Barcelona is not only about Gaudi's architectural masterpieces and picturesque beaches, but also about the variety of street markets, which are becoming real treasures of the local culture. Strolling through these markets, you will not only be able to buy fresh produce and unique products, but also immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Spanish flavour.
The most popular street markets in Barcelona
There are many street markets in Barcelona and on different days of the week they operate in different areas of Barcelona and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Let's look at the biggest street markets from Monday to Sunday:
On Mondays, street markets in the province of Barcelona are located in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Manlieru, Barbera del Vallès, Sabadell.
Sant Feliu de Llobregat
The street market in Sant Feliu de Llobregat is open every Monday (except public holidays) from 8:00 to 14:00 on Carrer Sant Josep. It is a diverse market with over 150 stalls where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, handicrafts, clothes, shoes, accessories, jewellery and much more.
Manlleu
Every Monday in the small town of Manlleu in the province of Barcelona, vendors lay out their wares in the Plaça del mercat. There aren't many outlets - about 115 - but everything you need is there, including seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Barberá del Vallés
On Monday, from 8:00 a.m. on the spacious Paseo Doctor Moragas street in Barbera del Valles, you can buy the freshest produce and household goods - 125 stalls.
Sabadell
A small street market is located on Mondays around Sabadell's municipal market square, Mercat Central, which is also worth a visit.
Tuesdays:
Every Tuesday, markets are open in Barcelona's Canyelles neighbourhood, Vic, Mollet del Vallès, Manresa, Cornella de Llobregat, San Adrian de Besos and Gava.
Canyelles
Every Tuesday in the Barcelona neighbourhood of Canyelles (not to be confused with the municipality) on Carrer d'Antonio Machado, there is a small market of about 50 stalls. It sells mainly clothes, but fresh fruit and vegetables can be bought at the Canyelles Municipal Market, which is next door.
Vic
On Tuesdays and Saturdays in Vic, the main square (Plaza Mayor) hosts a rather large street market. There are up to 100 stalls offering food, textiles, accessories and handicrafts. The town itself is famous for its architecture and rich history, and the market is also one of Vic's attractions, attracting tourists and locals alike.
Mollet del Vallès
Every Tuesday morning there is a weekly street market in the centre of Mollet del Valles. It is large - 370 stalls and there are clothes, household goods, plants, fruit and vegetables and lots of other interesting things to buy.
Manresa
Frai Jacint Coma i Galí street in Manresa turns into a market street on Tuesday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, with around 110 stalls selling food, clothing and household goods.
Cornellà de Llobregat
A medium-sized market of about 150 stalls can be visited every Tuesday in Cornelia's Plaça de Lluís Companys. There is not much variety here, as this market is aimed more at locals, but you can find everything you might need, such as fresh fruit and vegetables.
Sant Adrià de Besòs
On Tuesdays, the street market in San Adrian de Besos takes place from 9:00 to 14:00 on Avinguda de les Corts Catalanes. It sells mainly small things, household goods and clothes.
Gavà
In Gava, every week, on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 14:00, a street market takes place on the Rambla. Here you can find more than 200 stalls offering clothes, shoes and various accessories.
Wednesdays:
Every Wednesday, except on public holidays, vendors lay out their wares at markets in Viladecans, Terraza, Pineda de Mar, Badalona, Igualada.
Viladecans
In Viladecans, a street market is held every Wednesday from 9:00 to 14:00 on Avinguda Josep Tarradellas. There are more than 300 stalls offering a variety of goods: fruit and vegetables, food, flowers and plants, as well as clothes, shoes, accessories and much more.
Terrassa
The street market in Terrassa is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 14:00 on Avenida de Béjar. There are over 300 stalls with clothes for the whole family from 5 euros, accessories and fresh produce at bargain prices. It's a great place to shop and immerse yourself in an authentic atmosphere.
Pineda de Mar
The street market in the Poblenou neighborhood of Pineda de Mar is open on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 13:00 on Avinguda Hispanitat. Here you will find around 170 stalls offering a variety of goods such as food, clothing, shoes and accessories.
Badalona
On Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a weekly street market is held in Badalona, in the La Salute neighborhood. There are about 100 stalls where you can find fresh seasonal produce as well as shoes, clothes, household items and household goods.
Igualada
On Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Igualada hosts a weekly street market in Masuca Square. It is not very big (about 100 stalls), but everything you need is there.
