��ϲʿ��ֱ�� Shops & Stores • Where to go shopping in ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� in 2024

THR

Duncan — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:44:21 +0000

THR ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� sells a selection of rather unusual jewellery created out of hand-forged iron and glass. The accessories they sell make a definite style statement. Their designs won’t be to everyone’s taste, but they are something that you won’t find […]

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Mercat de Sant Antoni

Duncan — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:40:21 +0000

Sant Antoni Market first opened in 1882 as part of the massive city expansion that took place in the second half of the 19th century (��ϲʿ��ֱ��’s medieval city walls were knocked down, and the city rapidly spread in a grid-like […]

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Luxury Shopping Tours

Duncan — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:38:35 +0000

��ϲʿ��ֱ�� is a shopper’s nirvana, but unless you know where you’re going it’s all too easy to end up ploughing the major furrows, flanked on either side by the same high street brands you get back home. ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� Luxury Shopping […]

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Santa Caterina Market

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:16:46 +0000

If you’re by the cathedral, you may catch glimpses of a curving, colourful roof across the busy Via Laietana. That’s the Santa Caterina Market, a must-visit for serious foodies. This market may not be as famous as the Boqueria, but […]

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Sabater Hermanos

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:05:48 +0000

Finding soap shop Sabater Hermanos may be a bit of a challenge, but the results are well worth it once you get there. It’s hidden in a tangle of streets in the Gothic Quarter at the entrance to Plaça de […]

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Portal de l’Angel

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:59:34 +0000

Portal de l’Angel isn’t just one of the biggest shopping streets in ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� – it’s actually one of the biggest in all of Spain. It’s also the most expensive street in the whole country, with a square metre renting for […]

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Papabubble

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:49:32 +0000

If you fancy something sweet, there’s one place you have to visit in ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� – Papabubble. This shop in the heart of the Gothic Quarter sells handmade artisan candy with cool designs. You can get traditional hard candy, soft gummy […]

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Paella Showroom

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:43:04 +0000

It takes a lot of great ingredients to make a classic Spanish paella, and this hip little space has nearly as many components as the dish it’s named after. An art gallery, fashion boutique, bookshop and vintage clothes store in […]

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Oli i Sal

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:33:43 +0000

Literally translated to “oil and salt”, this shop in Gracia unsurprisingly sells all sorts of olive oils, salts and vinegars, along with lots of other ingredients to create delicious meals at home (cooking skills not included). They really know their […]

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Maremagnum

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:58:31 +0000

A shopping centre on the sea, Maremagnum was an exciting part of the project to rennovate ��ϲʿ��ֱ��’s port in the early 1990s. The attractive modern building is a favourite with tourists in particular who enjoy a sea-breeze stroll before stopping […]

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Lomography

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:44:35 +0000

‘Take your camera everywhere you go’, ‘Shoot from the hip’ and ‘Get as close to your subject as possible’ are just three of the golden rules of Lomography… a school of photography that uses an analogue camera developed in Soviet […]

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Las Arenas

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:22:12 +0000

Bullfighting has been officially banned in Catalonia for a good few years now. But what happened to the city’s bullfighting rings? Well, Las Arenas was transformed into a shopping centre. The original structure of the ring is still intact, only […]

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La Roca Village

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:15:15 +0000

Looking for superb deals on great brands? A short trip out of town might be in order. La Roca Village, located about 40km north of ��ϲʿ��ֱ��, is a retail outlet heaven where you can find famous and high-end brands at […]

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La Manual Alpargatera

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:58:07 +0000

Spanish shoes are famous world-wide, so lots of visitors to ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� might fancy a bit of shoe shopping while they’re here. Perhaps you’d like to walk in the shoes – almost literally – of some of Hollywood’s finest. Well then, […]

