El Mercat de l’Abaceria returns to Gràcia with 51 stalls and a square

The reopening will be on 17 November after eight years in the marquee on the Sant Joan promenade.

Eight years away from its historic location have also changed the customer base of the Mercat de l’Abaceria. During its time on the Sant Joan promenade, the market attracted shoppers from beyond the limits of the Vila de Gràcia.

Maribel Ampolla, president of the traders’ association, explains that traders and new customers have ended up forming something like “a family.” Now they hope that those who discovered the market during the move will continue to visit in its next phase.

The return to Travessera already has a date

The Mercat de l’Abaceria will officially reopen on 17 November on Travessera de Gràcia. The return marks the end of a process that began in early 2019 with the demolition of the old site; the renovation works have taken longer than expected.

The new space will have 51 traditional stalls and an integrated supermarket. It will also include areas for community use.

There will be parking for 50 vehicles and a new public square.

A neighbourhood farewell on the Sant Joan promenade

Before returning home, the traders celebrated the final closure of the temporary marquee with children’s games and live music. The day included traditional habanera singing and a community meal, in thanks for the support received from local residents over these years.