Barcelona Market Guide
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Barcelona Market Guide
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This page is your Barcelona market guide and gives you reviews and pictures of the main markets in Barcelona.
Everybody loves a good market, the sights and sounds, the hustle and bustle, the thrill of bargaining, the objects you would never usually find, the smell of the freshest food. Luckily for you Barcelona markets offers a good range to please both the experienced and the novice market goer. This article will give you the top Barcelona markets, selling food to art, enough to satisfy anyone’s market fever.
Food Markets
Sant Antoni Market
Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 1
08011 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Sant Antoni Market
Metro: Sant Antoni (Purple Line, L2)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Sant Antoni Market is “Plaça de Catalunya” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Tamarit / Mercat de Sant Antoni: 24, 37, 41, 55, 120, V11
Car parking
Car parking near Sant Antoni Market
Opening hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January – December | Monday – Saturday | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Here’s another food market, similar to La Boqueria except larger and without all the tourists. Also don’t do what I did and go in August as you will find most of the stalls closed. However all the stalls that were still open were doing good trade, and even the small tapas bar in the middle of the market was full of locals having a bite. The stall owners are friendly and helpful, and there is a lovely deli counter just on the left as you go in the main entrance if you want to buy something nice to take home with you.
On Sunday just outside the market there is a book and coin market for all the collectors out there. You will find a tremendous assortment of old books, magazines, comics and postcards.
| Boqueria market on the Ramblas |
La Boqueria Market
Rambla, 91
08001 Barcelona, España.
How to get to La Boqueria Market
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for La Boqueria Market is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
La Rambla / La Boqueria: 59, 91, V13
Car parking
Car parking near La Boqueria Market
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 20:30
Probably Barcelona’s best-known market, ideally situated on La Rambla this market is a must whether sourcing ingredients for a fine meal or just wandering through.
It’s an assault on the senses with smells coming from the fish to fruit.
The food sold ranges from ready-made fresh fruit salads for the tired tourist, to literally fresh out of the sea still moving crabs and lobsters (maybe you would also like to look out for the whole sheep’s head!?) Not to mention the bright sweet counters that will act like a magnet for any child (or adult).
| Fresh fruit at Boqueria market. |
Fira Artesana
Plaça del Pi, 1
08002 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Fira Artesana
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Fira Artesana is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
La Rambla / Liceu: 59, V13
Car parking
Car parking near Fira Artesana close to Plaça del Pi Church
1st Friday and Saturday / month
This is what is called the honey market, locals producers from the Catalan area all come together monthly to sell their organic wares.
Well known for it’s homemade cakes and glorious honey infused cheeses.
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Art Markets
Mercadillo de la Plaça de Sant Josep
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
08002 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Mercadillo de la Plaça de Sant Josep
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Mercadillo de la Plaça de Sant Josep is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
La Rambla / Liceu: 59, V13
Car parking
Car parking near Mercadillo de la Plaça de Sant Josep close to Plaça del Pi Church
Opening hours:
Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00
A little market composing of Catalan artists and their easels, all under the shadow of the church. There usually aren’t more than about 15 artists but they cover every style and medium, from watercolors to oils, depicting market stalls to sweeping landscapes.
The artists all welcome a bit of a chat if you are brave enough to test your Spanish.
Artists also set up their easels on the southern part of La Rambla every evening if a portrait or caricature is what you’re after.
Flea Markets
Fira de Nautumismo
Plaça Reial
08002 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Fira de Nautumismo
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Fira de Nautumismo is “Passeig de Colom” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
La Rambla / Plaça del Teatre: 59, V13
Car parking
Car parking near Fira de Nautumismo located in Plaça Reial
Opening hours:
Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
Not strictly a flea market, this is a collector’s heaven with coins and stamps a-plenty.
Amusingly, when the official market closes in the afternoon, and the local police go off for their siesta, the elderly locals from the barrio whip out their belongings to sell.
-At the top of Ave. Portal de l’Angel there is also often either craft stalls which are good for presents, or a small flea market which won’t take too much time to just take a look over. Sometimes they have lovely antiques and old jewellery.
