City guide



Barcelona Shopping:


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Barcelona has become during the last years a great Shopping City, with a very complete and competitive offer, very personal and original in lots of sectors; fashion, design objects, typical products, etc).

Shopping in Barcelona To go shopping in Barcelona, is a real pleasure, for the helpfulness and friendliness of the shopkeepers, for the shops themselves and for the easiness of a human sized city, where the shopping areas are easily identified, following the "Shopping Line".

Along the "line", the shopping areas are easy to define: C. Pelai and Rda. Universitat are rather popular. Down Pl. Catalunya, the maze of little streets of Portal de l'Àngel, Porta Ferrissa and C. del Pí are full of little, original and good value shops.

The more expensive and chic shops are located in Pg. de Gràcia, Rbla. Catalunya and close by streets. Also in Diagonal avenue from Pg. de Gràcia up to Francesc Macià square. Of course you'll make even better buys during special periods, such as Christmas, or during the sales (rebajas in Spanish, rebaixes in Catalan).

Souvenir in Barcelona You'll find the "souvenir" stuff in the little shops of La Rambla. And also at the stalls installed by the end of La Rambla close to  Columbus monument.

Also in these shops, or at El Corte Inglés, the Barça's fans will find all kind of things evoking the club. There is an interesting selection of beautiful objects related to Barcelona at the Tourist Information under Catalunya Square.

El Mercat de la Boqueria Take also your time to stroll around in El Mercat de la Boqueria, just by las Ramblas close to Theatre Liceu. This is the most popular and large market in Barcelona. If you fancy any kind of food, rest assured you will find it there.

Catalan ceramic Of special interest are Catalan ceramics, traditional as well as trendy ones. These and other craft works are found at the temporary stands that you'll find either down La Rambla, Portal de l'Àngel, Pl. del Pí, at the Cathedral or the Port Olímpic. Also check the small shops in the Old Town.

Apart from ceramics, Barcelona is well known for its leather and fur fashion and for fine shoes and accessories. Check also our good wines and delicatessen.


Commercial Centers:

Below we have prepared a short list of some of our big stores and commercial centers that will easy your way to your shopping day:

Illa Diagonal
Av. Diagonal 557

Maremagnum
Moll d'Espanya s/n - Port Vell

Les Glories
Plaça de les Glories

La Maquinista
Calle Junoy. Metro: Torres i Bages

Diagonal Mar
Metro: Maresme i Forum


Big Stores:

Boulevard Rosa
Passeig de Gracia 55 or Av. Diagonal 609-615

El Corte Ingles
Plaça Catalunya 14
Avd. Diagonal 471
Avd. Diagonal 617
Portal de l'Angel 10

Most shopping centers open from 10.00 hrs to 21.30 hrs.


Exhibitions & tradefairs


Read more about Fairs and Congresses in Barcelona.

International Aquatic Exhibition International Aquatic Exhibition
Organized by: Fira Barcelona
From 13.10.15 to 16.10.15 at Gran Via
Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona
Organized by: Fira Barcelona
From 14.10.15 to 18.10.15 at Port Vell
Southern European Veterinary Congress Southern European Veterinary Congress
Organized by: Asociación de Veterinarios Españoles Especialistas en Pequeños Animales
From 15.10.15 to 18.10.15 at Montjuïc
International Pet Professional Fair International Pet Professional Fair
From 15.10.15 to 17.10.15
Barcelona Meeting Point Barcelona Meeting Point
Organized by: Consorcio de la Zona Franca
From 21.10.15 to 25.10.15
Manga Fair Manga Fair
Organized by: FICOMIC
From 29.10.15 to 01.11.15
Minerals, Fossils and Jewellery International Exhibition Minerals, Fossils and Jewellery International Exhibition
Organized by: Fira Barcelona
From 13.11.15 to 15.11.15 at Montjuïc
Smart Society for Innovative and Sustainable Cities Smart Society for Innovative and Sustainable Cities
Organized by: Fira Barcelona
From 17.11.15 to 19.11.15 at Gran Via
International Railway Industry Show International Railway Industry Show
Organized by: Fira Barcelona
From 17.11.15 to 19.11.15 at Gran Via
Exhibition for the Incentive, Business Travel and Meeting Industry Exhibition for the Incentive, Business Travel and Meeting Industry
From 17.11.15 to 19.11.15 at Gran Via
European Exhibition of the Denim Industry European Exhibition of the Denim Industry
From 18.11.15 to 19.11.15 at Montjuïc
Guaranteed Vehicles Trade Fair Guaranteed Vehicles Trade Fair
Organized by: Fira Barcelona
From 27.11.15 to 08.12.15 at Montjuïc
Antique Cars and Motorcycles Exhibition Antique Cars and Motorcycles Exhibition
Organized by: Promobil Group, S.C.P.
From 04.12.15 to 08.12.15 at Montjuïc


