Barcelona

• Getting there and away

• Getting around

• Leisure and nightlife

• Where To Eat

• Shopping

• Point of interest

• Contact Addresses

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By Air:

• Aeropuerto del Prat
  Barcelona International Airport is situated 12 km southwest of the city centre, in a town called El Prat de Llobregat. Barcelona is a big international and domestic destination, with direct flights from North America as well as from other European cities.
  Tel: (+34) 902 404 704 (AENA Customer Assistance Service)
  Web: www.aena.es    

• Girona airport
  It's is located 11 km south of the city of Girona and about 80 km north of Barcelona. Buses services connect Barcelona with the airport.
  Tel: (+34) 902 404 704 (AENA Customer Assistance Service)
  Web: www.aena.es

By Boat:

• Trasmediterránea
  operates regular ferries to/from Balearic Islands and Canary Islands for passengers with or without a vehicle. You can check schedules and prices at the website www.directferries.es  and book the ferry that suits you most.
  Tel: (+34) 902 45 46 45
  Web: www.trasmediterranea.es

• Grandi Navi Veloci
  runs high speed boats from Genoa (Italy) to Barcelona three times a week. The journey takes 18 hours. The boat docks in Moll de San Beltrán. Also travels to the Italian ports of Civitavecchia, Livorno and Palermo.
  Tel: Italy: (+39) 010 209 45 91 / Spain: (+34) 932 95 70 00
  Web: www.gnv.it

 By Train:

* Estació Sants:
Point of arrival or departure of most of the international and domestic bus and train services. A wide offer of destinations, trains and fares.
Address: Plaça dels Països Catalans (Metro Sants Estación)                  

• From Estació Sants you can get to Cerbére (2½ hours), at the French side of the border or Latour-de-Carol (3½ hours). From these two stations, you can make a connection to get to Montpellier and Toulouse.

* Estació Catalunya & Estació Passeig de Grácia:
Only 10 minutes walking north of Plaça de Catalunya, both stations have long-distance and regional train services.
Address: Plaça de Catalunya (Metro Diagonal / Passeig de Gràcia)

* For further information, please visit the Spanish rail website RENFE:
www.renfe.es 
Tel: (+34) 902 24 02 02 

By Bus:

* Estació del Nord:
Most of the long distance buses going to national destinations leave from this bus station.
Address: Carrer d’Ali Bei, 80(Metro Marina)
Tel: (+34) 902 26 06 06 (From 7 to 21h)
Web: www.barcelonanord.com

• Alsa-Enatcar
  It offers a great number of services to Madrid, Valencia and Zaragoza (up to 20 a day) and several daily departures to distant destinations as Burgos, Santiago de Compostela and Seville.
  Tel: (+34) 902 42 22 42
  Web: www.alsa.es  

• Eurolines
  It is Europe's largest regular coach network.
  Tel: (+34) 902 40 50 40 / 934 904 000 (Estación de Sants) / 932 650 788 (Estació del Nord)
  Web: www.eurolines.com 

• Alsina Graells
  runs buses from Barcelona to west and northwest destinations, such as Vielha, La Seu d’Urgell and Lleida.
  Tel: (+34) 932 65 65 92
  Web: www.alsa.es

• Sarfa
  Main coach company to/from Costa Brava and the surrounding towns.
  Tel: (+34) 902 30 20 25/ 972 30 12 93
  Web: www.sarfa.com

• Teisa
  Their services cover the province of Girona, the Pyrenees and also have some buses to and from Barcelona.
  Address: Carrer de Pau Claris, 117(Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 972 20 48 68
  Web: www.teisa-bus.com

• Barcelona Bus
  It runs buses from Barcelona to the city and the airport of Girona Figueres and some parts of the Costa Brava.
  Tel: (+34) 902 13 00 14
  Web: www.barcelonabus.com

• Hispano-Igualadina
  It has services covering the center of Catalonia.
  Tel: (+34) 902 44 77 26/ 933 39 63 63 (Estación de Sants)
  Web: www.igualadina.com

By Car & Motorcycle:

* Roads- Motorways - Highways:

• The toll motorway AP-7, the road N-II and the regional road C-32 communicate Barcelona with La Jonquera, in the border with France (150 km).
• The Ronda Litoral or B10 and the Ronda de Dalt or B-20 are the beltways of the city. From them, you can access the main roads towards different cities of Spain.
• The toll motorway AP-2 gets into Barcelona through the south, coming from Zaragoza.
• Road C-32 links the cities of the Catalonian coast, passing by Barcelona.
• Highway A-2 starts in Madrid and finishes in Barcelona, passing by Zaragoza and Lleida.
  
  

*Car rental companies:

• Europcar: www.europcar.es
• Avis: www.avis.es 
• Hertz : www.hertz.es   
• Alamo : www.alamo.com

*From and to the airport:

• A1 Aerobús and A2 Aerobús
  Both services depart from the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Barcelona's airport, destination Plaça de Catalunya. Both buses stop at some of Barcelona's main streets. Departures are every 10 minutes from 6.00 am to 1.00 am everyday. The ride takes between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on the traffic.

• Line buses:
  Some of Barcelona's regular buses depart from or pass by the airport, for example bus no 46 (to Plaça d’Espanya), no 105 (to El Prat), no L77 (to J. Verdaguer), no L99 (to Santiago Rusiñol) and no PR1 (circular line).
  Tel: (+34) 934 15 60 20
  Web: EMT's webpage:
  www.emt-amb.com/Principales/Aeropuerto.aspx 
   
• By train:
  You can get easily and in 20 minutes to the airport taking one of RENFE Cercanías train, from Barcelona Sants and Paseo de Gracia stations, for example.
  Schedule: daily, from 6.08 am to 11.38 pm, every 30 minutes
  Web: www.renfe.es/cercanias/index.html  

* Around the city:

By Bus:

• TMB
  There are plenty of lines available. Frequency depends on the hour, but waiting time usually takes from 5 to 15 minutes. Services start at 5.30 am and finish around 11 pm. A lot of these buses pass by Plaça de Catalunya and/or Plaça de la Universitat
  Tel: 010
  Web: www.tmb.net

• Nit Bus
  Night buses service in Barcelona. It has 17 lines that work from 11.30 pm till 6 am.
  Web: http://www.emt-amb.cat/links/cat/cnitbus.htm
  
