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.

  • Boqueria Market - Barcelona
    Monument

    La 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
  • Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família - Barcelona
    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
  • Mercat de Sant Antoni
    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
  • Mercat del Ninot - Barcelona
    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
  • Mercat Gòtic - Barcelona
    Monument

    Mercat Gòtic

    Mercat Gòtic: A market of secondhand trade which has heart...

    Barrio Gótico - Avinguda de la Catedral, 6
  • Mercat Santa Caterina
    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
  • Van Van Market - Barcelona
    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!

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4 comments

  1. 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
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  2. 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.

  3. i want - emily m (7 Nov 2012 - 08:00)

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  4. marché aux livres - bcn (15 Aug 2011 - 11:00)

    ce marché aux livres est vraiment sympa, plein de choses à voir et acheter

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