Encants Barcelona
Avenida Meridiana, 69
08018 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Mercat dels Encants
Metro: Glories (Red Line, L1)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Mercat dels Encants is “Glòries – Torre Agbar” with the Barcelona City Tour “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Plaça Glòries Catalanes: 7, 92, h22
Car parking
Car parking near Encants Barcelona close to Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 09:00 – 20:00
One of Barcelona’s largest and best loved flea markets, this place is bizarre.
All items are sold, old and new, and I mean all items, you get power tools next to antiques next to cosmetics. There is a lot of rubbish (and oddly a lot of “adult” videos and stuff) and some of the vendors just pour all their stuff onto a cloth in front of them so you have to sift through everything. However you do come across some gems, I found an amazing 1920’s turban style hat. Saturday is the busiest day so avoid it if you’re just a casual browser, and if you’re looking for real bargains arrive early. Antique auctions take place in the morning, when the commercial buyers are there, and again at midday when all the unsold goods drop in price. The furniture in the big hall to the side of the market is incredible and worth a look in.
Antique Auctions Start Times
For commercial buyers: 08:00
Prices drop on unsold goods: 12:00 Noon
Bargaining is expected and fun. The market is meant to carry on until the afternoon but most stalls tend to pack up at midday.
Also, a lot of the stalls close for August.
As a rule at markets keep your bag close to you, busy, noisy places are always prime places for pickpockets because everyone is being distracted all the time by what’s on offer. Read our safety article.
Miscellaneous Markets
Fira de Santa Llúcia
Carrer dels Lledó, 11, 2
08002 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Fira de Santa Llúcia
Metro: Jaume 1 (Yellow Line, L4)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Fira de Santa Llúcia is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Via Laietana / Jutjats: 45, 120, V15, V17
Car parking
Car parking near Fira de Santa Llúcia
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Public Holiday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
This is Barcelona’s Christmas fair, with everything you need to get you in a festive mood.
It is a traditional Catalan affair, and at weekends can get crowded. Keep your eyes out for the Cagnares, little figurines defecating which the Catalans traditionally, and unbelievably, use in their nativity scenes. Apparently the tradition dates back to the 18th century and the statues are mean to symbolize hope and fertilization of the coming year, the tradition is so strong and loved by the Catalans that even the Catholic church haven’t the strength to ban it.
Mercat de la Concepcio
Carrer Aragó, 313-317
08009 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Mercat de la Concepcio
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (Green Line, L3), or (Yellow Line, L4)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Mercat de la Concepcio is “Casa Batlló” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Mercat de la Concepció: h20
Bruc / Aragó: 47
Car parking
Car parking near Mercat de la Concepcio
Opening hours:
Monday: 08:00 – 15:00
Tuesday – Friday: 08:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 15:00
Sunday: Closed
Wake up and smell the roses, this is a lovely flower market, colourful and sweet-smelling it’s nice just to pop in and have a look around.
Plus if you are a bit of a gardener you are likely to come across some flowers you’ve never seen before.
If you want to buy some flowers and the market is a bit out of your way don’t worry because flower stalls dot Las Ramblas.
Barcelona Markets are just a fun way to shop, and you are likely to be able to find something a bit different either for yourself or for an original present. Also I find markets give you a real sense of where you are, when you hear the vendors shouting in Catalan and the people all haggling, I love it.
This is the list of Barcelona’s top markets which I would definitely recommend a visit to a few if you have the chance.
Feasts for Your Eyes and Stomach
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Your ultimate guide to the best Barcelona markets – fresh meat, fish, fruit, veg and so much more
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Food is an integral part of Catalan culture, and Barcelona is the perfect example of this.
With its 39 food markets spread throughout the city’s neighbourhoods, tourists and locals alike don’t have to travel far to see the displays of the fresh products that line the market aisles. From fresh produce, like fruits, veggies, meat and fish, to a more widespread array of food, flowers and boutiques, the markets around town are all unique in their own way. The bars and restaurants in and around the markets are some of the best places to treat your taste buds too.
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The Ten Best Barcelona Markets
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1.
