In this section we will mention and give you a description of the best markets that can be found in Sitges and Barcelona. But first, why should we visit a market when passing through one of these two emblematic cities?
It is a very nice experience for any kind of people, in a market you will be able to find whatever you are looking for, if you are going to buy something special, you will leave with more things than you needed to buy. This is normal, since, mainly in food markets, people are tempted to try things they have never eaten before. It is also clear that you will find a lot of exotic things and a great variety of flavours.
Back to where we were, the best markets in Barcelona, which ones are the best known?
The best markets in Barcelona
La Boqueria market:
La Boqueria market is a popular space in the Ciutat Vella district where a wide diversity of fruit and vegetables are sold from local producers and suppliers. The place offers more than 300 stalls, the stalls offer you a wide variety of flavours and dishes produced by themselves.
They don’t just sell fruit and vegetables, they offer practically every kind of edible thing, from juices, sweets, cold cuts, dried fruits and nuts and hundreds of other things: you’re sure to find something you like.
Address: La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona, Spain.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 08:00 to 20:30. Closed on Sundays.
Sant Antoni Market:
The Sant Antoni market is ideal for visiting some pleasant and very attractive stalls. Obviously they also sell fruit and vegetables, but they also have stalls dedicated to clothing, footwear and household products.
This market was built in 1882 and still retains its architecture and beautiful atmosphere. On Sundays they offer something different, changing their usual offer and focusing on selling books, comics and magazines.
Address: Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 1, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
Opening hours: Every day, from 08:00 to 20:30.
Santa Caterina Market:
This market is located in a nice building renovated in 2005, it is located near the cathedral of Barcelona. You will find excellent locally sourced products, so we assure you that you will get very good quality items.
One of the most striking features of this market is its architecture, with an impressive ceramic mosaic roof, which is very different from a traditional market.
Address: Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, from 07:30 to 15:30, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 07:30 to 20:30. Closed on Sundays.
However, there are also excellent markets in Sitges, these are some of them.
The best markets in Sitges
Sitges Market:
The Sitges market offers a wide variety of food, with more than 25 stalls, very original and attractive. You can find fresh meats, nuts, fruits, vegetables and more.
Address: Avinguda Artur Carbonell, 27, Sitges (next to the train station).
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8:30 to 14:00, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 17:30 to 20:30. Closed on Sundays.
The Coolinary Market:
Coolinary is a market different from the rest in Sitges. All the stalls are different, and at weekends there are usually activities for children. There is a wide variety of products to choose from, including: freshly baked goods, ice cream, pizzas, Mexican food and traditional Spanish food.
Address: Rambla del Garraf, 90, Sitges.
Opening times: Monday, Thursday and Sunday from 8.30am to 11.30pm. Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 to 01:00.
If you are thinking of visiting any of these markets, you are making the right decision, it will be a very nice activity to spend with whoever you want. From WeeklyVillas we wish you the best.
