, and cafes as you roam around the area buzzing with locals and tourists. An overwhelming amount of energy will fill you as explore this tourist attraction at the historic Salamanca Place, next to the Hobart waterfront. But before you get too excited, here are the things you need to know about Salamanca Market.

Operating Hours

You will not fully enjoy your mystery weekend in Hobart, Tasmania if you will not embark on this exciting new adventure in Salamanca Market. It is only open every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Some market traders and their locations will vary each week but don’t worry because there are over 300 stallholders to choose from.

Products and Merchandise 

The Salamanca market holds Tasmania’s biggest selection of locally made products including glassware, Tasmanian timber products, clothing, jewellery, fresh produce, artworks, bath and body care, ceramics, leather goods, handcrafted cheeses, breads, wines and spirits, and delicious foods. Don’t be surprised by the multitude of sensory gloriousness as you — see those golden and happy daffodils, smell the refreshing zest of citrus, taste the saccharine sweetness of breakfast pastries filling the air and hear the sizzle of pan-fried mushrooms and sausages coupled with by the relaxing live folk music in the background.

History and Recognitions

The Salamanca Market boasts of its history that dates back to Hobart’s earliest days as a far flung British settlement. It was named after the area in Spain where a famous battle was waged between the English and the French in 1812. Those sandstone Georgian buildings that lined the Salamanca Place were originally used for warehousing whale oil, grain, timber and imported goods. However, after the collapse of the whaling industry, the warehouses became a melting pot of smoky taverns, shipping agents, and even a brothel. Not long after, the government decided to buy the warehouses and turn them into a place for artists. Today it is home to bars, cafes, galleries and a vibrant arts centre. The Salamanca Market is now recognised as Tasmania’s most visited tourist attraction. It won the Tasmanian Tourism Awards, and was considered a finalist in the Australian Tourism Awards in 2016 and 2017 It is now proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart. Don’t skip out on the chance to be in Salamanca Market, avail this trip at Mystery Weekends Australia. Not only will you get to immerse in its captivating history, you can also have something to take back home as a souvenir.