Mercat de la Boqueria
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
- El Raval
La Boqueria is the best-known market in Barcelona and has become somewhat of a tourist attraction thanks to its location on the bustling La Rambla. Hosting a wide range of fresh food, it’s the perfect stop to have a bite to eat while taking in the sites of central Barcelona. Whether you choose to find a seat at one of the many teeming countertops or pick up something on the go, you’ll find a huge variety of food, from salads and sandwiches to snack cones filled with ham or shrimp. Losing yourself in the crowds thronging the aisles is a great way to soak up the atmosphere, while the tantalizing smells from fresh fish and charcuterie entice you in.
Where to eat:
Bar Central. One of the busiest and most popular bars in the market that excels in its fresh fish dishes.
El Quim de la Boquería. Another highly regarded bar whose signature dish is baby squid with eggs.
Bar Pinotxo. Owned by the lovely Juanito, this is a must-visit for their delicious chickpea dishes.
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2. Mercat de Sant Antoni
- Attractions
- Eixample
The Sant Antoni neighbourhood market reopened in May 2018 after undergoing major renovations that lasted nearly a decade. It now has 235 establishments, with 52 of them alone selling fresh produce inside the market. The others surround the market on various days. On Sundays, the book market is outside of the building on C/Urgell, and you can sift through books and arrays of other trinkets and goods.
Where to eat:
Bar Casa Blanca. Located inside the market, Casa Blanca always has fresh fish, and the recommendation list changes daily. The bacon and cheese sandwich for lunch is also a must.
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3.
Mercat de Santa Caterina
- Attractions
- Ciutat Vella
Easily spotted from Plaça Nova, Mercat de Santa Caterina is most distinctive for its vibrantly coloured, undulating rooftop designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles, a representation of the colours of the fruit and vegetables found in the market, which encapsulates Barcelona’s modernista tradition. Less chaotic than La Boquería, it’s still a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, creating a vivid and lively atmosphere. The stalls sell a beautiful assortment of fresh produce including meat, fish, cheese, fruit and vegetables, making it easy to visualise the architect’s inspiration for the unique roof design.
Where to eat:
Bar Joan. Frequented by regular shoppers as well as wide-eyed visitors, Bar Joan’s flavoursome Catalan dishes are popular among all.
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4. Mercat de Sant Andreu
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
- Sant Andreu
This local market is located in a delightful colonnaded square in the charming neighbourhood of Sant Andreu.
It may not be huge, but it has everything you could need in terms of fresh meat, fish, fruit and veg, as well as herbs and condiments. There are more stalls, shops and bars beneath the colonnade itself, including florists and bakeries. A favourite is Chocolat, specialising in tea and, yes, chocolate: the passionate chocolatiers sell high-quality chocolates, ice creams and a variety of teas. The chocolate-covered comfit orange peel is not to be missed.
Where to eat:
Restaurante Rabasseda. This little restaurant in the colonnade sells a variety of dishes that use products from the market.
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5. Mercat de la Concepció
- Attractions
- Eixample
La Concepció is particularly well known for its flower market, located at the back. Here you’ll find all types of flowers and greenery, ideal for anyone with gardening ambitions.
Entering the market is an unusual experience. The space opens up in front of you like a large warehouse; to your right an appliances shop, to your left and below you, a supermarket. Yep, that’s right, below you. In fact, to get to the market stalls you have to walk across a bridge suspended over the supermarket – quite the grand entrance. The market itself boasts a fantastic range of fruit, veg, meat and wine stalls. The fresh fruit and mixed juices are particularly delicious.
Where to eat:
Forn Pastisseria L’Eixample. Originating in 1910, this bakery sells beautiful sweet and savoury pastries. Alternatively, swing by one of the fruit stalls for freshly cut fruit if you’re looking for a healthier option.
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Photo: Lottie Chesterman
6. Mercat de Sants
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
- Sants – Montjuïc
Located in the neighbourhood of Sants, near Montjuïc, Mercat de Sants is another example of stunning modernista architecture, set in a large and spacious brick building with ornate details and charming original features.
