Mercat de la Boqueria
Mercat de la Boqueria
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
About
Officially known as the Mercat de San Josep as it was built on a former monastery, La Boqueria is a popular food market along Barcelona's touristy La Rambla stretch. Dating back to the 13th century, this colorful market is the largest in the city, home to more than 300 stalls renowned for selling some of the freshest produce—including meats, vegetables, cold cuts, sweets, and seafood. Join a food and drink tasting tour with a local to better enjoy the delicious delicacies on display and learn more about the market's history. The market can be easily reached by the metro. – Tripadvisor
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Neighborhood: La Rambla
Barcelona's most famous street was once a dry riverbed. Now, La Rambla is a 1200-meter boulevard, and a major draw for visitors. During the day, La Rambla fills with pedestrians, some of which stroll past impressive human statues and artists while others take a break to people-watch while enjoying a drink at one of the many terraces. Housed here is the iconic Boqueria Market that offers one of the most varied and appetizing selections of local produce and specialty meats and treats. While it’s important for tourists to keep an eye on their belongings at all times, this area is most safely explored in the daytime and is a must see for everyone who visits.
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- bob19872018Whitehaven, United Kingdom301 contributionsGreat varied market with numerous eating placesGreat place to visit, busy colourful market with some lovely authentic eating places. Either street food to eat on the go or sit down. We had fish & sangria was lovely, had a great evening relaxing & people watching. Certainly worth a visit.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 19, 2023
- Ruth JLondon, United Kingdom175 contributionsAmazing marketFantastic place to find lunch! Probably one of the best food markets we've been to. Food is beautifully displayed with such a variety to choose from - meat, fruit, sweets, nuts, oils, snacks, etc. Only comment I'd make is there's nowhere to sit and eat what you've bought.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 26, 2023
- Peter BHamilton, New Zealand308 contributionsAmazing marketAmazing market with choices of all types of foods available for purchase surrounded by very good eateries. Can be crowded at times but seeing is believing. A good place if your self- catering as the choices are countless Well worth a visit if only to lookVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 27, 2023
- GB&TBLondon, United Kingdom165 contributionsGreat fun!Of course it’s packed (it’s good) and full of tourists (what isn’t in Barcelona)? We three visited on a Thursday mid-afternoon. It was packed, but with a happy and buzzing vibe. Wide range of Spanish foodstuffs, from raw meat and fish (clearly not just tourist footfall) through cured and cooked foods to turron and smoothies. Mostly take-away, which we happily indulged in, while strolling around the market. Despite crowds, service was remarkably prompt. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering it’s location. A must-try when inBarcelona!Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 12, 2023
- sueLiverpool, United Kingdom27 contributionsGreat colourful MarketGreat colourful place to visit. The food is amazing and even better if you’re in self catering accommodation. There are some great fish and seafood and meat to buy. The takeaway food is lovely and something for all tastes.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 17, 2023
- Traveler3065Syracuse, Utah89 contributionsOpen air market heaven!!Recently browsed through this market and was very impressed either variety of food available. It is packed with vendors selling candy to vegetables to a vast assortment of fresh fish and cured meats. Many of the vendors have small tapas selections to eat on the go or sit at their counter and have a beer and fresh shucked oysters. Prices are on the higher side but this place is packed with locals and tourists. I could’ve wandered through here for hours!!!Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 19, 2023
- RjessMMMVancouver, Washington560 contributionsEnjoyable marketThe Boqueria was easily within walking distance of our hotel, and we enjoyed just walking though the market. We did pick up some items for dinner and as expected there were a lot of tourists. It was larger than the Mercado San Miguel in Madrid fairly significantly which also made it much more enjoyable. In Madrid even in November was wall to wall people. Even during prime time, we were able to navigate here without difficulty and enjoyed all that we saw. Would definitely return in the future the next time we are in Barcelona. Enjoy.Visited November 2023Written November 26, 2023
- fred wPenwortham, United Kingdom61 contributionsA film setting.This market puts all the others in the shade. What an experience, everything looks so appealing and irresistible. From fresh produce to eating outlets the whole place is like a film set for everything good about Barcelona.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 9, 2023
- Philip D370 contributionsExcellent Market for Produce and Good Food or TapasIt's always worth visiting markets in (foreign) cities and La Boqueria is an excellent example: a mix of locals buying their daily provisions and tourists gawking at the fresh sea food, goat's heads, food vendors and the like. It's just wonderful to walk around you get a sense of the cost of living: 30 eggs for 5 Euros ($5.50!), a lovely selection of fresh fish for reasonable prices and dirt cheap vegetables. For hot food, empanadas are ~3 Euros ($3.30) each and can be served hot or cold. The bar Rick Stein ate at is here and, again, pretty economical. As good as a Tapas Bar on la Rambla. There is also plenty of choice for eating in the market ... if you go to Barca and miss this place, it's your loss.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 25, 2023
- Andrew BLondon, United Kingdom186 contributionsWorth a visit, with qualificationDespite the floods of tourists, there are still many real vendors, with real produce, for people who want to cook. A shame about the vendors of ready food and drink for tourists. Still worth a visit, but do go to other markets for fewer tourists and more reality.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 27, 2023
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,420 contributions
Jan 2020
There are probably other less touristy food markets in Barcelona but this is the most famous one and it’s right in the middle of Las Ramblas so is very easy to get to. If you were coming here to buy your weekly groceries, then you might want to seek out a more local, cheaper market but otherwise this one, touristy or not, is a great experience full of colour, smells, noise and activity.
