Shopping Fresh: The Top Food Markets in the World

Jordana Weiss | June 21, 2017

Mercat de la Boqueria – Barcelona, Spain

According to some documents, there has been a market standing on this spot in Barcelona since 1217 – that’s 800 years! Although it’s long been a tourist spot, this is still a local favorite – and it’s a testament to the market’s quality and variety that these steadfast locals are still willing to brave huge crowds to get their shopping done.

There are stalls that sell every type of fruit, vegetable, or cheese you could think of, and others that just sell juice, but in such staggering variety that you could come every day for a month and still not have tried every combination. Open every day except Sunday, the market is often packed around lunchtime, and generally clears out towards the late afternoon.

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