Spain's Great Markets
Spain's markets are the country's best free attraction — and its best lunch. From the tourists-but-still-great Boqueria to the working Mercado de Abastos in Santiago, these seven are worth a morning even if you never cook.
- Food & Drink7
Aragón · Basque Country · Catalonia · Galicia · Madrid · Valencia
Food markets worth a stop
- Optional7
- Barcelona: Gaudí and Beyond · 1 shared place
Go before noon for the best produce action; sit for a vermut at the counter after.
7 places
Mercado de la Ribera
Europe's largest covered market, a bustling landmark of local produce and exceptional pintxo culture
Mercado de San Miguel
An elegant iron-and-glass market in central Madrid, perfect for gourmet snacks and a midday glass of vermouth
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
A premier Galician market where you can source fresh Atlantic seafood and have it prepared by nearby bars
Mercat de Santa Caterina
Barcelona's local market, recognizable by its colorful undulating roof and beloved for its excellent neighborhood bar counters
La Boqueria
Barcelona's historic market hall, with produce stalls and long-standing tapas bars under one roof.
Mercado Central de Valencia
Valencia's modernista market hall, a working slice of local life in a fine iron-and-glass building.
Mercado Central de Zaragoza
A classic 1903 iron-and-glass market hall offering the authentic flavors of Aragon, from local lamb to regional wine
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