140 Best Places to Shop in Barcelona, Spain

This mini-agglomeration of boutiques spreads out over three streets, together defining El Born’s penchant for the achingly à la mode. Menswear can be found at Rec 73 and Bonaire 7, with the latter entirely dedicated to the natty threads of U.K. designer Paul Smith. Women can choose from predominantly French designers such as Isabel Marant and Sonia Rykiel at Rec 52.

Spotlighting ethical designers from Barcelona, slow fashion in the name of the game at this ladies' clothing store. Expect warm, earthy tones and fabrics that are either organic or up-cycled.

Paintings, sculpture, and graphic artwork by emerging contemporary artists mainly based in Barcelona are on view (and for sale) at this combination gallery, studio workspace, and events venue. 

Sometimes a new city calls for a fresh scent. Located on Raval’s busy Joaquín Costa, Les Topettes perfumería y jabonería introduces shoppers to high-end and rather niche fragrances.

Barcelona's premier travel and adventure bookstore stocks many titles in English. Book presentations and events scheduled here feature a wide range of notable authors from Alpinists to Africanists.

Though it doesn't have a lot of English-language titles, this bookstore has a very pleasant café-restaurant upstairs; the space is often used for readings and other cultural events. Other branches of Laie are located around Barcelona, including major museums such as the Museu Picasso and Cosmocaixa.

Owned by two Catalan musicians, this vintage shop is organized by decade. Sift through clothes and accessories as far back as the 1920s all while listening to a curated musical playlist. 

As its name suggests, Mahalo vintage brings the essence of the Hawaiian islands to the heart of Raval. Sift through a colorful array of shirts or simply marvel at the street-art-style artwork on the walls.

A high-end thrift shop selling carefully curated garments mostly from France and Italy, along with handmade garments with colorful patterns. 

This Aladdin's Cave of design, housewares, furniture, clothing, and accessories bursts with creativity and color. The carefully curated collection includes everything from vases by cult ceramics maker Apparatu, cabinets rendered in Technicolor lacquers, African bead necklaces, and tables covered in antique tiles. The emphasis is more on craftsmanship than the latest trends—just about every item has an intriguing backstory.

This modern shopping complex sits on an artificial "island" in the harbor and is accessed by Rambla del Mar, a wooden swing bridge. The shops inside are fairly run-of-the-mill, but this mall is one of the few places in Barcelona where you can be sure to shop on Sunday. On the first floor, there's a good food court with fine water views.

Made locally, this casual-chic clothing for men and women is constructed with natural cotton and wool in loose silhouettes to create an effortlessly cool look loved by El Raval’s armies of hipsters. Lovely leather bags and backpacks are available, too.

The Mercado de San Vicente, a Moderniste gem built in 1911, with an ornamental brick facade, wrought-iron girders, and stained glass windows, is worth a quick visit, if only to pick up a bit of picnic fare before or after a walk to the Monestir de Pedralbes.

Unlike tourist-heavy La Boquería that has been all but abandoned by local shoppers, newly reopened Sant Antoni Market is where grannies from the neighborhood still go to buy the eggs and potatoes for their tortilla de patatas. The fact that this market, designed by Antoni Rovira i Trias in 1882 and reopened prepandemic following a painstaking nine-year renovation, is one of Barcelona's most striking pieces of early Moderniste eye candy certainly doesn't make it any less appealing. Add the recent addition of one of the city's most legendary market stalls, El Pinotxo (previously of La Boquería), famous for its hearty breakfasts of chick peas with butifarra sausage, or tripe, and you'll know why this spot is worth a visit. 

The days for the natural-produce market are a bit unpredictable—usually the first and third weekends of every month beginning on Fridays—but when it happens, the little square fills with interesting tastes and aromas (look for local honey and cheese); the neighboring Plaça Sant Josep Oriol holds an art market every weekend.

