Barcelona offers good halal food accessibility with over 150 halal restaurants, the best in Spain. The city’s Moroccan and Pakistani communities have created diverse halal options. View other halal destinations and halal certification information.
Best Areas for Halal Food
Raval
Barcelona’s halal hub:
- Highest concentration of halal restaurants
- Moroccan and Pakistani cuisine
- Near La Rambla
- Budget-friendly options
- Authentic community atmosphere
Ciutat Vella (Old City)
Historic center:
- Some halal options
- Near tourist attractions
- Gothic Quarter nearby
- Mixed price range
Barceloneta
Beach area:
- Halal seafood options
- Beach restaurants
- Limited but available
- Fresh fish focus
Eixample
Upscale district:
- Some halal restaurants
- Near Sagrada Familia
- Modern dining options
Must-Try Halal Barcelona
Halal Tapas: Select restaurants offer halal versions
Seafood Paella: Naturally halal, verify stock
Moroccan Tagine: Abundant in Raval
Fresh Seafood: La Boqueria market has options
Recommended Restaurants
Kebab shops: Throughout Raval and city
Moroccan restaurants: Raval neighborhood
Pakistani cuisine: Raval area
Halal tapas bars: Select locations
La Boqueria Market
Famous food market:
- Fresh seafood stalls
- Some halal vendors
- Fruit and vegetables
- Verify meat sources
Mosques in Barcelona
Centre Islàmic de Barcelona: Main mosque in Raval Multiple smaller mosques: Throughout city
Gaudi Sites Tips
Sagrada Familia: Limited halal nearby, eat in Eixample Park Güell: Very limited options, pack food Casa Batlló: Some options on Passeig de Gràcia
Halal Certification Spain
Look for Instituto Halal certification or ask about sources.
Practical Tips
- Raval: Best halal concentration
- Seafood safe: Mediterranean fresh catch
- Jamon everywhere: Spanish cuisine is pork-heavy
- Wine in cooking: Common in Spanish dishes
- La Boqueria: Good for fresh seafood
- Pack snacks: For Gaudi site visits