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!

If you're looking for great deals for #clothes #hats #watches #jewelery etc etc here you'll be in…read moreheaven. 2nd hand but good quality for low prices. #sharingeconomy

Great flea market in Barcelona. A lot of cool things for great prices. At REAL flea market…read moreprices. And if you're good at haggling, don't be afraid to give them a lower price.

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.

I love this market! If you're visiting Barcelona, it's an absolute must! It's always buzzing and…read morepacked with people, but the food options are endless. From fresh seafood to fried ones, everything looks and tastes incredible. Some stalls even have seating, so you can sit down and enjoy on the spot. You're guaranteed to find something you'll love or at least something fun to try!

If you don't like crowds, this market is for you. A bit under the radar with more of a…read moreneighborhood and less touristy feel and not as busy as La Boqueria. I arrived shortly after opening (8 am) on a Saturday. As one of our Tour Guides mentioned, the wonderful aromas in a market as you pass the different stands full of fresh/seasonal products is unforgettable. This one has the usual suspects-butchers, fish mongers, olives, nuts, fruit, a stand that had only eggs (a few varieties), Jamon/Iberico Ham only stands and of course various restaurants. I had some breakfast and not breakfast food at Pinotxo Bar (Xuxos, Cafe con Leche, Beef Cheeks and Octopus Galician style. We picked up some croquettes (chorizo) and spinach and chorizo empanadas at another stand-delicious! We also got a jamon/cheese and Serrano ham/cheese croissants for lunch at another spot-also delicious! Overall, packs a big punch for a smaller market and definitely worth a visit.

While this market (or rather mercat) is not super popular compared to other spots, it's perfect if…read moreyou are the type of person who doesn't like to be around huge crowds. Since the vendors probably frequently change, I will not go into too many details. But the market has the typical components of a market - various meats, fish, ham (of course), small bites (tapas/pinchos), cheeses and wines. I thought the prices were decent (as a tourist). While this probably is not a popular tourist destination in Barcelona, I will hit the spot if you want a quick and easy market experience. Also, you can feel a bit more like a local because visited a market that's a bit off the beaten path (for tourists)

We were lucky enough for our trip to Barcelona to coincide with the first weekend of the month when…read morethe Palo Alto Market takes place. We heeded the warning and purchased our tickets online and bypassed those that were in line to purchase theirs. This place was magical even in the rain. The food truck offerings were incredible, offering tons of variety of delicious noms at reasonable prices. Eating our way through the market we shared an incredible pastry, coffee, an empanada, and paella. We obviously didn't leave hungry. When the rain was heavier, we ducked into the various buildings set up with local vendors and designers. It looked like Etsy threw up! Shoes, clothing, leather goods for starters. The vendors were friendly and met us halfway with our mangled Spanish. There are various bars set up around the market. We grabbed some Vermut and ducked in to catch some live music. Don't let people scare you away. It's totally worth cost of admission!

This first weekend of the month staple of Barcelona is well deserving of its popularity. A mixture…read moreof food trucks, flea market and music, the atmosphere is friendly and easy-going. We've even taken our dog a few times. Many complain about the €3 entry fee and the long line (sometimes over an hour) to get in. But the fee and the line ensures that inside, it does not become overly crowded and there is not crazy long lines for the food trucks (although the lines can get long, they are not too bad). Personally, I would much rather pay to get in and have a relaxing time inside, than not-pay and spend most of the time waiting in line to get food and drinks. Only advice would be ensure you get there on the early side, or well after the lunch rush. The line to get in can get too long during lunch time.

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!