Inside it has a surprisingly modern feeling, its high vaulted ceiling providing a light and roomy atmosphere. The stalls offer the usual fresh produce as well as several counters where you can buy ready-made meals and snacks such as pastas, croquettes, empanadas and salads.
Where to eat:
Arrom. Swing by Arrom to pick up some exquisite charcuterie and cheeses, or stop and take a seat at the counter for a sandwich, prepared before you, with delicious fillings including Iberian ham, pork or a selection of cheeses.
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7. Mercat del Ninot
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
Having reopened in May 2015 after a five-year refurbishment period, El Ninot has a much more modern feel than some of the other markets. It’s spotless and spacious; the cavernous roof that covers the stalls below is constructed from steel and glass, creating a light and airy atmosphere.
Even during the busy lunch hour, there’s still enough room in the wide aisles for all of the many customers cruising the stalls to find something to eat.
Where to eat:
The Res. A small bar tucked in a corner of the market, it’s best-known for its charcuterie, and serves delicious tapas and a variety of other dishes. The ‘croquetas de jamón’ (ham croquettes) are particularly delectable.
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8. Mercat de Galvany
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
- Sarrià – Sant Gervasi
A Sarrià-Sant Gervasi neighbourhood favourite, Galvany differs a bit in style from many of the typical Barcelona markets. In place of the usual steel and wood or glass construction, this market is housed in a beautiful brick building that resembles a village hall or church. This image is completed with a couple of small stained-glass windows, although the elaborate mosaicked depictions of fruit over the main door are the most attention-grabbing elements.
Inside you’ll find an impressive display of high-quality produce, from cheese and charcuterie to spices and sushi. It may not be the biggest market in town, but you can get everything you need here with the bonus of lovely surroundings.
Where to eat:
El Café del Galvany. Join the locals who’ve been frequenting the market for years and grab a snack at this little bar. Take a break from shopping and soak up the ambience.
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9. Mercat de la Llibertat
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
- Gràcia
La Llibertat is slightly more intimate and has a local, village market feel to it. There are fewer stalls around the outside of the market and instead the intricate, metal ornamentation above the doors and on the roof draw your eyes upwards. Inside you’ll find a Bonpreu supermarket as well as the fresh food stands.
Seafood stalls are particularly prevalent here; indeed the stock of one is so fresh you can watch it as it crawls around its tank.
Where to eat:
El Tast de Joan Noi. Savour exquisite fresh fish cooked to perfection right in front of you at this popular bar.
La Pubilla. Not inside, but nearby the market, La Pubilla’s take on traditional dishes made with fresh market ingredients are highly recommended.
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10. Mercat d’Hostafrancs
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
- Hostafrancs
Further down the road from the Mercat de Sants, Hostafrancs is perhaps the most eclectic market in the mix. Round the outside are various bargain clothing, accessories and homeware stalls and, whilst the inside does focus on foodstuffs, you’ll also encounter the occasional stand selling other goods. Upstairs there’s even a stationery shop selling paper products, pens, books, toys and more.
In short, you can find pretty much everything on your list at this market.
Where to eat:
Bar del Mercat d’Hostafrancs. Stop by this counter for some tapas, traditional dishes and sweet or savoury pastries, all made with produce from the market itself.
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Barcelona Market Guide
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Barcelona Market Guide
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This is a guide to the markets of Barcelona with overviews and photos of the main markets in Barcelona.
Everyone loves markets – the sights and sounds, the noise and crowds, the excitement of the trade, rare things, the smell of fresh produce. Lucky for you, Barcelona’s markets can satisfy both the sophisticated and inexperienced market visitor. This article highlights the best markets in Barcelona, selling everything from food to art to satisfy a shopper.
Food markets
Sant Antoni Market
Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 1
08011 Barcelona, España.
Metro: Sant Antoni (Purple Line, L2)
| Month | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January – December | Monday – Saturday | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | closed |
This food market is similar to La Boqueria, only it is larger and less crowded. By the way, do not repeat my mistakes and do not go here in August because most of the stalls will be closed.
However, those who worked had no shortage of customers, and even in a small tapas bar in the center of the market it was crowded with locals who came to eat. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. There is a delightful deli counter just to the left of the main entrance in case you want to grab something tasty to go.
