What to Buy in Barcelona Food Markets

# What to Buy in Barcelona Food Markets

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#### Summary

##### What

1. Artisanal yogurts
2. Iberico ham (Jamón ibérico de bellota)
3. Valencia oranges (naranjas)
4. Peaches (melocotón), nectarines (nectarina) and loquats (níspero) if you're visiting in the summer
5. Conserved seafood (Conservas)
6. Carmencita paellero paella seasoning
7. Saffron for cooking (Azafrán)
8. Olives and olive oil

##### Where

- Large chain supermarkets
* Lidl (€-€€)
* Mercadona (€-€€€)
* Bon Preu (€-€€€)
* Veritas (€-€€€) (organic)
- Gourmet / Independent
* Colmado Quilez, Rambla de Catalunya
* Entre Latas · Conservas Gourmet
- Food hall markets
* [Mercat de la Boqueria](https://mamakoo.com/landmarks/mercat-de-la-boqueria "mercat de la boqueria barcelona what to buy what to eat")
* Mercat de Sant Antoni (newly renovated)

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## 1. Artisanal Yogurts — Barcelona's Creamy Local Treat

**Peach & passionfruit, strawberries, sugar cane (must-try)**

Spanish grocery stores stock some of the richest dairy in Europe, and the artisanal yogurt aisle is where it shows best. The sugar cane flavor carries a subtle sweetness that plays perfectly against the tang of thick Greek-style yogurt, making it one of the easiest, most affordable souvenirs to enjoy straight from your Barcelona rental fridge.

## 2. Iberico Ham (Jamón Ibérico de Bellota) — Barcelona's Best Food Souvenir

Jamón ibérico de bellota comes from the Iberico breed of pig, fattened on acorns (bellotas) the animals forage freely in the oak forests of rural Spain. It's the single most iconic item to buy in any Barcelona food market, and vacuum-sealed packs travel well if you want to bring the flavor home.

## 3. Valencia Oranges (Naranjas) — Fresh-Squeezed Spanish Citrus

Did you know California's "Valencia oranges" are named after the sweet orange groves of Valencia, Spain? Pick some up at a local grocery store and start your Barcelona morning the way locals do, with fresh-squeezed orange juice.

## 4. Peaches, Nectarines and Loquats — Barcelona's Summer Fruit Picks

Peaches (melocotón), nectarines (nectarina) and loquats (níspero) are at their best if you're visiting Barcelona in summer. Haven't tried a loquat? Think apricot crossed with peach, with a pleasant tartness. Look for them fully ripe at any market stall or supermarket.

## 5. Conserved Seafood (Conservas) — Spain's Gourmet Canned Delicacies

Spanish conservas turn canned seafood into a genuine gourmet category, and they're some of the best packable food gifts you'll find in a Barcelona grocery store. Look for these names on the shelf:

- Ventresca de atún or bonito del norte, en aceite de oliva (tuna belly in olive oil)
- Anchoas (anchovies)
- Angulas (baby eels)
- Sardinas (sardines)
- Mejillones (mussels)
- Berberechos (cockles)
- Navajas (razor clams)
- Almejas (clams)

## 6. Carmencita Paella Seasoning — Bring Home Authentic Spanish Flavor

Carmencita's paellero seasoning is the easiest way to recreate real Spanish paella at home. Cook it up with fresh local seafood while you're still in your Barcelona Airbnb, or grab an extra packet to bring the taste back with you, no special ingredients required.

## 7. Saffron (Azafrán) — The World's Best Spanish Spice

Spanish saffron is widely considered the best quality in the world, and Barcelona's grocery stores and gourmet shops sell it at a fraction of what you'd pay back home. A small tin goes a long way and makes an easy, lightweight souvenir.

## 8. Olives and Olive Oil — Catalonia's Golden Kitchen Staple

Spanish olive oil, especially from the Andalucía region, tends to run a shade more golden than other Mediterranean oils thanks to the local climate, with a more intense, fruity flavor. Pick up a bottle at any Barcelona supermarket or gourmet store to bring that flavor home.

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