You absolutely cannot skip the iconic landmark Mercat La Boqueria if you're in Barcelona. It is the most famous open-air market place and a must-see tourist spot in the city. Visit it for an amazing feast of delicious octopus, ceviche, Iberico sausage, chickpeas, beef cheek, freshly fried cod, and venison steak. It is impossible to resist the Iberian ham, fresh pomegranate Arils, amazing fruit juices, cheese samplings, meats, seafood, candy and, of course, more freshly-sliced ham. Make sure you try local specialties like Jamón ibérico or Jamón Serrano.
Take some time to just wander around the market and have a view of everything. Buy and eat from the vendors or fight to get a seat at one of the most prized restaurants (Pinotxo! El Quim!). There are exotic foods and talented chefs that concoct these amazing dishes. Eat to your heart's content. This 2,500-sm lively market is packed with people, colors, and smells with over 300 stalls and more than 20,000 products on display or for sale. Simply sit leisurely and just watch people go by, or take photos if you're into photography! All shopaholics and foodies head for La Boqueria, declared the Best Market in the World at the World Congress of Public Markets in Washington.
By Subway:
It takes 7 minutes and costs 2.16 Euros
By Bus:
It takes 12 minutes and costs 1.93 to 2.17 Euros
By Taxi:
It takes 2 minutes and costs 3.73 to 4.54 Euros
By Walk:
It takes 13 minutes
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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