Thursdays:
Every Thursday markets in the province of Barcelona are located in the towns of Granollers, Malgrat de Mar, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Sitges, Cornella de Llobregat, and Sabadell
Granollers
Granollers Thursday Market is a vibrant and picturesque corner of the historic downtown area with over 400 stalls, and is considered the largest weekday market in the area. It offers a wide range of goods, from clothing and fresh produce to accessories and home goods.
Malgrat de Mar
On Thursday from 9:00 to 14:00, the Plaza Catalunya in Malgrat de Mar turns into a market square with more than 150 stalls with fruits, vegetables, clothes, accessories, etc.
Sant Cugat del Vallès
The street market in Sant Cugat del Valles takes place on Thursdays from 9:00 to 14:00 in the historic center on Carrer Major. There are about 130 stalls with fresh produce, clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.
Sitges
In Sitges, market days take place on Thursday and Saturday mornings. The Thursday market on Paseo de Vilafranca in Sitges offers clothing, accessories and food items. The Saturday market in Plaza Catalunya is more specialized in fruits and vegetables.
Cornellà de Llobregat
On Thursdays around the municipal market of Sant Ildefons, Cornella de Llobregat hosts a weekly street market with more than 130 stalls selling clothes, bags, accessories and seasonal products.
Sabadell
The street market in the Campoamor neighborhood of Sabadell is open on Thursdays from 9:00 to 13:30, near the municipal market. In the market you can find approximately 90 stalls selling clothes, shoes and accessories.
Fridays:
Every Friday in the province of Barcelona, vendors spread their wares in the towns of Pineda de Mar, Sant Andreu de la Barca, Badalona, Cubelles, Ospitalet de Llobregat, Molins de Rey.
Pineda de Mar
On Fridays there is a fairly large market along the Pineda de Mar promenade - more than 100 stalls with clothes, bags, accessories. You can also find fresh fruit, vegetables and local specialties.
Sant Andreu de la Barca
Every Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the town of Sant Andreu de la Barca hosts a street market on Avinguda de la Constitució. There are about 200 stalls selling a variety of goods, including fruits and vegetables, clothing, shoes and accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, food, and beautiful flowers and plants.
Badalona
On Friday, Montigala Park in Badalona is filled with more than 150 stalls with clothes, shoes, jewelry, fruits, vegetables, etc. And all at a good price.
Cubelles
On Fridays there is a market in the municipal market square of Cubelles (Plaça del Mercat). It is not large - about 90 stalls - but you can find everything you might need here.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
The street market in the Bellvitge neighborhood of Hospitalet, which is open every Friday from 8 am to 3 pm, has 544 stalls. It is located next to the Bellvitge Municipal Market, on the Rambla de la Marina, and offers a wide variety of goods and unique offers.
Molins de Rei
On Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. on Carrer del Doctor Barraquer in the town of Molins de Rey, next to the municipal market, there is a street market. It's small - about 100 stalls - but everything you could possibly need is there.
Saturdays:
Every Saturday, which is a weekend and means more markets and more variety too, in the province of Barcelona they are located in the towns of Vic, Vilafranca del Penedès, Santa Susanna, Vilanova i la Geltru, Sitges, Martorel, Badalona, Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Arenys de Mar, Calaf, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Sabadell, Igualada.
Vic
On Saturdays and Tuesdays in Vic, the main square (Plaza Mayor) hosts a rather large street market. There are up to 100 stalls offering food, textiles, accessories and handicrafts. The city itself is famous for its architecture and rich history, and the market is also one of Vic's attractions, attracting tourists and locals alike.
Vilafranca del Penedés
The Vilafranca del Penedes Street Market takes place every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Plaza Vila. More than 200 stalls offer a wide range of goods including fruits and vegetables, food, clothing, shoes, bags and accessories, jewelry, decorations, home goods, crafts, and flowers and plants.
Santa Susanna
On Saturday mornings on Carrer Montagut in Santa Susanna, there is a small market with always fresh fruits and vegetables, food and household goods.
Vilanova i la Geltrú
The Vilanova i la Geltru street market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00 near the Central Market. In this place you will find more than 150 stalls offering a variety of goods.
Sitges
In Sitges, market days take place on Saturday and Thursday mornings. The Thursday market on Paseo de Vilafranca in Sitges offers clothing, accessories and food items. The Saturday market in Plaza Catalunya is more specialized in fruits and vegetables.
Martorell
The Martorel Street Market, held every Saturday morning, offers a wide range of goods. It is divided into two zones: one for clothes and accessories and one for food. Here you can find fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers at prices starting from 1 euro per kilogram!
Badalona
The Saturday market in Badalona is located next to the Turó Caritg park on Av. Salvador Espriu. Here you can see more than 150 stalls, with mostly clothes, shoes and accessories. There are also vegetable and fruit stalls, but not many.