  

By Train:

• RENFE Cercanías
  The Spanish Railway Network, RENFE, runs local trains (Rodalies or Cercanías) to towns around Barcelona, as well as to the airport.
  Tel: (+34) 902 32 03 20
  * More information about schedules, routes and fares available in RENFE Cercanias' webpage: www.renfe.es/cercanias/index.html

By Metro & FGC:

• Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) metro
  Barcelona's metro has six lines, numbered and with different color codes. Lines 2 and 11, the newest ones, are completely provided with elevators and ergonomic ticket machines. As for the rest of the lines, they are currently under renovation so they suit accessibility standards.
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Thu, Sun & Holidays: 05.00am – 12.00pm.
  Fri & the eve before Holidays: 05.00am – 02.00am.
  Sat and the day before 1^st Jan, 24^th Jun, 15^th Aug & 24^th Sep, non-stop service. On 24^th Dec, till 11.00 pm.
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 70 74
  Web: www.tmb.net
  

• Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya
  Railway service that communicates the city centre with the outskirts. It includes a couple of lines that you can take from the city centre. One heads north from Plaça de Catalunya and the other one heads to Manresa from Plaça d´Espánya.
  Tel: (+34) 932 05 15 15
  Web: www.fgc.net   

By Tram:
Barcelona's tram has 6 lines to get to areas non accessible by metro.
Tel: (+34) 902 19 32 75
Web: www.trambcn.com

 

By Car & Motorcycle:
The system of one-way streets makes traffic flow fairly smooth. You probably will need a map to get thought one-way streets.

* Car rental companies:
You can rent a car in the airport or in Barcelona's main bus and train stations. Also, you will find plenty of car rental offices around town.

• Avis
  Address: Carrer de Córcega, 293-295 (Metro Hospital Clinic)
  Tel: (+34) 902 180 854 (Reservation center) / 932 37 56 80 (Office in Barcelona)
  Web: www.avis.com

• Europcar
  Address: Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 680 (Metro Tetuán)
  Tel: (+34) 902 10 50 30(Reservation centre)/ 933 02 05 43 (Office in Barcelona)
  Web: www.europcar.com

• Hertz
  Address: Calle Tuset, 10 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 902 40 24 05
  Web: www.hertz.com
  

• National/Atesa
  Address: Carrer de Muntaner, 45 (Metro Universitat)
  Tel: (+34) 902 10 01 01(Reservation center)/ 933 23 07 01(Office in Barcelona)
  Web: www.atesa.es

• Vanguard
  Address: Viladomat, 297 (Metro Hospital Clinic)
  Tel: (+34) 934 39 38 80
  Web: www.vanguardrent.com

By Taxi:
You can call a taxi by telephone or flag one down in the streets. General information is available on the general information telephone number, 010. There are quite a lot of taxi ranks around town, including one of the handiest on Plaça del Portal de la Pau, at the bottom end of La Rambla.

• Ràdio taxi
  You can also book online.
  Tel: 033
  Web: www.radiotaxi033.com

• Radio taxi Barcelona S.L.
  A lot of different services.
  Tel: (+34) 902 22 21 11 

• Fono Taxi
  One of the companies that offer wheelchairs adapted vehicles.
  Tel: (+34) 933 00 11 00
  Web: www.fonotaxi.net (Spanish only)

By Bicycle:
Bike lanes have been laid out along quite a few main roads, such as Gran via de les Corts Catalanes and it is still growing thought a web of secondary streets.

• Biciclot
  Address: Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 33 (Rental point)(Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 932 21 97 78
  Web: www.biciclot.net
  Opening hours:
  Spring: Tue-Thu, 10.00 am – 03.00 pm / Fri, Sat & Sun, 10.00 am – 08.00 pm.
  Summer: (starting 24^th of June) Mon-Sun, 10.00 am – 08.00 pm.
  Fall: Sat, Sun & Holidays, 10.00 am – 08.00pm.
  Winter: Sat, Sun, & Holidays 10.00am – 03.00pm.
  
  
• Un Cotxe Menys
  It can organize bike tours around the old city and the port on weekends.
  Address: Carrer de la Espartería, 3 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 932 68 21 05
  Web: www.bicicletabarcelona.com  
  Opening hours: everyday, 10.00 am -07.00 pm.

* Casinos:

• Gran Casino de Barcelona
  Address: Carrer de la Marina (Metro Ciutadella-Villa Olímpica)
  Tel: (+34) 932 25 78 78
  Web: www.casino-barcelona.com

* Pubs, Discos and Cocktail bars:

• Harlem Jazz
  Cozy and small, here you can enjoy good jazz, country music and a good atmosphere.
  Address: Calle Comtessa sobradiel, 8 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 10 07 55
  Opening hours: daily 01.00pm-05.00am.
  Web: www.harlemjazzclub.es

• Jamboree-Jazz & Dance-Club
  If you long for jazz, rock and flamenco, this is your place.
  Address: PL. Reial, 17 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 75 64
  Web: www.masimas.com

• Luz de Gas
  It hosts a wide range of music concerts, from Irish fusion to Cuban sounds.
  Address: Calle Muntaner, 246 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 09 77 11
  Web: www.luzdegas.com

• Nao Colón
  The new style that it is conquering the city: combining Jazz & Blues live music with Mediterranean cuisine.
  Address: Avenida Marques de L’Argentera, 19 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 932 68 76 33
  Opening hours:
  * The restaurant is open 01.00pm-04.00am & 09.00pm-12.00am.
  * The Club is open Thu, Fri, Sat and the day before Holidays 12.00am - 03.00am.

• Zacarías
  Previously called Boite, it's one of the main concert halls in town.
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 477 (Metro Hospital Clinic)
  Tel: (+34) 93 321 09 22

• Universal
  One of Barcelona's most emblematic places. Two different atmospheres: one with funky music and the other one with house beats.
  Address: Calle Marià Cubí 182-184 (FGC Plaza Molina)
  Tel: (+34) 93 201 35 96 / (+34) 93 414 63 62
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Thu: 11.00 pm-03.30 am.
  Fri & Sat:11.00pm-04.30 am.

