If there were no elite stores and big discounts in the world, Barcelona would not have taken place as a tourist city. Yes, there to say, most of the cities known today would lose half of the regular tourists, and Barcelona - among them.
The Secret Paths of the Shopolgol
Today shopping in Barcelona is the secret dream of every shopaholic.
In this city of Spain more than 35 000 stores! And this apart from outlets outside of Barcelona with year-round discounts. The only disappointment is waiting for Russian women on Sunday - this day the Spaniards do not work. Absolutely. Therefore, all stores, with very few exceptions, are closed. Yes, and during the siesta, you will not be able to walk through the shops, and the siesta in Spain is a sacred thing, it is approached in detail, from an hour (maximum from two) hours of the day to five in the evening. So at lunchtime it's better to hide from the heat under the coolness of air conditioners.
Best boutiques in the city
The old city for all lovers of shopping means only one thing - the "Shopping Line". This is called a chain of shops and boutiques in the heart of Barcelona. This wonderful road passes through Plaza de Catalunya and ends on Diagonal Street. The best dreams of shopaholics - 5 kilometers of boutiques along pedestrian streets. No traffic jams in stuffy transport, no waiting. Just a leisurely walk through the ancient streets from the door of one fashion boutique to the next door. Versace, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Bally, Cartier, Calvin Klein ...
Certainly, the best shops in Barcelona are boutiques offering great discounts. On the territory of the city there is a huge number of boutiques with a worldwide reputation, such as Chanel, as well as the less popular in Russia, but very popular in Spain firms Custo and Desigual. Discounts are, but rarely. Clothing stores in Barcelona, offering year-round discounts, there are also in the center, but they can get to sell not the best quality products. But outside the city there are so-called outlets - these are shopping centers in which the most expensive brands are sold at maximum discounts all year round.
World brands for free
The most famous outlet of Spain is La Roca Vilage. Just 36 km from Barcelona, and before the buyers one of the most prestigious shopping streets, on which are located more than 100 stores of the most famous brands. Here you can buy original products Burberry, Versace, Hugo Boss, Chanel with discounts up to 60%!
Tour for Shopaholic
It is impossible to ignore the offer of a shopping tour to Barcelona. Under the guidance of the shopping guru, the tourist passes exclusively on the shops he needs, according to a pre-programmed program. Want to buy your favorite brand of clothes? You are welcome. Are you interested only in jewelery? And it is possible. Only all the most unusual? And these wishes can be taken into account. And for football fans a special offer - a guide to the shops of the attributes of Barcelona.
Personal guide and counselor, and part-time interpreter - literally a fairy tale.
Exclusively antiques
"Encants Vells", also "La Fira de Bellcaire" - the oldest market in Barcelona and one of the oldest markets in Europe. More than 700 years here they sell and buy. More than 100 thousand visitors every week. Of course, not everyone here is worthy of attention. Like any other flea market, the Barcelona market offers products of three categories: antiques, junk and Chinese products. Here you can buy utensils, second hand clothes, toys, furniture. Here all the goods are located on the ground. And old gramophones, retro telephones, books, mirrors, screens, and even crystal glasses.