Sant Antoni
- Category
- Neighborhood
- Hours
- Free access; Sunday morning has a particularly good atmosphere
- Price
- Free to wander
- Neighborhood
- Sant Antoni
- How to get there
- Metro L1 or L2 to Sant Antoni
Sant Antoni is where the Eixample meets El Raval. It has Cerdà's grid and chamfered corners, but also a very recognisable neighbourhood rhythm: bakeries, terraces, bookshops, everyday shopping and streets made for lingering rather than ticking sights off a list.
Mercat de Sant Antoni is its centre of gravity. The Modernist building brings together a fresh market, encants stalls and, on Sunday mornings, books, comics, trading cards and collectibles. That weekly market makes Sunday one of the best times to get to know the area.
From here you can walk to El Raval, Paral·lel and Plaça Universitat. It is a practical base for eating or having a drink while staying close to the centre's main sights.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Sant Antoni special?
Its Modernist market is the neighbourhood's centre of gravity, and on Sundays it hosts a well-known market for books, comics and collectibles.
Is Sant Antoni close to the centre?
Yes. It sits between El Raval and the Eixample, a short walk from Plaça Universitat, La Boqueria and Paral·lel.
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