• Nick Havanna
  Live music. Don't leave the place without visiting the restrooms, it's worth the visit.
  Address: Calle Roselló, 208 (Metro Hospital Clinic)
  Tel: (+34) 625 14 93 39 / 607 49 79 81
  Web:  www.nickhavanna.com
  

• Bar Almirall
  Enjoy jazz music in this Modernist and intimate local.
  Address: Calle Joaquin Costa, 33 (Metro Universitat)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 15 35
  Opening hours: everyday, 07.00 pm-03.00am.

• El Pastís
  Under its carefully designed rustic and bohemian decoration, it offers live music, tango and a wide selection of French music (Edith Piaf's songs can be heard everyday.)
  Address: Calle Santa Mónica, 4 (Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 79 80
  Web: www.barpastis.com

• Up and Down
  One of the trendy bars for Barcelona's young clientele. A good choice for late dancers and fashion lovers.
  Address: Carrer Numancia, 179 (Metro Maria Cristina)
  Tel: (+34) 932 05 51 94
  Opening hours: 12.00am-05.30 am

• Torres de Avila
  Dance wild till daylight in the weekends.
  Address: Carrer Numancia, 179 (Metro Maria Cristina)
  Tel: (+34) 93 424 93 09 / (+34) 658 10 94 19
  Opening hours: Thu, Fri & Sat, 12.00am-06.00am.

• Danzatoria
  Located in one of the most exclusive areas of Barcelona, this building is one of the most beautiful houses of the Barcelona bourgeoisie. Its unique charm offers you four areas with different music styles. Enjoy the wonderful garden and the amazing views of the city at night.
  Address: Avenida Tibidabo, 61- Tibidabo
  Tel: (+34) 932 11 62 61

• DosTrece
  You can enjoy good food accompanied with good music during the day and have some drinks at night. Reservations can be made online.
  Address: Calle del Carme, 40 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 73 06
  Opening hours: the cook is open daily 10.00 am-12.00 pm. They serve drinks till 03.00am.
  Web: www.dostrece.net  

• It Café
  Located in the lively area of El Raval, this bar stands out for its comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. It's visited by university students, mostly.
  Address: Calle Joaquim Costa, 4 (Metro Liceu /Sant Antoni)
  Tel: (+34) 934 43 03 41
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Thu: 05.00pm-01.30 am.
  Fri & Sat: 05.00pm-03.00am.

• The Loft
  Perfect for electronic music lovers.
  Address: Carrer Pamplona, 88 (Metro Bogatell)
  Tel: (+34) 933 20 82 00
  Opening hours: Fri & Sat, 01.00am-05.00am.
  Web: http://www.salarazzmatazz.com/clubs/theloft.php

• Agua de Luna
  Specialized in salsa music. It also offers salsa lessons.
  Address: Carrer Viladomat, 211 (Metro Hospital Clinic / Entença)
  Tel: (+34) 934 10 04 40
  Opening hours:
  Tue-Thu: 10.00pm-04.00am.
  Fri & Sat: 11.00pm-05.00am. Sun, 08.00pm-04.00am.
  Web: www.aguadeluna.com

• Pachá
  One of the most popular discos, loyal to Pachá style. Parties and music non-stop.
  Address: Carrer Dr. Marañon, 17 (Estació de Zona Universitària)
  Tel: (+34) 933 34 32 33
  Opening hours: Fri & Sat, 12.00am-06.00am.

• La Paloma
  One of the most famous clubs in town, you will find everything you want in La Paloma. From traditional orchesta music several days a week till 01.00am, to the youngest and craziest funky and latin jazz nights.
  Address: Calle Tigre, 27 (Metro Universitat)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 68 97
  Opening hours: Mon-Wed closed.

• Tinta Roja
  There’s cabaret and live music (tango, rumba and Cuban) a couple of nights a week. The decoarion is made out of old stuff, it's worth a visit.
  Address: C/Creu dels Molers, 17 (Metro Poble Sec / Sant Antoni)
  Tel: (+34) 934 43 32 43
  Opening hours: Wed, Thu & Sun, 08.00 pm-01.30 am.
  Fri & Sat, 08.00pm-3.00am.
  Web: www.tintaroja.net

• Luz de Gas
  Quite famous because of the quality of its sound system and the great variety of concerts they hold. Dress smart.
  Address: Muntaner, 246. (Metro Diagonal / Hospital Clinic)
  Tel: (+34) 932 09 77 11
  Opening hours: 11.00pm-04.00am. Weekends until 05.00am.
  Web: www.luzdegas.com

• Espai Barroc
  It's a curious Baroque bar, with opulent ornamentation and excessive prices. Enjoy live opera every Thursday.
  Address: Calle de Montcada, 8 (Jaume I)
  Opening hours:
  Tue -Sat, 08.00pm-02.00am. Sun, 06.00pm-10.00pm.

• El Nus
  A quiet place to relax and have some drinks while listening to jazz.
  Address: Calle Mirallers 5 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 53 55
  Opening hours: daily, 07.30 pm-02.30 am. Wed closed.

• Mond Bar
  This is your bar if you like to go out on weekdays. Every night, a different DJ delights the public with pop-lounge, downbeat and the newest tendencies.
  Address: Plaza del sol, 21 (Metro Fontana / Joanic)
  Opening hours: daily, 08.30 pm- 03.00am.

• Belchica
  Barcelona's first Belgian beer bar. Young people from many different countries and a great beer menu..
  Address: Calle Villaroel, 60 (Metro Urgell)
  Tel: (+34) 934 51 13 35
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Sat: 06.00pm-03.00am.
  Sun: 06.00pm-01.00am.
  Web: www.belchica.blogspot.com

• Dry Martini
  The city's legendary cocktail bar offers its walls covered in art pieces to anyone wanting to try this exclusive bar. One of the most famous bars in town, it's in charge of one of the most recognized cocktailers worldwide.
  Address: Calle Aribau, 166 (Metro Hospital Clinic)
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 50 80 (Reservations)
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Fri: 01.00pm-02.30am.
  Sat & Sun: 06.30 pm-03.00am.
  Web: www.drymartinibcn.com

• La Firaç
  One of the city’s most bizarre and funny bars, you will feel like walking around an old fair, fairground rides included.
  Address: C/Provença, 171 (Metro Hospital Clinic / Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 933 23 72 71
  Opening hours: Tue-Thu & Sun, 08.00pm-03.00am. Fri & Sat, until 05.00am.