Museums


Name
Tel. Number
Address

Attractions
Aquarium de Barcelona Moll d'Espanya s/n +34 93 221 7474
Parc d'Atraccions Tibidabo Pl. Tibidabo 3 +34 93 211 7942
Parc Zoologic de Barcelona Parc de la Ciutadella +34 93 225 6780
Poble Espanyol Marques de Comilles 13 +34 93 508 6300

Emblematic Buildings
Barcelona Cathedral Plaça de la Catedral. Gothic Quarter  
Casa Batllo Pg. De Gracia 44 +34 93 216 0306
La Pedrera Pg. De Gracia 92 +34 93 484 5979
Mercat Santa Caterina Av. Francesc Cambó 16  
Sagrada Familia Temple Mallorca 401  

Galleries
Iguapop Gallery Comerç 15 +34 93 310 0735
Kültur Büro Barcelona Joaquim Costa 24, 4º +34 93 442 0695
La Gauche Divine Ptge de la Pau 7 bis +34 93 301 6125
Espai d'Art Pagès Gran Via 649 +34 93 342 5806
Kunshause Diagonal 414 +34 93 208 2093
Pilar Martí Gallery Enrique Granados 118 +34 93 217 7927
Art Gaspar Consell de Cent 291 +34 93 532 1438

Museums
Cosmo Caixa Teodor Roviralta 47-51 +34 93 212 6050
Fundació Francisco Godia Valencia 284 +34 93 272 3180
Fundació Joan Miró Parc Montjuic s/n +34 93 443 9470
Fundació Antoni Tapies Arago 255 +34 93 487 0315
Museu d'Arts Decoratives Diagonal 686 +34 93 280 5024
Museu de Cera Ptge de la Banca 5 +34 93 317 2649
Museu d'Història de Catalunya Pl. de Pau Vila 3 +34 93 225 4700
Museu de la Magia Carrer de L'Oli 6 +34 93 319 3920
Museu de Sagrada Familia Mallorca 401 +34 93 207 3031
Museu Romantic San Gaudenci 1 +34 93 844 2969
Museu Barbier Muller Montcada 14 +34 93 310 4616
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya P. Sta. Madrona 39 +34 93 424 6577
Museu d'Art Contemporani Barcelona (MACBA) Plaça dels Angels 1 +34 93 412 0810
Museu de Ciencies Naturals Pg. De Picasso s/n +34 93 319 6912
Museu de l'Erotica La Rambla 96 +34 93 318 9865
Museu de la Ceramica Diagonal 686 +34 93 280 1621
Museu de Futbol Club Barcelona Aristides Maillol s/n +34 93 496 3608
Museu del Perfum Pg. De Gracia 39 +34 93 216 0121
Museu Diocesa Av. Catedral 4 +34 93 315 2213
Museu Egipci de Barcelona Valencia 284 +34 93 488 0188
Museu Etnologic Pg. Santa Madrona +34 93 424 6807
Museu Frederic Mares Plaça Sant Lu 5 +34 93 310 3014
Museu Maritim Les Drassaness s/n +34 93 342 9920
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Palau Nacional +34 93 622 0360
Museu Picasso Montcada 15 +34 93 319 6310
Museu Taurino Monumental Gran Via 749 +34 93 245 5803
Museu Textil i d'indumentaria Montcada 12 +34 93 319 7603


