Mercantic Flea Market

Antiques are the reason most people come: furniture, decorative pieces and curios from dealers whose stock changes week to week, so two Sundays running rarely turn up the same thing.

Books and magazines fill several stalls, from vintage editions to recent secondhand copies. The jewellery stalls run to costume pieces, older rings and the occasional silver find. All 50 stalls trade in the open air, so a wet Sunday is worth checking before you set out.

Sant Cugat del Vallès is a compact, well-connected town, so staying near Sant Cugat del Vallès Town Centre puts you within easy reach of Mercantic and the local restaurants around the market. The train line also makes it simple to base yourself in Barcelona if you prefer more options.

If you'd rather stay close, Hotel Sant Cugat is a solid, convenient choice that keeps things simple for an early morning browse at the flea market. Alternatively, Zona Alta gives you a quieter Barcelona base with quick access via the FGC train line straight to Sant Cugat.

The market sets up at Avinguda Rius i Taulet, 120, in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona province. Check the official Mercantic website for updates and vendor information, and see the province page for other markets within reach.