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Second hand markets in Barcelona

A collection of items on sale at the market including a bicycle, a suitcase, and a few bags

Hello lovers of second-hand stuff. This article is dedicated to you. Those who gives a second or who knows, a third life to an object or a piece of clothing, who see beyond and seeks the story behind each object.

If you are one of those who believe that giving another life, another use, is something to encourage responsible consumption, this information will be very useful for you and even more so if you are in Barcelona.

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There is an “unwritten” rule that we use in Spanish called the 3R rule: Reduce, reuse and recycle.
If you are a follower of this rule, or if you want to join it, we recommend you to check out the second hand markets in Barcelona.

Over the years, what began as a group of people who came together to exchange and sell some products that they no longer used, these markets have become almost indispensable in Barcelona for people who want to buy modern clothes at a good price. The vintage and the retro has come back strong to stay and be a trend.

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The most famous second hand markets in Barcelona are:

Flea Market: This second-hand market celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2017, which already speaks for itself and makes it one of the most important markets in the city. Once a month you can buy clothes, music, accessories, furniture and books. www.fleamarketbcn.com

Two Market: Located in the area of ​​Pueblo Nuevo, the entrance fee to see all the goodies is 1€. But wait, all the products that are inside the enclosure will also cost you 1 €. If you love looking for unique and quirky things, this is your place. www.twomarket.es

Lost & found Market: This market perfectly recreates the word reuse. There, you can find all kinds of treasures, as well as books, comics, clothes and whatever you can imagine. Everything has a vintage look and a lot of history behind. Sometimes it’s located in la Estación de Francia and sometimes in the area of ​​Barcelona. lostfoundmarket.com/bcn

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Els Encants: A totally different market to the previous ones. This is not a modern market, it is a market with history. This market is part of the history of Barcelona, ​​and first opened in the early nineteenth century. It’is an emblematic city market. In 2013, they inaugurated a new building for all the merchants to display their products there. In its facilities you can find 274 stores of which 78 are shops, 156 stalls and 39 auction spaces where products are sold new and secondhand. www.encantsbcn.com/es

Whether you like to search and find small and large treasures, relics and antiques, don’t miss these second-hand markets, it will be a great activity for the day .

Do you know any second hand market in your city?

 

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