La Virgen Flea Market
The Rastro de La Virgen brings this neighborhood in Barcelona to life with stalls selling clothing, antiques, and secondhand goods, in the tradition of the city’s popular street markets. It’s a street market in Barcelona where locals and visitors alike can find bargains and unique items in a traditional Catalan setting.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
l Rastro de La Virgen forma parte de la red de venta no sedentaria que regula el Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, dentro de la venta ambulante de productos variados propia de este tipo de mercados en la Cataluña. Se celebra los sábados en Barcelona (Barcelona), como cita periódica del comercio de proximidad del municipio.
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 Carrer de la Ciutat (just a step away, 73 m away) or take meter from Jaume I (the stop is 3 min on foot, 209 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 La Virgen Flea Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the La Virgen Flea Market market, located at Barcelona? 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.
La Virgen Flea Market is held on Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Barcelona 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 Barcelona (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
Contact the Commerce or Markets Department of the town council of Barcelona to find out the exact procedure.
- 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
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
La Virgen Flea Market — street market in the municipality of Barcelona
The "La Virgen Flea Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Barcelona (Cataluña). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 1,731,649 inhabitants.
La Virgen Flea Market opens on Saturdays, from 12:00 – 20:00.
The "La Virgen Flea Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Barcelona 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 La Virgen Flea Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the meter is “Jaume I,” which is 209 meters away. For those traveling by car, Carrer de la Ciutat is 73 meters away.
If the La Virgen Flea 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:
- Residu Zero Street Market (Barcelona)
- Mercado Gótico (Barcelona) 255 m
- Colectivo de Artesanos de Alimentación (Plaça del Pi) Fair (Barcelona) 286 m
- Numismática y Filatelia Market (Barcelona) 295 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Els Encants Vells - Mercat dels Encants · Barceloneta Craft Market · Palau del Mar Craft Market.
La Virgen Flea Market FAQs
Where is the "La Virgen Flea Market"? La Virgen Flea Market is located in the municipality of Barcelona (Cataluña).
What can you buy at the "La Virgen Flea Market"? At La Virgen Flea 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 "La Virgen Flea Market" open? La Virgen Flea Market opens on Saturdays, from 12:00 – 20:00.
What time does the "La Virgen Flea Market" open and close? La Virgen Flea Market is open from 12:00 – 20:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "La Virgen Flea Market" open today? No, La Virgen Flea Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Saturday 10 October.
Is the "La Virgen Flea Market" open tomorrow? No, La Virgen Flea Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
La Virgen Flea Market—when is it open next? La Virgen Flea Market is once again hosting Saturday 10 October 2026 (4 days from now). The schedule is available at from 12:00 to 20:00.