Barcelona’s Best Shopping Neighborhoods

Barcelona’s fashion scene is as unique and varied as the styles of patatas bravas served at restaurants across the city. Depending on the neighborhood, the fashion worn by locals can range from ‘90s grunge to modern European chic and everything in between. When visiting the Catalonian capital, pass through these neighborhoods for the city’s best shopping options.

Carrer d’Avinyó. El Gotico

Centrally located and often packed with tourists, this neighborhood of tiny, winding alleyways is home to a street called Carrer d’Avinyó with a plethora of one-off boutiques. Vintage reigns supreme on this corridor, especially at spots like 1er Acto, Flamingos Club and Kling Banys Nous.

Passeig de Gràcia

This highly commercialized street in the center of the city is where to find all the high-end international name brands, from Versace to Burberry and from Gucci to Hermès. Travelers with large shopping budgets may find their mecca among these few blocks of bliss.

Gràcia

Keep heading northwest on Passeig de Gracia and you will eventually hit this namesake neighborhood. This ‘hood has attracted both locals and expats as of late, and although it is not as saturated with shops as other areas, it’s a great place for hidden gems.

El Born/La Ribera

A boutique lover’s dream, El Born is the place to go for local designers and one-of-a-kind finds. Peruse local collections on Carrer de Flassaders featuring designers such as Javier Simorra, Lisa Wixell and a handful of jewelry shops.