Visiting the flea markets in Barcelona is an unforgettable experience, especially in spring and summer, because they have a unique charm when it comes to cities as beautiful as Barcelona. Its origin is very old, dating back to the eighteenth century when Parisian clothiers in the evenings collected the junk that people of high society discarded.
Over time the traders at the flea markets in Barcelona would no longer only collect used clothes but also obsolete objects, which although for the owners were not important for other people became rare and curious objects. Today, flea markets are no longer exclusive to Paris, they have crossed the borders to the metropolis. Then you should not miss the opportunity to visit 3 very special places that we recommend in this article.
1. Los Encantes Market
This is one of the oldest flea markets in Barcelona. It has a tradition dating back to the 14th century and was known as the Bellcaire Fair. In this site you can find all kinds of new and old things at a very low cost such as antiques, records, clothes, vinyls, lamps, etc.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., the public auction is one of the most characteristic attractions of this unique flea market that hosts more than 300 stalls in a 35,000 square meter space including restaurants such as Can Paixano, Peixel Als Encants or El Mirall dels Encants. The market is located in Carrer de los Castillejos.
2. Art market José Oriol Square
Located next to the church of Pino, next to the Ramblas and near the Cathedral, this is one of the flea markets in Barcelona that is distinguished because art is the protagonist through an exhibition of paintings that takes place on weekends by artists who belong to the Association of Painters of the Plaza de San José Oriol.
When you are visiting the square you can find several interesting places such as the emblematic Bar de PI, located in a building of the eighteenth century, which has a terrace with an unparalleled view from where you can see the entire square and enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of the market.
3. Raval Market
The old Raval neighborhood is one of the most bohemian and alternative places in Barcelona today due to the restoration it underwent two decades ago. The market is located near the Rambla and is characterized by the variety of cosmopolitan, alternative and urbanist designs reflected in jewelry, clothing, jewelry and accessories made of various materials such as fabrics, waxed threads, fabrics and recyclable metals.
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The market offers various cultural, gastronomic and artistic activities every weekend. It is open from 11:00 in the morning until 9:00 at night.
