A kicked-up farmers market with several rows of vendors selling produce, tapas, fish, cocktails,…read morecoffee, and specialty products. The market's natural perimeter is dotted with sit-down cafes if you prefer to have table service. Organized, good variety, good atmosphere. It is rare when a market that sells a lot of fish, does not reek of fish from a block away, so it is a very clean market and we saw evidence of constant clean-up. Delicious and impressive spot to grab a few little bites to eat your way through the market, or to bring back with a bottle of wine for your hotel picnic when you're hungry but your tired tourist bod can't bear a full service din din.

Visiting this market is one of the best ways to experience Barcelona's food culture. Just off La…read moreRambla, this historic market is filled with colorful stalls selling fresh fruit, seafood, cured meats, cheeses, pastries, spices, chocolates, and local specialties. The atmosphere is lively and the energetic. We really enjoyed wandering through the market and sampling different foods while watching the local vendors at work. There are also several small restaurants and counter-style eateries where you can enjoy freshly prepared seafood, tapas, and traditional Catalan dishes. If you want a quieter experience, it's worth arriving earlier in the day before the crowds build up.

If you love market places with history, beautiful and clean stands and great quality products,…read moreproduce, meats, fish...forget about touristy La Boqueria in nearby Barcelona...my birth town of Sabadell has a more authentic one not for tourists but for locals and some visitors but not focusing in them. Built in the early 1900s it has been the epicenter of the city center life for decades. Easy access thanks to great public transportation make this market ideal for going from different points of town of towns nearby. Fresh local products with lots of attention to detail and aesthetics. I cannot stop by visiting every time I am in town!

We rather visit local Markets and enjoy shopping like the locals when we travel. And this market…read moredoesn't let you down. Not only can you buy fresh produce and meats but if you get hungry or just want a cold one, well you are in for a treat.

Food was good with a variety of dishes, service was friendly, nice outdoor seating arearead more

VERY solid for those living in the area or for visitors that have a lengthy stay and a kitchen in…read moretheir rental or guest house. fresh produce and meat options, and very much more neighborhood feel than the Bouqueria. We only browsed and prices seemed reasonable and service seemed friendly and fast. Can't give that extra star for a bump to 5-star without having purchased anything yet.

A huge, sprawling indoor market crammed with fresh foods, prepared foods, and a few restaurants…read more Cheese, meat, produce, wine, fruit, vegetables, bread, it's difficult to think of anything to eat that cannot be found here. Not too bad in the morning but afternoons are crowded.

The local mercat is not to be missed! While buying your local produce, be sure to pick up some…read moreescalivada, salpico de sepia, and taste the cheese at Mas Alba. Everything was super fresh and delicious!

In beautiful Sant Cugat del Valles you can expect only good stuff in a historical frame. That is…read moreprecisely what this Mercal Vell (Old Market) offers: a wonderful environment and quality gourmet food in an informal way. Prices are awesome for the quality offered (check the seafood, is amazing). My brother took me there during my last visit to my hometown in September and he took his wife and my mom too, and we all had an amazing time eating, drinking, enjoying people passing by and me making me my homeland more than ever! I like this new tendency of markets where you can either just go and shop to take home, or check what you want to eat first, select, and they cook it for you and bring it to your table. I loved everything, perfect balance price-quality-quantity. Very recommendable for visitors to get a glimpse of good Catalan cuisine.

From the owner: El Mercat Vell de Sant Cugat es un espacio gastronómico donde comprar, comer, beber, descubrir,…read morecompartir experiencias gourmet y mucho más. Una decena de operadores ofrecen productos de alta calidad para comprar y probar: las carnes más selectas, embutidos ibéricos y los mejores quesos, vinos y cavas de las D.O. más prestigiosas, pescado fresco y marisco, pan y pasteles artesanos, fruta y verdura de primera calidad, cocina peruana, japonesa, salchichas gourmet y legumbres y platos caseros. Todo en un espacio moderno donde cada establecimiento tiene su mostrador de venta y su barra para la degustación. Alrededor de las paradas y en la terraza de la plaza Sant Pere también hay mesas y sillas para almorzar, hacer el vermut, comer, merendar, cenar o simplemente tomar algo en medio de Sant Cugat. Una propuesta lúdico-gastronómica que complementa la amplia oferta comercial del casco antiguo de Sant Cugat, auténtico polo de atracción para los vecinos del Vallès Occidental y el Oriental y a sólo 15 minutos de Barcelona.

One of many farmer's type markets sprinkled around Barcelona (and in all Spanish cities), this one…read moreis in the Gracia neighborhood. All your grocery shopping can be done here daily, (bakery, fruit, veggies, meat, fish, charcuterie etc) although not all the stalls are always open except for the main shopping days, usually Saturday and Monday. Go early to get the best selections. It's not crowded so a pleasant experience, and reasonable prices.

This mercat is one of the reasons why living in Gracia is so amazing! Think of it as a…read moreneighborhood Boqueria but without the crowds and hoards of tourists. I come here almost daily just to pick up ingredients for a fresh meal. They have it all: fresh seafood stalls, meat butchers, jamon stalls, chicken stands, egg stands, cheese stalls, bacalao stalls, beans, fruits, and veggies... Prices are great and the fresh options you need will be endless! Come in the morning as not all the vendors re-open after siesta. Not alot of English is spoken here so come prepared with your google translation. LOL!