Barcelona is a special place to visit and it is different from other places in Spain. And of course if you travel here you would like to bring something back for your memories.
Cava
It is a wonderful sparkling wine which has been produced in Spain since 1972. It is a very special Catalan drink. It can be in two colors: white and pink and you can buy it in every supermarket and special shops, especially in Barri Gòtic.
FC Barcelona souvenirs
Such souvenir will become a nice present not only for a football fan but to everyone who wants to feel a real Barcelona spirit. Local people say that you can see the real Barcelona only during the match in the Camp Nou stadium.
Porcelain sculptures Lladrò
Most of them are producing in Valrncia, and these very delicate, airy figures have long been symbols of the whole of Catalonia, and they can be easily found in shops in Barcelona.
Modern art
Barcelona is a queen of modern art and here you can find unique ceramics and cutlery in the style of Gaudi. You can also find notebooks, calendars and t-shirts, all with an image of numerous famous places of the Catalan Capital.
Aim to renew wardrobe
The most luxurious and elegant dresses can be found in boutiques, located on Avenue Diagonal (Avingunda Diagonal), Rambla de Catalunya, Gracia Boulevard (Passeig de Gracia) and next to the Turó Park.
Generally, if you are interested in fashion, haute couture, especially leather goods (handbags, belts, shoes, clothing), then Diagonal Avenue is the best place for shopping. No matter what you buy – luxury leather goods, brands or products from local producers – you can be sure it is all of the highest quality. On Diagonal Avenue there are a lot of international brands, as well as designer boutiques, including Calvin Klein, Versace, Giovanni, Giorgio Armani and Gucci.
Buy everything in one place
There are many shopping centers in Barcelona, with the two biggest and most popular being El Corte Ingles and Fnac.
El Corte Ingles is the number one centre in Barcelona. Here you can find any clothes, items for home, technique, kitchen items and food. Fnac is situated in a huge shopping centre called I’illa del Diagonal and if you are searching for books, movies or cd’s, then this is for you. Also you should visit the shopping mall El Triangle which is located in Placa de Catalunya. The Centre Comercial de les Glories is a huge mall, which is taking up 250000 square meters and here there are many interesting shops, bars and cafes.
Open Markets
There are no less than 50 open markets in Barcelona with the most famous being La Boqueria, whose prices are not high if it is located in the centre of the city. The food is very delicious, and you cannot resist yourself from buying. There are also many places with homemade food and especially at lunch time, the market becomes very popular.
Unique items
One of the main shopping areas of Barcelona – Gothic Quarter (Barri Gothic) boasts a huge number of antique shops and second hand shops. Serious collectors have to go along the street the Calle Palla near Plaça de Pi where you can find everything from rare vintage knick-knacks to old posters, handmade items and other antiques. And do not forget to look around the little side streets – there are also antique shops that hide real treasures inside.
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[box]This article was written by Anna, a travel blogger and enthusiast.[/box]
