Colourful...La Boqueria, also known as Mercat de Sant Josep, is probably Barcelona’s best-known market, ideally situated just off La Rambla. This market is a must whether sourcing ingredients for a fine meal or just wandering through. It´s an assault on the senses with smells coming from the fish to fruit (but for me it is no market without is distinctive smell of market). The food sold ranges from ready-made fresh fruit salads or freshly squeezed juice for the tired tourist, to literally fresh out of the sea still moving crabs and lobsters (maybe you would also like to look out for the whole sheep´s head!?) For tourists, do not be tempted to buy freshly squeezed juice at the first stall you see as the price is expensive. 2.50 Euro per cup. Try to go to the next stall you see on the left. You can find the price is better. Instead of paying 2.50 Euro, get the exactly similar cup for 1.50 Euro. Not to mention the bright sweet counters that will act like a magnet for any child (or adult!). Fancy to buy eggs? What kind? Chicken? Duck? Geese? Or Ostrich? Decide for yourself!
How to go?
La Rambla de Sant Josep
Metro: Liceu, (Green Line, L3)Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 20:30
Sat: 08:00 - 20:00
From Placa Catalunya: 10 minutes walking distance
From my house: 23 minutes by RENFE (train fare: 1.30Euro/person/journey)
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