On Sundays outside the market, a book and numismatic market is organized for collectors. There you will find a huge selection of old books, magazines, comics and postcards.
| Boqueria market on the Ramblas in Barcelona |
La Boqueria Market
Rambla, 91
08001 Barcelona, España.
Metro: Liceu, (Green Line, L3)
Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 20:30
Probably the most famous market in Barcelona, ideally located near the Ramblas. This market is a must-see, whether you’re shopping for ingredients for a great dinner or just walking around.
This is a real hurricane for the senses. Smells alternate from fruity to fishy. Everything is sold here – from fresh fruit salads for a tired tourist, to freshly caught live crabs and lobsters (maybe you are interested in a whole lamb head!?). Not to mention the bright counters, which, like a magnet, attract children (or adults!).
Fira Artesana
Plaça del Pi, 1
08002 Barcelona, España.
Metro: Liceu, (Green Line, L3)
First Friday and Saturday of every month.
This is what is called a honey market. Local growers from Catalonia gather here every month to sell organic products. The market is known for homemade pies and delicious honey cheeses.
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Painting markets
Mercadillo de la Plaça de Sant Josep
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
08002 Barcelona, España.
Metro: Liceu, (Green Line, L3)
Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00
A small market in the shadow of a church, where Catalan artists have settled down with their easels.
Usually there are no more than 15 artists here, but here you can find any style and technique, from watercolors to oils, from images of the market to landscapes. Artists are always happy to talk, of course, if you have the courage to test your Spanish.
-If you are interested in a portrait or a caricature, then every evening the artists settle down with easels in the southern part of La Rambla.
Flea markets
Fira de Nautumismo
Plaça Reial
08002 Barcelona, España.
Metro: Liceu, (Green Line, L3)
Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
This is not strictly speaking a flea market. This is a collector’s paradise – lots of coins and stamps.
It’s funny, but when the official market closes during the day, and all the local policemen go to take a siesta, the elderly people of the area are laying out their belongings for sale!
– At the beginning of Ave. The Portal de l’angel is often lined up, either with arts and crafts stalls that are great as souvenirs, or a small flea market organized for a quick look around.
Sometimes there are wonderful old jewelry and antiques.
Encants Barcelona
Avenida Meridiana, 69
08018 Barcelona, España.
Subway: Glories, (Red Line, L1)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 09:00 – 20:00
One of Barcelona’s largest and most beloved flea markets. The place is crazy! Everything is for sale, old and new. Just everything – here power tools coexist with antiques and cosmetics. There is a lot of rubbish here (which is strange, a lot of “adult” videos, etc.). Some vendors just dump all their merchandise in front of them and you have to dig through it. But sometimes real pearls come across, I somehow found a cool hat under a turban 1920s. If you just wanted to have a look, don’t come on Saturday because it’s the noisiest day, and if you want to buy something interesting, then come early. Antique auctions start at 08:00, when all the buyers are gathered, and then at 12:00 noon, when everything that is not sold drops in price.
It is worth seeing the furniture in the large hall on the side of the market, it is simply incredible.
Bargaining is accepted here, and it’s fun! The market is supposed to work during the day, but most sellers close at noon. Also, many stalls are empty in August.
In all markets, make it a rule to keep an eye on things. Crowded, noisy places always attract pickpockets because people are too keen on looking at goods. Read our article on security.
Other markets
Fira de Santa Llúcia
Carrer dels Lledó, 11, 2
08002 Barcelona, España.
Metro: Jaume 1 (Yellow Line, L4)
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Holiday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday and Sunday: closed
This is Barcelona’s Christmas market and has everything to get you in the holiday spirit. It’s a very Catalan fair and it can get very crowded on the weekends. Pay attention to Cagnares, these are small figurines of pooping men, which the Catalans traditionally, you won’t believe, use in the design of the scenes of the birth of Christ! Apparently, the tradition dates back to the 18th century, and the figurines symbolize the hope and fertility of the coming year.
The tradition is so strong and the Catalans love it so much that even the Catholic Church is unable to forbid it.
