La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Step inside this enchanting vintage boutique for beautifully crafted apparel from the past, mostly sourced from local homes: 18th-century embroidered silk…
Must-see shopping in La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Dedicated to artisan cheeses from across Spain, this small shop is run by the oh-so-knowledgeable Katherine McLaughlin. The antithesis of mass production,…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Stars from Salvador Dalí to Penélope Cruz and Jean Paul Gaultier have ordered a pair of espardenyes (espadrilles; rope-soled canvas shoes) from this…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Chocolates, dainty pastries and mouth-watering cakes can be nibbled behind the Modernista mosaic facade here or taken away for private, guilt-ridden…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A secondary branch of Spain's only remaining department store, selling electronics, fashion, stationery and sports gear.
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Tucked away along 'chocolate street' Carrer del Petritxol, this den of dental devilry tempts with ranks and ranks of original artisans bars in stunning…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Once patronised by Queen Isabel II, this timeless corner store flogs all sorts of weird and wonderful herbs, spices and medicinal plants. It’s been doing…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
This family-owned stall hidden away in the chaotic Mercat de la Boqueria sells some of the best pernil (cured Spanish-style ham; jamón in Castilian) and…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Founded by self-trained Catalan designer Elisabet Urpí and her photographer partner Nacho Umpiérrez, this whimsically stylish boutique is all about…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
One of Barcelona's most ancient pastry shops, 1868-opened La Colmena is still run by the same family who acquired it in 1927 and produces its treats…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A non-profit arts organisation runs this small gallery space devoted to wild designs made from recycled and reused products. Works change regularly, but…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Jeweller duo Roberto Carrascosa and Victoria Aroca handcraft exquisite, unique pieces in gold, silver, brass and semiprecious stones at their intimate,…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Going strong since 1977, this atmospheric shop revolves around beautifully handcrafted marionettes, many of them made by owner Teresa Travieso herself…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
You can find a turrón (nougat) treat year-round at Torrons Vicens, which has been selling its signature sweets since 1775. As well as classic almond…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Launched by a well-travelled German-Danish couple, this soothing homewares haven stocks scented candles, yoga mats, woven baskets and other alluring…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A celebration of Catalan products, this nicely designed modern store is a great place to browse for one-of-a-kind pieces. You'll find jewellery inspired…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Specialising in haute-couture classics like Chanel, Dior, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent, collected from Paris and LA as well as Barcelona, this…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Handcrafted soaps and soap petals in seductive flavours like olive oil and tarongina (orange blossom) are the draw at this fragrant little shop. Varieties…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Wafts of floral scents greet you at the oldest shop in Barcelona, whose interior has a beautifully baroque quality with a sweeping Gone With the Wind…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Born in Barcelona and now with branches around the world, this sweet shop beneath vintage signs feels like a step into another era. The speciality is pots…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
In business since 1877, this gallery has maintained its position as one of the city’s leading purveyors of Catalan art, exhibiting a rich variety of works…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Need a Lionel Messi football jersey, a blue-and-burgundy ball, or any other football paraphernalia honouring what many locals consider the greatest team…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Since 1924 this family-owned beauty has been purveying all manner of headgear: hipsterish short-brimmed hats, low-key fedoras, elegant straw sun hats, a…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
One of the most extensive LGBTQ bookstores in the city has a mix of erotica in the form of DVDs and comics as well as books. It's a welcoming, resourceful…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A pure wonderland for the senses, La Basilica Galeria is a small and elegant jewellery and perfume store, with artful displays set in glass boxes. They…
Fira del Col·lectiu d'Artesans d'Alimentació
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Once a fortnight, gourmands can sample homemade honeys, sweets, cheeses, oils and other edible delights at this Friday-to-Sunday artisan market on one of…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
On Saturdays and Sundays the Barri Gòtic is enlivened by a colourful art and crafts market held beside the 14th-century Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi.
Mercat de Numismàtica i Filatèlia
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A relic of bygone Barcelona, in the shape of a dusty weekend stamp and coin collectors' market.
