Markets in Bigues i Riells
Barcelona, Catalonia · 4 markets tracked
Markets in Bigues i Riells give this small Vallès Oriental town a varied weekly market scene across four distinct street markets. Situated north of Barcelona in the Barcelona province, the town draws shoppers with offerings that span fresh produce, artisan bread, organic goods, and handmade crafts every week.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | None | None | None | None |
MondayNo markets
TuesdayNo markets
WednesdayNo markets
ThursdayNo markets
FridayNo markets
Saturday2markets
SundayNo markets
Where to stay in Bigues i Riells
Bigues i Riells is a small town, so staying close to the centre of either Bigues or Riells del Fai puts you within easy reach of the local markets. Try Bigues i Riells town centre for the most convenient base, or look at options in Riells del Fai if you want a quieter, more rural feel.
If you prefer more amenities, the nearby town of Granollers is just a short drive away and offers a broader choice of accommodation, making it a practical alternative for day trips into Bigues i Riells.
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Street markets in Bigues i Riells
The Bigues i Riells Weekly Market, held every Saturday, is the largest of the four markets with 25 stalls. It runs indoors, making it a reliable option regardless of weather, and sells fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, bread and pastries, and clothing.
The Artisanal Bread Market focuses on baked goods and handicrafts, making it a good stop if you are looking for locally made bread and pastries or handcrafted items. It runs weekly as an outdoor street market, adding a specialist character to the town's broader market calendar.
Mercado Boig takes a different direction, concentrating on clothing, jewellery, books, and handicrafts. This outdoor weekly market suits shoppers after second-hand reads or artisan accessories rather than fresh food.
The Oil Fair of Vallès rounds out the selection with a focus on organic produce and prepared foods, making Bigues i Riells one of the few towns in the comarca with a dedicated organic market. Shoppers interested in eco products will find this the most relevant stop. For a broader market experience in the region, Granollers is the comarca capital and hosts one of the larger weekly markets nearby.
How many markets are there in Bigues i Riells?
Bigues i Riells has four street markets: the Bigues i Riells Weekly Market, the Artisanal Bread Market, Mercado Boig, and the Oil Fair of Vallès. All four are street markets, and the town has no municipal market. The Weekly Market is the largest, with 25 stalls, while the others focus on bread, clothing and organic goods.
What day is the market in Bigues i Riells?
Saturday is the market day in Bigues i Riells for two of its four markets: the Bigues i Riells Weekly Market and Mercado Boig both trade then. The Weekly Market is the larger of the two, with 25 stalls selling fresh produce, meat and bread, while Mercado Boig sets up with clothing, jewellery and handicrafts.
What is the biggest market in Bigues i Riells?
The Bigues i Riells Weekly Market is the biggest market in the town, with 25 stalls trading every Saturday. It runs indoors, so it continues regardless of the weather, and sells fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, bread and pastries, and clothing. The town's other three markets are smaller and more specialised.
What can you buy at the markets in Bigues i Riells?
Bigues i Riells' markets sell fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, bread and pastries, clothing, jewellery, books, handicrafts and organic products. The Weekly Market covers fresh food, the Artisanal Bread Market specialises in baked goods and crafts, Mercado Boig focuses on clothing and books, and the Oil Fair of Vallès concentrates on organic and prepared foods.