Discover Fresh Finds and Local Flavours at Sitges Markets

Sitges Markets – Food & Clothing

Who doesn’t like a stroll around a good market? In truth, it’s one of the best ways to discover a new place. Discovering new flavours and browsing stalls for that unique piece. Getting to know the Sitges market folk is getting to know the beating heart of the town.

Sitges Markets and markets in the surrounding areas are well worth a visit.

You just need to know where to explore to discover the one that’s right for you!

Sitges Markets – Food

Sitges Market, Avinguda Artur Carbonell, 27, Sitges (next to the train station)

The best food market in Sitges is a permanent indoor feature and it’s located right beside the train station. Over 25 food stalls with fresh, high-quality meats, fish, spices, dried goods, cold & cured meats and lots of deli/bbq treats!

It offers an authentic market experience with stall holders shouting out their prices and providing a free taste of their goods. It’s good to shop around and ask for the price per kilo. You will see a difference from one stall to another so it always worth asking ‘Cuanto cuesta X por kilo?’

This market also has a restaurant and other permanent shops on site (such as the Mercadona supermarket underneath)

Opening Times for Sitges Market:

TIP: if you park in the car park – be sure to ask the market stall for a credit for the parking. If you collect them from each place you make a purchase, then your parking at Sitges Market can work out almost free. Also, Mercadona will give you 2 hours of free parking with a big shop – so go for coffee, take a stroll and then do your shop and get the most out of your visit to the Sitges Market!

Casa Ametllers, Avinguda Artur Carbonell, 24 (in front of the Train Station)

OK!  So this isn’t a traditional market, but if you’re looking for fresh produce, then it’s well worth a look. It has a vast range of organic produce and has vegetarian and vegan options too.

Beyond Sitges Markets

The Central Food Market, Vilanova y La Geltru

Vilanova i la Geltru is a beautiful Mediterranean town and has a wonderful market located at its heart. The Mercat del Centre offers an excellent selection of seafood, fruit and vegetables sourced directly from local fishermen, farmers, and market gardeners.

Opening Times for Central Food Market, Vilanova:

Food Markets in Barcelona

Barcelona’s markets are famous throughout the world. Most suburbs have a market as their traditional heart where fresh produce and local delicacies are available. Many of the markets will have several small restaurants too, and these local’s favourites are often worth a try, you know their food is going to be fresh! There are two great examples close to the centre of town.

Santa Caterina Food Market

Located at the heart of Ciutat Vella, in the neighborhood of “Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and La Ribera”, the Santa Caterina Market has been an exception in the history of Barcelona. In fact, this was the first covered market in the city. While not as famous as La Boqueria, this market rates highly among locals and visitors for its beauty and history and is worth a visit.

It has  40+ food stalls and many local businesses buy from here. The restaurant within the market offers some of the best Catalan and international food in the area, which is extremely close to the attractive Gothic and Born areas. In some ways, this market is now more authentic than La Boqueria, but La Boqueria is rightly famous, and no market list would be complete without it….

La Boqueria – Las Ramblas, Barcelona 

Everyone knows ‘La Boqueria’ – or the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria. It’s the beating heart of central Barcelona. For many visitors, this is the only food market they will visit and La Boqueria maintains its authenticity and original energy even as it serves upmarket food in its many bars and restaurants.  Any foodie will love tasting new cuisine in the buzz of a busy Mediterranean market. At La Boqueria, all of your sense will be awakened.

This market is open every day from 8.00 – 20.30

Clothes & Vintage/Flea Markets

Sitges & Sant Pere clothing & knick knack markets

If you love browsing for a bargain, look out for this weekly Sitges market (on Thursdays) Here vendors sell a wide range of products, including clothing, bed-linen, kitchen utensils, plants and all sorts of knick-knacks. The atmosphere is usually lively and during the summer months, the offerings increase to include jewellery and other items of interest.

Location: Avinguda de Villafranca – just under the railway bridge

Thursdays – 08:30 – 14:00

Sant Pere de Ribes has a similar weekly market which takes place every Friday. Again, there is a wonderful atmosphere as locals browse for a bargain from a wide variety of offerings.

Location: Avinguda de Sitges – Carrer del Carc

Fridays – 08:30 – 14:00

Flea Markets in Barcelona

Els Encants Vells, Barcelona

Barcelona’s Encants Vells is one of the oldest and biggest flea markets in Europe and dates back to the 14th Century. In 2013 Els Encants relocated to a stunning new purpose-built three-story structure just opposite the Agbar Tower. There are over 500 stalls, and you can find everything here from antiques, clothes, books, to appliances and furniture. This is a Flea Market as they are supposed to be. There is also a unique happening on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 am. Public auctions take place for early risers who want to see something different and get involved in some exciting opportunities.

Opening Times for Encants Vells Flea Market:

Mercantic, Barcelona

This market is an exciting mix of eclectic wares. With lively music and food trucks, it is worth a visit even if you don’t love a bargain. The market also hosts live music events from time to time. There is a resident art gallery if you want to take home a piece of unique art as a memory of your holiday. Yoga sessions, meditation classes, and smoothie bars are recent additions that build on the overall good vibes of this market.

Opening Times for Mercantic Market, Sant Cugat: