A greengrocer’s stall piled with fruit and vegetables inside the Boqueria

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Shopping in Barcelona: Passeig de Gràcia, Markets and Department Stores

The flagships of Passeig de Gràcia, the Boqueria and Santa Caterina markets, L’Illa Diagonal and El Corte Inglés on Plaça de Catalunya.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Barcelona.

  1. Flagships in Modernista buildings

    Passeig de Gràcia

    Eixample·Luxury avenue

    The city’s luxury avenue, lined with flagships and Modernista façades.

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  2. The market on La Rambla

    Mercat de la Boqueria

    La Rambla·Food market

    The city’s great food market, off La Rambla.

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The full list: Shopping, A–Z

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Neighbourhood

Shopping streets 1

Flagships and boutiques.

  1. Flagships in Modernista buildings

    Passeig de Gràcia

    Eixample·Luxury avenue

    The city’s luxury avenue, lined with flagships and Modernista façades.

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Markets 2

Food halls.

  1. The market on La Rambla

    Mercat de la Boqueria

    La Rambla·Food market

    The city’s great food market, off La Rambla.

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  2. The wave roof

    Mercat de Santa Caterina

    El Born·Food market

    A neighbourhood market under a wave of coloured tiles.

    Avinguda de Francesc Cambó 16, 08003 BarcelonaExplore View on map

Malls & department stores 2

Under one roof.

  1. With a rooftop café

    El Corte Inglés, Plaça de Catalunya

    Plaça de Catalunya·Department store

    Spain’s department store on Plaça de Catalunya.

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  2. On the Diagonal

    L’Illa Diagonal

    Les Corts·Shopping centre

    A long shopping centre on Avinguda Diagonal.

    Avinguda Diagonal 557, 08029 BarcelonaExplore View on map

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