Mercat de la Barceloneta

Why locals love it

Markets like Mercat de la Barceloneta are a key element to understand the urban and social logic of Barcelona. Behind nowadays modern markets lies a long tradition of trading, inseparable from the history of Barcelona. Going to the market means not only going shopping but also socialising with your neighbours.

One of 175 things to do in Barcelona: Mercat de la Barceloneta. Photo by Jaime Silva.

Local Ed recommends in Barcelona: Mercat de la Barceloneta. Photo by Hugo Fernández.

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Why you should visit it

Don't miss the chance to dive into the atmosphere a local market. Furthermore, in Mercat de la Barceloneta you will have within your reach a wide range of fresh products going from vegetables and fruits to meat and seafood, which is the speciality of Mercat de la Barceloneta thanks to its proximity to the sea.

Special tip

You can find products of an excellent quality in the market, ask for recommendations to vendors and they will be more than happy to advice you.

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3 Comments

Can you buy Cava at the market? I'd love to go there, buy bread, meats, cheeses and have a picnic.

ainsley

Traveller

July 15, 2018 0 likes

nice local atmosphere

Ioana

Local

April 30, 2018 0 likes

where do people park ? From where do the trucks enter for storage ?

kalyna

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September 7, 2016 0 likes

Mercat de la Barceloneta
Plaça de la Font 1, 08003
Barcelona
Tu-Sa: 09:30-23:00
Su: 09:00-17:00
www.mercatdelabarceloneta.com/

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