The Boqueria market in Barcelona dates from 1217. In 1470 Pig market began and was known as Mercat Bornet or Mercat de la Palla, (Straw market).
In 1826 Barcelona decided to construct a separate market on La Rambla. The market was then legally recognized, and the metal roof that still exists today was constructed in 1914.
Today, the market spirals from its fish mongers centre where you can find the best Spain offers in fresh seafood and the plump delicious Bacalao and Anchovies and Boquerones from the Cantabric waters, past the sun dried Moron, ñoras peppers, chilies, Saffron, Golden raisins, corn fed chicken, whole sides of beef or Veal, fresh Padron peppers, Raff tomatoes and Pine Mushrooms, to one of Spain’s love; The PIG. Here you find from nose to tail of the best Pigs in Spain. Jamones Serrano, Iberico Bellota, Lomo cured or fresh ready for the grill, Fuet, Salchichon, Morcilla, Butifarra. A sea of the best from Cataluña and the rest of Spain’s salamis that will makes you want to stay in Barcelona to have la Boqueria as your one and only food source destination
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