Los Encantes Market
Every Friday morning, the town center of Molins de Rei comes alive with the arrival of El Mercado de los Encantes. This weekly street market is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and brings together market traders from various sectors who offer a wide variety of products to local residents. Those looking for a street market in Molins de Rei will find this a convenient option for local shopping. El Mercado de los Encantes features a wide range of general goods, food, clothing, and footwear, allowing visitors to meet various needs all in one place. The stalls are spread throughout the town center, making it easy for residents and visitors who want to take advantage of Friday mornings to do their weekly shopping. Anyone wondering which days the market is held in Molins de Rei will find that El Mercado de los Encantes is a regular weekly event. For more details on the schedule of activities and available stalls, we recommend checking the municipal information or visiting the town center directly on Friday mornings.
What will I find at this market?
General Goods, Food, Clothing, and Footwear
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he Mercado de los Encantes is part of the network of temporary markets regulated by the Molins de Rei Town Council, as part of the street vending of various products typical of this type of market in Catalonia. It is held on Fridays in Molins de Rei (Barcelona) as a regular event for local commerce in the municipality.
How to Find the Market
Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
Coming Soon
The list of vendors will appear here as soon as the first valid authorizations are granted.
A unique experience
Tradition and Experience
A historic market, organized by the City Council with all the necessary safeguards.
Wide variety
Dozens of street vendors selling local products, handicrafts, and more.
Unique Setting
Enjoy the town's atmosphere and get to know the local shopkeepers.
Easy access
Well-connected and with a parking area nearby.
How to Get There and Park
Parking, public transportation, and services near the market.
⏱ Estimated time: 60–120 min
Where can I park?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at Public parking (just a step away, 77 m away) or take bus from Poliesportiu (the stop is just a step away, 117 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Los Encantes Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Los Encantes Market market, located at Molins de Rei? To sell as a street vendor, you need a municipal street vending permit or license: this is issued by the town council, not the market itself, and typically requires that you be registered as a self-employed individual or a business, be in good standing with the tax authorities and Social Security, and have liability insurance that covers the stall.
Los Encantes Market is held on Fridays. The exact fee is set by the Molins de Rei town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Applications are submitted to the town council, usually online or in person, and may be granted directly (if there are open stalls) or through a public call for stall applications with a waiting list when demand exceeds the number of available stalls. You can download the municipal ordinance on street vending from Molins de Rei (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Molins de Rei town council at mercats@molinsderei.cat.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, proof of being up to date with the tax authorities and Social Security, and liability insurance
- Submit the application for a street vending permit (through the online portal or at the registry office)
- Pay the applicable municipal fee, if required by the town council
- Pick up your authorization and bring it with you on market day
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Where and when do I apply for the permit?
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Los Encantes Market — street market in the municipality of Molins de Rei
The “Los Encantes Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Molins de Rei, in the province of Barcelona (Cataluña). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” all in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 27,300 inhabitants.
Los Encantes Market opens on Fridays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
The "Los Encantes Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Molins de Rei for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Barcelona, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Los Encantes Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Poliesportiu,” which is 117 meters away.
If the Los Encantes Market is too far away, or if you want to plan a route through several markets in the area, here are the closest street markets by geographical proximity:
- Payés Market (Molins de Rei) 140 m
- Sant Feliu Street Market (Sant Feliu de Llobregat) 4.1 km
- Sant Feliu Municipal Market (L'Hospitalet de Llobregat) 4.2 km
- Mercadillo ambulante semanal de los miércoles (Sant Just Desvern) 5.4 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
Los Encantes Market FAQs
Where is the "Los Encantes Market"? Los Encantes Market is located in the municipality of Molins de Rei, in the province of Barcelona (Cataluña).
What can you buy at the "Los Encantes Market"? At Los Encantes Market, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
On which days is the "Los Encantes Market" open? Los Encantes Market opens on Fridays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Los Encantes Market" open and close? Los Encantes Market is open from 09:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Los Encantes Market" open today? No, Los Encantes Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Friday 9 October.
Is the "Los Encantes Market" open tomorrow? No, Los Encantes Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Los Encantes Market—when is it open next? Los Encantes Market is once again hosting Friday 9 October 2026 (3 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 14:00.