• London Bar
  This well-known modernist bar today attracts a mainly tourist clientele. You will always find a good musical offer and live concerts.
  Address: Calle Nou de la Rambla, 34 (Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 52 61
  Opening hours: Tue-Sun, 07.00pm-04.00am.

• Mirablau
  This gorgeous and romantic restaurant is located in the highest part of Barcelona, from where you can enjoy the awesome views of the city at night. Upstairs you will enjoy a quieter atmosphere to have a conversation, whereas downstairs you can dance till dawn. Exclusive clientele.
  Address: Plaza Doctor Andreu, s/n. (End of Avinguda Tividabo)
  Tel: (+34) 934 18 58 79
  Opening hours: daily 11.00am-05.00am.
  Web: www.mirablaubcn.com

• El Bosc de les Fades
  A very special cafe with a touch of magic and the recreation of a forest full of unusual trees, gnomes and fairies. Inside the Museo de Cera (Wax Museum).
  Address: Passatge de la Banca, 5(Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 933 17 26 49
  Opening hours: daily 10.30am-01.30am. Fri & Sat till 02.30am.
  Web: www.museocerabcn.com
  
  

* Cabarets:

• Bcn Seven Dreams
  Singing and dancing shows with a light erotic innuendo. Bachelors parties.
  Address: Plaza Mayor, 9 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 25 46 04
  Web: www.bcn7dreams.com

• Star class
  It offers a combination of cabaret and disco.
  Address: Avenida Sarriá, 44 (Metro Hospital Clinic)
  Tel: (+34) 934 30 91 56

• Joy's
  Live shows, cabaret shows, dancing shows, comedians, transsexuals and showgirls.
  Address: Calle Rocafort, 229 (Mentro Entença)
  Tel: (+34) 934 10 11 48 / 934 10 39 02

*Restaurants

1. Barri Gótic:

• Café de l’Académia
  Try creative Catalan cooking in the most romantic restaurant in town. Reservation is a must.
  Address: Calle Lledó, 1 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 82 53
  Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 01.30 pm -04.00pm & 08.45 - 11.30 pm. Closed 2 weeks in August.
  
  
• Matsuri
  Creative Southeast Asian Cuisine. Its specialties are Thai style noodles, soups, curries, salads and sushi and sashimi, of course.
  Address: Plaza Regomir, 1(Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 932 68 15 35
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 08.00pm - 12.00pm. Sun closed.
  Web: www.matsuri-restaurante.com
  
  
• La Veronica
  Crispy pizzas, inventive salads and tables in plaça George Orwell.
  Address: Calle d’Avinyo, 30 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 11 22
  Opening hours:
  Tue-Fri: 07.30 pm-01.00 am.
  Sat, Sun & Holidays: 01.30 pm -01.00 am. Mon closed
  
  

2. Sant Pere:

• L'Económic
  The beautifully tiled dining room suits the excellent Argentine beef, the delicious risotto, a wide variety of salads and pasta dishes, amazing desserts and a fine menu of wines offered by the restaurant. No credit cards.
  Address: Plaza de sant Agusti Vell, 13 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 64 94
  Opening hours:
  Mon–Fri: 12.30am - 04.30pm / Closed August.

3. La Ribera:

• Arrel del Born
  A lovely and contemporary restaurant. The specialties here are fish and rice dishes. Excellent service.
  Address: Calle Fusina, 5 T (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 92 99
  Opening hours: Mon–Sat, 01.00pm – 04.00pm & 08.30pm – midnight. Sun, 01.00 pm – 04.00 pm.
  Web: www.arreldelborn.com
  

• Casa Delfin
  A cozy place to enjoy a tasty meal and homemade dishes. Daily menu availale.
  Address: Passeig del Born, 36 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 50 88
  Opening hours: Mon–Sat, 07.00 am – 05.00 pm. August closed.
  Web: http://casadelfin.restaurantesok.com

• Senyor Parellada
  Traditional Catalonian food.
  Address: Calle Argenteria, 37(Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 93 310 50 94
  Opening hours: Daily 01.00 pm – 04.00 pm & 08.30 pm - midnight.
  Web: www.senyorparellada.com

4. El Raval:

• Bar Ra
  Modern restaurant behind the Boquería market, serving up vegetarian world cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a sunny patio.
  Address: Plaza de la Garduña, 3 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 41 63
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am – 02.00am.
  Web: www.ratown.com
  

• Biblioteca
  Specialized in fish dishes, most of all cooked in a Japanese or Basque style.
  Address: Calle Junta del Comerç, 28(Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 62 21
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, opens at 08.00 pm. Closed 2 weeks in August.
  Web: www.bibliotecarestaurant.cat

• Elisabets
  Enjoy locals' breakfast in the mornings with a sandwich and a glass of wine. At lunchtime you will find a really good daily menu or menú del dia.
  Address: Calle /d’Elisabets, 2 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 17 58 26
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 08.00am – 11.00pm. Fri & Sat open till 02.00am. August closed.

5. Poble Sec:

• Taverna La Tomaquera
  Offers the best grilled chicken in town, entrecotes are enormous and you can enjoy a great variety of tapas, as the fried snails with chorizo and tomato. They don't take credit cards.
  Address: Calle Margarit, 58 (Metro Poble Sec)
  Opening hours: lunch and dinner served Tue-Sat, 01.30 pm - 0 3.45pm & 8.30pm - 10.45pm. August closed.
  
  

6. Barceloneta:

• Can Ganassa
  An extensive range of tapas, snacks and torradas. Really economic prices.
  Address: Plaza de Barceloneta, 4-6 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 93 225 19 97
  Opening hours: Daily 09.00 am – 11.00 pm. Wed closed. November closed.

• Can Maño
  You will find it always crowded. Fair price and excellent service. They don't take credit cards.
  Address: Carrer de Pizarro 12 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 30 82
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 09.00am – 04.00pm & 08.00pm – 11.00pm. Sat 8.00 am – 05.00 pm / Sun closed. August closed.

