Just came back from a spring trip to Barcelona. It was cold at times but I had a fair share of the sun, grateful when its rays kept me warm. My first stop was La Boqueria, the most beautiful market I have ever seen. Vendors took pride in their display of produce, from big and luscious strawberries to bountiful and fresh Mediterrean seafood. Iberico ham were hanging from many corners and I have never seen how ham is appreciated like it is here. It seems to be a must in many tapas dishes throughout the city. I love the fact that both tourists and locals shop here, making it an authentic market. A good way to take a peep into the lifestyle of the Barcelonians is to visit their markets where fresh food supplies are sold almost daily ( La Boqueria is closed on Sundays ).
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The most colourful display of candies |
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Olives - a Mediterrean favourite |
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Cold water fish - sea bream, monk fish, hake, tuna and more |
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Lobsters, prawns and more seafood |
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Sea urchins, oysters, clams and more |
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Huge pieces of Iberico ham, a Spanish diet must have |
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Chorizo sausages |
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Huge luscious strawberries at just 3 Euros per punnet |
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Vegetables as fresh as it gets |
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