Fondo Street Market

Fondo Street Market (Mercadillo del Fondo) sets up every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at Plaça del Rellotge in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, two minutes on foot from Fondo metro station. Around 30 stalls line the square, selling clothing, footwear, leather goods, handicrafts and books. The Fondo neighbourhood is one of the most multicultural in the Barcelona metropolitan area, and the mercadillo reflects that in its mix of goods and shoppers.

What you'll find at Fondo Street Market

Clothing and textiles make up the bulk of the market, with stalls selling everyday basics and seasonal fashion. Footwear and leather accessories take up much of the rest, alongside handmade crafts and a small section of books and magazines. There is no fresh produce here: for that, head to the Mercat del Fondo, one of the municipal markets in Santa Coloma de Gramenet.

How to get to Fondo Street Market

The market fills Plaça del Rellotge, 7, in the Fondo neighbourhood. Fondo metro station, the last stop on Line 1 and a stop on Line 9 Nord, is two minutes away on foot. The square is level and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome. Of the other street markets in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Singuerlín runs on Thursdays along Avinguda del Puig Castellar.

Where to stay in Santa Coloma de Gramenet

Santa Coloma de Gramenet sits just across the river from Barcelona, so staying in the Fondo neighbourhood puts you a few minutes from Plaça del Rellotge with metro access to the city. For a wider choice of hotels, Barcelona city centre is a short ride down the L1 line.

What day is Fondo Street Market?

Fondo Street Market runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at Plaça del Rellotge in Santa Coloma de Gramenet. It is a weekly market with no seasonal break, so the Saturday slot holds all year. Around 30 stalls set up in the open air, and the square is wheelchair accessible.

What can you buy at Fondo Street Market?

Fondo Street Market sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, and books and magazines across its 30 stalls. Clothing takes up most of the square. It is not a food market, so there are no fresh produce stalls; the Mercat del Fondo municipal hall nearby covers that.

How do you get to Fondo Street Market by metro?

Fondo Street Market is a two-minute walk from Fondo metro station, served by Line 1 and Line 9 Nord. From central Barcelona, take Line 1 towards Fondo, the last stop, then walk to Plaça del Rellotge, 7. The market itself is wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome in the square.

Do you need cash at Fondo Street Market?

Yes, bring cash to Fondo Street Market. Its stalls take cash and mobile payments, but acceptance varies from one trader to the next, so the smaller pitches selling books or handicrafts are the ones most likely to be cash only. Card readers are not guaranteed anywhere in the square.