Just off La Rambla is Barcelona's most notable food market. It is called La Boqueria. In Spanish "la boca" means "the mouth". Translated literally, this is the marketplace for the mouth. As you can imagine, this is the place you are going to go, to sample food and drink. Typical Spanish food and drink are on sale.
The place is very typical of a market. There is a mix of stalls selling fish, meats, vegetables, fruit, nuts, confectionery etc. It is a famous place. Tourists go there to get a traditional Catalan experience. You can find little eateries selling tapas and paella there too.
The place is not light on the wallet but it does offer an authentic experience if you are seeking a typical Spanish eating experience for the mouth! There are more tourists in there than locals though. Even if you did not know about it in advance, you will stumble upon it as you wander down La Rambla - and you will be enticed to sample something. You are assured of a sensory experience. The sights, smells, tastes and feelings will ensure you leave fulfilled.
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