La Boqueria or “Mercat de Sant Josep (or La Boqueria Market in San Jose in Castilian) is a municipal market of the Gothic quarter of Barcelona and one of the most live in the city, both because of the intense economic activity as per the large influx of tourism. Located next to La Rambla, within walking distance of the Lyceum.

The area reaches 2583 m with more than 300 stops  offer a variety of household products and exotic, both to private buyers for restaurants in the city.

La Boqueria market is the the most important food market of Barcelona. Only by being located in the Rambla, the street that so many people have called the most beautiful in the world, has reason to be. We say “in the Rambla”, not “next to” because the shops of flowers and birds that are in the middle of the promenade are also part of the market. Perhaps it would be good, and even endearing, which also form part of the quiosqueros him. In fact, it has already installed a culinary bookstore in the same market. The kiosks are also an essential part of the landscape, it is said that in 76, while still did not know if we would have democracy, they left open-mouthed at a great fighter for freedom, Mikos Theodorakis, who exclaimed: “What a surprise! A street where they can buy books at three in the morning. ”

There are other important markets, of course, as the oldest of all, very close to the Cathedral, the Santa Caterina, which has just opened its doors, and which is in line with other careful remodeling, such as those that have already taken out at the Boqueria, the Clot and Design, but also in markets built after the war, such as the Sagrada Familia and the de Lesseps.

Inside the Boqueria Market you will find some small typical tapas bars. They use for their cooking the best quality of the products of the market, and you will taste the real flavours of Spain and mediterranean food.

You can not miss it!