Market dels Encants in Barcelona

Market dels Encants in Barcelona is among the largest and most famed arts and crafts markets in Barcelona, offering not only handcrafted items but secondhand goods, housewares, and esoterica. It's very much like an American flea market, where you can find everything from handmade items to old cosmetics, rusty bicycles, and even old videos.

At the Market dels Encants, you can find hidden treasures among the hundreds of stalls, and even participate in an auction where some rare antiques are available. Whether you're looking for a souvenir or you just want something unique and interesting, this flea market is a great stop on your holiday journeys.

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Highlights of the Market dels Encants in Barcelona

The biggest highlight of the Market dels Encants in Barcelona is without a doubt the antique auctions that are held three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Here you can get good deals on rare antiquities from furniture to jewellery and others.

Another highlight is the big furniture hall, which is in a large area off to the side, and where you can find everything from antiques that are hundreds of years old to art deco to 1970s and beyond. The entire market is a place to find great deals on things you don't see every day.

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Good to know about the Market dels Encants in Barcelona

The Market dels Encants in Barcelona is open four days a week; the public auction is held from 8 am to 9.30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Come early to get the biggest selection, but to get the best prices, show up after noon, when auction items see their prices lowered.

While the market is technically open all day and into the evening, many of the vendors tend to close up shop by midday, so it's a good idea to pop in early if you want to see all there is to see.

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Locatie: C. Dos de Maig, 186, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Openingstijden: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday–Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm (closed Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday)

Telefoonnummer: +34 (0)932 46 30 30

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