We wandered through the seafood section, intrigued by the huge slabs of salted cod and some of the more curious looking things like goose barnacles, snails and razor clams.
We stopped to look at the stalls with big flanks of jamon or ham, hanging up, hooves and all.
We bought small paper cones with sticks of cheese and Iberico ham to eat on the spot and took away a mixed bag of empanada and croqueta for later. If you were doing a picnic at Ciutadella Parc, this would be a perfect place to come to gather things.
Several mornings, we came to the market early and had breakfast at the bar at Pinotxos. Pinotxos is an institution at the market and was our favourite but it was often hard to get a seat because it’s very popular. The prawn omelette and cigali (chickpeas) were my favourites here. Before leaving the market, I would choose a freshly squeezed juice from one of the many stalls selling them. The going rate for a grab-and-go juice seemed to be €1.50 which was such good value.
We wandered through the seafood section, intrigued by the huge slabs of salted cod and some of the more curious looking things like goose barnacles, snails and razor clams.
We stopped to look at the stalls with big flanks of jamon or ham, hanging up, hooves and all.
We bought small paper cones with sticks of cheese and Iberico ham to eat on the spot and took away a mixed bag of empanada and croqueta for later. If you were doing a picnic at Ciutadella Parc, this would be a perfect place to come to gather things.
Several mornings, we came to the market early and had breakfast at the bar at Pinotxos. Pinotxos is an institution at the market and was our favourite but it was often hard to get a seat because it’s very popular. The prawn omelette and cigali (chickpeas) were my favourites here. Before leaving the market, I would choose a freshly squeezed juice from one of the many stalls selling them. The going rate for a grab-and-go juice seemed to be €1.50 which was such good value.
Written August 26, 2020
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,302 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This is the main Barcelona market that tourists visit due to it location on Las Ramblas. Its big, bold, brash and almost constantly crowded. With 330 stalls selling all manor of food products and several associated cafes and restaurants it attracts quite a crowd (and unfortunately Barcelona's experienced pickpockets who prey on them) but, as a lot of the stalls have now focussed on the tourist trade and offer small sample plates at usually 5 Euro’s each it’s a good place to sample all the different fish, meat and cheeses on offer. However, just bear in mind that by the time you have tried four of these from different stalls and spent your 20 Euro’s you could have got three much more sizeable tapas from one of the small bars in El Born or the Gothic Quarter for that money.
There are also several other markets in Barcelona that are set up exactly the same as Mercat de la Boqueria just on a smaller scale. And if you want a quieter experience I would recommend the nearby Mercat Santa Caterina in La Ribera, with its funky roof design, or if you are exploring the other districts of Barceloneta and Sant Antoni then there is Mercat de la Barceloneta and Mercat de Sant Antoni in the heart of these respectively.
There are also several other markets in Barcelona that are set up exactly the same as Mercat de la Boqueria just on a smaller scale. And if you want a quieter experience I would recommend the nearby Mercat Santa Caterina in La Ribera, with its funky roof design, or if you are exploring the other districts of Barceloneta and Sant Antoni then there is Mercat de la Barceloneta and Mercat de Sant Antoni in the heart of these respectively.
Written May 31, 2024
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Gaurav S
Glasgow, UK360 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
I am very fond of local market. This is the real local market where you can buy some good stuff for immediate consumptions, fruits, shakes, fruit based sweeties, and lot more things. You would be gasped for breath as it's bit tight and too much of rush. My suggestion is to go empty stomach so that u can enjoy the food .
Written January 6, 2020
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Angelo M
Prince Albert, Canada89 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
I was rather disappointed by this. I had high expectations and thought this
Would he the highlight of my day. But it was the same kinda of foods at most booths. Food was decent but nothing em overly exciting. Definitely more money. We had purchased empanadas at a restaurant about 6 blocks prior to getting here and they were 2 euro. Here they were all 3 or 3.50 and no better. It was also their festival week so the amount of people in there was absolutely nuts. Just was far from enjoyable and relaxing.
Would he the highlight of my day. But it was the same kinda of foods at most booths. Food was decent but nothing em overly exciting. Definitely more money. We had purchased empanadas at a restaurant about 6 blocks prior to getting here and they were 2 euro. Here they were all 3 or 3.50 and no better. It was also their festival week so the amount of people in there was absolutely nuts. Just was far from enjoyable and relaxing.
