Markets in Els Monjos
Barcelona, Catalonia
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 operate on a weekly schedule, giving visitors a consistent day to plan around.
Weekly Market Schedule
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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.
Tours & Activities in Els Monjos
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.
