Come Exploring The Best Barcelona Markets
OUR FAVORITE BARCELONA MARKETS
So where can you experience a farmers market in Barcelona? There are plenty of opportunities: pretty much every district features its own food market.
Last July we had a guest post on some of the best Barcelona markets, today I’m giving you a few more to explore because you get to know a local society when you see how they eat. And visiting a marketplace is a great way to get in contact with locals, see what kind of produce their meals are made of, what spices do they use, what grows in their farms…
These are the best Barcelona food markets:
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Sant Antoni
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Santa Caterina
Only 5 minutes walk from the Boqueria, this farmers market could be considered the little sister of the famous one. The architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue led the refurbishment of not just the actual food market but the whole neighborhood around it, that the city Council threatened to knock down a couple of decades ago.
If you want to run away from the crowds of tourists in the Boqueria (the most famous market in Barcelona), this is definitely going to be your favorite market in Barcelona: similar offer and less people (and more locals and tourists!), although being a new building it doesn’t have the same charm as the Ramblas marketplace.
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Mercat de la Barceloneta
Head to this market for a flavor of the old fisherman district. Mingle with the busy local ladies doing their daily shopping, talking to shop vendors that they have known for years. What a pleasure to see how fresh everything is! A great Barcelona food market for seafood-lovers.
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Mercat de la Concepció
If you are exploring the Gaudi sites and don’t feel like going down to the Old Town, this Barcelona market is a great option. very local crowd, not many tourists and high-quality products. Locals consider it to be one of the best markets in Barcelona. Don’t miss the impressive flower shop by the entrance of Valencia Street.
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Mercat de Sarrià
Now let’s really go off the beaten path: take the FFGG train to the up-skilled uptown. Theree you’ll find the favorite market of the ladies of the high society, where they buy their gourmet goodies for their fancy dinners. And make sure not to miss the fabulous Pastisseria Foix, just a couple of blocks away.
AND BONUS! One last Barcelona market to check out:
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Mercat de Sant Andreu
Even more off the beaten path? Catch the L1 metro line to explore this traditional neighborhood, with one farmers market in Barcelona that is surrounded by an archway. It feels like entering a secret spot! The building has been recently restored to show off its wrought iron architecture and wooden ceiling.
What’s your favorite market in the world? One of the Barcelona food markets maybe?
Marta
Marta is the founder of ForeverBarcelona. She is a passionate tour guide that loves Barcelona and loves writing too. She is the main author of our Blog, and is committed to sharing her knowledge about Barcelona and her best tips with our readers.
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