Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Carrer de la Riera Baixa
The place to look for a gaggle of stores flogging preloved
threads.
Carrer del Petritxol
Best for chocolate shops and art.
Carrer del Consell de Cent
The heart of the private art-gallery scene in Barcelona,
between Passeig de Gràcia and Carrer de Muntaner.
Carrer del Rec
Another threads street, this one-time stream is lined with bright and cool
boutiques. Check out Carrer del Bonaire and Carrer de l'Esparteria too. You'll find discount
outlets and original local designers.
Carrer dels Banys Nous
Along with nearby Carrer de la Palla, this is the place to look for
antiques.
Passeig de Gràcia
This is the premier shopping boulevard, chic with a capital 'C', but
mostly given over to big-name international brands.
Shopping by Neighbourhood
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Excellent for all kinds of retail - boutiques, design and souven-
irs.
El Raval
Haven for independent stores - vintage fashion and all kinds of original and arty
shops - and home to the iconic Mercat de la Boqueria.
La Ribera
El Born is the place for cool designer boutiques that sell high-end fashion and
excellent food shops for the gourmet traveller.
Port Vell & La Barceloneta
This area boasts the monster Maremàgnum shopping mall, and
an occasional craft market alongside the port.
L'Eixample
High-end heartstoppers, dazzling jewellery and high-street chains find a home
along the wealthy streets of L'Eixample.
Gràcia
Dotted with fantastic little shops that sell anything from vintage cameras to unique
fashion or food.
La Zona Alta
This is the city's Beverly Hills, so expect high prices and bijou boutiques.