Mercat de la Concepcio
Carrer Aragó, 313-317
08009 Barcelona, España.
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia, (Green Line, L3) or (Yellow Line, L4)
Monday: 08:00 – 15:00
Tuesday – Friday: 08:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 15:00
Sunday: closed
Wake up and smell the roses, this is a wonderful flower market, colorful and pleasantly scented. It’s so good to just go in and walk around it. Plus, if you’re a gardener, you’re likely to stumble upon flowers here that you’ve never seen before.
If you want to buy flowers and the market is far away, don’t worry because Las Ramblas is full of flower stalls..
Shopping in the markets of Barcelona is very interesting and you will most likely find something unusual there for yourself or as a gift for someone.
Plus, I think the markets give you a real sense of where you are when the sellers are yelling in Catalan and the people around you are haggling. I love markets.
This is a list of the best markets in Barcelona that I highly recommend visiting if you get the chance.
Best markets in Barcelona: top 5 – Barcelona10
In addition to the sea, beaches and attractions, Barcelona is, of course, famous for its cuisine. And good gastronomy is only possible with fresh products, which in the capital of Catalonia can be found in local markets. We present to your attention 5 markets where tourists and residents of the city buy food. Download our app and find out even more information about shopping, markets, hotels (see hotels here), restaurants and more in Barcelona.
La Boqueria
This is the oldest and most famous food market in Barcelona, where you can find the best products not only from Spain but also from other countries. Ordinary buyers come here every day to buy something tasty for a home dinner, and chefs of Barcelona restaurants, because only here you can buy everything you need – and of excellent quality – for the most intricate culinary masterpiece.
The stalls of Boqueria are full of sausages and cheeses, mountains of jamon (you can order the tour “Cheese and jamon” here) and ham, a dozen varieties of olives, all kinds of fruits and vegetables. La Boqueria is not just a market, but a piece of history and one of the city’s most attractive sights, where you should come to feel the pulse of Barcelona life.
We have a great tour of the Boqueria Market and the Gothic Quarter, download it!
Address: La Rambla de Sant Josep
Metro: Liceu
The market is open all week except Sunday from 08:00 to 20:00.
Santa Caterina – Santa Caterina Market
Santa Caterina Market is Barcelona’s first indoor market and is immediately recognizable by its wave-shaped, colorful ceramic roof. The choice of products here is not worse than at La Boqueria, and the prices can be much lower. Here you can buy fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, meat, sausages, as well as wonderful flowers.
By the way, if you get hungry while walking through the market, there is an excellent tapas bar opposite the main entrance, where it is so pleasant to drink a glass of cold beer on a hot day, snacking on excellent jamon.
Address: 16, Francesc Cambó
Metro: Jaume I
The market is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 to 15:30, Thursday, Tuesday and Friday from 7:30 to 20 :30, Sunday is a day off.
Fira Artesana – Honey Market
This small market on Plaça del Pi is also known as the “honey market” because beekeepers from all over Spain bring products for sale here. But it’s not just honey that you can buy here, Fira Artesana is a favorite market for healthy food lovers, as it sells organic and natural products. In addition to a jar of honey, without which it is simply impossible to leave here, be sure to buy homemade cakes and fresh cheese for breakfast.
Address: Plaça del Pi
Metro: Liceu
The market is open on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00.
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Barceloneta – Barceloneta
Located in the seaside quarter of the same name, the Barceloneta market specializes primarily in the sale of seafood and fish. It can also be called the most progressive and comfortable market in Barcelona: it is partly solar-powered, which covers almost half of its energy consumption, has a special plan for efficient waste disposal, is equipped with air conditioning, and there is also convenient parking for buyers. On the territory of the market there are two excellent restaurants where they prepare fresh seafood. One of them is the Lluçanès restaurant, run by a Michelin-starred chef. We also recommend a tour of oyster farms, you can book it here.
Address: 1, Plaça de la Font
Metro: Barceloneta
The market is closed on Sundays. On other days it is open from 8:00 to 15:00.
Sant Antoni
This is the second most popular market in Barcelona.