• Can Ramonet
  It is the oldest restaurant in the port area, with a shady terrassa and excellent paella. Full seafood meals are pricey.
  Address: Calle Maquinista, 12 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 30 64
  Opening hours: Daily 12.00 am – 12.00 pm. Christmas Eve & New Years Eve closed.
  Web: www.elnouramonet.com

7. Port Olímpic:

• Agua
  It has an elegant dining room and seafront boardwalk garden. They have a contemporary Mediterranean menu, but you can always choose from their wide offer of tapas.
  Address: Passeig Marítim, 30 (Metro Ciutadella / Villa Olímpica)
  Tel: (+34) 932 25 12 72
  Opening hours: Daily 01.30 pm - 04.00pm (Sat & Sun until 05.00pm) & 08.30 -midnight (Fri & Sat until 01.00am).
  Web: www.aguadeltragaluz.com

• El Cangrejo Loco
  You can always sit in one of its terraces and admire the Mediterranean view while drinking some wine from their exhaustive menu. It also offers the possibility of organising dinners for big groups.
  Address: Moll de Gregal, 29-30 (Metro Ciutadella / Villa Olímpica)
  Tel: (+34) 932 21 17 48
  Opening hours: daily, 01.00pm – 01.00am.
  Web: www.elcangrejoloco.com
  

8. Eixample:

• Radio-Ohm
  Lunch is busy, but you can usually enjoy their Mediterranean cuisine in this cozy and easy-going restaurant. They have daily menu o menu del dia.
  Address: Calle Muntaner, 55 (Metro Universitat)
  Tel: (+34) 934 51 36 09
  Opening hours: Mon–Sat, 01.00pm – 04.00pm & 09.00 pm - midnight.

• El Japonés
  This minimalist Japanese restaurant stays a step ahead of its rivals due to a stylish decoration combined with reasonable prices.
  Address: Pasatge de la Concepció, 2 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 25 92
  Opening hours: Mon-Thu & Sun, 01.30pm - 04.00pm & 8.30pm - midnight.
  Fri & Sat, 01.30pm – 04.00pm & 08.30pm – 1.00am.
  Web: www.eljaponesdeltragaluz.com

• La Tramoia
  A fashionable multi-space eatery for anything from a coffee and a croissant to an entire meal.
  Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 15 (Metro Catalunya/ Passeig de Grácia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 36 34
  Opening hours: Daily 07.30am - 01.30am
  Web: www.latramoia.com
  
  

9. Grácia:

• Flash, Flash
  This modern black and white restaurant is a specialist in tortillas, with more than 70 types.
  Address: Calle de la Granada del Penedés, 25 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 37 09 90
  Opening hours: daily 01.00pm-01.30am

• Habibi
  With its healthy Lebanese food, Habibi it is a good choice for vegetarians. It offers one of the best couscous in town. They don't serve alcohol.
  Address: Calle Gran de Grácia, 7 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 95 45
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Fri: 1.00pm-1.00am.
  Sat: 02.00 pm - 04.30 pm & 08.00pm – 01.00am.

• Jean Luc Figueras
  A sophisticated place that serves author's cuisine. The menu changes every three months, along with seasons.
  Address: Calle Santa Teresa, 10(Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 15 28 77
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 01.30pm - 03.30 pm & 08.30 pm - 11.30 pm. August closed.

* Tapas Bars:

• Bar Mut
  You can enjoy a great variety of tapas surrounded by the antique atmosphere of this bar or maybe even have an encounter with a celebrity. Also famous for its risotto.
  Address: Calle Pau Claris, 192 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 43 38
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Fri: 09.15 am -12.00pm.
  Sat, Sun and Holidays: 11.00am -12.00pm.

• Cerveseria La Catalana
  Offers excellent food at fair prices, even the solomillo (filet mignon). Otherwise, you can always try the high quality bocadillos and tapas. They have a complete wine and beer menu.
  Address: Mallorca, 236 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 16 03 68
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 08.00am - 01.30pm. Sat & Sun opens at 09.00am. Christmas closed.

• Ciudad Condal
  This two-floor tavern offers a wide variety of tapas and salads, but you also can go for a more elaborates dish. It is elegant and lively due to its location in la Rambla.
  Address: La Rambla de Catalunya, 18 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 19 97
  Opening hours: daily, 08.00 - 01.30am. Weekends opens at 09.00am.

• El Vaso de Oro
  This bar has become more and more popular among young people. You can have some of the best beer and tapas in town.
  Address: Calle Balboa, 6 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 30 98
  Opening hours:
  Daily 09.00am -12.00pm. First week of September closed.
  

• La Vinacoteca Torres
  Here you can try one of the delicious Torres wines while enjoying a gorgeous meal or some exclusive tapas.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 78 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 72 66 25 / 902 52 05 22
  Opening hours: Daily from 08.00 to 02.00 am.
  Web: www.lavinotecatorres.com

• Mantequeria Can Ravell
  Shop and restaurant. You can find here exquisite wine, ham, cheese, cigars, caviar, or any other delicatessen.
  Address: Calle d’Aragó, 313 (Metro Girona)
  Tel: (+34) 934 57 51 14/(+34) 93 457 51 16
  Opening hours:
  Mon & Sat: 09.00am - 06.00 pm.
  Tue & Wed: 08.30 am-09.30 pm.
  Thu & Fri: 08.30 am-10.00 pm
  Sundays closed.
  Web: www.ravell.com
  

• Taller de Tapas
  This fine tapas specialist has it all: friendly young staff, traditional Catalan dishes in bite-size format, and service from 8 am till midnight.
  Address: Plaza de Sant Josep Oriol, 9 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 82 20
  Opening hours:
  Mon & Thu: 08.30 am-12.00pm.
  Fri & Sat: 12.00am - 01.00am.
  Sun 12.00am-01.00am.
  Web: www.tallerdetapas.com
  

• Tapaç 24
  Traditional Catalonian food and tapas. You can find from the traditional 'patatas bravas' to 'croquetas de Jamón ibérico'.
  Address: Diputació, 269 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 88 09 77
  Opening hours:
  Mon & Sat: 08.00am-12.00pm. Sun closed. Closed on 25^th and 31^st December.
  