Restaurants


Name
Description
Price*
Address
Tel. Number
Area/Metro

* Price: The average price per head for a meal with drinks
Argentinian
El Foro Princesa 53
(34) 93 310 1020
Jaume I		 35 €
Tango Show
Viento De Plata Valencia 207
(34) 93 451 4149
Passeig Gracia		 15 €
Excellent Quality And Service
Castellana (Asador)
El Asador De Aranda Avda. Tibidabo 31
(34) 93 417 0115		 50 €
Lamb Speciality
Catalan
Can Cortada Av. L'Estatut Catalunya S/N
(34) 93 427 2315
Zona Alta		 30 €
11th Century Farm House / Best Catalan
Can Farigola Enric Granados 94
(34) 93 237 6153
Provença		 20 €
Typical Very Cosy Place
El Mussol Avda. Diagonal 288
(34) 93 301 7610
Diagonal		 20 €
Typical Catalan
El Trobador Enric Granados 122
(34) 93 416 00 57		 25 €
Good For Groups
Los Caracoles Escudillers 14
(34) 93 302 3185
Liceu		 40 €
Typical Catalan
Tasca I Vins Industria 118
(34) 93 435 5052
Hospital Sant Pau		 20 €
Special Large Toasts
El Hostal De La Rita Aragon 279
(34) 93 487 2376
Passeig Gracia		 15 €
Typical Catalan
Les Quinze Nits Plaça Reial 6
(34) 93 317 3075
Liceu		 25 €
Very Good Food At Good Rates
Flamenco Bar
El Patio Andaluz Aribau 242
(34) 93 268 9070
Diagonal		 20 €
Spanish Folklore And Flamenco
Sala Tarantos Pl. Reial 17
(34) 93 319 1789
Liceu		 30 €
Flamenco Sessions, Three Per Day
Fondues
Chaplin Taquigrafo Garriga 193
(34) 93 419 6719
Maria Cristina		 25 €
Small, Cosy, Unexpensive
Fusion
Salta Pronvença 280
(34) 93 215 0022
Diagonal		 15 €
Healthy, Fun, Tasty (Stir Fried Dishes)
Gay Barcelona
Castro Casanova 85
(34) 93 323 6784
Universitat		 20 €
Gay Restaurant Very New York
Divine Balmes 24
(34) 93 317 2248
Universitat		 30 €
Emblematic Dinner Show With Drag Queens
La Diva Diputacio 172
(34) 93 454 6338
Rambla Catalunya		 40 €
Drag Queens Show
Greek
Coses De Menjar Pla De Palau 7
(34) 93 310 6001
Barceloneta		 35 €
Fashion, Nice Decoration
Dionisos Compte D'Urgell 90
(34) 93 421 5417
Urgell		 25 €
Well Known Greek Chain Restaurant
Indian
Om India Florida Blanca 130
(34) 93 325 0307
Sant Antonio		 25 €
Curry House Of Highest Standards
Tandoor Calabria 144
(34) 93 425 3206
Rocafort		 20 €
Specialist In North Indian Cuisine
International
Cafe De L'Academia Lledo 1
(34) 93 319 8253
Jaume I		 35 €
Special Paellas
Baja Beach Paseo Maritimo 34
(34) 93 225 9100
Villa Olimpica		 30 €
Huge Seafront Terrace
Dolso Valencia 227
(34) 93 487 5964
Passeig Gracia		 15 €
Avant-Garde Dessert Any Time
Dry Martini Aribau 166
(34) 93 217 5072
Provença		 45 €
Classic Bar, One Of Best In World.
El Salero Rec 60
(34) 93 319 8022
Jaume I		 35 €
Fashion
Els Fanals Rambla Catalunya 13
(34) 93 302 6631
Catalunya		 25 €
