One of the best weekend plans is to visit the farmers markets in Barcelona! Not only can you enjoy locally produced food, but it also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and learn the stories of the area’s producers. So, in today’s article, we focus on the farmers markets you can visit on the weekends!
But first… Let’s dive into the history of farmers markets in the city.
First farmers market in Barcelona? “Gran Mercadal”
The first farmers’ market in Barcelona was located in “Plaça de l’Angel” during medieval times and it was called “Gran Mercadal”.
In the 13th century, when the walls were demolished, the market’s points of sale moved to the middle of the Rambla. And it was in 1836 when the market moved to its current location: Sant Josep, where the Sant Josep abbey was located. Today we call this place “La Boqueria” o “Mercat de Sant Josep”, the first farmers’ market in Barcelona as we know them today.
“Mercats de pagès”, farmers markets in Barcelona
Today, there are 7 farmers markets in Barcelona, divided in diverse locations. Here is a list with the details:
Farmers market in la Sagrera
When: Sundays every two weeks, 9 am – 2 pm.
Where: Plaça de Masadas
Farmers market in Sants–Les Corts
When: Every Saturday. 10 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Avinguda Madrid/Rambla Brasil
Farmers market in Poble-Sec, “Mercat de la Terra“
When: Every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Parc de les Tres Xemeneies.
Farmers market in Fort Pienc
When: Every Saturday, from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Plaça d’André Malraux
Farmers market in Guinardó
When: Every Saturday, from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Plaça Maragall
Farmers market in Esquerra de l’Eixample, “Germanetes”
When: Every Saturday, from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Viladomat/Consell de Cent
Farmers market in Vallcarca
When: Every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Pl. Joan Liébana (Av. Vallcarca, 100)
Farmers market in Esquerra de l’Eixample: Germanetes
How does a farmers market in Barcelona look like? An example is the “Germanetes” market, located in Esquerra de l’Eixample, on Consell de Cent/Viladomat street.
Besides the locally produced food, what also sets this market apart is its setting: local producer stalls are surrounded by numerous outdoor bar terraces, where neighbors gather for breakfast or even a vermouth. It conveys a strong sense of community.
Fresh food at the farmers markets in Barcelona
And what will you find at this farmers market in Barcelona? Fresh and locally produced vegetables and food, from local producers in the regions of Vallès Oriental, Maresme, etc.
But also you will find local producers of products like honey and cheese producers, presenting ecological products to consumers.
Besides farmers’ markets, you can also find the freshest and most delicious foods at the many food markets in the city. In addition to the famous “Boqueria”, there are other beautiful food markets in different neighborhoods. Places that are cultural treasures and offer you the opportunity to experience the culture from the most authentic perspective: through the people and the food.