Written April 16, 2022
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Nesligül D
Istanbul, Türkiye6,623 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Many big cities have similar markets but this one is more organized and looks more sophisticated. It is crowded with tourists so be careful about your belongings.
There are many stalls selling everything from fruit and olives to fish, from tea to candy. There are also quite a number of tapas bars but it was impossible to get a seat and the prices looked very expensive. It is definitely a good idea to see the market, take some photos and eat somewhere else.
There are many stalls selling everything from fruit and olives to fish, from tea to candy. There are also quite a number of tapas bars but it was impossible to get a seat and the prices looked very expensive. It is definitely a good idea to see the market, take some photos and eat somewhere else.
Written January 4, 2020
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Randall K
Canberra, Australia1,222 contributions
Mar 2019
We only had less than 24 hours in Barcelona between flights from another part of Europe back to Australia, so caught a bus here to explore. Visually stunning with all of the produce on offer. Even though I know the prices here are not as cheap as other markets, they are certainly cheaper than the prices we would pay back home. An easy place to kill a couple of hours.
Written February 22, 2020
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Malav Shah
Navi Mumbai, India27 contributions
Oct 2019
Located on the famous La Rambla street, This is the most popular and must-see market in Barcelona. It's basically a gathering of shopkeeper selling fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, pickles, candies, smoothies, juices and what not. It's a delight to see so many colours in one place. Visit early in the morning before 10:30 to ensure there aren't many tourists. One doesn't need to be shy to take multiple pictures of shops - the shopkeepers are accustomed to this even if you don't end up buying anything. For a foodie, it would be hard to resist tasting a few delicacies here.
Written March 10, 2020
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Kiki Marie
4 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Every time I go to Barcelona this is a must. You just want to buy everything and anything there. You will find a great selection of meats, fish, fruits, nuts, candy, veggies, tapas bars and much more. If you are a foodie like me this is the place to be. Go early in morning on a weekday if you like to avoid the crowds of people.
Written July 4, 2020
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India26,065 contributions
Oct 2022
If you on Las Rambla then it is THE place to visit. It's a very colorful market selling almost everything you can think of food. They sell ready food and also fresh produce which can be cooked at home. The shops in the end are little cheaper than those in the front. If you are a serious buyer then compare the price before you buy anything. More than 90% crowd are tourists so its going to be little costlier than any supermarket. We ended up buying a fruit platter which we enjoyed thoroughly. It's always very crowded and it's closed on Sundays.
Worth visiting...
Worth visiting...
Written November 14, 2022
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GMAC2020
15 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We spent 5 days in Barcelona and this was a stop at least once a day! Put this on your list of sites. You can eat as you wander the aisles or sit down at one of the restaurant stalls.
We bought presents for family and friends here. We still miss our favorite vendors for fruit, artichokes, seafood lunch, chocolates, pastries, nuts, and more. Trust me, do not go to Barcelona with a stop here ❤️
We bought presents for family and friends here. We still miss our favorite vendors for fruit, artichokes, seafood lunch, chocolates, pastries, nuts, and more. Trust me, do not go to Barcelona with a stop here ❤️
Written January 26, 2020
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Ciao a tutti
Volevo sapere se il mercato è aperto il giorno di Pasqua e di Pasquetta e in quale orario.
Grazie
Written March 12, 2024
Cristina P
Prague, Czech Republic
Hi i would like to ask if it is open in February-march 2021 usual work hours?
Written February 28, 2021
We are very short of time in Barcelona when we visit in February. Would it be worth going on Saturday evening? Very keen to see it and soak up the atmosphere but may be a waste of time? Any advice or experience gratefully received.
Written January 18, 2020
I agree with the other comments. It's certainly worth your time if you love food and culture.
Written February 3, 2020
What are the opening hours for this market?
Written October 28, 2019
Its closed during some national holidays, every sunday and mostly open between 8.30am till 7.30pm during weekdays and sarurdays no matter what season. Fish market on mondays its on its lowest work day.
Written November 3, 2019
Is there a place that provide cooking service for the raw seafood we purchase at the market?
Written September 21, 2019
I don’t believe so. They have fresh fish/seafood stalls, and they have prepared and cooked foods of all kinds at the restaurant/food sellers stalls, and they have dry goods stalls, and bar/pub stalls but I didn’t notice any that let you pick your specific fish before you have it prepared on-site. Neat idea though.
You might be able to ask the maitre d’ at your favorite restaurant if you can bring something to them to cook for you?
Written September 21, 2019
Do you have to pay to go into the market or is this a trip advisor mistake?
Written September 9, 2019
The market is free, but take change for the toilets.
Written October 26, 2019
What would be the closest Hop on Hop off busstop to board/alight at La Boqueria Market ?
Written September 9, 2019
Do what we did just ask when you get on the bus and they will tell you whatever you need to know
Written September 21, 2019
Is the market open on All saint’s day / todos los santos?
Written September 4, 2019
I don't think so as it is a public holiday in Spain.
Written September 5, 2019
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