The womb of Barcelona, ​​and perhaps all of Spain, the breathtaking Boquería market - the place where you are convinced of the love of the Spaniards to eat well. If there was ever a market in paradise, he definitely looked like this: stacked counters, the richest assortment of products from all corners of the country, noise, din and anticipation of a generous meal. On Boqueria it is worth visiting not only for the sake of products - the authentic atmosphere of ancient Catalonia - that's what distinguishes it from other markets of Barcelona.

A bit of history

The first mention of the Boquería market dates back to 1217, when at the then outskirts of Barcelona a place was reserved for meat traders . Since 1470 the so-called pig market - they traded there live and not very pigs, hogs and pigs . Until the end of the 18th century, Bokeria was able to acquire fish traders (it was then called Merkat de la Paglia), and in 1826 the city authorities decided to build a market building for fish merchants and meat . The official opening of Boqueria took place only in 1853; the last modification dates back to 1914 - then the building acquired a metal roof .

Bokeria Market

One of the bakeries in the Boqueria market

Sweets on the market Bokeria

What to buy and see

Bokeria market it is better to visit several times - in the first place Obsession of the eye literally run away from the abundance of products and it will definitely be difficult to choose something. However, even if you are not going to zatarivatsya products of the Spanish "terroir", on Bokeria it's still better to come several times - impressions will certainly be abundant!

To say what to buy at Boqueria, it is quite difficult - because there is everything. The historical core of the market - meat and fish ranks. For tourists, they are of little practical value (if only you do not live in self-catering apartments), and the only product suitable for export to the homeland is the hamon, which can be bought both as a full leg and as a thread that is sealed for further preservation.

Fruits and vegetables - another major segment of the Boqueria market. Here you understand how rich the Mediterranean is in the gifts of nature: necessarily young potatoes (Spain removes up to four crops a year), local and exotic fruits, berries, frozen fruits, finally fresh juices.

Nuts, dried fruits and spices Bokeria can easily to puzzle even an experienced chef - such a variety overpays even the most complex recipes. Another must-see department is delicacies. Here you can take a look (and if you wish, of course, buy) for black truffles, foie gras, live snails of several species, rare aromatic herbs, forest berries and much, much more.

Address and hours of work

Placa de la Boqueria, nearest station me ro-Liceu.

Opening Hours - from 7-8 in the morning (it's better to come closer to 9) to 6-7 pm.

Reviews of the Boqueria market (3)

Evaluation @ 10

The eyes scatter from affluence November 06, 2013

Polar Star

was here in April 2013

The Boqueria market is the most famous, but, naturally, not the only one in Barcelona. It is located in the very center of the city - if you walk along the Rambla from Plaza Catalunya to the sea, Bokeria will be on your right.
Because of your location, and because the market is an obligatory place for pilgrimage of tourists, th. So if you want to purchase provisions, then it is better to go to the market of St. Catharines, a couple of blocks from Rambla. He, of course, is not so stylish, but much more democratic. And if you are simple ... Read the full review

Evaluation 10

Excellent place 23 August 2013

Elizabeth

was here in June 2011

We were in Barcelona for the first time in 2011. The market itself is on La Rambla, on the right. It is between the houses, but you can not miss it. We went there by accident, because we were given 2 hours of time for a walk and we had to take care of ourselves somehow. To be honest, then we did not plan to buy anything, we thought that we would find fruit in the hotel. But as soon as we went there, our eyes immediately began to scatter. The market itself is a huge colored spot. First we came to a bench with fruits and vegetables and bought there ... Read full review

@ Score 8

Eyes are scattered August 07 2013

Svetik

was here in August 2012

When you walk along the boulevard of La Rambla, be sure wrap in the Boquería market. In principle, the market as a market, nothing special, except that everything is very civilized, accurate and large. Particularly striking is the diversity presented here. Whole deposits of a jamon, which hangs whole bunches and smells not very pleasant. In fact - it's very tasty. Hamon is a lot of species, from very expensive to very cheap. There are a lot of fruits and vegetables here. I do not even know many names. Naturally, ... Read the full review