Usually in European cities, the market square and the cathedral square were separated. In the case of Boqueria, everything is in one place. The fact is that one of the oldest markets in the world (first mentioned in 1217), previously located on the site of the Rambla, was moved to the site of the demolished monastery of St. Joseph in 1835. The market was originally a meat market, from which the name apparently originates. The Catalan "boc" means "goat". The influential Jewish community of Barcelona highly appreciated this specific meat. A lot of time has passed since then and now you probably won't find goat meat on Boqueria. But everything else is in abundance. And all this is very aesthetically presented. In addition to the main purpose of the Boqueria, you can have a good snack. At the same time, you can eat on a day off at the market. The quality is guaranteed. After all, as the great Paul Bocuse bequeathed, the main thing is fresh food, and they are abundant on Boqueria.

WOW! The array of food here was incredible. We started off with a cone of iberian ham, monchego cheese and breadsticks which was delicious. We then had a pot of fresh strawberries which were lovely and juicy. Our next pick was some patatas bravas (traditional Spanish potatoes) which the stall holder kindly warmed up for us. Our final stop was to get a fresh fruit juice from one of the many fruit stalls, I chose mango and orange which did not disappoint. Every way you turn you are greeted with fruit stalls fresh meats, fish, sweet stalls and plenty more. Would definitely recommend if you want to try a variety of traditional Spanish foods.

These markets are a great place to wander through at leisure, easy to get to a whilst plenty to choose, they stalls are quite repetitive. Loved the low cost cups to try before you buy. Highly recommended for your visit to beautiful Barcelona!

Amazing selection of so many foods to snack on or have a meal. We enjoyed the fruit cups and smoothies every day of our holiday. We also liked the deli meats and snacks you could buy to eat on the go. It’s open until the evening which is great for snacks or lunch all day. There are some nice places you can actually sit to eat. Very busy but worth it, and you the market traders are very friendly with the prices very clear so no need to negotiate! E.g €2.50 For a fresh fruit cup or smoothie. €5 for a burrito or empanada. The only thing lacking is seating nearby to eat, as the seating available is only for the restaurants.

We stopped here with the tour group I was on. The food market reminded me of the markets in Istanbul. There are more than 300 stalls in this 2,500 square meter market. As for history of the place, the land where the Mercado de la Boquería is located, use to be the home to a convent.

This bustling market is a must visit on a trip to Barcelona. A bit hectic but the food experience here is unmatched for local seafood, meats and snacks. Vendors offer prepared dishes and to go items of their produce and raw items. Enjoy a beer or glass of wine while your food is prepared right there. Amazing selection of seafood, cured meats and many other items. Prices are probably a bit higher than finding them on their own at other spots in the city but the experience is worth the slight increase. Too much to try on one visit! Schedule 2 trips on your visit to Barcelona.

Dear foodie readers, I love imagining how things would have been when visiting places that have been around for a while. This market was established in 1856, so not only are you going to a fabulous place, there is history there as well. We have done a good food tour in the Seattle market, and let me tell you, if you have never experienced one, this may be the place to do it. Since there are so many options, the tour will usually allow you to try the best of the best. The colors, the choices, the flavors, it honestly seems endless. We went every morning while in Barcelona, I loved the spinach and cheese empanadas, my boys would get fresh fruit juices with a pastry, and the hubs a cup of coffee. They opened early, so it was a perfect stop as we walked to our tour of the day.

It was really good to walk around, had my morning juice from market for 4 morning in a row and they are delicious. Also many food outlets to enjoy with lots of variety so you can visit several times. Also can buy meat, seafood, sweets along with souvenirs. Located near the start of La Rambla and definitely on the list of things to do and see in and around Barcelona.

Great place to visit. Just make sure you’re really hungry. So much you will want to try. Grab a fruit juice and have a stroll around all the stalls. Be careful of your bags, best to have them in front of you here as it can get very busy and cramped.

This was on our must see list for visiting Barcelona. This is a 12/10. The stalls and options of food are incredible - you will want to taste everything! We had a great time walking around viewing all the different food stalls. This is a must see in Barcelona.