Els Monjos Crafts and Secondhand Market Featured
Runs every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at Plaça de Pau Casals. A dedicated crafts and secondhand market with 25 stalls.
Handicrafts · Clothing & Textiles · Books & Magazines
Markets in Els Monjos
2 markets tracked in Els Monjos.
Els Monjos runs two weekly street markets, each with 25 stalls, making it a modest but worthwhile stop in the Alt Penedès comarca of Barcelona province. The town is best known locally for the mercadillo Els Monjos scene, which covers everything from secondhand books and handicrafts to fresh fruit, vegetables, and footwear. Both markets trade every Sunday, typically from 10am to 2pm, giving visitors a consistent day to plan around.
Weekly Market Schedule
Where to stay in Els Monjos
Els Monjos is a small village, so your best bet is to stay in the nearby town of Vilafranca del Penedès, which puts you just a short drive away and gives you plenty of accommodation options. Try the town centre for easy access to transport and local restaurants.
If you prefer something closer to the countryside feel of the area, look for rural accommodation along the Alt Penedès wine country route, where you can enjoy the landscape between market visits.
Planning the trip
Heading to Els Monjos? Omio compares bus and train routes, YeSim gets an eSIM ready before you land, and GetYourGuide lists local food tours and experiences worth building a day around.
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Street markets in Els Monjos
The Els Monjos Crafts and Secondhand Market is an outdoor market with 25 stalls focused on handicrafts, clothing, and books. It runs weekly and suits anyone looking for locally made goods or pre-owned finds rather than everyday groceries.
The Santa Margarita and Els Monjos Weekly Market is an indoor market, also with 25 stalls, offering a more practical mix of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, clothing, and footwear. It runs weekly and draws a regular crowd of local shoppers stocking up on seasonal produce from the surrounding Penedès agricultural area.
For a broader selection of market days in the region, nearby Vilafranca del Penedès hosts larger markets and is the main commercial hub of Alt Penedès. You can also use our markets near me tool to find other markets across the comarca.
Santa Margarita and Els Monjos Weekly Market
Weekly Sunday market with 25 stalls selling fresh produce, clothing and leather goods on Rambla de Penyafel in Els Monjos, where stalls take cards as well as cash.
Fresh Fruits · Fresh Vegetables · Clothing & Textiles · Footwear & Leather
What day is the market in Els Monjos?
Els Monjos' two street markets both trade on Sunday. The Els Monjos Crafts and Secondhand Market and the Santa Margarita and Els Monjos Weekly Market run at the same time, typically from 10am to 2pm, so there's no market on the town's other six days.
How many markets are there in Els Monjos?
Els Monjos has 2 street markets, each with 25 stalls. The Els Monjos Crafts and Secondhand Market covers handicrafts, clothing, and books, while the Santa Margarita and Els Monjos Weekly Market focuses on fresh produce, clothing, and footwear.
What can you buy at Els Monjos market?
Els Monjos' markets sell books and magazines, clothing and textiles, footwear and leather, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and handicrafts. The mix splits across the two markets, with fresh produce concentrated at the Santa Margarita and Els Monjos Weekly Market and secondhand goods at the crafts market.