• Bar Muy Buenas
  International cuisine. Specialized in Arabic and Cuban food. Fair prices and nice atmosphere.
  Address: Calle del Carme, 63 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 93 442 50 53

• Sherlock Holmes
  Irish Tavern with live music and more intimate corners for quiet evenings.
  Address: Calle Copernic, 42-44 (Metro Lesseps)
  Tel: (+34) 934 14 21 84

• Salero
  Café, restaurant & bar, always packed with young people. International cousine.
  Address: Calle del Rec, 60 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 933 198 022
  Opening hours: Mon & Sat, 01.30 pm-04.00pm & 09.00pm-12.00pm. Sun closed.
  Web: http://ressalero.restaurantesok.com
  

• Bar del Pi
  It's well known for its terrace in one of Barcelona's most beautiful squares.
  Address: Plaza Sant Josep Oriol 1 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 02 21 23
  Opening hours: Tue-Fri, 09.00am-11.00pm. Sat, Sun and Holidays 10.00am-10.00pm.
  Web: www.bardelpi.com
  

• Ginger
  Cocktails, wines and creative tapas.
  Address: C/Palma Sant Just, 1; C/Lledo, 2 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 10 53 09
  Opening hours: Tue-Sat, 07.00pm- 03.00am. Closed two weeks in August.

• Travel Bar
  Travelers can relax a bit, go online, and also sign up for walking/biking/drinking tours, practicing Spanish at the same time.
  Address: C/Boqueria, 27(Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 42 52 52
  Opening hours: Sun-Thu, 10.00am-01.00am. Fri & Sat, 10.00am-02.00am.
  Web: www.travelbar.com
  

• Café del Sol
  A very popular bar, mostly due to its terrace in the very same square. Fair price.
  Address: Plaza del Sol, 16 (Metro Fontana)
  Tel: (+34) 934 15 56 63
  Opening hours:
  Sun-Thu: 12.00am-02.00am.
  Fri & Sat: open till 03.00am / Mon closed.

• La Vinya del Senyor
  Wine bar with tables in front of the splendid church of Santa Maria del Mar.
  Address: Plaza Santa Maria, 5 (Metro Jaume I / Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 933 10 33 79
  Opening hours:
  Tue-Thu: 12.00Pm – 01.00 am.
  Fri & Sat: 12.00Pm-02.00am 
  Sun, 12.00pm-12.00am.

• Virreina
  Popular bar with outside tables in one of Grácia's loveliest squares. A great place to spend an afternoon.
  Address: Plaza de la Virreina, 1 (Metro Fontana / Joanic)
  Tel: (+34) 932 37 98 80
  Opening hours: daily 12.00 am-02.00am. Wed closed.
  Web: www.virreinabar.com
  

• Muebles Navarro
  Big café bar in an old furniture store, ie. plenty of comfortable seats available. A good place to have a coffee, some drinks or appetizers.
  Address: C/Riera Alta, 4-6 (Metro Liceu / Sant Antoni)
  Tel: (+34) 607 18 80 96
  Opening hours:
  Tue-Thu & Sun: 06.00pm-12.00am.
  Fri & Sat: 06.00pm-03.00am
  Closed 2 weeks in August

• La Confitería
  Old sweet shop turned into a modernist and now popular meeting point. You can see its amazing carved wood bar and murals, as well as the beautiful chandelier.
  Address: C/de Sant Pau, 128 (Metro Parallel)
  Tel: (+34) 934 43 04 58
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Sat: 07.00pm-03.00am.
  Sun: 07.00pm-12.00am.
  
  

* Fast food:

• McDonald's
  www.mcdonalds.es
  It is located at:
  1. Avenida Puerta del Ángel, 36 (Puerta Del Ángel)
  Tel: (+34)933 01 22 27
  
  2. Paseo de Gracia, 48
  Tel: (+34)933 487 44 60
  
  3. Rambla de Capuchinos, 60
  Tel: (+34) 933 17 98 87
  
  4. Moll D'Espanya, 6A – 6-B  (Maremagnum)
  Tel: (+34) 932 25 81 95
  
  5. Calle Provenza, 427 -431 (Sagrada Familia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 33 42 54
  
  6. Calle Mayor de Garcia, 113 (Mayor de Garcia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 84 32
  
  7. Glorias (Avenida Diagonal, 280)
  Tel: (+34) 934 86 04 74
  
  8. Centro de Ocio Heron City (Avenida de Janeiro, 42 L. 1/18)
  Tel: (+34) 933 50 58 46
  
  
  
• Burger King
  www.burgerking.es
  En:
  1. Avenida Diagonal, 3
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 25 06
  2. Rambla de Catalua
  Tel: (+34) 933 04 00 23
  3. The Shopping Center Glorias (Avenida Diagonal, 280)
  Tel: (+34) 934 86 02 14
  4.  The Shopping Center La Vilia (Salvador Espriu, 61)
  Tel: (+34) 932 21 07 78
   
• Foster's Hollywood
  www.fostershollywood.es
  1. Calle Balmes, 76
  Tel: (+34) 934 96 03 87
  2. The Shopping Center Diagonal Mar (Avenida. Diagonal, 3)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 25 06
  3. The Shopping Center Glorias (Avenida Diagonal, 280)
  Tel: (+34) 934 86 02 39
  
  
• Pizza Móvil
  www.pizzamovil.es
  1. Dirección: Fabra i Buig, 277
  Tel: (+34) 934 20 10 51
  2. Dirección: Calle Valencia,  615
  Tel: (+34) 932 44 41 41
  3.Dirección: Galilieo, 293
  Tel: (+34) 932 39 04 00
   
• Rodilla
  www.rodilla.com
  Dirección: The Shopping Center Diagonal Mar (Avenida. Diagonal, 3), L. 3110/3120
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 04 13
   
• Bocatta
  www.bocatta.com
  1. Dirección: The Shopping Center La Vilia (Salvador Espriu, 61)
  2. Dirección: The Shopping Center Diagonal Mar (Avenida. Diagonal, 3 - 35)
  3. The Shopping Center Glorias (Avenida Diagonal, 280)
  
  
• Domino´s
  www.dominos.com
  It is located at:
  1. Calle de Pallars, 343 – 349
  Tel: (+34) 933 02 12 12
  2. Plaza Alfonso Rodríguez Castelao, 2
  Tel: (+34) 934 20 01 00
  3. Calle Valencia, 79-81 Local 1
  Tel: (+34) 934 54 00 08
  4. Avenida Madrid, 118
  Tel: (+34) 934 90 00 01 

* Typical gastronomy:

