Shopping in Barcelona
Barcelona shopping: our pick of shops
Shopping in Barcelona takes you from the big brands around Plaça de Catalunya to the independent boutiques of El Born, with food shops and workshops along the way. Explore fashion, homeware, shopping centres and outlets with our selection of places to shop. Leave some room in your suitcase for Catalan specialities from the city's markets and neighbourhood shops.
Shops, independent designers, shopping centres, outlets and food shops: our guide to shopping in Barcelona.
Which shops should you visit in Barcelona?
Spanish fashion brands sit alongside shops stocking a range of labels, with clothing, accessories and homeware to browse at your own pace. These six stops take you through the city centre, El Born and the Eixample. Check each brand's store locator before you set out, as shop locations can change.
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Desigual
Colourful prints and unexpected combinations define Desigual's style. Browse its clothing and accessories if you enjoy bold, expressive fashion.
Barcelona city centre: check the stores on the official website.
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Colmado
Colmado brings together clothing, accessories and objects selected from independent designers. Browse this El Born boutique for an unusual piece or a gift you had not planned to buy.
El Born - Carrer del Brosolí, 5.
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Bassal Store
Bassal stocks contemporary local and international labels in a boutique housed in the former home of Puig i Cadafalch. The setting is worth a look, with clothing, accessories and objects displayed together.
Eixample - Carrer de Provença, 231.
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Custo Barcelona
Graphic prints, colour and contrasting fabrics define Custo Barcelona. Explore its tops, dresses and accessories for a wardrobe that stands out.
Barcelona: check the official website for store locations.
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Zara Home
Browse home textiles, tableware and decorative accessories at Zara Home. It is a useful stop for a small item to take back or ideas for your own home.
Eixample - Passeig de Gràcia, 16, the address in our selection; check the brand's store locator before visiting.
Where can you find independent designers in Barcelona?
For something more personal, explore Barcelona's independent boutiques and workshops. Browse the shop windows in El Born, or head to the Eixample to see how brands present their collections. These three places offer different approaches to fashion, from everyday clothing to bespoke tailoring.
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Ivori
Ivori offers its own range of shirts, dresses and trousers, with a focus on fabrics and prints. Visit this small label in El Born for a more personal approach to fashion.
El Born - Carrer dels Mirallers, 7, the address in our selection; check visiting arrangements with the shop.
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Oscar H. Grand
Near Carrer de Montcada, Oscar H. Grand offers an insight into tailoring and made-to-measure clothing. Visit if you are interested in the cut of a garment, choosing fabrics and discussing the work with the tailor.
El Born - Carrer de la Barra de Ferro, 7.
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Gimaguas
Gimaguas brings together knitwear, clothing, jewellery and accessories. Its shop on Carrer del Rosselló lets you see the pieces up close in an interior that reflects the brand's style.
Eixample - Carrer del Rosselló, 230.
Shopping centres and malls in Barcelona
Barcelona's shopping centres, also known as malls, and its department stores make it easy to browse several shops or departments in one visit. Choose according to your route: El Corte Inglés at Plaça de Catalunya for a central stop, L’illa Diagonal in Les Corts, Diagonal Mar near the coast or Gran Via 2 in L’Hospitalet. Shop and restaurant opening hours may differ.
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Diagonal Mar
Diagonal Mar brings together shops, restaurants and leisure facilities near the waterfront. Combine a shopping visit with a walk around this part of Sant Martí.
Diagonal Mar, Sant Martí - Avinguda Diagonal, 3.
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Gran Via 2
In L’Hospitalet, Gran Via 2 has shops, restaurants and a cinema. It is a convenient option if you are staying in or visiting the Fira Gran Via area.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Avinguda de la Granvia, 75-97.
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L'illa Diagonal
In Les Corts, L’illa Diagonal combines fashion and accessories with places to stop for something to eat. Choose this shopping centre for its range of shops and its location on Avinguda Diagonal.
Les Corts - Avinguda Diagonal, 545-565.
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El Corte Inglés
The El Corte Inglés department store at Plaça de Catalunya has fashion, beauty, homeware and food departments. Browse several categories in one place before continuing your walk around the city centre.
City centre - Plaça de Catalunya, 14.
Where can you find outlet shops in Barcelona?
Outlet shops sell items from previous collections and end-of-line stock. Explore the shops on Carrer de Girona, or plan a separate trip out of Barcelona to La Roca Village. Stock, sizes and discounts vary, so check the item and its final price before deciding whether it is a good buy.
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Montana Outlet
Montana Outlet stocks a selection of labels that changes with new arrivals. Allow time to try things on and compare the pieces available.
Eixample - Av. Diagonal, 460.
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Nice Things Outlet
Prints and colour are central to Nice Things. Browse its outlet for pieces from previous collections, depending on the sizes and stock available.
