Boqueria Market.
modernist markets , renovated, old, with history, neighbors, family members, multicultural, centenarians... ** Barcelon a has 40 facilities **, of which the average age is 23 years, which is not little, and with a billing of more than 950 million euros per year.
Because the heart of a city will always be its markets , where the people feed; the best place to learn about various customs and gossip. In the markets of Barcelona they know that for a while, because they are tired of so many lives they have.
Santa Caterina, Sant Antoni... are obligatory pilgrimage places to get to know the idiosyncrasy of the city and, above all, its delicacies. We propose a route through some of its best markets, those that yes or yes you should go through on your visit to the city.
Eating is taken seriously here!
Open since 1200.
BOQUERIA MARKET
At nine in the morning on any given day Boqueria Market It is already a festival of colors, smells, cultures and flavors. Don't be surprised, it is normal to see, in the light of day, how hungry tourists and locals gobble down a **tapa of chickpeas in the mythical Pinotxo Bar**, at the entrance to the market, as well as some Fried anchovies at the Kiosk Universal or some churros with chocolate . Ah! I forgot to tell you that stalls here are called kiosks.
Although the prices are not the cheapest that you will find in the city, it is worth strolling through this market, just because it is in this place since 1200 . But let's go in parts. First photo of rigor at the entrance and smile from ear to ear.
The modernist metal porch you see in front of you was inaugurated in 1913, so were their roofs; putting an end to the ordeal of sellers who had to expose their product to inclement weather.
And the current Boqueria Market? It is no secret that on a daily basis it goes out of its way to offer one face to the locals and another to the tourists. Cut and plasticized fruits and some other gastronomic fudge, which better not to mention, coexist with stalls of traditional cuisine, queviures and preserves made with love , typical sweets, traditional butchers and fishmongers and gourmet products.
You may feel overwhelmed by such an offer, but that's what we're here for. We guide you in this unforgettable labyrinth!
Eat the Boqueria!
If what you are looking for is to satisfy your appetite in a bar, we recommend the fish and typical dishes of the Pinotxo Bar , has been at the same stop since 1940 and its specialty is the capipota (tripe), baby squid with mongeta from Santa Pau and fresh fish.
Somewhat less crowded, depending on the time, is the Universal Kiosk, his specialty is fresh fish that you can choose yourself, but also the roasted vegetables . A nice combination.
You have to go to Quim de la Boqueria to try their ous ferrats amb calamarsons (fried eggs with squid) or a onion sausage ; to the Central Bar for a Catalan cream or a paella , to the Boqueria Bar to try the high market cuisine , and to Clemen's Bar, baby squid or Galician octopus.
Santa Caterina Market.
SANTA CATERINA MARKET
Each neighborhood in Barcelona has its own large market. Ciutat Vella encompasses the Mercat de la Boqueria, La Barceloneta and Santa Caterina . A lot of history packed into little space.
The latter has more lives than a cat, in fact it is one of the longest in the city and the first to be covered. two steps from the Barcelona's cathedral is known for his colorful Gaudí ceiling made with 325,000 pieces, but also because it was built in 1800 right on top of a convent.
At that time, merchants needed a place to sell their product, especially meat and fish; so in 1846 this market was opened, which for a long time supplied the city and the surrounding neighborhoods, especially during the Civil War.
With the remodeling, Santa Caterina enjoys more fame thanks to Cuines Santa Caterina , the restaurant of the Skylight Group. It is popular for its healthy breakfasts with organic cold press juices , in addition to its service in different bars that work until half past eleven at night. It has an offer open to the world, in which the seasonal product cooked over charcoal such as meat, vegetables, paella and fish.
In the rest of the market you will find numerous stops to make small tastings. For example, El Pagès Creative Chicken, a stall for lovers of quality chicken and meat.
Sant Antoni Market.
MARKET OF SANT ANTONI
The Sant Antoni Market He has been living his best time for three months since he closed his doors in 2009 to get handsome. Archaeological discoveries in the market, opened in 1882, delayed its restoration work. But this 2018 has opened its doors in a big way with more than 2.2 million visitors in the last three months.
And what does Sant Antoni have that you like so much? To begin with, it is three markets in one: the food market, the enchanting market and the Sunday market. , since it is the unique open seven days a week.
