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Markets
Mercat de la Boqueria
One of Europe's largest food markets, with a countless array of tempt-
ing delicacies, plus tapas bars at the back.
Mercat de Sant Antoni
A massive but largely tourist-free food market that also hosts a flea
market on Sunday.
Mercat de Santa Caterina
La Ribera's bountiful food market, with its wavy colourful roof and
archaeological fragments from the 1400s.
Els Encants Vells
A sprawling flea market with plenty of treasures and trash on the edge of
Poblenou.
Mercadillo de la Plaça de Sant Josep
A colourful collection of artworks sold by local artists on
weekends in the Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol.
Mercantic
( 93 674 49 50;
www.mercantic.com
; Carrer de Rius i Taulet 120; 9.30am-3pm;
FGC lines S1, S2, S5 or S55) This Sunday market is a 35-minute train ride from town, but
is worth the trip for anyone tempted by its vast collection of antiques and bric-a-brac.
Port Antic
A tiny weekend antiques market on the waterfront, at the foot of La Rambla.
Feria de Artesanía del Palau de Mar
This waterfront market is a fine nautical place to browse
for handicrafts and souvenirs.
Parks & Gardens
Parc de la Ciutadella
Pretty landscaped grounds with a dramatic fountain, curious artwork, the
Catalan parliament building and a zoo.
Park Güell
A green wonderland with fine views over the city and the surreal sculptural archi-
tecture courtesy of Gaudí.
Jardí Botànic
One of Montjuïc's many lush gardens, this one full of Mediterranean flora as well
as plants from similar climates.
Parc de la Creueta del Coll
Near Parc Güell, this is a family favourite with pool, snack bar and
trails.
Parc de Collserola
A vast scrubby woodland with trails for bikers and runners and superb
views over the city.
