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Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria

Plaza de la Boqueria | Ramblas, 08001 Barcelona, Spain (El Raval)
93 31 82 584
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Ranked #1 of 65 shopping in Barcelona
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Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping, People-watching, Dining, Wine tasting
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: This popular food market sells some of the freshest fruit, vegetables and seafood in Barcelona.
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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I have been there several times and must say it is a place you MUST visit when in Barcelona. We ate at a restaurant at the back for lunch, it was one of the best meals on our whole trip. Great extensive menu, cheap prices on food and drinks,and the flavor was....well you can only imagine!

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Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

I would move here just to have access to this stunning market. Mountains of beaches, papaya, artichokes, mango, peaches, lettuces... Everything you can honestly imagine as far as fruit, vegetables, fresh sea food, fine meats, candies and chocolates, the works. It's like walking around inside a kaleidoscope. Another delicious world in there..!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Nice place to buy some yum things to take home!! All sort of fruits, in juice and in pieces ready to eat as well...and only one euro...you better try them!

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Vila Nova de Famalicao, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful market! All the market stalls are very well decorated: the egg stalls, the sweet stalls and specially the fruit stalls! You can buy fresh juice, or fruit salads to go, which is delicious and refreshing in a hot afternoon. There's also lots of sanduiches and tapas to try! I loved this place!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Unquestionably full of tourists but for good cause! What a phenomenal place for any foodie or visitor. The enormous variety of fresh and beautiful food on offer here is awe inspiring. Don't just look at it - this is a place to sample fresh fruit, incredible Iberico & Serrano ham, cheese, freshly baked bread and all manner of prepared foods... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

A great market, everything regarding food, you can get it here. Several "bars" to enjoy various food. Fish, meat, poultry, chocolate, fruit, vegetables etc. Great to wander around.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

What a fascinating place. Well worth going out of your way to visit. We went on a Saturday and it was very busy. Full of fresh produce & interesting places to eat.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 NEW

They say that this, the oldest of the 42 markets in Barcelona,may be the best market in the world. It is certainly the best market that I have ever visited. Almost every type of fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, fowl and confectionary us available in this market. The colours were amazing and the food that we bought was very fresh. I'm... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

The colours of food from around the world. I went back every morning to soak up the flavours and the atmosphere- this is truly a foodie haven and heaven. It is a must ot stop at El Quim and enjoy the best tortillas, roasted artichokes, asparagus wrapped in spainish bacon, sautéed wild mushrooms all washed down with a glass of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Every time I travel to Barcelona, I make it a point to stop here! A feast for all the senses! Meats, seafood, fresh produce, spices, ice cream, candies...you name it, they've got it. Roam around and work up a good appetite then stop at one of the markets many restaurants. My favorite is Bar Boqueria! I grew up between Philadelphia... More

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