Shopping in Barcelona
From cheese and olives at La Boqueria Food Market in Las Ramblas to designer boutiques in the Born and Eixample districts, Barcelona shopping is in a league of its own. Serious shoppers enjoy late opening until 8pm or 9pm but smaller shops break for an afternoon siesta. The Shopping Line Bus is an easy option to travel from shop to shop with extra space for your bags. Take a break on Sundays when most shops close.
El Corte Inglés
Everything under one roof
The El Corte Inglés department store on Plaça Catalunya keeps shoppers on
their toes with nine floors of fashion, cosmetics, interior design, perfume
and a gourmet delicatessen. It's a Barcelona classic and can't be beaten for
sheer size and choice.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm
Address
14, Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona 08002
Telephone
+34 (0) 933 063 800
Tascón
Funky footwear
Tascón has irresistible footwear for men and women, and is a highlight among
the fashionable boutiques of Gràcia's Diagonal street. Quirky Spanish labels
like Vialis are hand crafted but affordable. Look for sandals in summer and
elegant boots in winter.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm
Address
462, Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona 08006
Telephone
+34 93 415 5616
Transport
Diagonal metro
Vinçon
Contemporary design
Vinçon is the undisputed local leader in household design. Style-conscious
Barcelonians find anything from stylish spoons to heavenly high chairs and
glamorous lamps in this warehouse-like shop on Gràcia. Order a Corbusier
chaise or simply browse it like a museum.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-8.30pm
Address
96, Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona 08008
Telephone
+34 93 215 60 50
Mango Outlet
Discount high-street shopping
Spanish chain Mango, famed for cheap, high-street fashion, has its outlet
store in Eixample where last season's stock is available at silly prices.
Pick up jeans for €10, tops for €9. There are several other outlet stores in
the area.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Address
37, Girona, Barcelona 08010
Telephone
+34 934 122 935
La Boqueria Food Market
Gourmet delight
Through the vast lattice iron gates off Las Ramblas, La Boquería Food
Market's endless stalls offer delicious hanging chorizo, olives, cheese,
fruit, fish, cured ham and more. Stop at the seafood bar for garlicky prawns
and a cold beer.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 8am-8.30pm
Address
Plaça de la Boqueria, Barcelona 08001
Telephone
+34 93 318 2584
Mercat Del Encants
Antiques and trinkets
It takes dedicated rummaging and hard bargaining but Mercat Del Encants, a
vast flea market under Glories roundabout, could contain treasure. Ornaments
are piled alongside odd socks, antiques beneath old DVDs. Early risers find
the bargains but Saturdays are crowded.
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Opening Hours
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 9am-6pm
Address
Plaça de les Glories Catalanes, C. Dos de Maig, Barcelona 08013
Telephone
+34 93 246 30 30
Can Cisa
Local wine specialist
Can Cisa in the Born district is a well-kept secret stocking a superb
selection of wine. Knowledgeable staff guide you towards the most delicious
grapes, many of them local. An ideal place for presents, it also sells
delicious olive oil.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 10am-3pm & 4.30pm-8pm
Address
14, Carrer de la Princesa, Barcelona 08003
Telephone
+34 933 19 98 81
Transport
Juane I metro
Xocoa
Chocolates for daredevils
Brothers Marc and Miguel Escurell have modernised their century-old family
chocolate business in Eixample, with funky graphics packaging imaginatively
flavoured bars. Try raspberry, pistachio, cinnamon, chilli or a bitter 90%
cacao. A pack of ten flavours is perfect for presents.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-8.30pm; Sun 10am-2pm & 4pm-8.30pm
Address
11, Calle Petritxol, Barcelona 08002
Telephone
+34 93 301 11 97
Colmado Quílez
Vintage delicatessen
Founded in 1908, Colmado Quílez delicatessen in Gràcia is obligatory for
gourmands. Orders of caviar, anchovies, turrón nougat and regional
wines are rung up on the original cash-registers. Windows are packed with
colourful displays of olives and tinned sardines.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-2pm & 4.30-8.30pm
Address
63, Rambla Catalunya (corner of Aragon), Barcelona 08007
Telephone
+34 93 21 58 785
Transport
Gràcia metro
