Barcelona's big open-air flea market at Glories, under a striking mirrored golden canopy. Antiques, secondhand goods, clothes, and junk-to-treasure hunting. Open four days a week. Come to browse and haggle, not for polish.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon 09:00-20:00 Wed 09:00-20:00 Fri 09:00-20:00 Sat 09:00-20:00 Tue/Thu/Sun closed |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Metro Glories (L1) or Encants (L2), ~3 min walk |
| Time needed | 1-1.5 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday morning; early birds catch the auction and best finds |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.2/10- Value6.5
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.3
- excellence7.0
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.0
Frequently asked questions
- What is the auction I've heard about?
- On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, roughly 8am to 9am, dealers bid on lots before general browsing opens. It's an old tradition and fun to watch, though it's really for the trade, not casual buyers.
- Is haggling expected?
- Yes, gently. Prices aren't fixed, especially with the antique and secondhand dealers, so a polite negotiation is normal. Don't be aggressive, but don't accept the first number on bigger items either.
- Is there food at Els Encants?
- There are some basic food and drink spots in and around the market, but it's not a food destination. Eat before or after; come here for the browsing, not the cuisine.
- What days is Mercat dels Encants open?
- Only Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 9am to 8pm. It's closed Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, which trips up a lot of visitors. Double-check the day before you make the trip out to Glories.
- What can you buy at Els Encants?
- Everything from genuine antiques and vintage furniture to secondhand clothes, tools, books, records, and outright junk. It's a treasure-hunt market, so quality is wildly mixed. Patience and a good eye pay off.
- Is the market worth visiting just to see it?
- The mirrored golden canopy overhead is architecturally striking and worth a look even if you buy nothing. But it's a working flea market, so come for the hunt and the atmosphere, not a curated shopping experience.
- Can I get there easily by metro?
- Yes, it's right by Glories, served by metro lines L1 and L2 and trams. It's a bit outside the old-town core but a very short, direct ride. Easy to combine with the Glories area.
- Is it safe and how do I avoid pickpockets?
- It's generally fine in daylight but it's a busy, crowded market, so keep your bag zipped and your phone secure. Standard big-market vigilance applies. Don't flash cash while haggling.
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