Shopaholics will be kept very busy in Barcelona’s multiple shopping malls. Combining a national and international shopping experience with upmarket designer fashion, high street fashion, cosmetics, accessories and homewares a girl or guy can shop until he/she drops.
Here are the spots that made our list:
Arenas de Barcelona: Historically unique, this mall was originally a bullfighting ring called Plaza de Toros de las Arenas. Over the years it has served as a music venue for many notable artists and performers, before reopening as a shopping centre in 2011. The outer facade remains true to its historic roots, making the building itself very visually striking, and it’s also a great place for exploring European high-street and boutique fashion.
Address: Pl. d’Espanya 08015 Barcelona Catalonia
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Centro Comercial Baricentro: This state-of-the-art shopping centre was Spain’s first mall. Over the last 25 years, Baricentro has expanded to cover 65,000m2 of commercial space, holding over 140 shops, stores, and eateries. There’s a great mix of international and local Spanish styles and stores, as well as bars, restaurants, and entertainment.
Address: N-150, km 6.7, 08210 Barberà del Vallès, Barcelona
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Gran Via 2: The only shopping centre in Barcelona’s Monjuïc Quarter, Gran Via 2 is a large mall located next to the city’s trade show centre. With over 180 shops and around 20 restaurants, the interior of this mall is quite extraordinary and well worth a look. It also has the added bonus of being open until 3 am!
Address: Avinguda Granvia, 75, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona
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El Corte Ingles: Renowned amongst locals and tourists alike for being the place to find anything, El Corte Ingles is a huge mall with a supermarket that sells a range of international foods. There’s also a fresh food market on the ground floor, but this mall is perhaps most famous for its spectacular views of the city. Visit the cafeteria on the top floor to see for yourself!
Address: Plaça de Catalunya, 14, 08002 Barcelona
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Les Glòries: Arranged around some very attractive outdoor plazas, this open-air mall is a nice place to come for a day of light shopping and good eating. The downstairs market is teeming with affordable, good-quality eateries and bars, while the outside spaces are appealing and comfortable.
Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 208, 08018 Barcelona
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L’illa Diagonal: L’illa Diagonal is well-known among locals and visitors for being of a more accessible size compared to some of Barcelona’s other malls: L’illa comes with a more exclusive feel, while still offering the same popular brands and stores as the bigger centres. It’s also a good place to explore uniquely Spanish brands and designer stores.
Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 557, 08029 Barcelona
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Maremagnum: Famous for its stunning views of Barcelona’s port, Maremagnum houses great stores as well as great restaurants. The architecture of the mall itself is also very distinctive, with its elegant wooden boardwalk and mirrored walls. Even if you’re not much of a shopper, this mall is well worth a visit.
Address: Moll d’Espanya, 5, 08039 Barcelona
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Centro Comercial Mataró Parc: A large mall with a supermarket in the basement and the popular Patio de Comidas for extensive food options, Mataró Parc also boasts a plethora of mainstream high-street clothing chains and brands. There’s a well-equipped movie theatre too.
Address: Calle Estrasburgo, 5, 08304 Mataró, Barcelona
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Outer Barcelona
La Maquinista: A charming open-air mall with an enormous and very attractive outside terrace, this shopping centre is regarded by many as one of the best in Barcelona. It’s located a little outside of the city centre but boasts a large Apple store and all the amenities you could wish for in a mall, with over 230 stores and even a bowling alley.
Address: Pg. Potosí, 2 08030 Barcelona Catalonia
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Diagonal Mar: One of the biggest shopping centres in Barcelona, Diagonal Mar is popular for its great central location and an enormous range of stores and entertainment options. Right next to the International Conventions Centre, there are often events and exhibitions taking place within the mall itself. With an attractive outdoor terrace and plenty of restaurants, it’s not a bad place to grab dinner, either!
Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 3, 08019 Barcelona
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Splau: Situated next to Barcelona’s RCD Espanol Stadium, The Splau is a convenient place to grab a bite to eat if you’re on the way to watch a match. Otherwise, this modern shopping centre on the outskirts of the city is two storeys of well-known high-street brand stores such as Pull&Bear, Oysho, and of course, Zara. There’s plenty of parking too, as well as an 18-room movie theatre.
Address: Av. del Baix Llobregat, s/n, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona
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ÀnecBlau: This is the only shopping centre in Baix Llobregat open 7 days a week, from 10 am until 10 pm, which makes it perfect for a spot of late-night or last-minute shopping. With ample, free parking and free WiFi throughout, it also holds plenty of events ranging from dance to theatre, and photography exhibitions.
Address: Av. del Canal Olímpic, 24, 08860 Castelldefels, Barcelona
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FREE Guide to the BEST of Barcelona
Wouldn’t you want to save time and discover the absolute BEST places in Barcelona? – Cafes, accommodation, coworking, gyms, yoga & more
There are many travel guides for tourists who want to visit Barcelona.
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Tal Gur is a world traveler and personal development enthusiast. An adventurer at heart, after trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, Tal spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey continues as a location-independent blogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, and coach. Tal’s published two books: One Year to Freedom, a 1-Year Roadmap to Living Life on Your Own Terms; and, his most recent book and bestseller, The Art of Fully Living – 1 Man, 10 Years, 100 Life Goals Around the World.
