With summer right around the corner we thought we´d share with you our Top 10 natural and organic markets in and around South Africa. So get your friends and family together and go and enjoy a morning soaking up some rays outdoors while buying your fruit and veg instead of fighting with the crowds at your local shopping mall!
1. The Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market which has now moved to Oude Libertas in Stellenbosch and is held every Saturday from 9am – 2pm. This market is fantastic for fresh organic fruit and vegetables and have delicious, freshly baked cakes and tarts as well. We love it because of its location – a morning spent out in the winelands, doesn´t get much better than that!
2. The Bryanston Organic & Natural Market – Joburg´s original outdoor market, held every Thursday and Saturday from 9am – 3pm. As well as fresh, naturally grown produce they also have hand crafted goods and unique art pieces for sale. We love it beacause its open later than most other markets and its open on a Thursday as well so you can stock up before the weekend.
3. Constantia Waldorf Organic & Biodynamic Market, held every Friday from 11am – onwards. They stock a large selection of organic and biodynamic fresh produce including fruit, veg, eggs and dairy as well as honey, jams, pickels and other preserves as well as fresh flowers. We love it because it also has a Natural and Organic Life stall so you can stock up on all your natural and organic goodies all in one go!
4. Porter Estate Produce Market – held every Saturday from 9am – 1pm (weather dependent). This is a fabulous outdoor market and is located in the lower edges of Tokai forest. We love it because it´s child-friendly and you can sit down and indulge in a farm-style breakfast and there is plenty of parking.
5. Triangle Square Market in Fish hoek is a new classy undercover market mixing fine food with art and is held every Saturday from 9am – 2pm. Unfortuntely there is not much here in terms of fresh veg but there is plenty of homemade produce and hand crafted goodies to tickle your fancy! Try the spicy kumquot pickle from Eileen´s Preserves.
6. The Jozi Food Market in Parktown is the new addition to Joburg´s market scene. Here you´ll find high quality organic produce and a friendly community atmosphere. There are also loads of tables and benches in the shade where one can relax and enjoy the market´s produce!
7. Neighbour Goods Market – this very popular market is held at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town, every Saturday from 9am – 2pm. It´s great for fresh, sustainable seafood, invigorating coffee and a festive, trendy atmosphere. The only drawback is parking can be a bit of a nightmare so go early to avoid the mad midday rush!
8. Earth Fair Food Market is an indoor market in Tokai, Cape Town and is held every Saturday from 9am – 2:30pm. They have tasty breads as well as fresh seasonal fruit and veg. We love it for its sushi and wine merchant!
9.The Shongweni Farmers Market in Hillcrest, Durban is held on Saturday´s from 6:30am – 10am and specialises in high-quality free-range meats. The market it made up of over 90 stalls in total and is something of an event! This one is for the early risers…
10. Hout Bay Organic Market – every Thursday from 9am – 1pm at The Health Path, 41 Victoria Ave, Hout Bay. It´s great for locals who want to stock up on organic goodies for the weekend.
The liveeco team
