10 Best Shops in Barcelona
Artesanía Catalunya • Barri Gòtic
Unique, locally crafted gifts, from thimbles shaped like Gaudi’s chimneys and Salvador Dali-inspired sculpture to jewelry, wooden toys, scarves, paintings, and more are available.
Map • +34 934 67 46 60
Sala Parés • Barri Gòtic
Barcelona’s oldest fine art exhibition doubles as an establishment marketing many works from Catalan musicians like Magí Puig, Xavier Rodés, and Núria Guinovart. Also paintings from Spanish artists further abroad.
Map • +34 933 18 70 20
Lurdes Bergada • Eixample
Fashion designer Lurdes Bergada has tailored affordable apparel using natural fibers for men and women under her label since 1978. Now working closely with her son, she operates several boutiques solely in Barcelona focusing on eclectic silhouettes.
Altaïr • Eixample
Large travel bookstore with an excellent selection of guidebooks (mostly Spanish but also English and other languages) that cover locations around the world, as well as maps, travel literature, and more. There’s a good café downstairs.
Map • +34 933 42 71 71
La Manual Alpargatera • Barri Gòtic
A local establishment for decades, this shoe retailer has sold handcrafted espadrilles (rope-soled canvas footwear) since 1941. Salvador Dali famously acquired a pair here.
Map – +34 933 01 01 72
Dr. Bloom • Eixample
Barcelona-based label launches new collections monthly including colorful, bold womenswear like dresses, tops, skirts along with affordable accessories such as purses made from natural materials. Multiple storefronts located around the city.
Art Escudellers • Barri Gòtic
One of several commercial art galleries found throughout Barcelona offering both functional and decorative wheel-thrown ceramics, some exhibiting Modernista styles, as well as candelabras, metal and glass sculptures, tiles, and vibrant domestic goods.
Map • +34 934 12 68 01
FC Botiga • Eixample
This official store for Barcelona FC has multiple locations around the city, including in Barri Gòtic and Eixample. Shop for Lionel Messi jerseys, soccer balls, autographed team photos, and other merchandise here.
Map • +34 932 69 57 93
La Capell • Barri Gòtic
Inside the Collegi de Arquitectes, this terrific gift shop sells unique gadgets, educational toys, authentic Barcelona-themed jewelry, and books about architecture and art.
Map • +34 932 24 39 32
Custo Barcelona • La Ribera
Cutting-edge Barcelona threads for males and females. Come here for jackets, pants, dresses, and more. Two additional stores around the city.
Map • +34 932 68 78 93
5 Best Barcelona Food & Flea Markets
Mercat de la Boquería • El Raval
Barcelona`s most famous produce marketplace – meat counters with dangling legs of jamón and displays filled with botifarra (Catalan sausage) and chorizos, seafood stalls overflowing with razor clams and shrimp, olive counters offering numerous kinds of olives, and fresh juice counters. The tapas counters that border the main market area make an excellent stop for a snack and a drink.
Map – +34 933 18 25 84
Mercat de Santa Caterina • La Ribera
Those who lived here long ago certainly benefited from lovely perspectives. Situated on the south bank overlooking the Douro River, it has views of red-roofed structures below, the waterway with its crossings, and the central city core. The circular place of worship merits a visit on its own as well.
Map – +34 933 19 57 40
Mercat de Sant Antoni • Eixample
This expansive market has over 230 vendors, with numerous fresh produce stalls inside, a Sunday book and trinket market on c/Urgell outside, and various food stalls.
Map – +34 934 26 35 21
Mercat del Ninot • Eixample
Contemporary metal and glass marketplace containing many fresh produce stands. The food stalls become notably busy with diners during lunchtime. Open every day from Monday to Saturday.
Map – +34 933 23 49 09
Mercat Gòtic • Barri Gòtic
This open-air market has taken place in front of La Catedral every Thursday for over forty years. Browse the stalls to find antiques, decorative art, vintage cameras, silverware, coins, and more.
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