Markets in Barcelona
Barcelona Markets
Do like Catalans, make your daily shopping in the city markets (Mercat in Catalan) or simply, visit them and have a drink, have a few tapas, meet friends…
Barcelona city markets are popular places, colorful and noisy, refreshing and happy. From food markets to fleas or books markets this is our selection for a delightful moment during your stay in Barcelona.
To know:
Opening times: most of the shops and shopping centers are open from 10.00 (10am) to 20.30 (8:30pm) or 21.30 hours (9:30pm). Traditional shops open from 10.00 (10am) to 14.00 hours (2pm) and from 16.30(4:30pm) to 20.30 hours (8:30pm)
Sales: the winter sales generally begin in the second week of January and last until the end of February and the summer sales begin on 1st July and last until the end of August.
How to pay: most people pay in cash or with a credit card, when you must show your passport or identity card.
Tax Free: residents from outside the European Union may have their Value Added Tax (VAT) returned for purchases of more than €90.15.
See also all the shops of Barcelona in our directory.
-
MonumentLa Boqueria Market
La Boqueria market. This market is worth a visit with more than 300 stands, it is the largest food market in Catalonia. It is also the most famous in Barcelona. It is the most famous market in Barcelona, where you can go shopping and often eat some tapas in the corner of a bar. It's also a great place to buy some gourmet souvenirs.
Ciutat Vella - Rambla, 91 -
Shop
Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família
Santa Claus in guest star ;-)
For children as for adults, the "Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família " the Christmas Market of the Sagrada Familia...
Eixample right - Plaça Sagrada Família -
Monument
Mercat de la Concepcio
Mercat de la Concepció is a flower and food market in Barcelona located between the Sagrada Família and the city centre in the Exiample district.
Eixample right - Carrer d'Aragó, 311-317 -
Monument
Mercat de Sant Antoni
Mercat de Sant Antoni is one of the largest markets in Barcelona. It is located in the Raval, in a recently renovated 1900 X-shaped building. It is both a food market and a non-food market with many stands for gourmets, all in an authentic atmosphere!
Eixample left - Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 1 -
Monument
Mercat dels Encants
Barcelona's Encants Market is the city's largest and best-known flea market. This very old market is now housed under a magnificent reflective roof. The favourite place for bargain hunters of all nations!
El Clot - Castillejos, 158
-
Monument
Mercat del Ninot
Not far from the Plaza de Catalunya, but hidden enough to be off the tourist trail, the Mercat del Ninot is a great food market that we highly recommend for shopping and eating. A good tip!
Eixample left - Mallorca, 135 -
Monument
Mercat Gòtic
Mercat Gòtic: A market of secondhand trade which has heart...
Barrio Gótico - Avinguda de la Catedral, 6 -
Monument
Mercat Santa Caterina
Mercat Santa Caterina (Market Holy Catherine) is the latest market built in Barcelona. Totally renovated in 2005 it is a little marvel located in the district of Ribera in Ciutat Vella...
Ciutat Vella - Francesc Cambó, 16 -
Restaurant
Van Van Market
A perfect weekend!
Foodies on your marks! The next Van Van Market is certainly not in very a long time...
Barceloneta - Every time in a new place in Barcelona, once a month!
We Recommend >> Must-sees in Barcelona
-
25/10/2023 FC Barcelona VS FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Barcelona vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk
UEFA Champions LeagueWednesday October 25th 2023 - 18:45Olímpic Stadium Lluís CompanysDate and time confirmed
From€ 130.00
Barcelona Hotels
The ideal hotel for your stay
Whether you are looking for a family or a business stay or just for a weekend, we have selected for you the best hotels in the city to choose from. All categories at all prices. But also the bargains according to your travel dates. Have a good stay!
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Best City Tour: One single ticket, 3 routes and 45 stops!
Discover city sightseeing at your own pace with our selection of Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour tickets. An extraordinary and economic way to make the first connection with main tourist attractions.
Hola Transport Card
Unlimited access to public transport
Enjoy unlimited access from 48 to 120 hours to Barcelona's public transport: Metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuïc funicular, tram (TRAM), regional railway (Rodalies de Cataluny) + 1 round trip from the airport to the city center. Only excluding NitBus, Aerobus & hop-on hop-off.
4 comments
hand painted black belts - Lydia (26 Dec 2016 - 10:16)
I regret not buying one of these belts..the vendors were on the ramblas and one stree over called los angeles st perhaps. Anyone know the contact name or email address? thank you
chime@velocity.net
chicken dippers - kfc (7 Sep 2015 - 12:22)
Hello, i just want to say that i loved the chicken dippers over in barcelona. i have travelled all over the world but i have never tasted anything like the chicken dippers here. tasty little things they are. a must try if you are in the city.
i want - emily m (7 Nov 2012 - 08:00)
i love it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
marché aux livres - bcn (15 Aug 2011 - 11:00)
ce marché aux livres est vraiment sympa, plein de choses à voir et acheter