A browser's bonanza, this interesting if somewhat pricey market held several times a month (check their website for exact days) for antique clothing, jewelry, and art occupies the plaza in front of the cathedral. In December, a Christmas market takes over the space. Most stalls aren't open during the vacation month of August.

With a mint-green patio set outside, bright-red door arch and bubblegum-pink walls, there’s no missing the flagship store of playful young Spanish leather brand, Mietis. Part-atelier, part-exhibition space, there’s a vibrant curation of the label’s colorful handbags, jackets and skirts—including a collaboration with Gaudí’s Casa Batlló—as well as eye-catching furniture and a fantastically surreal interior.  

As the name suggests, Miscelanea shows a mix of art disciplines, including both emerging and established artists. The window display features a new artist every month.

A lover of both traditional methods and exuberant design, Nani Marquina makes textural rugs that look just as good on a wall as they do on the floor. Some of her rugs re-create ancient Persian or Hindu styles; others are trendy compositions by designers like Sybilla or the Bouroullec brothers.

The Spanish Natura chain has branches around the city and stocks a good selection of global crafts, including incense, clothing, tapestries, candles, shoes, gadgets, and surprises of all kinds.

This is the store to visit if you need an order of handsome tiles for your kitchen back home. With some truly striking patterns and the shipping system to get them to you in one piece (each tile, that is), you can trust the Vidal-Quadras clan for care and quality.

Even if you're not in the market for retro-style furniture, it's worth popping into this large, loftlike space to check out all the sleek Scandinavian designs, from upcycled and renovated lamps to sofas, chairs, and mirrors from the 1950s to the present day. International shipping can be arranged.

The quirky, kooky homeware was chosen to reflect Gràcia’s independent spirit, though it also encapsulates the joie de vivre of owners Gabor and Wilson—who have been known to whip up a welcoming cup of tea for customers. Find vases, glassware, and suitcase-friendly items like cushion covers and kimonos; all in a vibrant space that cheerleads the LGBTQ+ community.

A standout primarily for being so out of place among all the design emporiums and fashion denizens on this great white way of high commerce, Novecento is an antique jewelry store with abundant items from all epochs and movements from Victorian to Art Nouveau to Belle Époque.

On Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, this centuries-old market takes over Plaça Reial. Vendors selling everything from coins and stamps from around the world to other collectibles like coasters and champagne caps.

Oriol Balaguer is surely running out of room to store all the "Spain's Best…" trophies he's collected over the years. He's a consultant to some of the world's most famous restaurants, and the heart of his empire is this little shop of chocolate-making magic. Bring your credit card and prepare to have your mind blown. Some of the confectionery creations are so beautiful you'll feel bad about biting into them—at least until you taste them. There's a second boutique at Travessera de les Corts 340, which also sells bread and pastries.

Hidden away down one if the tiniest alleyways behind the Santa María del Mar basilica you will find this delightful treasure trove of interior design, photography, and craftsmanship. From the Balinese furnishings to the Moroccan rugs and Cuban artwork, everything in this concept store has been sustainably made and carefully selected to shine the light on the work of local artisans from all over the world.

Exquisite hand-printed papers, marbleized blank books, and writing implements await you at this tiny, medieval-tone shop.

Barcelona’s wave of creative cake makers owe a lot to Antoni Escribà, a pastry chef who elevated the craft to an art form, especially in the field of chocolate sculptures. His three sons—Cristian, Joan, and Jordi—keep his spirit alive in the Casa Figueras, a jewel box of a shop awash in mosaic murals, curly copper work, and other fanciful Art Nouveau detailing. Tortes, chocolate kisses, and candy rings are just some of the edible treasures here that delight and surprise. A second Escribà shop, which has a café area, is at Gran Vía 546 in the Eixample.

Barcelona's most famous paper and stationery store, Pepa Paper (Pepa is a nickname for Josefina and Paper, Catalan for—you guessed it—paper), carries a gorgeous selection of stationery and more. In addition to the Balmes location, the chain has two other downtown shops including one on Avenida Diagonal and another on Avenida Paris.