Food Markets of Barcelona

It is a busy, vibrant and a sensory environment, with the cries of the stall owners and the haggling of the customers.The sights, the smells, the sounds and the hustle and a bustle, and the freshest of foods. It is a colorful bonanza of exotic fresh fruits, dried and candied, heaps of herbs and spices, piles and piles of irresistible chocolate and candy, that works as a magnet for kids and adults alike.The fish so fresh that it is still flapping on ice. And quite a variety of seafood- octopus, white bait,  crab claws, lobsters, clams, mussels. Cured meat on skewers,  cured meat wraps, stuffed breads,  interesting burritos. Dried hams or Jamon as it is known here. Specialists were selling a variety of olives, cheeses, legume salads and eggs.There are lively seafood restaurants,  street food stands, refreshing freshly squeezed fruit juice stands, selling ready made fruit jars and smoothies to tourists to be fully energized for a busy day. And of course the Tapas and Sangria bars are all around.

Mercat de Sant Josep / La Boqueria is Barcelona's best known food market located on La Rambla.

Another market that we came across was on our way to Arc de Triomf. It is Santa Catrina market in the Born / Ribera area of the Old city. It showcases a new and modern market with a recent renovation.The colorful roof of this building is designed by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue.

Whether you are planning a fine meal or a picnic or simply taking a look, it is a memorable experience. The colorful display of foods is like an art work. Certainly can take some great pictures and buy some great good here.It is as if the colors, sounds, smells and flavors have been cooked together. You just savour it all.