Another reason is its beauty. Located in the Eixample, it is made up of a huge iron nave joined by four arms that end in a beautiful octagonal dome 28 meters high and modernist style.
Finally, its gastronomy. Stroll through their stalls, some of them have small tasting bars. Don't leave without trying the sausages at Casa Sendra, a delicatessen since 1940, and Masclans takeaway , the first to arrive in Sant Antoni in 1882.
Try the variety of olives in Olives and Preserves Torres . We recommend the Infernum, giant and spicy olives for the daring, the stuffed with anchovies really and the Antònies. “They are seasoned with cava vinegar, rosemary, capers. At Mercat de Sant Antoni we call them Antònies and my brother who is in Santa Caterina calls them Caterines”, they tell Traveler.es at Olives i Conserves Torres.
Mercat de la Concepción.
MARKET OF THE CONCEPTION
The Eixample continues to be the scene of this Barcelona markets route . In this case we are received in La Concepción or flower market because in its wrought iron entrance there are always flowers, rain or shine.
Located on Calle Aragón, the Mercat de la Concepción opened its doors in 1888 , celebrating this year its 130th anniversary. It is also part of a tourist path that begins at Passeig de Gràcia and reaches the Sagrada Familia.
From eight in the morning to eight in the evening you can take a walk through its many stalls, with typical products such as els Queviures Torres i Vila , oils from les Garrigues , dairy products from artisan producers in Tant de Bo , Sushi Ichiba and the vegetarian corner of Raconet Verd .
Barceloneta Market.
** BARCELONETA MARKET **
The gastronomic experience is not complete if you do not stop along the way in the Barceloneta market , the fishermen's quarter oldest in the city.
Opened in 1888, remodeled in 2005 and awarded in 2007, this market is more alive than ever. It is worth spending during the major festivals of Hostafrancs because From September 30 to October 8, the Nit de Tapes is celebrated here (tapas night).
Due to its proximity to the port, it would be a capital sin not to try its fish and seafood in the Mackerel Canalla and El Guindilla.
The best place to try seasonal products.
LIBERTY MARKET
The Gràcia neighborhood was already a town in itself in the 19th century that adhered to the City of Barcelona also with their markets. The one at Llibertat was the first and the one at Abaceria Central would be the second, now moved to Passeig de Sant Joan.
The Llibertat was also built with the classic modernist style in the nineteenth century. It is the main artery of the Gràcia neighborhood and one of the places most loved by the residents. Its most emblematic stop is Joan Noi , which has been offering fresh fish and seafood for 100 years; you can taste it at the moment in John Boy. Don't forget the La Clau bar with its ya mythical corns.
GALVANY MARKET
This is definitely the market of markets. Its architecture is inspired by the current of large metal structures that occupied large cities in the 19th century, this one in particular, lit up the city in 1868 although it was not inaugurated until 1927.
You'll find it in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi neighborhood at Carrer Santaló 65 occupying, nothing more and nothing less than more than 5,000 square meters. You will recognize it by its large glass windows.
It would be impolite not to visit its classic market stalls, from Monday to Saturday until 2:30 p.m., and on Fridays until 8:00 p.m., because its gastronomic offer is well worth a visit.
Ninot Market.
NINOT MARKET
Life in the Ninot passes fast, hectic and joyful. This market located in the Eixample, houses some of the most curious stories of the Les Corts district and some of the stops that will make you travel to the past.
This was the first market that the town of Les Corts saw in 1894 and, as it was a prosperous place, they named it. This tavern was called El Ninot, after the forged doll of a child that was on its façade, hence the name of the market.
Today it is one of the liveliest in the city with numerous activities and cooking workshops. But especially with many gastronomic offer because there are many stops that offer different tastings at the bar, disdaining the name of the Future Market . But a tavern with a reputation for selling Barc wine at the best price, its remodeling in 2015, was also located here.
For meat and sausages, De Cruz Morales and Carnisseria Xarcuteria Escofet Oliver; while for fish and shellfish, Ribera and El Ninot de l'Eixample. To try a good cod you should go to Perelló 1898, Bacalalo and Masana, and the best market cuisine at the Cuina del Ninot Restaurant.
The best markets in Barcelona to try fresh produce.