Fishermen Market Experience

Cristina

Sustainable

transport

Farm

to table

Organic

products

Reduce/

Reuse/Recycle

Extra

efforts

2 hours

Duration

10 max

Group size

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Come discover Barcelona’s fishermen harbour, usually closed to the public. Your guide Cristina, coming from a long line of fishermen will take you around the fishermen’s guild. Get ready to meet local fishermen that will show you their boats, tell you about fishing techniques and of course, their own stories.

During the visit, you’ll catch the first fishing boats coming back from the sea and will be able to see the fresh fish and seafood they brought back. Finally, you’ll assist to the “fishmonger’s only”, reversed-auction fish market and learn about the distribution of fresh fish in Barcelona.

DURATION

2 hours approx.

MEETING TIME

4pm

MEETING POINT

Near Barceloneta metro station (L4, yellow line)
Exact address and directions released upon booking.

GROUP SIZE

Very small: 2 people min – 10 people max

LANGUAGES

English (Spanish and Catalan on request)

INCLUDED

Guided Walking Tour

Entrance fees

Drinks at the end of the experience

NOT INCLUDED

Guide’s gratuity, always graciously accepted

WHAT TO BRING

Sun protection, water, raincoat (in case of rain)

WEATHER CONDITIONS

The experience will take place rain or shine, although it may be rescheduled or cancelled on very windy and rainy days. We’ll be sure to get in touch with you before the experience in case of bad weather previsions.

SPECIAL NOTE

On some special dates where Cristina might not be available, her friend Marta, an enthusiast of fishing and sea life will be replacing her.

Do you want a private Fishermen Market Experience?

If you are celebrating a special occasion with your friends, family or somebody else. Contact us to request a private experience tailored to your needs!

REQUEST PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

4pm Meeting at the harbour

We’ll meet at the entrance of the harbour of the Barceloneta (exact address of meeting point released upon booking). From there, I’ll take you inside the port and we’ll start the experience!

4:15pm Walking along the port

First we’ll walk along the port, meet local fishermen- some will even show us their boat, and we’ll learn about fishing techniques and anecdotes. On the boats, we’ll be able to see whether the day was good for our friends, and which types of fish and seafood they have brought back.

5pm Fish market

After most fishing boats have returned from the sea, the unique inversed auction fish market will start. I’ll take you to the first row of this “fishmonger’s only” market and explain you how everything works.

5:30pm Relax and chat

After the informative and educational tour, it will be time to drink a nice local, organic Cava (the Catalan champagne) together to complete the experience. I’ll take you to my family’s small fisherman house, on the docks, where we can relax a bit and exchange a bit more about the tour.

The meeting point can be reached by walking or public transport. No additional transport is needed for the experience.

Drinks included at the end of the experience are local.

Drinks included at the end of the experience are organic.

By purchasing this experience, you’re directly supporting a local fisherman’s family. You’re also making it possible for them to preserve old fishing traditions.