Sant Josep Market, La Boqueria (Barcelona, Spain)
While in Barcelona, be sure to stop by the famous Sant Josep market. Better known as "La Boqueria", this extraordinary market attracts both locals looking for fresh produce and curious tourists from Monday to Saturday, from 8.30am to 8pm. With its 2,500 m2 and 300 stalls, La Boqueria is full of all kinds of food that can be tasted on the fly. After a stroll through this little city within a city, stop off at one of the many bars nearby for a gourmet break.
Portobello Road Market (London, UK)
Electric guitars, clothes, toys, books, vinyl, bread, fruit and vegetables, world cuisine - you'll find it all here, and more. This iconic London market has been around for two centuries, but its fame exploded in the 1950s. Located on Portobello Road, a two-mile long street linking Nothing Hill to Ladbroke Grove, this market is best visited on Saturday mornings when dozens of stalls emerge at dawn to the delight of tourists.
Toyosu Fish Market (Tokyo, Japan)
Prepare to have your eyes and taste buds filled! Once located in the heart of Tokyo, the world's largest fish market has moved to a modern building on the artificial island of Odaiba. Although the market has lost some of its former charm with the move, it is still a sight to behold. The early birds will go there at 4.30 am to attend the famous tuna auction.
Rungis Market (Paris, France)
Rungis is the largest fresh produce market in the world. Located in the Val-de-Marne department, just outside Paris, this market is a real institution. On its 234 hectares, its 1,200 wholesalers sell flowers, meat, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, seafood and even decorative items. In 2020, more than 5,800,000 people passed through the doors of this unique market.
TheOaxaca market(Mexico)
In the heart of the city of Oaxaca, whose centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies this sumptuous and colourful market. Every Saturday, crowds flock to the colourful stalls to buy fruit and vegetables, as well as aromatic herbs, spices and chocolate, the region's speciality. The more curious can try the famous chapulines, edible locusts roasted with chilli and lemon.
Chatuchak market (Bangkok, Thailand)
Chatuchak is nothing less than the largest market in Southeast Asia and one of the largest in the world. You can really find everything here and it is easy to get lost in the maze of its 15,000 stalls. Handicrafts, books, clothes, live animals, but also antiques and numerous food stalls, you can really find everything here and it is easy to get lost in the maze of its 15,000 stalls. The good news is that after a long walk in this huge Bangkok market, you can stop for a moment of relaxation at one of the many massage stands.
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