My husband and I are not really into fancy restaurants. Simple, easy to eat, yet delicious food, is more our thing. Barcelona has some of the best food markets in the world.
We both adore our city. We travel everywhere, but every time we go back to Barcelona we appreciate its food even more. There’s nothing in the world like home!
The following are our favorite 6 food markets in Barcelona. We are sure you will find everything you like. Not only that, but these markets are vibrant, authentic, and very Spanish.
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Our Favorite 6 Barcelona Markets
Mercat de la Boqueria
As touristy as it is, the Mercat de la Boqueria will take your breath away. The original market dates back 8 centuries. The one we can see today is from 1840 and was covered in 1914.
The market is on La Rambla, the pedestrian street that takes you from Plaça Catalunya to the coast. You can take the metro there to station Liceu. We always bike to the market.
Milos loves cheese and he swears the local cheese offered in the market is top quality. I’m a fan of its fruit offering. You have 300 stalls to choose from!
Mercat de Sant Antoni
The Mercat de Sant Antoni was pretty close to our home in Poble Sec. The art nouveau structure opened in 1882. Closed for 9 years, it got a major face lift and opened in all of its glory in 2018.
The whole area is one of our favorite in Barcelona, in particular the squares that surround the market. You can take the metro to Sant Antoni Station.
The market sells all types of things. There are 96 food stalls. I usually go on Sundays to the book and coin market. It’s in the morning, and the vibe is fantastic.
Mercat del Ninot
My first apartment in Barcelona was just a couple of blocks from the Mercat del Ninot. I would stop for coffee in Cafeteria Granja el Ninot in front of the market and then go buy my vegetables there.
The massive market is in the heart of L’Eixample, just a 15 minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia. The 1928 market has a distinct metallic structure. The closest metro station is Hospital Clínic.
One of our favorite sea food restaurants in Barcelona is inside the Market. We are talking about La Medusa 73. It only opens for lunch and offers superb Mediterranean dishes.
Mercat de la Llibertat
The Mercat de la Llibertat from 1888 was the main market in Gràcia, when the Villa de Gràcia was an independent town from Barcelona. It’s just a short walk away from Gracia’s main square.
Gaudi’s right hand, Francesc Berenguer, covered the market in 1893. That’s why it looks so modernist and pretty. It was refurbished recently but retains most of its original fixtures.
Though smaller than Boqueria and Sant Antoni, it excels in authenticity and fresh products. You can also eat cooked food. Go for the tapas and Catalan fuet.
Mercat de Santa Caterina
The Mercat de Santa Caterina opened in 1848. It’s one of the oldest markets in Barcelona. It’s also the first one that was covered. It’s in the heart of the Old Town.
You will recognize it from its wavy roof and Catalan mosaics. Since it’s just a couple of blocks from the Cathedral and the Palau de la Música, you will see lots of tourists in the area.
Not that many go inside though, so the market has retained its local vibe. There’s a display showing how the building went from religious to market. The snack bar is fantastic!
Mercat de la Barceloneta
Barcelona is known for its beaches. No other city in the Mediterranean has such fantastic urban beaches. We bike to Barceloneta all the time and always stop by its wonderful market.
The Mercat de la Barceloneta is steps away from the beach. It’s as old as Santa Catarina and was refurbished 20 years ago. It only opens in the morning from 7:30 AM to 2 PM.
Milos raves about the cheese stand Janet close to the entrance. I usually buy a sandwich, a bocadillo as we locals say, juice, and head to the beach.
How to Visit Barcelona Markets
The best way of visiting all of the above markets is walking. All are in popular areas close to attractions, so you will be near each for sure.
We move around the city with our bicycles. There are bike lanes literally everywhere. Remember to tie yours in the proper spot near the market and walk.
The metro is a fantastic option too. Every market on our list is within walking distance to a metro station. Except Barceloneta Market, they open from around 8 AM to 8 PM.
Where to Stay in Barcelona
Barcelona is famous for its diverse and distinct neighborhoods. We strongly recommend staying in two areas. That way, you have the entire city covered.
Our favorite hotel in L’Eixample is on fancy Enric Granados, the nicest pedestrian street in the city. The H10 Art Gallery has a rooftop terrace, a garden, a pool, and tones of art.
In the Gothic quarter, book a room at the 5 star Mercer Hotel. It used to be a palace. The views from its rooftop pool are epic and the garden has old orange trees.
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