Very Good Food At Good Rates
Oliver Y Hardy Diagonal 593
(34) 93 419 3181
Maria Cristina		 65 €
Classic
Rita Blue Pl. Sant Agusti 3
(34) 93 342 4086
Liceu		 20 €
Modern Restaurant With Live Music
Tragaluz Psage. Concepcion 5
(34) 93 487 0196
Diagonal		 50 €
Charm, Modern, Cristal Ceiling
Zoo Bar Escudillers 31
(34) 93 302 7728
Ciutat Vella		 25 €
Antro - Fashion
Italian
Il Mercante Di Venezia Jose Anselmo Clave 11
(34) 93 317 1828
Drassanes		 20 €
Barroque Venecian Decor
Little Italy Rec 30
(34) 93 319 7973
Jaume I		 40 €
Live Music Wed And Thu
Japanese
Kirin Arago 231 Bis
(34) 93 488 2919
Passeig Gracia		 15 €
Excellent Value Buffet
Kynoto Sushi Lounge Ciutat 5
(34) 93 304 2376
Jaume I		 30 €
Perfect For Sushi Lovers
Market
La Carassa Brossoli 1
(34) 93 310 3306
Jaume I		 25 €
With Charm - Special For Meat Lovers
La Tramoia Rbla. Catalunya 15
(34) 93 412 3634
Catalunya		 20 €
Tapas And Grilled Food
Telirium Flos I Calçat 18
(93) 93 206 4530
Maria Cristina		 20 €
Modern And Trendy Urban Ambience
Mediterranean
Agua Pso. Maritimo Barceloneta 30
(34) 93 225 1272
Villa Olimpica		 25 €
Special Paellas - Sea Views
Ariadna Laforja 83
(34) 93 209 9952
Fg Sarria		 35 €
Market / Modern
El Jardi Hospital 56
(34) 93 329 1550
Liceu		 20 €
Hidden I A Gothic Garden Behind Boqueria
L'Encís Baixada St. Miquel 6
(34) 93 412 0579
Jaume I		 35 €
Special For Couples
Mama Cafè Doctor Dou 10
(34) 93 301 2940
Liceu		 20 €
Fashion
Sugar Club World Trade Center
(34) 93 508 8325
Drassanes		 30 €
Overlooking Port Olimpic
Talaia Mar Marina 16
(34) 93 221 90 90
Barceloneta		 55 €
Sea Views
Taxidermista Plaça Reial 8
(34) 93 412 4536
Liceu		 20 €
Excellent Catalan
Seafood
A La Menta Moll De Gregal 20-21
(34) 93 225 2913
Villa Olimpica		 30 €
Delicious Fresh Seafood
Botafumeiro Gran De Gracia 81
(34) 93 218 4230
Fg Gracia		 60 €
Specialist Seafood - Quality
Set Portes Salvador Espriu 73
(34) 93 319 3033
Villa Olimpica		 40 €
Emblematic Paellas
The Lobster House Paris 192
(34) 93 237 2444
Fgc Provença		 30 €
Very Good Reputation
Can Majo Almirante Aixada 23
(34) 93 221 5455
Barceloneta		 50 €
Special Paellas - Great Fish
Tapas/Bar
Mirablau Pl. Dr. Andreu S/N
(34) 93 434 0035
Fgc Tibidabo		 25 €
Best Places To Enjoy Barcelona Views
Vasc
Cal Pep Pl. De Les Olles 8
(34) 93 310 7961
Barceloneta		 35 €
Special Great Vasc Cuisine
Vegetarian
Bioasis Bonsucces 8
(34) 93 304 1559
Catalunya		 15 €
Unexpensive - Natural And Healthy
Biocenter Pintor Fortuny 25
(34) 93 304 1559
Pl. Catalunya		 25 €
Bio-Friendly Cuisine In Artistic Ambience
La Flauta Mágica Banys Vells 18
(34) 93 268 4694
Jaume I		 30 €
With Charm - Exotic Food


