Located just at the heart of the old town of Calabar in Cross River state, the Watt market is considered the largest market in the state. The market offers a wide variety of wares to individuals who intend to shop and they include fabrics, jeans, wax, car parts and even live poultry animals like live chicken. In addition to the above, the Watt market has lots of side attractions that won’t make your shopping experience boring. It has lots of eateries and hawkers that sell local dishes for consumption.
People from far and wide come to the Watt market to also get the opportunity of viewing a wide variety of local spices that are only available in this region (South-South). One major thing you should know is that goods are sold at quite cheap rates and for you to get the best bargains you have to really ‘price’ very well so you won’t be cheated on the commodity you decide to purchase.
The Watt market is located on the Old Marina Road and is known for its variety of fish and crayfish on sale. The market also offers a wide range of products from fruits, livestock, clothing, household and automobile items. A unique feature of the watt market is the handicrafts section focusing on local crafts, wax materials and woodworks. There are also street vendors selling a variety of local dishes and spices.
Indigenes have advised that one of the best times to visit the Watt market is during the Abakwa festival because during this period, you will be awesomely entertained by quite a number of colorful dancers who do lots of dancing and chants around the market and this displays the rich cultural heritage the people of Cross River possess. When next in Calabar, make sure you visit the Watt market to have an unforgettable shopping experience in the people’s paradise.
