General Information

The Mercat de La Concepció (Food and Flower Market) is located in the Eixample district in Barcelona, near the Passeig de Gracia and the eastern part of Avinguda Diagonal. It is an old market dating back to 1888 and is located within a 100/40 meters structure.

The market has been renovated and offers various food stands and a few stalls for household goods and electronics, but is famous mainly for its flower and seed stalls. You can find all kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers of various types such as roses, barbara and orchids.

Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Mercat de La Concepció

• The Mercat de La Concepció is located in a relatively isolated area, in the northeast of the Eixample district. It is recommended to combine your visit with a tour in the district and sites like Plaça d’Espanya or Avinguda Diagonal that are both recommended for a shopping trip in Barcelona (for additional information – Shopping in Barcelona, Attractions and Tours in Barcelona and Attractions and Tours near Mercat de La Concepció).
• Opening hours vary from one day to the another, it is recommended to check the official website for the schedule.

Tips for Transportation near Mercat de La Concepció:

• If you arrive to the area with a private car, the market has a parking lot that is relatively large and you can get a refund for the parking fee if you buy from the shops in the market, do not forget to ask the voucher for this. In general, we do not recommend arriving with a private car to any site in Barcelona, it is better to use public transportation (for additional information – Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain).
• The market is not far from Barcelona’s main bus station (Tetuan) and you can visit the station if you are interested (for additional information – Public Transportation in Barcelona).

Recommended Blogs and Articles About Mercat de La Concepció:

• Barcelona’s Markets: Our guide to shopping like a native at Hi. This is Barcelona…
• 5 Off-The-Beaten-Path Markets in Barcelona at Devour Barcelona