Clubbing


Name
Description
Tel. Number
Address
Antilla BCN Latin Club Arago 141 +34 93 451 2151
One of the best Latin parties in town
Baja Beach Passeig Maritim 34 +34 93 225 9100
One of biggest acts in town. Over 130 well trained and beutiful staff.
Buda Restaurante Pau Clairs 92 +34 93 318 4252
A venue of refined taste, with relaxed private area with tenuous illumination
Danzatoria Av. Tibidabo 61 +34 93 211 6261
Fashion people, elegant ambience and privileged sights.
Goldeneye Moll d'Espanaya s/n  
Thematic room inspired by James Bond.
Jamboree Pl. Reial 17 +34 93 319 1789
Jazz and dance club with top-class concerts.
La City Moll d'Espanaya s/n  
Varied musical style, all suitable for dancing.
La Paloma Tigre 27 +34 93 317 7994
An example of freedom and tolerance, all kind of music. Built more than 100 years ago.
Le Kasbah Pza. Pau Villa 1 +34 626 561 309
Mix of exotism and music. As a Moroccan Jaima decoration.
Mirabe Pl. Dr. Andreu s/n +34 93 434 0035
One of the most elegant clubs in Barcelona. Best views and sunset with candles.
Mojito Club Rosello 217 +34 654 201 006
Wide range of latin styled music.
Moog Arc de Teatre 4 bis +34 93 319 1789
Out garage, house, techno, a relaxed entrance policy.
New D Poble Espanyol +34 93 289 2197
Presence of house music with national and international DJ's.
Pippermint Bori i Fontesa 20 +34 93 362 0200
Emblematic place with 35 years History. Very laaarge drinks to share.
Razzmatazz Club Almogavares 122 +34 93 272 0910
A massive dance Fest.This club cater all clubber's needs.
Space Tarragona 141-147  
A branch of Space Ibiza, well know clubs.
Sugar Club World Trade Center +34 93 508 8325
Exquisite restaurant by day that transforms into an elegant club.
Sunset Moll d'Espanaya s/n  
Chill out Terrace during day, but craziest night sessions.
Adult Bars
Bacarra Bori i Fontesa 25 +34 93 200 4403
Select ambience, erotic and intimate beauty in the daring disco showgirls.
Bailen 22 Bailen 22 +34 93 232 4531
Adult Bar - Most popular striptease club in Barcelona.


Gay guide


Bars - Afters:

Souvenir
C/ Nou del Sucre 75 Viladecans, Autopista A-16, exit 50

Saturday and Sundays from 6.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs.

As every first Sunday of the month, enjoy the best gay party in Barcelona town, Querelle, the best after. Stunning bodies, best international dj's and great performance.

Sauna Galilea
C / Calabria 59 (next to Gay Eixample)

Sauna Galilea is one of the most emblematic gay saunas in Barcelona, with four floors of pleasure, very well looked after, clean and fully refurbished in year 2006.

Dietrich
C / Consell de Cent 255, Barcelona

Is one of the more enchanted places of Barcelona located in the heart of eixample.
Open every day. Enjoy good music & live performances like Trapeze artist, acrobats and drags.
www.dietrichcafe.com.

Salvation
Ronda de Sant Pere 19-21, Barcelona

Friday & Saturday from 0.00 hrs to 05.00 hrs.

Without a doubt, Salvation is the one of more important gay discotheques of Barcelona.
For 6 years it has been creating style with a good music, Gogo's and the seal of quality of Matinée Group.
www.matineegroup.com.

Café Ole
C/ Tarragona 141 -147, Barcelona

One of the most important Ibiza sessions returns to Barcelona on Sundays at Sala Space. One of our best gay ambiences, great sound and spectacular Matinée group. A perfect fusion.
www.matineegroup.com.


Gay Shops:

ES4U - Specialises in the latest underwear
ES4U
C/ Casanova 52, Barcelona

Specialises in the latest underwear.


American Retro
C/ Consell de Cent 241 and Casanova 80, Barcelona

Fashion: Diesel, TimeZone, Guess, Adidas, Kelme, Colcci, Datch, Gsus, Franklin&Marshall, Alpha industries are some of the international firms you will find in this shop.


Hecho en BCN
Ramblas 122, Barcelona

Make yourself a present. Here you will find all kind of accessories, you will definitely find what you are looking for.