Shopping in Barcelona

[cccruisin]

Any tips on shopping in Barcelona, Will be there on a Saturday, if that matters. Best places near Las Rambias??

[riffatsea]

WHAT are you shopping for??

In general get OFF Las Ramblas for buying things as it is tourist central!

The big department store, El Corte Ingles is not far from Las Ramblas and the street Passeig de Gracia has designer shops.

You can poke around in the small stores in the old part of the city towards the Cathedral or in the Gracia neighborhood on the way to Park Guell.

 

[cberge]

When you are out and about shopping be aware of well dressed men who are very polite,and would like you to see their store which can be very nice...tea..rest for the weary etc.,but thery are there to take you to a leather shop and they can take up a lot of time,and if you are not in the market for leather it really is a waste of time.There are some really nice leahter shops,but if they try to lure you in just say no thank you and move on.Some really good leather is to be found in Cadiz by the way.

[cccruisin]

just like to stroll the shops and cities as time allows - love to go through supermarkets. bought great souvenirs last year in supermarkets in st petersburg and and small market in estonia.... is thee a carre four?? near las rambias - thought i was told there was??

[cberge]

just like to stroll the shops and cities as time allows - love to go through supermarkets. bought great souvenirs last year in supermarkets in st petersburg and and small market in estonia.... is thee a carre four?? near las rambias - thought i was told there was??

I do not think right close to Ramblas,but just Google Carrefour and it will bring up all the info you need.Usally they are on the auto routes and near residential.

[riffatsea]

The Boqueria, which is a giant food market, is near the top of Las Ramblas. It is certainly a fun place to poke around.

[bethaniesmom]

on a related note.....what should I shop for in Spain? Most countries have things they are famous for.....

 

Beverly

[riffatsea]

Well, one thing Spain is famous for is leather goods, shoes/purses/coats etc BUT they are not INexpensive!!

[cccruisin]

The Boqueria, which is a giant food market, is near the top of Las Ramblas. It is certainly a fun place to poke around.

a friend mentioned this and i think it is right near our hotel, le meridien. thank you