You don’t know where to go shopping in Barcelona? So this article is for you, as we’ve listed some of the main streets, malls and outlets that will guarantee you a great purchase on your trip to the city.
Shopping on Pelai Street in Barcelona
Located in the center of Barcelona, Pelai Street is perfect for those who want to buy clothes from big brands such as Zara, Bershka, Blanco, Stradivarius, Pull and Bear, among many others. You can also shop in great shoe stores with a wide range of brands, such as Camper, which is highly regarded. Another great store you’ll find there is Habitat, with products to decorate your home.
Another very important point to consider is that the corner of Pelai and Plaça Catalunya is home to the Triangle shopping center. Here you’ll find the FNAC store and the largest Sephora in the city.
Shopping on Las Ramblas in Barcelona
This shopping area is the city’s main thoroughfare and has many incredible stores, as well as street shows that delight visitors. One area that really stands out on Las Ramblas is the upper part, which is on the corner with Plaça Catalunya and houses a huge H&M store.
As Las Ramblas is a street close to the Gothic Quarter, you’ll find many stores with a more vintage style or selling antique products. What’s more, nearby is Plaça Catalunya, which has the huge Portal de l’Àngel promenade, where you’ll find a variety of stores, from antique stores, decoration stores, bookshops, clothes stores, accessories and even vintage stores.
Shopping on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia has a wide variety of stores to suit all tastes and budgets. The street has 8 blocks of stores, running from Plaça Catalunya to Avenida Diagonal.
Some of the options there are Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, Armani, Bulgari, Zara, Diesel, Versaci, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany &Co, Stella McCartney, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Nespresso, Khiels (cosmetics stores) and Imaginarium.
Shopping on Avenida Diagonal in Barcelona
Avenida Diagonal is the “end point” of the Passeig de Gràcia area and is home to Barcelona’s largest shopping centers, such as “El Corte Inglés”, which has a variety of stores, from supermarkets to clothing, sporting goods, accessories, perfumes and books.
Another shopping center on the avenue is L’Illa Diagonal, a more luxurious option in the city with more expensive brands. It is also full of great gastronomic options, from seafood dishes to pasta and Japanese cuisine.
Shopping in Barcelona’s malls
Another way to shop in the city is to visit Barcelona’s great shopping malls. Some of the best options are Shopping Las Arenas, Shopping La Maquinista and Shopping Maremagnum, all of which have world-famous and local brands.
Shopping at La Roca Village Outlet in Barcelona
Our tip for those who want to save a lot in Barcelona is to shop at an outlet in the city. And La Roca Village is perfect for those who want to buy a lot without spending so much. It is located in La Roca del Valles, 40 minutes from the center of Barcelona.
There you’ll find a wide variety of brands in over 140 stores, offering discounts of up to 60%.
Tips for saving money on shopping in Barcelona
You can save a lot of money by using Tax Free on your purchases. This feature is very common in some countries in Europe and works for tourists who, when buying outside their country of residence, receive a discount on the taxes added to the price.
These taxes are called VAT and their value changes according to each country on the continent, but in general it is between 16% and 25%.
Tips on clothing and shoe sizes in Barcelona
For those who don’t know, sizes in Europe are different to some other countries, and this applies to both clothes and shoes. Throughout Spain, for example, they are smaller and use the English letters: S-Small, M-Medium, L-Large. Some tourists also point out that shoes are a little smaller. It is therefore advisable to try everything on before buying.
Tips on store opening hours in Barcelona
Something different about stores in Spain is that their opening hours are different from most European countries. Most shops are open from 10am to 2pm and from 4.30pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday. In some cities further south, they even start opening at 5pm, until 10pm.
The only exceptions are department stores and shopping malls, which don’t close at lunchtime, but go on until 10pm.
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