Mercat Santa Caterina

  • Mercat Santa Caterina

    Mercat Santa Caterina

  • Mercat Santa Caterina

    Mercat Santa Caterina

  • Mercat Santa Caterina

    Mercat Santa Caterina

  • Mercat Santa Caterina

    Mercat Santa Caterina

  • Mercat Santa Caterina

    Mercat Santa Caterina

Mercat Santa Caterina

Mercat Santa Caterina

Mercat Santa Caterina (Market Holy Catherine) is the latest market built in Barcelona. Totally renovated in 2005 with brilliance by the architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue of EMBT, is a little marvel located in the district of Ribera in Ciutat Vella. Beautiful architectural idea for this multicoloured ceramics roof having the shape of wave posed on an air structure of wood, which shelters all the stalls of the market. One finds there all the products of the producers of the area: fruits, vegetables, flowers but also fish, meat, pork-butchery including one or two stalls dedicated to Jabugo ham and finally a small supermarket “Caprado”.

 

A very good Tapas bar is located contrary to the main entrance and a restaurant “Cuines Santa-Catarina” of which we appreciate particularly the chart, next to the entry. In brief, the place worth a walk for its architecture, for shopping or to lunch.

 

Barcelona's Mercat de Santa Caterina in figures and dates:

The Mercat de Santa Caterina was inaugurated in 1848, making it one of Barcelona's oldest markets.

It occupies an area of around 4,200 square meters and is home to around 60 stalls and traders, offering a wide variety of fresh food products. A wide range of food products can be found here, including fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheeses, cured meats, bakery and pastry products, as well as local and artisanal products.

The market building was renovated in 2005. One of its most distinctive features is its colorful wave-shaped roof, made of colorful ceramic tiles. It has become an emblematic element of Barcelona's modern architecture.

A video of Mercat Santa Caterina:

Mercat Santa Caterina

Francesc Cambó, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Area: Ciutat Vella
Email: mercatscaterinaSPAMFILTER@mercatsbcn.cat
Website: Mercat Santa Caterina - Barcelona
Opening hours: Monday 7.30am to 2pm / Tuesday and Wednesday 7.30am to 3.30pm / Thursday and Friday from 7.30am to 8.30pm / Saturday from 7.30am to 3.30pm. Check for summer time opening hours
Phone: 00 34 933 195 740
Metro/Bus: Metro: L4 Jaume I / Bus:
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less touristy than the Boqueria and real good
Elyna (17 Sep 2023 - 10:44)
Covered market less touristy than the Boqueria in the Ramblas. Mercat Santa Caterina is very pleasant, with fruit and vegetables, cold meats.... but also clothes and restaurants. Well worth a visit
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Last comments

Barcelona.com - 3 Oct 2024 - 07:42
@CC
Hello CC, To travel from Sitges to Barcelona Airport (specifically Terminal 2), you can take a train but there is no direct train service. Here's how you can do it: Take the R2 Sud train from Sitges: This line runs directly to El Prat de Llobregat station. The train departs frequently from Sitges, and the trip to El Prat de Llobregat takes about 30-35 minutes. Transfer at El Prat de Llobregat: Once you arrive at this station, you need to switch to the R2 Nord train heading to Barcelona Airport (Aeroport T2). This is a short ride of around 6-7 minutes. The overall journey from Sitges to Terminal 2 at Barcelona Airport takes roughly 50-60 minutes, depending on wait times between connections. The trains are generally punctual and frequent, so it’s a convenient option. Best,
Barcelona.com - 3 Oct 2024 - 07:42
@sam
Hello sam, According to the Town Hall, the market will continue to operate throughout the renovation, with the possibility of occasional or partial closures. Best,
CC - 3 Oct 2024 - 07:32
Sitges train to Barceona airport
Sitges to Terminal 2 by train.is there a direct train?
BrandaK - 3 Oct 2024 - 07:30
Manifesta 24
Manifesta is always very interesting; I'm sure Manifesta 24 is a must-see. cya
sam - 3 Oct 2024 - 07:30
works
The Boqueria market will remain open during the construction work in 2025?
Anthony - 2 Oct 2024 - 12:08
great
Bar del Pla is one of my favorite tapas bars in Barcelona. it's really delicious and i can't thank the owners enough for their warm welcome.
Barcelona.com - 20 Sep 2024 - 08:58
@VK
Hello VK, here's the new schedule of free admission to the Picasso museum in Barcelona: First Sunday of each month (advance booking required)*. Open days: February 11, May 18 and September 24 (reservation required)* November 1 to April 30: Thursday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (reservation required)* May 2 to October 31: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (booking advisable)*. *Free opening hours: Online tickets available on Mondays from 10am. best,
VK - 20 Sep 2024 - 08:36
Free entry on Thursdays
Apparently it’s 7-9PM not as it’s stated here 6-9:30PM

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4 comments

  1. less touristy than the Boqueria and real good - Elyna (17 Sep 2023 - 10:44)

    Covered market less touristy than the Boqueria in the Ramblas. Mercat Santa Caterina is very pleasant, with fruit and vegetables, cold meats.... but also clothes and restaurants. Well worth a visit

  2. nice market - pet (21 Aug 2012 - 12:45)

    Love this market: take tapas at the bar and buy foods and fresh fish.. what else?

  3. restaurante - german ramirez (20 Aug 2012 - 09:30)

    vayan excelente,

  4. Santa Caterina - j (26 Jul 2011 - 11:30)

    No vayas, es carísimo para ser un mercado

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