Barcelona is one of Europe's favourite shopping cities, thanks to its variety of shops, Spanish and Catalan fashion and its crafts and food products. For general information see shopping in Spain.
Streets and neighbourhoods
- Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla de Catalunya: the Eixample's elegant boulevard among Gaudí's houses, with international and Spanish luxury brands from Loewe to Chanel, and Zara and Mango flagships.
- Portal de l'Àngel, carrer de Pelai and Plaça de Catalunya: the busiest pedestrian streets, with fashion chains and the El Corte Inglés department store.
- El Born: design shops, independent fashion, jewellery, ceramics and speciality food shops, such as the historic nut roaster Casa Gispert.
- Gothic Quarter: old shops such as the Subirà candle shop, the city's oldest, espadrille makers such as La Manual Alpargatera, bookshops and antique dealers.
- Gràcia: small independent shops, concept stores and artisans.
- El Raval: vintage and second-hand on carrer de la Riera Baixa, record and book shops (see El Raval).
- Avinguda Diagonal: department stores and upmarket brands, especially in its upper stretch.
Shopping centres and outlets
L'Illa Diagonal, Maremagnum on Port Vell, open on Sundays too, Arenas de Barcelona in the former Plaça d'Espanya bullring, Glòries and Diagonal Mar. Half an hour from the city is La Roca Village, a luxury-brand outlet reached by shuttle.
Markets and flea markets
La Boqueria and Santa Caterina for food, Els Encants for the flea market, Sant Antoni's Sunday market for books and collectables, and the Fira de Santa Llúcia at Christmas.
What to take home
- Food: cava, Priorat and Penedès wines, olive oil, fuet and other charcuterie, turrón, crema catalana mix, artisan chocolate and nuts.
- Handmade espadrilles, ceramics and trencadís, design items and Gaudí reproductions.
- Books and comics, a Catalan passion, especially on Sant Jordi.
- A caganer and a tió for a Catalan Christmas.
Opening hours
Shops usually open from 10 am to 9 pm, many without a break. On Sundays most shops are closed, except in designated tourist zones such as the port and parts of the centre, and on some Sundays of the year. Sales start in January and July. See also the Barcelona lifestyle.