Barcelona’s Markets - Bargains galore!
KateHi everyone!
Yesterday I discovered something very exciting - there are plans to turn the bull ring outside my house into a massive flea market!!! Great news all round! I can’t say I’ll be sorry to see the bull-ring go and I’ll have Barcelona’s best flea market on my doorstep!!!
For those of you who also like a good bargain, Barcelona is a great place to be! The city has a number of really good markets, selling anything from furniture, antiques and craftwork to fruit and vegetables! The majority are situated outdoors so you can spend a day in the sun whilst you browse. The atmosphere is also really fun- a whirl of people bustling around in search of that vintage bag or an old record. Many people also go just for a nice day out with no intention of buying anything…rarely do they go home empty-handed though!
Some of my favourite markets are:
-The Encants Market (metro ‘Glories’): A huge outdoor flea market selling all things old and new: cosmetics, clothes, furniture, electrical tools, cds…..Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- La Boquería: (metro Liceu): An indoor market selling every size, colour and shape of fruit and vegetable that ever existed! You can also find fresh fish and meat, sweets/nuts/chocolates and other treats. The products are all really fresh and taste amazing - well worth a visit!
- Ramblas Market: (metro Drassanes): A gathering of arts and craft stalls selling handmade goods of all types - jewelry, leather goods, ceramics, etc. This is a great place to find an original present or simply to treat yourself to something a bit special!
I hope you all have fun hunting out bargains!
Kate X
