Market

Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria

El Raval, Barcelona

Address
La Rambla 89, 08002 Barcelona
Hours
Mon to Sat
8:00 to 20:30
Sun
Closed

Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 20:30, as listed by the city council. A few Sundays in December are listed as open.

Source: opendata-ajuntament.barcelona.cat, checked 7 Nov 2026.

The stained glass and iron sign over the entrance of the Mercat de la Boqueria
Photo: Irene Grassi (sun sand & sea) / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The city's best-known food market, entered from the Rambla. Stalls sell fruit, seafood, ham and ready-to-eat tapas.

Time needed 1 hour
Best time Morning
Rainy day

What the guides say about Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria

The Boqueria market just off La Rambla is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 20:30, per Barcelona City Council.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, from the weekly Barcelona events calendar.

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Nearby

Escribà Cafe · 1 min walk A pastry shop on the Rambla with a Modernista façade, known for its chocolate and seasonal cakes. Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu Landmark · 2 min walk A Gothic hospital complex around a quiet cloister, now home to the Biblioteca de Catalunya and other institutions. Església de Betlem Church · 2 min walk A baroque church on the Rambla, rebuilt after fires and the Civil War. Granja Viader Cafe · 2 min walk A traditional dairy café in the Raval, founded in 1870, known for its cacaolat and thick hot chocolate. Jardins de Rubió i Lluch Park · 2 min walk A small garden courtyard in the Raval behind the Biblioteca de Catalunya, open to the public. Carrer de Petritxol Shopping · 2 min walk A narrow street of art galleries and granjas off Plaça del Pi, known for hot chocolate.

Around El Raval

Museums, markets and corner bars

The Raval lies west of the Rambla and mixes old hospitals, the MACBA and the CCCB with small bars and international food. The Boqueria market sits on its edge along the Rambla.

El Raval has 19 places on the Roam Barcelona map: 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 museums, 2 restaurants, 2 churches and cathedrals, 1 cafe, 1 park or garden, 1 shop and 1 market. Read the El Raval guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria?
La Rambla 89, 08002 Barcelona.
What are the opening hours of Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria?
Mon to Sat 8:00 to 20:30; Closed Sun. Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 20:30, as listed by the city council. A few Sundays in December are listed as open.
How long do you need at Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria?
Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria?
Morning.

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