Eixample - Carrer de Girona, 38.
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La Roca Village
La Roca Village brings together outlet shops in an open-air complex outside Barcelona. Set aside time for the trip and check its brands, services and transport options before you go.
La Roca del Vallès - Santa Agnès de Malanyanes.
Where can you buy local food in Barcelona?
Cured meats, smoked foods, pastries and artisan bread offer a taste of Barcelona to take home or enjoy during your visit. Ask how fresh products should be stored and transported. Here are four food shops to explore whenever you feel like a treat.
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La Botifarreria de Santa María
Near Santa Maria del Mar, La Botifarreria sells cured meats and botifarres, with both traditional recipes and more unusual combinations. Browse the counter for savoury treats and ask the staff for advice.
El Born - Carrer de Santa Maria, 4.
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Rooftop Smokehouse
Rooftop Smokehouse specialises in smoked foods, fermented products and condiments. Visit its Consell de Cent shop to explore the range, and ask how your purchases should be stored.
Eixample - Carrer del Consell de Cent, 159, inner courtyard.
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Pastisseria Carrió
Pastisseria Carrió makes pastries and baked goods using traditional methods. Stop on Carrer de Bailèn for something sweet to share or a seasonal speciality, depending on the day's selection.
Gràcia - Carrer de Bailèn, 216.
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La Fabrique
In Poble-sec, La Fabrique focuses on artisan bread and organic flours. Browse the loaves and pastries for a picnic or a simple meal.
Poble-sec - Carrer de Radas, 35.
Ten shopping streets, areas and places in Barcelona
Choose your route according to what you want to buy: big brands around Plaça de Catalunya, luxury shops on Passeig de Gràcia, independent finds in El Born or food at La Boqueria. Pick a few nearby stops so you have time to explore on foot. This selection brings together streets, a square, a market and shopping complexes, rather than ten separate neighbourhoods.
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Portal de l’Àngel
This pedestrian avenue in the city centre is a convenient place to browse big-name shops before continuing on foot into the Gothic Quarter.
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Rambla de Catalunya
Shops and café terraces line Rambla de Catalunya. Walk along it to combine window-shopping with a break in the Eixample.
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Passeig de Gràcia
Luxury shops sit alongside Modernista façades on Passeig de Gràcia. Combine shopping with architecture, and remember to look above the shopfronts.
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Carrer d’Avinyó
Explore small shops and accessories on this street in the Gothic Quarter, then continue into the surrounding lanes.
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La Boqueria Market
On La Rambla, La Boqueria is a stop for food shopping. Browse the stalls and ask how your purchases should be stored.
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El Corte Inglés at Plaça de Catalunya
Browse several departments in one building before heading towards Portal de l’Àngel or Passeig de Gràcia.
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El Born
The streets around Santa Maria del Mar and Carrer de Montcada are a good place to explore boutiques, workshops and food shops. Leave time for unexpected finds.
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Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
Take a break near Santa Maria del Pi during a walk through the Gothic Quarter. When artists display their work in the square, you can browse the paintings too.
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Diagonal Mar
This area combines a shopping centre with walks near the coast. It is an option for a longer shopping trip beyond the historic centre.
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Plaça de Catalunya
Plaça de Catalunya is a convenient starting point for the department stores, Portal de l’Àngel and the Eixample. Choose a direction from here to avoid retracing your steps.
Barcelona shopping FAQs
Around Plaça de Catalunya, Portal de l’Àngel and Passeig de Gràcia form a walking route between big brands and luxury shops. For independent boutiques and smaller shops, continue into El Born or the Gothic Quarter.
In El Born, visit Ivori and the Oscar H. Grand workshop around Carrer dels Mirallers and Carrer de la Barra de Ferro. In the Eixample, our selection includes Gimaguas and Bassal Store, which stocks a range of labels.
Our selection includes Montana Outlet at Av. Diagonal, 460, and Nice Things Outlet at Carrer de Girona, 38. For a trip outside Barcelona, La Roca Village brings together several outlet shops. Compare the items, sizes and prices available before you buy.
Choose according to your route: L’illa Diagonal in Les Corts, Diagonal Mar near the coast or Gran Via 2 in L’Hospitalet. For a central option at Plaça de Catalunya, El Corte Inglés is a department store with several departments. Check the shops and opening hours before you visit.
A piece of clothing by an independent designer, an accessory, something for your home or a Catalan speciality can make a souvenir. Our selection includes fashion, homeware and food shops. For food, ask about storage and check the rules for bringing it into your destination country.
Not all shops open on Sundays. Opening depends on the shop, the neighbourhood and the time of year. Some shops in tourist areas are allowed to open on certain Sundays, but each business decides whether to do so. Check the shop's opening hours for the date of your visit.