Today,
our series of autumn/winter trips is
about a place in Barcelona which has become an unmistakable meeting point for
residents, national and foreign tourists: Sant Josep market, mainly known as La
Boquería market, an extraordinary gastronomic place in the city of Barcelona,
where flavours, ambience and creativity converge with tradition and the
spontaneity of regular and curious visitors. Just thinking about it makes me
hungry... Where to eat in La Boquería?
One
of the best places to eat in La Boquería
is Quim bar, whose name come from its owner's name, is a must visit place if
you want to taste the Spanish and Catalonian delicacies made with love and the
best fresh product of the market. Quim and the waiters (almost 10 behind a
small bar) move like a fish swimming in water with that unique charm which has
turned it into gastronomic pilgrimage centre in Barcelona. We recommended,
undoubtedly, the eggs with Foie Gras and its most traditional dishes.
The Pinotxo is the classic dish in La
Boquería.
Here, the main figures are the Catalonian recipes. Its bar is full of tradition
and customs, an experience full of constrasts. Authentic gastronomy of
Barcelona, impeccable ambience -sometimes a bit crowded- and quality products
bought in the same market. If possible,
taste the bocata de butifarra, escalibada or some of its succulent vegetable
and pulse stew.
The
third stop in our gastronomic trip to La
Boquería is Kiosko Universal, a charming place located at the left side of
the main entrance to the market. It has bar and a few tables. Like in the
previous ones, sometimes we must wait, but it is worth it. Here, the speciality
are shellfishes, fish, meat and mushroom dishes The traditional Catalonian
cuisine, the authentic tapeo spirit, as well as the lifelong dishes with an
innovative proposal impossible to ignore. Our favourite dishes are those made
with sepia and squids, the seasonal Padrón peppers and the broad beans with
eggs and ham. A dish worth breaking your diet for.
Arriving
to La Boquería market is really easy
if you stay in a hotel next to Plaça de Catalunya, since you only need to
go to Las Ramblas and go down towards the harbour at just some metres. You will
find it at the left side. There are affordable hotels close to La Boquería and right in Las Ramblas,
ideal for getaways in autumn and winter. From March, when new season begins,
prices usually increase. But, generally, the accommodation in Barcelona is
affordable if you book in advance.
Information
of interest:
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Access to the market is free. Closed on Sundays. From Mondays to Saturdays,
from 8 to 20:30h
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It has cooking classroom with professional chefs and sommeliers..
Accommodation
in Barcelona close to La Boquería:
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