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La Boqueria

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:44:13 +0000

A sprawling shrine to fresh produce, right on ��ϲʿ��ֱ��’s main artery – Las Ramblas – La Boqueria is the kind of market that would have Jamie Oliver searching for superlatives (…and coming up with ‘pucker’). Everything from bulls’ tails to […]

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L’illa Diagonal

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:39:30 +0000

Designed to look like a skyscraper lying down, this vast monolith quickly earned the nickname ‘the Superblock’ amongst ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� residents. The 56,000 metre-squared complex may not be everyone’s saucer of milk looks-wise, but there’s no denying L’illa Diagonal fulfills its […]

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Humana

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:59:53 +0000

Vintage fashion is all the rage in ��ϲʿ��ֱ��, but paradoxically it has become so hip that you can actually spend more on vintage items than you would on new clothes! If that’s the kind of economics that gets your knickers […]

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Hibernian Books

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:44:06 +0000

Opened in 2004 to address the dearth of English-language literature in ��ϲʿ��ֱ��, Hibernian Books has gone on to cement a cult status amongst the city’s expat community (or at least it’s more high brow members!). Located in the suitably Bohemian […]

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Formatgeria la Seu

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:36:51 +0000

Taking its name from ��ϲʿ��ֱ��’s Cathedral, Formatgeria La Seu was Spain’s first ever specialist cheese store although, oddly enough, it is run by a Scotswoman, Katherine McLaughlin. Senora McLaughlin has travelled the length and breadth of the country visiting Spanish […]

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Encants Market

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:08:51 +0000

Originally called “La Fira de Bellcaire” (The Bellcaire Fair) the history of ��ϲʿ��ֱ��’s largest flea market can be dated back to the 14th Century when it was held on the other side of the city. It’s since changed its name […]

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El Corte Inglés

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:01:31 +0000

As the name suggests El Corte Ingles is as close as you’ll get in ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� to the old-school English department store experience. Professional assistance, reliable returns policy and a large range of upmarket goods for house and wardrobe. Exciting it […]

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Diagonal Mar Shopping Center

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:50:00 +0000

The biggest shopping centre in all of Catalonia, Diagonal Mar is home to an array of shops and restaurants, and has a cinema, supermarket and outdoor seating areas as well. It opened in 2001 and today has nearly 200 shops […]

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Bel y Bel

Duncan — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:09:39 +0000

The Vespa motorcycle was one of the most iconic vehicles of the 20th century, and just the name conjures up romantic images of stubbly Latin men speeding through piazzas and plazas on their way to serenade their bella or senorita […]

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Demano

Duncan — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:15:18 +0000

Founded in 1999, Demano is a unique design project run in co-operation with ��ϲʿ��ֱ��’s city council, to recycle PVC posters into funky fashion accessories. ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� is famous for its colourful posters which advertise exhibitions, festivals and events around the city, […]

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Decathlon

Duncan — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:54:52 +0000

Looking to purchase a volleyball to take down to the beach? Inspired by the artistry of FC ��ϲʿ��ֱ�� to buy a new pair of football boots – gold ones that will give you the edge? Or maybe you’re desperate to […]

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Custo ��ϲʿ��ֱ��

Duncan — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:48:20 +0000

Founded by two Catalan brothers, David and Custodio Dalmau, after a horizon-broadening trip to California, Custo has gone on to become ��ϲʿ��ֱ��’s most famous fashion house, thanks to celebrity endorsements by the likes of Julia Roberts, Penelope Cruz, Natalie Portman […]

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Casa Gispert

Duncan — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:33:14 +0000

Walking into Casa Gispert is almost like stepping back in time. They’ve been roasting nuts here ever since 1851, and it feels like things haven’t changed much since they began. This shop tucked away on a quiet street next to […]

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Altair

Duncan — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:37:23 +0000

For travel fans in ��ϲʿ��ֱ��, there’s really only one bookstore you need to know about – Altair. It’s one of the biggest travel bookstores in the whole world, and you can find pretty much any travel-related book you could ever […]

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