In the streets of Sant Antoni, one of the largest retail hubs in the centre of Barcelona, you can find a great many shops and services offering a wide range of quality products at reasonable prices.

The most attractive feature of the district is the Mercat de Sant Antoni, the largest modernista market in Barcelona, designed by the architect Antoni Rovira Trias, a disciple of Antoni Gaudí. This space is home to a food market, the Encants clothing and accessories market, and the Sant Antoni second-hand book market on Sundays.

Over the last few years, Sant Antoni has also built up an enviable gastronomic reputation. Today, traditional bars and restaurants rub shoulders with modern eateries of international renown.