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Barcelona Shopping

Barcelona has been a centre for shopping for many years, since trade could take place here because of its position as a port, and due to Catalania’s reputation as a sea faring nation. The streets are filled with a variety of shops ranging from the traditional with original 150-year-old facades to the more modern high street fashion shops.

Passeig de Gràcia is the street to head for if you are looking for the famous fashion labels such as Max Mara and Chanel. Other more up and coming designers also have their boutiques here, along with local globally known names Zara and Mango. Portal d’Angel and Portaferrisa are renowned for their selection of high street fashion shops, and are the most central and convenient for shopping. This does mean that the area is very popular and can become quite busy. Those who enjoy looking for more unusual clothing items will appreciate Riera Baixa, where vintage and retro clothing traders can be found.

Rambla de Catalunya runs parallel to the Passeig de Gràcia, and is home to many stylish shops selling home ware and decorative objects that reflect the artistic flair which Barcelona is famed for. The streets that link these two main roads contain many interesting establishments including art galleries and places selling antiques. Another area which is good for browsing antiques is that around Calle Palla.

There is a great selection of traditional shops specialising in a specific area, and many of these can be found around Barri Gòtic. These include Cereria Subina, the olodest shop in Barcelona which has been open since 1761 and sells candles. Others include Angel Jobal, a spice merchant, Flora Albaicin which specialises in flamenco dancing pieces and Xancó Camisera which has sold men’s shirts made from cotton, wool and linen since 1820.

La Boqueria is found at 91-101 Les Ramblas and is famous for being the largest market in Europe. All sorts of food is sold here, including seafood at the central roundabout known as the Isla del Pescado or island of fish. Those with a sweet tooth will love Escribà located on La Rambla de Sant Josep, where the most impressive chocolates can be seen and bought.

Shops in Catalania do not open on Sundays generally and some close Saturday afternoons. Photo identification is needed when using credit cards, in an effort to reduce fraud.

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