Markets in Ripollet
Barcelona, Catalonia
The mercado Ripollet scene is compact but practical, with two weekly street markets serving this residential town in the Vallès Occidental comarca, part of the wider Barcelona province. Between them, the markets cover clothing, footwear, handicrafts, books, fresh produce, meat, fish and dairy, making them a genuine resource for local shoppers rather than a tourist attraction.
Weekly Market Schedule
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Where to stay in Ripollet
Ripollet is a small town that sits right next to Sabadell and just a short distance from Barcelona, so you have good options at different price points. Staying in Town Centre puts you closest to the local markets and within easy reach of public transport links into the wider region.
If you want more choice or a larger hotel, Sabadell is just next door and offers a broader range of accommodation, with frequent connections back into Ripollet. Barcelona itself is also very manageable as a base if you plan to combine your market visit with time in the city.
Tours & Activities in Ripollet
Street markets in Ripollet
The Ripollet Weekly Market is the larger of the two, with around 25 stalls dedicated to clothing, footwear, handicrafts and books. It runs on a weekly schedule and is held indoors, so it goes ahead regardless of weather.
The Ripoll Weekly Market is the place to come for everyday food shopping, with stalls covering fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, and cheese and dairy. It also runs weekly on an indoor basis, though the exact stall count is not confirmed. For broader market options in the area, the nearby cities of Sabadell and Barberà del Vallès both hold their own weekly markets on different days.
Planning your visit
Ripollet is well connected to central Barcelona, making it straightforward to combine both markets in a single morning trip. The Ajuntament de Ripollet publishes updates on local services and events if you need to confirm current schedules before travelling.