We love a good shopping experience, no matter if we’re after an affordable excursion or a day of splurging on designer duds. That’s why in this article, we’re setting our sights on Barcelona, a paradise for shoppers. This beautiful city offers a plethora of shopping options from incredibly cheap bargains to Spanish and international luxury goods. Explore Barcelona’s wide avenues and narrow streets to uncover rows and rows of retail spaces and mazes of market stalls. We’re telling you– shopping in Barcelona will be a feast for the senses.
Don’t forget to bring reusable bags and a huge appetite as we walk through the best shopping spots in Barcelona, Spain.
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1. Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol is Barcelona’s answer to Paris’ Place du Tertre but on a smaller, more bohemian scale. This is one of the best places in Bacerlona to find artworks from local painters. Stop by on a Saturday or Sunday just in time for the Mostra d'Art Pintors del Pi, an art show that takes place every weekend.
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
Address: Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol, Barcelona
Opening hours: Sat: 11am - 8pm; Sun: 11am - 2pm (art fair on the weekends)
2. Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia is one of Barcelona’s famous avenues, extending from Carrer Gran de Gràcia to Plaça Catalunya. This is the place to go to score the latest fashion trends from the biggest and most famous luxury stores like Gucci and Chanel. Passeig de Gràcia is also for sight-seeing as it is the home of some of Barcelona’s best examples of Catalan Modernism.
Passeig de Gràcia
Address: Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample, Barcelona
3. Diagonal Mar
Billed as one of the largest shopping centers in the Catalan region, it’s safe to assume that you’ll find just about everything in Diagonal Mar. The mall houses international retailers like Adidas, H&M, and Bershka as well as local fashion, health, and specialty chains. Diagonal Mar also has a state-of-the-art cinema and a plethora of dining options in case you’re famished after a shopping marathon.
Diagonal Mar
Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 3, 08019 Barcelona
Website: Diagonal Mar
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)
4. El Born Area
Barcelona’s El Born area is trendy and always buzzing with activity. Locals would argue it’s one of the liveliest neighborhoods in the city and one of the best places to do some retail therapy. What awaits you in El Born’s shopping scene is a great collection of shops that feature works from independent Barcelona designers and local artisans.
While you’re in the El Born area, don’t forget to drop by the Mercat de Sant Caterina. This vibrant section teems with local vendors selling some of the freshest local produce and the finest Spanish delicacies in Barcelona. Watch out for glasses of their famed arbequina olives and the big hunks of jamón Iberico.
El Born Neighborhood
Address: Between Ciutadella Park and the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
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5. Avinguda Diagonal
Stretching to a total length of 11 kilometers (6.83 miles), Avinguda Diagonal is, without a doubt, one of Barcelona’s main arteries. It cuts through some of Barcelona’s trendiest neighborhoods, making this a great starting point for your shopping extravaganza in the city. From Avinguda Diagonal, you can access the Eixample District (known for modernist buildings and high-end shops) and Barcelona’s old town, among others.
Avinguda Diagonal
Address: From Les Corts to Santi Marti, Barcelona
6. Vila de Gràcia
Vila de Gràcia isn’t as popular among tourists, so the neighborhood isn’t as crowded and busy. That said, it offers quality shopping. There are no big international chains in Vila de Gràcia, only independent boutiques, organic groceries, locally owned bookstores, and bulk stores selling everything from granola to spices. Vila de Gràcia is also home to Mercat de l’Abaceria, an indoor food market where you can source local produce.
Vila de Gràcia
Address: Gracia District, Barcelona
7. Portal de l'Àngel
Portal de l'Àngel bears the reputation for being the busiest pedestrian street in Barcelona and with good reason– it’s a shopper’s haven! Portal de l'Àngel is lined with numerous gelato shops, locally owned boutiques, specialty stores, high-street fashion, as well as retail giants like Zara. Be prepared if you’re going on a Sunday when the crowds swell for a Portal de l'Àngel offering: traditional Catalan dancing and other street performances.
Portal de l'Àngel
Address: Ciutat Vella District, Barcelona
8. Mercat de Sant Antoni
Mercat de Sant Antoni’s art nouveau architecture stands out in a sea of Catalan Modernism, but it’s what inside that counts: great shopping in all aspects. You can find everything here, from food to second-hand books and rare stamps for the avid collector. It’s a labyrinth of stalls inside and the crowd is very local as Mercat de Sant Antoni is not popular among tourists (at least not yet). If you’re a bibliophile, visit Mercat de Sant Antoni on a Sunday to browse titles from one of the largest open-air book markets in Europe.
Mercat de Sant Antoni
Address: Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 1, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
Website: Mercat de Sant Antoni
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm (daily)
9. El Raval
A part of Barcelona’s Old City, El Raval’s narrow streets are full of history as well as a melange of shopping, dining, and multi-cultural flair. Over the years, El Raval has undergone a renaissance that resulted to new crop of art galleries, cafes, and design studios scattered all over the neighborhood. Although some locals argue that El Raval is now gentrified, even they can’t deny that El Raval is now one of the places to explore if you’re looking for contemporary art and design, books, and clothes by homegrown designers.
El Raval
Address: Ciutat Vella District, Barcelona
10. Mercat La Boqueria
It’s hard to miss Mercat La Boqueria (known simply as La Boqueria among locals and tourists alike). After all, it’s probably the most famous food market in Barcelona. And just in case you haven’t caught on, shopping for food is one of the absolute must-dos in the city. La Boqueria might as well be called Barcelona’s center of food with the sheer amount of local and international produce and extensive array of Spanish delicacies on display.
Mercat La Boqueria
Address: La Rambla, 91, 08001, Barcelona
Website: Mercat La Boqueria
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm (daily)
Are you ready for an unforgettable shopping experience?
Barcelona is truly a shopper’s paradise! We hope you have enough space in your luggage for all of the great finds you’ll buy. Here are some more information about Barcelona and other Barcelona city travel guides. For accommodation picks, here are more information about Barcelona apartments, Airbnbs, or neighborhoods to stay in Barcelona.
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