Some of our best travelling memories are of neighbourhood markets. Becoming familiar with local produce is an excellent way to experience a city, region or a new country.� Often, the man selling mushrooms and the couple who run the organic fruit stand are true locals.� They have stories and insider knowledge to share and a true appreciation for the land you�re visiting.
Markets around the world are popular destinations for holiday makers.� Families can buy in bulk and add education to their trip. Couples after just two apples and a small wedge of cheese can customise a picnic.� Even if you are only interested in setting up the perfect market photograph, there�s something for everyone.
In Barcelona, Spain, La Boqueria is a mecca for fruits, vegetables and confectionery.� Seattle�s Pike Place Market in the United States is popular amongst seafood and coffee enthusiasts. Well known for its service minded atmosphere, it inspired the FISH! Philosophy.� Every year, travellers plan European holidays around German Christmas markets and photographs of floating markets in Bangkok have been enticing tourists to Thailand for years.
There are many great markets to add to your holiday plans and it just so happens that South Australia and the Northern Territory feature some of our favourites.
The Adelaide Central Market (above right) has been a culinary hub in Adelaide, SA since 1869 and it still lights up the city’s south five days a week.� Take part in a morning market tour and enjoy delicious samples, meet traders and discover the history of the market.� Just a short drive from all of our South Australian properties, the market makes an excellent morning pit stop before jetting off to enjoy the area or spend day at the beach.
A variety of market experiences are at your doorstep in Darwin, NT.� Parap Village (left) offers visitors boutique shops, art galleries and a variety of eateries. It also hosts a popular Saturday market featuring an impressive range of multicultural cuisine in a relaxed, Northern Territory atmosphere.
The Mindil Beach Sunset Market (below) is an evening experience that runs throughout the dry-season in Darwin. The market is situated on a road that runs parallel to the beach.� The grassy area that separates the stalls from the sand is perfect for an alfresco dinner or simply soaking up the atmosphere. Here’s an insider scoop from the Australian Luxury Stays team: Mindil Beach Market is BYO! Bring your beverage of choice for watching the sunset.
However you choose to enjoy the markets, our cottages, apartments and executive properties make the ideal home base. Combine fresh shopping with a holiday rental property and you can prepare a delicious feast on any budget. Groups travelling together will enjoy the economics of a home cooked meal and those longing for gourmet dinner parties have luxury resources at their finger tips.
Whether you�re travelling for months at a time or enjoying a weekend getaway you’ll have the best tools at your disposal and plenty of space to make the most of your market discoveries.
