One of the city’s greatest assets is its incredible gastronomy! Of course a big part in that is the selection of colorful and lively markets. We’re here to show you there’s something to love about each and every one of these historic food markets in Barcelona!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Navigating](\"https:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spanish-Market-Survival-Guide-Infographic-800x1200.png\")
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Until the mid-19th century, traveling and open-air markets were the norm in Barcelona. However, around this time a new industrial society was calling for a more rational infrastructure. Therefore, this meant traveling markets would be relocated to permanent locations and closed-in walls. In 1848, the Santa Caterina Market<\/a> became the first covered market of the city. Strangely enough, it was built on the site of the recently burnt down Santa Caterina Convent. After a hefty\u00a0renovation<\/a> between 1998 and 2005, it boasts a colorful, wave-like rooftop. Today it is one of the most modern of the historic food markets in Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTake a look inside this great market with our co-founder Lauren Aloise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The next market is one that needs very little introduction\u2014the beautiful La Boqueria<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is possibly the\u00a0most famous of the historic food markets in Barcelona. It\u00a0dates back to the middle ages, when it was operating as an open-air traveling market. Moreover though, its modern structure was only finished in 1914, making it slightly younger than many of its counterparts. It is known for its vivid colors, lively atmosphere and fantastic seafood! As you explore the market, be sure to note all of the brightly colored stalls. Many of Barcelona’s top chefs come to this very market each morning to buy their produce for the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLocal’s Tip:<\/strong> Make sure to check out some of the great places to sit, grab a bite to eat<\/a> and soak up the atmosphere inside.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Some](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pintxos-la-boqueria-1.png\")
\r\nChoose from an endless array of mouth-watering pintxos lining the countertops! Photo Credit: Misty Barker<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMercat de L’Abaceria Central<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This market\u00a0opened in 1892<\/a> in the then independent municipality of Gracia. Visiting this oval-roofed market is like taking a charming journey into the past. Gracia was once a small town surrounded by countryside, and this market is where the farmers came to sell their produce. One of the most authentic historic food markets in Barcelona, the Mercat de L’Abaceria Central still maintains the feel of a close-knit, working-class community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe love visiting L’Abaceria Central on our Gracia Neighborhood Food & Market Tour<\/a>!<\/strong> Together with an expert local guide, come along and experience the best this beautiful neighborhood has to offer on this truly authentic food tour!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Gracia](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2357-5-1.jpg\")
\r\nA beautiful array of fresh, local produce in Gracia’s main market.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMercat de La Concepci\u00f3<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nClick to expand<\/a> or embed<\/a> this image on your site<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Until the mid-19th century, traveling and open-air markets were the norm in Barcelona. However, around this time a new industrial society was calling for a more rational infrastructure. Therefore, this meant traveling markets would be relocated to permanent locations and closed-in walls. In 1848, the Santa Caterina Market<\/a> became the first covered market of the city. Strangely enough, it was built on the site of the recently burnt down Santa Caterina Convent. After a hefty\u00a0renovation<\/a> between 1998 and 2005, it boasts a colorful, wave-like rooftop. Today it is one of the most modern of the historic food markets in Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Take a look inside this great market with our co-founder Lauren Aloise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The next market is one that needs very little introduction\u2014the beautiful La Boqueria<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is possibly the\u00a0most famous of the historic food markets in Barcelona. It\u00a0dates back to the middle ages, when it was operating as an open-air traveling market. Moreover though, its modern structure was only finished in 1914, making it slightly younger than many of its counterparts. It is known for its vivid colors, lively atmosphere and fantastic seafood! As you explore the market, be sure to note all of the brightly colored stalls. Many of Barcelona’s top chefs come to this very market each morning to buy their produce for the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Local’s Tip:<\/strong> Make sure to check out some of the great places to sit, grab a bite to eat<\/a> and soak up the atmosphere inside.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This market\u00a0opened in 1892<\/a> in the then independent municipality of Gracia. Visiting this oval-roofed market is like taking a charming journey into the past. Gracia was once a small town surrounded by countryside, and this market is where the farmers came to sell their produce. One of the most authentic historic food markets in Barcelona, the Mercat de L’Abaceria Central still maintains the feel of a close-knit, working-class community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We love visiting L’Abaceria Central on our Gracia Neighborhood Food & Market Tour<\/a>!<\/strong> Together with an expert local guide, come along and experience the best this beautiful neighborhood has to offer on this truly authentic food tour!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMercat de Santa Caterina<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Mercat de la Boqueria<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nMercat de L’Abaceria Central<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nMercat de La Concepci\u00f3<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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