Markets in Barcelona
Barcelona
has a large selection of markets ranging from traditional food markets
(mercados del barrio) to temporary visiting markets (mercadillos)
on a specific day of the week.
The large Els Encants Vells ('the old charms') or Fira de Bellcaire Market is open from 8.00 am-7.00 pm (8.00 pm during the summer) every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday next to Placa de les Glories Catalanes. You can find everything here at preus de ganga (bargain-basement prices).
Another good permanent market that sells clothes and shoes is Sant Antoni situated next to the metro station of the same name.
We have listed the days on which all the local markets are held. As a rough guide they all tend to start up at around 09.30-10.00 and close around 14.00. Most of them have parking nearby so if you rent a car it is the easiest way to transport your wares.
Market days in Barcelona
| Daily | Food market, Mercado de la Boqueixon,on the Rambla near metro stop Liceu Market stalls selling natural foods including cheese, meat, and honey. Placa del Pi near C/Ferán just off the Rambla Sant Marti at Poble Nou is a huge market where you can find almost everything, from bikes to cheap CDs |
| Wednesday | Neighbourhood market selling clothes, shoes and kitchen items for very cheap prices, Can Vidalet |
| Thursday | Crafts Market, Placa de Sant Josep Oriol, Barri Gotic Antiques market, Placa Nova, Barri Gotic Clothes, shoes and kitchen items, Cornelia |
| Friday | Crafts Market, Placa de Sant Josep Oriol, Barri Gotic |
| Sunday | Coin and stamp collectors' market. Placa Reial, Barri Gotic Maps, stamps, books and cards, western edge of El Raval, Mercat de Sant Antoni |
Getting around in Barcelona
If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Barcelona Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.
We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Barcelona including a Barcelona Area Guide, Barcelona shops , Barcelona Markets, Golf Courses in Barcelona, the different types of Beaches in Barcelona, Barcelona Amusement Parks for family days out, recommended Restaurants in Barcelona and Barcelona Local Attractions
