Stores, Malls or Markets in Barcelona

On calle Tallers there are some cd stores where you can find cd/lps/dvds. There are some more on side streets, most of them small and focused on a specific style (ethnic, rock, jazz etc).
I checked CDDROME that has a lot of vinyls, mainly experimental, electro, new wave disco, minimal and only a few indie rock. The owner didn’t even say goodmorning, something that surprised me because usually the Spanish people are welcoming…

I, unfortunately, forgot to write down the name of this knife shop, however, I do know it is located on Carrer Ferran- on the right side coming from the Ramblas. This was a really cool shop and it offered some awesome, original looking blades and knives of all sorts and sizes. I am not a knife person, but it does make for a really cool gift for a guy. The shopkeeper also is very nice and will help you pick out a good knife that is in the price range you tell him you can spend.

What to pay: Range from 20 euros to thousands!

If you are in to making jewelry, this is the place to go. You have a huge choice of some gorgeous beads. However, I am not as crafty so I focused on the hand-made earrings of which I fell in love with. I bought just one pair and I now I regret not getting more. I have received so many compliments when I wear them!

What to pay: 8 euros for the earrings, but prices vary as the cost is calculated by the quantity and quality of the beads.

This tip could be placed as well on restaurants (you can have a good cus-cus for lunch, or for dinner during weekends here) or in "off the beaten path" as even in the very popular El Born area it's on a very quiet side-street.

But let's put it here, in shopping, as the fist impression of the place will be a fashion shop. Not mainstream fashion, as Otman Chentouf is the head of this project, a young Moroccan designer who moved to Barcelona some years ago. He exhibits his collections (clothing for men and women) in the front part of the store.

At the back of the shop you'll find a space with the typical Moroccan sofas, where you can enjoy a great Moroccan tea or eat something

All the people know about "Bus Turistic" but in Barcelona there is the "Bus Shopping Line" too!
Related to "Barcelona Shopping Line", this bus offers a tour from Catalunya Square to Diagonal along the most interesting shops in Barcelona. If you buy the T-Shopping Card you can take this bus anytime you want so it's a very comfortable solution if you love doing shopping!

What to buy: Any kind of things

What to pay: T-Shopping Card costs around 5euros

The city of Barcelona is a good place to do some shopping
"Barcelona Shopping Line" is like a walktour for the nicest and more representative streets and shops in Barcelona. Along this 5km axis you can buy all that you need in Barcelona and you can enjoy at the same time some interesting and beautiful places of the city. In all these shops you'll find Barcelona Shopping Line's logo which is like a kind of symbol of quality.
Good shopping!!

http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/

What to buy: All kind of things

What to pay: All prices

Traditionally family hold bakery, since the 20's.

What to buy: whole wheat articles (bread, pizzas and cookies), pralines.
They are especially tasty and somewhat original.

Ask if they have "Pets d' Assumpta", their best. If not, they will be glad to help you whith their offers.

What to pay: More than average, but not so much as in "bio" shops.

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I had heard about this Mercat (market) but I had no idea until I stumbled across it during an early morning walk how magnificent it is. This is the ultimate farmer's market of all farmer's markets. I had never seen anything remotely like this in the US. The Mercat has stand after stand of various food items with the most beautiful displays. Fruit, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, nuts, dried fruits, candy, tapas, mushrooms, nuts, spices, breads, cheeses. As an amateur cook, I was in heaven. It is held every day, I believe. Go early - before lunch is best. The stands start closing down in the afternoon, some earlier than others.