• Esqueixada de bacallá: cod, onion, tomato, olives, green pepper and boiled eggs.
• Escalivada: eggplant, red pepper, salt, olive oil and vinegar.
• Faves a la catalana: beans, onion, tomato, thyme, ham, vegetables, blood sausage and a little bit of fresh mint.
• Calçots: Calçot is another kind of onion, cooked with a sauce made from tomato, almonds, hazelnuts, pepper, olive oil, bread and ñora, a kind of red pepper.
• Fricandó: veal cooked with plums, pine nuts, tomatoes, onions and a kind of mushrooms called rovellons.
• Excudella i carn d'olla: stew made from chickpeas with ham, bacon, chicken, vegetables and potatoes.
• Pa amb tomàquet y embutidos: slices of bread with natural tomato sauce and embutido (hashed meat, generally pork, seasoned with spices and served wrapped in the skin of the pig's intestines) on the top.
• Butifarra amb mongetes: sausage accompanied of beans with garlic and parsley.
• Alioli: very popular sauce made with oil, garlic, salt and sometimes egg yolk to make it thicker.
• Romesco: also very popular sauce made of tomato, onion, ñora, almonds and hazelnuts.
• Sanfaina: tomato, green pepper, eggplant, onion, olive oil and salt.
• Crema catalana: a type of custard made of egg, milk, lemon zest and sugar.
• Mel i mató: soft mixture of milk, rennet and water and covered with a little bit of honey.
• Panellets: small sweets made of almonds, sugar, potatoes, lemon, pine nuts, coconut and cocoa.
• Coca de Sant Joan: cake made of milk, flour, butter, sugar, pine nuts, lemon skin, vanilla sugar
  and candied fruit. It is traditional to eat this cake on June the 21^st (Saint John's festivity).

 * Shopping Districts:
Barcelona’s prime shopping districts are the Passeig de Gràcia, Rambla de Catalunya, Plaça de Catalunya, Porta de l’Àngel, and Avinguda Diagonal up to Carrer Ganduxer.
The area surrounding Plaça del Pi is crowded with boutiques, jewelry and design shops.

• Carrer Ferran:
  This pedestrian street goes from Les Rambles to Plaça Sant Jaume. We recommend wandering around the Barrio Gótico to get a glimpse of Barcelona's traditional shops. The closest metro station is Liceu.

• Carrer Tuset: north of the Diagonal, it has lots of small boutiques. The closest metro station is Diagonal.

* Shopping malls:

• L’illa
  On the Diagonal, includes most of the trendiest clothes stores, the big department store, FNAC, as well as and restaurants and supermarkets.
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 557 (Metro María Cristina)
  Tel: (+34) 934 44 00 00
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 10.00am- 09.30pm
  Web: www.lilla.com

• Maremagnum
  It's located in Port Vell and has plenty of shops to buy clothing and accessories, as well as a cinema.
  Address: Muelle de España, 5 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 932 258 100
  Opening hours: Shops, 10.00am -10.00pm. Restaurants open until 01.00am.
  Web: www.maremagnum.es

• Diagonal Mar
  This shopping center is located along the Fòrum 2004 complex. It offers a lot of options to go shopping, or maybe to the cinema.
  Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 3 (Metro El Maresme/Forum)
  Tel: (+34) 902 530 300
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-10.00pm.
  Web: www.diagonalmar.com

• Les Gloriès
  Address: Plaza Gloriès Catalanes (Metro Les Gloriès)
  Tel: (+34) 93 486 04 04
  Opening hours: shops, Mon-Sat, 10.00am-10.00pm. Leisure facilities open until 01.00 am.
  Web: www.lesglories.com

• La Maquinista
  Shopping mall
  Address: Paseo de Potosí, nº 2
  Tel: (+34) 902 24 88 42
  Web: www.lamaquinista.com

• Heron City Outlet
  It is a mall Center 'outlet' where you will find your favorite Fashion brands such as: Bershka, Diesel, Pull and Bear, Mango... as well as Accessories and gifts.
  Address: Avenida Río de Janeiro, 42
  Tel: (+34) 902 40 11 44
  Web: www.heronoutlet.com  

• El Bulevard Rosa
  A compound of more than a 100 boutiques with the latest outfits.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 53-55 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 83 31
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.30am-9.00pm.
  Web: www.bulevardrosa.com
  
  
• El Corte Inglés
  It is the largest department store chain in Spain and you can buy almost everything here. There are 4 shops in Barcelona.
  Address:
  1. Plaça de Catalunya, 14(Metro Catalunya)
  2.Porta de l’Angel 19-21(Metro Catalunya)
  3. Avinguda Francesc Macià 58 (Metro Santa Coloma)
  4. Avinguda Diagonal 617(Metro María Cristina)
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 09.00am-08.00pm
  Web:  www.elcorteingles.es

* Supermarkets & Hypermarkets

• Alcampo
  Hypermarket.
  Address: Centro Comercial Diagonal del Mar (Metro El Maresme - Fòrum)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 20 00
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-10.00pm.
  Web: www.alcampo.es
  
  
• Carrefour
  Address: Centro Comercial Las Gloriès (Metro Gloriès)
  Tel: (+34) 934 84 79 00
  Web: www.carrefour.es
   
• Mercadona
  This hypermarket is famous for its good quality products and fair prices.
  Address: Calle de València, 531 (Metro Encants)
  Tel: (+34) 932 45 82 25
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 09.00am-09.00pm.
  Web: www.mercadona.es  

* Food & Flea Markets:

• Mercat de la Llibertat
  Built in 1888 and reformed 2009, this market preserves inside the original Modernist stalls. There, you can find a little bit of everything.
  Address: Plaza de la Llibertat, Barrio de Gràcia (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Thu: 07.00am-03.00pm.
  Fri, 07.00am-08.00pm and Thu evenings in winter.

• Mercado de la Abacería Central
  Before called Mercat de la Revolució, it was built in 1892. In its 44 stalls they sell clothing, plants, haberdashery supplies, wallets, etc.
  Address: Travessera de Gràcia, 196 (Metro Joanic)
  Opening hours: daily, 07.00am-02.00 pm & 05.30 pm-08.00pm.

• Mercado de la Boqueria
  Barcelona’s most colorful food market and the oldest of its kind in Europe.
  Address: La Rambla, 91 (Metro Liceu)
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Sat, 08.00am-08.00pm.

