At Hotel Arc La Rambla, we believe that traveling more consciously is possible. Our commitment to sustainability is an essential part of the experience we offer every guest. As a hotel in central Barcelona, we promote a responsible stay, with concrete actions aimed at reducing environmental impact and supporting the local community.
Barcelona is much more than modernist architecture and the Mediterranean Sea. It is also a city committed to sustainability, where consumption habits are changing. In this context, sustainable markets in Barcelona have become protagonists of a more conscious way of living: consuming local, reducing the ecological footprint, and supporting nearby producers.
If you value quality, authenticity, and respect for the environment, we invite you to discover a selection of markets where seasonal, fresh, and local products are the true stars.
What is a sustainable market and what does “km 0 product” mean?
Km 0 products are those produced less than 100 km from the point of sale. This practice reduces CO₂ emissions associated with transport and promotes a circular economy, as it supports small producers and farmers in the region.
Moreover, a sustainable market goes beyond the product’s origin: it uses less plastic, favors bulk sales, prioritizes recyclable packaging, and encourages a direct relationship between consumer and producer. In these spaces, the treatment is close, the food has a name and surname, and every purchase is a conscious choice.
Mercat de Sant Antoni
Located in a fully renovated historic building, Mercat de Sant Antoni is one of the most complete and dynamic markets in the city. Besides its gastronomic offer, it stands out for its efficient, accessible design and for initiatives reducing waste and supporting local products.
You can buy fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, bread, and prepared dishes, all bearing the proximity quality seal. Additionally, on Sundays it hosts a fair of books and antiques that completes the experience. Only a 15-minute walk from Hotel Arc La Rambla.
Mercat de la Concepció
Known as “the flower market,” this space in the Eixample is a perfect example of integrating tradition and modernity. Besides its indoor flower shop, it offers stalls with fresh local products, plastic-free options, and a strong commitment to sustainability in its daily processes.
Here you can find organic, bulk, and fresh products with personalized attention and cooking advice included.
Staying in the center to experience Barcelona sustainably
Being on la rambla in Barcelona does not mean being far from authenticity. On the contrary: from Hotel Arc La Rambla, you can reach most of these sustainable markets on foot or by public transport. Our strategic location allows you to move around the city comfortably and responsibly, without needing a car or long trips.
At reception, we will be happy to offer sustainable routes, proximity gastronomic recommendations, and tips to enjoy a conscious stay.
An invitation to travel with purpose
Barcelona awaits you with intense flavors, real products, and a community increasingly committed to the planet’s future.
Visiting its sustainable markets is an excellent way to support this transformation… while discovering the best of its cuisine.
Travel consciously, consume local, and experience Barcelona from a different perspective.
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