Mercat de Sant Antoni

Mercat de Sant Antoni is a late-19th-century modernist market, with an iron structure reminiscent of the city's other historic markets, reopened a few years ago after a long full renovation. The result combines the recovered original building with new facilities, including an underground car park and additional retail spaces.

Unlike the Boqueria, the crowd here is mostly local, which shows both in the atmosphere and in fresh-produce prices. It's a good stop for anyone who wants to see how a real Barcelona market works without the crowds of the touristy center.

On Sunday mornings, the traditional Sant Antoni book, comic, trading-card and collectibles market sets up around the building, a long-standing fixture for collectors from across the city.

Frequently asked questions

What makes Mercat de Sant Antoni special?

It's a late-19th-century modernist market that's been thoroughly renovated, with an iron structure and a much more neighborhood feel than more touristy markets; on top of that, on Sunday mornings a well-known book and collectibles market sets up outside.

Is it cheaper than the Boqueria?

Generally yes, since it gets far fewer tourists, fresh-produce prices tend to be lower than in markets more geared toward visitors.