• Mercat Del Encants
  Bizarre and popular market. Everything is sold, used or new, from electric tools till cosmetics or antiques, and everything in the same place.
  Address: Dos de Maig, en Plaça de les Glòries (Metro Glòries)
  Opening hours:
  Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat, 08.00am-07.00pm.

• The Mercat Gòtic
  You can find this antique market in front of the Cathedral. Buy old irons, grinder mills, ceramic dolls, old pictures and books, dinner services, etc.
  Address: Barrio Gòtic, in front of the catherdral (Metro Jaume I)
  Opening hours: Thu, 09.00am-08.00pm.

• Mercat de Sant Antoni
  A little bit bigger than the Boqueria market, it also offers a wide variety of fresh food. Besides, you can find outside small book and magazine stalls.
  Address: Barrio Gòtic, in front of the catherdral (Metro Jaume I)
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Sat: 07.00am- 02.30pm & 05.30pm-08.30pm.
  Fri: 07.00am-08.30 pm.

• Fira de Nautumismo
  Currency and stamps martek.
  Address: Plaça Reial (Metro Liceu)
  Opening hours: Sun, 10.00am-02.30pm.

• Mercat de la Concepció
  Flower and fresh food market.
  Address: Calle Valencia (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Opening hours: Food stalls, Mon-Sat, 08.00am-03.00pm. Flower stalls, daily, 24 hours.
  Web: www.laconcepcio.com

* For more information about Barcelona's markets, please go to the Barcelona City Council webpage: www.mercatsbcn.com

*Clothing & Accessories 

• Adidas
  Address: Avinyó, 6 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 17 55 79
  Opening hours: daily, 10.30 am-09.00pm.
  Web: www.adidas.com
  
  
• Dior
  Here you can find the details of the Baby Dior shop in Barcelona. Dior's productcs can also be purchased in some jewelry shops and in the Corte Inglés. To learn more, please visite Dior's webpage.
  Address: Pau Casals 24
  Tel: (+34) 934 14 72 62
  Web: www.diorcouture.com
  
  
• Dolce & Galbana
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 484 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 10 44
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-08.30pm.
  Web: www.dolcegabbana.es
  

• Esprit
  Although they have a good number of shops, the biggest is located in Paseo de Gracia.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 30 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 933 42 94 38
  Web: www.esprit.com
  
  
• H&M
  You can find H&M shops all around town and in most of the shopping centers.
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 579 (Metro María Cristina)
  Tel: (+34) 901 12 00 84
  Web: www.hm.com
  
  
• LACOSTE
  Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 72 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 10 44
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am- 08.30 pm.
  Web: www.lacoste.com
  
  
• Los Telares
  In this shop, you will find women and men section.
  Address: Calle Fabra y Puig, 166 (Fabra y Puig)
  Tel: (+34) 933 52 00 48
  Web: www.lostelares.es
  
  
• Louis Vuitton
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 82 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 67 09 60
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-08.30pm. 
  Web: www.louisvuitton.com
  
  
• Mango
  A lot of shops available, including:
  1. Address: Calle Portaferrissa, 16 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 84 83
  2. Address: Paseo de Garcia, 65
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 75 30
  3. Address: 'La Maquinista' Shopping Center Local B34
  Tel: (+34) 933 60 83 29
  4. Address: ' Diagonal Mar' Shopping Center L2540 (R-2)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 03 96
   Web: www.mango.com
   
• Montblanc
  Try their shop or have a look in El Corte Inglés.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 99 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 67 01 95
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-08.30pm.
  Web: www.montblanc.com 

• Nike
  Address: Las Ramblas, 120 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 42 42 88
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.30am-09.30pm.
  Web: www.nike.com
  

• October
  Big sizes for women.
  Address: Grant Sant Andreu, 253 (Metro Sant Andreu) & Centro Comercial La Maquinista.
  Tel: (+34) 933 46 15 22 / 932 74 54 23
  Web: www.october.es
  

• Bershka
  A lot of shops available, including:
  1. Address: Paseo de Gracia, 7
  Tel: (+34) 934 81 61 24
  Young women's clothing
  2. Address: 'La Maquinista' Shopping Center
  Tel: (+34) 933 60 81 50
  Young men's and women's clothing
  3.Address: Calle Portaferrisa, 19
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 28 15
  Young men's and women's clothing
  4. Address: Calle pelai, 38
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 70 40
  Young men's and women's clothing
  5. Address: Plaza Universidad
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 53 11
  Young women's clothing
  *To find more shops, please visit: www.bershka.com
  
  
• Punt Roma
  A lot of shops available, including:
  1. Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 34 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 47 22
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-08.30pm.
  2. Address: Calle Creu Coberta, 94
  Tel: (+34) 934 32 09 77
  Opening hours: 10.00 - 02.00 & 05.00 - 08.30.
  3.Address: Rambla Catalunya, 102
  Tel: (+34) 934 88 25 09
  Web: www.puntroma.com
  
  
• Purificación García
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 21 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 72 92
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00 am-08.00 pm.
  Web: www.purificaciongarcia.com
   
• Roberto Verino
  This famous designer has several shops in Barcelona, and his creations can also be found in El Corte Inglés.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 68 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 67 20 15
  Web: www.robertoverino.com
  
  
• S.T.Dupont
  These luxury complements can be found in the shops of El Corte Inglés:
  1. El Corte Inglés
  Address: Plaza de Catalunya
  2. El Corte Inglés Diagonal 
  Address: Avenida Carlos III, 617
  Web: www.st-dupont.com  

• Springfield
  You can visit one of their shops around town, or find them in most of the Shopping Centers.
  Address: Calle Portaferrisa 21 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 934 81 55 01
  Web: www.spf.com

• Zara
  www.zara.com 
  A Spanish classic. You can find a lot of stores in town, including:
  1. Address: Avinguda portal de l' Angel, 11- 13
  Tel: (+34) 933 43 68 92
  Women, Men & kids
  2. Address : Carrer Pelai, 30
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 09 78
  Women, Men & kids
  3. Address: Avinguda Portal de l´Angel, 32 - 34
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 08 98
  Women, Men & kids
  4. Address: Rambla Catalunya, 67 - 69
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 08 18
  Women, Men & kids
  5. Address: Passeig Grácia, 16
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 76 75

• Adolfo Domínguez
  One of the Spanish leading designers.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 35 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 41 70
  Web: www.adolfodominguezshop.com 
  
  
• