Mercat dels Encants is a three-level flea market on Carrer de los Castillejos in Barcelona’s Eixample, with stalls selling antiques, second-hand goods, clothes, fabrics, electronics and household items. The building itself is an architectural curiosity, and the top floor has a food court for a break between browsing. Take time to check all three levels before buying: prices and condition vary, and bargaining is part of the shopping experience. Metro line L1 stops nearby at Glòries.
What you can find on each level
Mercat dels Encants is a large flea market arranged across three floors. The lower levels have second-hand goods, including old books and comic books, used furniture and other household items. You will also find stalls with antiques, though much of the market sells everyday goods rather than antiques alone.
The middle level has shops selling clothes and fabrics. On the top level, look for antiquities shops with rarer items. These tend to be in better condition than goods in the flea-market sections, and can cost more.
Browsing and buying
Give yourself time to walk through all three levels before choosing what to buy. The range runs from textiles and housewares to electronics, music-related items and collectibles. Prices vary, so compare similar items and bargain over a purchase if appropriate.
Check the condition of second-hand goods carefully, especially paper items such as posters and books, as well as CDs and DVDs. Some delicate items may be laid directly on the ground. The market has a food court on the top floor, with bar-style restaurants also reported on the first and second floors.
Getting there and nearby
The market is at Carrer de los Castillejos, 158, in Eixample. Metro line L1 stops nearby at Glòries. The building is itself an architectural point of interest, so look around as you move between the market’s levels.
The design museum is nearby and can be added to the same outing. The market has restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible restroom. Paid parking is available in a lot and a garage.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long should I spend at Mercat dels Encants?
Allow about two hours to browse the three levels and compare items.
What can you buy at Mercat dels Encants?
The stalls sell antiques, second-hand goods, clothes, fabrics, electronics, books, furniture and household items.
Can you bargain at Mercat dels Encants?
Bargaining is part of shopping here. Compare prices across the market before buying, and check the condition of second-hand goods.
How do you get to Mercat dels Encants?
The market is on Carrer de los Castillejos in Eixample. Metro line L1 stops nearby at Glòries.
