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Mercat de Santa Caterina

The iconic roof of the Santa Caterina market

Santa Caterina is Barcelona’s earliest covered market, which saw an upgrade from the late 1990s with an iconic new roof. Stallholders offer the wide range of produce you expect from local markets, while a couple of bars and Cuines Santa Caterina offer tapas and bigger plates. The old town location makes it an easy attraction for visitors.

Arguably Barcelona's widest range of tomatoes on display at Santa Caterina Market

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Mercat del Born

More of a museum than a market, El Born CCM is still a fascinating visit

Don’t come here looking for fresh produce! Where most Barcelona residents enjoy the benefits of a neighbourhood market, Mercat del Born is now an archaeological site.

The discovery of ruins of the 1700s town were uncovered during a renovation of the fabulous cast iron structure from the late 1800s. The structure, designed by Antoni Rovira I Trias, is now used as the El Born Cultural and Memorial Centre with the ruins on display.

It’s free to enter and actually quite interesting – there’s even a decent bookstore and a café – or you could opt for the daily guided tour that takes you down into the old streets.

Roman ruins at the El Born CCM

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Cuines Santa Caterina

Cuines Santa Caterina is a popular option in Santa Caterina market, Barcelona

This place is hugely popular, and it’s easy to see why. Eat in the restaurant, at the bar, or al fresco on a nice day, but be aware – it’s a tapas menu at the bar and outside, while the indoors dining area has the full menu.

The kitchen turns out an odd array of dishes, from Spanish standards to Thai noodles and sushi. Needless to say we stick with the Spanish.

Butifara sausage, foie and Santa Pau beans at Cuines Santa Caterina. Awesome

The Catalan sausage with foie gras and Santa Pau beans is a standout on a menu that’s generally winners.

Avda Francesc Cambó, 16

Tel: 932 689 918

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