Sant Andreu Market

The market's roots go back to when Sant Andreu de Palomar was still an independent municipality outside Barcelona. Plaça del Mercadal was laid out in 1850, and the current iron-framed market hall opened in 1914. A major 9.5 million euro refurbishment began in 2019 and the new market reopened in September 2022, with a redesigned central building housing fresh food stalls and a bar, plus an annexe for non-food traders. Many of today's stall holders are descendants of the original traders, some in their fourth or fifth generation. For more on the market's heritage, see the official Barcelona municipal markets page.

The 25 stalls cover the essentials: seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh meat and poultry, fish and seafood, and bags of nuts and dried fruits. It is a compact market geared towards daily shopping rather than tourist browsing, so the offer is fresh and practical. The central building also has a bar, useful for a coffee while picking up groceries. Among the municipal markets in Barcelona, Sant Andreu is one of the smaller neighbourhood options and easy to get around quickly.

The market is at Plaça del Mercadal, 41, in the Sant Andreu district. Take the metro to Sant Andreu (L1) and walk a few minutes south to the square. Several bus lines stop nearby on Passeig de Torras i Bages. The entrance is wheelchair accessible and there is curbless paving connecting the square to the indoor space.