Sant Antoni is on the up. It started with the gastrobars and hipster cafés, and now more and more shops are opening their doors.
This is the ideal neighbourhood if you want to discover Barcelona from a slightly less touristy spot and if good food is high on your list of priorities. It isn’t a neighbourhood known for famous sights, but that has its advantages too: you’ll often find yourself surrounded by locals. The modernist Mercat de Sant Antoni forms the lively centre. On Sunday mornings, there’s a second-hand book market. The Carrer del Parlament is also well worth a visit. In recent years, one restaurant after another has opened its doors on this street. The result is an incredibly diverse range of culinary options, generally of excellent quality.
