Download iPhone Walking Tours Application for Barcelona
Guide Location: Spain » Barcelona
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.5 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.5 km
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Perrimoon
Author: clare
From luxurious boutiques of Passeig de Gracia to the hidden shops in Barri Gòtic, Barcelona has something for every taste. The specialty shops are most popular with tourists. The things bought here make one's trip to Barcelona truly memorable. Take this tour and visit the most popular specialty shops in the city.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Art Escudellers
This warehouse-size store offers an array of colorful hand-made ceramics. On sale are the items by more than 200 artisans from all over Spain. Here you can find decorative ceramics, tableware, figurines, garden-ware and much more. The shop also has a wide selection of Spanish wines to taste and buy.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Manolo21
2) Itaca
Itaca is a shop popular with tourists and those who seek something unique. Bought here handmade crafts will serve long as a great memory of your trip to Barcelona. An extensive selection of local ceramics includes Gaudi items and porcelain. There is also a variety of glassware. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday from 10:00 to 20:30, Sunday from 11:00 to 20.00.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Patrick Hoesly
3) Sombreria Obach
Hats of every shape and color are available at this shop. Here you can find berets, panamas, straw hats and even a classic sombrero. All items at Sombreria Obach can be tried on. If you're into hats, grab the opportunity and explore this hat kingdom in Barcelona. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9:30-13:30 and 16:00-20:00, Saturday 09:30-13:45 and 16:30-20:00.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Quadell
4) El Balconet
El Balconet offers a vast selection of ceramics, crystal, and porcelain. The items are of various sizes, shapes and colors. The designs are inspired by Catalan and Barcelona cultures. Here you can find kitchen tools, tableware and more. El Balconet is a perfect place to find a gift for your family or friends.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and palm z
5) Papirum
Papirum is a store located on 2 Libreteria street, Barri Gothic district, that offers a broad variety of stationery products: books bound in leather, hand-painted paper, parchment, writing paper and accessories. There is everything for writing you can possibly imagine and even more. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 10:00-20:30, Saturday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:30.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and angela antunes
6) Kastoria
Kastoria is located on Avenue Catedral. It is a large shop that stocks a great selection of porcelain. Many kinds of leather items, such as jackets and purses, are also available here. If you are a porcelain or leather lover, this place is for you.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and MicheleLovesArt
7) Loewe
Loewe is Barcelona's famous branch of leather goods, renowned for its unbeatable quality and selection. This store, located in one of the city's most spectacular modernist-style buildings, caters for both men and women. Here you can find ready-to-wear clothing, bags and accessories. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-2pm and 4:30pm-8pm.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and llamnudds
Attractions Map
Visitor's Comments (0)
Visitor's Gallery (0)