Santa Coloma de Gramanet
On Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, there is a weekly street market next to the Municipal Market del Fondo in Santa Coloma de Gramanet. There are about 160 stalls selling mainly clothes, shoes, accessories, household goods - and all at good prices!
Arenys de Mar
On Saturday from 8am in the town of Arenas de Mar, along the Riera del Pare Fita, a street market with over 140 stalls takes place. Here you can buy fresh produce as well as clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
Calaf
Every Saturday in the village of Calaf in the province of Barcelona, the weekly Saturday market is held in the Plaça dels Arbres. There are around 100 stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as clothes, shoes and accessories.
Sant Boi de Llobregat
The largest market in Sant Boi de Llobregat is the Saturday market in the Muntanieta Park neighborhood on Carrer Riera Bastè. There are more than 130 stalls where you can find fresh produce as well as household items.
Valldoreix
On Saturdays, the small village of Valldoreix in the municipality of San Cugat del Valles hosts a rather large market with over 100 stalls. It is located on Carrer del Bruc and has everything you need: fresh fruit, vegetables, clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
Sabadell
Sabadell's Saturday market is located in the Mercat Municipal Els Merinals area. It's not very big - about 80 stalls - but it has everything you need.
Igualada
On Saturdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Igualada hosts a weekly street market in Masuca Square. It is not very big (about 100 stalls), but everything you need is there.
Sundays:
Sunday is a day off. Where's the best place to go in the morning? Sundays are the biggest markets in the province of Barcelona. They are located in Barcelona's Zona Franca district and in the towns of Canovelles, Tordera, Sabadell, Colbato, Santa Margarida i els Monjos, Llissa de Munt, San Quirze del Vallès and Ospitalet de Llobregat
Zona Franca in Barcelona
Every Sunday morning, the streets of Ferrocarrils Catalans and Nostra Senyora de Port in Barcelona's Zona Franca neighborhood turn into market streets with over 250 stalls. This place is very popular on Sundays and one of the most visited. Here you can find anything besides food - and at low prices!
Canovelles
The Sunday street market of Canovelles is also one of the most visited in Catalonia. Located in the town of Canovelles on the Paseo de la Ribera from 9am, it is a very large market with over 600 stalls, among which you can find everything including decorations and even furniture!
Tordera
The street market in the center of Tordera is also worth a visit. There are more than 280 stalls with clothes, shoes, accessories and of course fresh fruit and vegetables.
Sabadell
The Sabadell Street Market is one of the most important street markets in Catalonia. It takes place every Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00 in the industrial area of Zona Hermètica, which is located between the towns of Sabadell and San Quirce del Vallès. Thanks to its convenient location and quite a large number of vendors (over 200), this street market attracts many visitors and is very popular in the region. With a lively atmosphere and a wide variety of goods, it's the perfect place to find inexpensive clothing, fresh produce, and many different items. Plus, parking is usually not a problem - there is a large parking area, which is a joy.
Collbató
The street market in Collbató takes place on Sundays from 8:00 to 13:30 on the town's main street, Passeig Mansuet, with beautiful views of Mount Montserrat. It is not large - about 110 stalls - but you can find the freshest fruits, vegetables, seasonal produce, clothes, bags, accessories, etc.
Santa Margarida i els Monjos
The street market in the small town of Santa Margarida y els Monjos is open every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Avinguda de Cal Salines. There are more than 200 stalls and you can find a wide range of goods including fruits and vegetables, food, bags, clothing, shoes and accessories, costume jewelry, jewelry, home items, crafts, flowers and plants and much more.
Llissá de Munt
Every Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Llissá de Munt street market takes place on Av. dels Països Catalans. Here, in more than 100 stalls, you can find a wide range of goods, from fruits and vegetables to food, bags, clothes, shoes, accessories, costume jewelry and jewelry, as well as home goods, handicrafts, flowers and plants.
Sant Quirze del Vallés
The Sant Quirze del Vallés street market takes place every Sunday from 9:00 to 14:00 and is located on Costa i Deu and Narcís de Monturiol streets in the Can Torres industrial zone, joining the market in Sabadell. Here, in more than 200 stalls, you can find a variety of goods: fresh fruit and vegetables, food, bags, clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry and much more.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
On Sundays in the Bird Park area (the market is called Mercadillo de Pajaritos) in Hospitalet de Llobregat, next to the Mercat del Torrent Gornal municipal market, there is a weekly street market. There are about 150 stalls and here you can find clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
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