Gothic Market

Three trades fill the stalls: antiques, books and magazines, and jewellery. There is no food or produce here, which sets it apart from most of the city's other street markets, so come to browse rather than to shop for the week.

No payment options are listed for the market's traders, so carry euros in small notes rather than counting on a card reader at the stall.

Staying in the Gothic Quarter puts you right on the doorstep of the market, and it's hard to beat for convenience. Try Hotel Neri for a boutique stay in a beautiful historic building, or Gothic Quarter if you'd prefer to browse a range of options in the neighbourhood.

If you want a little more space and easy walking distance to the old town, El Born is a great choice, with plenty of hotels, apartments, and good restaurants just minutes from the market.

Gothic Market runs at Avinguda de la Catedral s/n, Plaça Nova, 08002 Barcelona, a few steps from the cathedral steps. The nearest metro stations are Jaume I and Liceu, both a short walk through the Barri Gòtic's narrow streets. The organisers publish their own dates on the official page, worth checking before a holiday week.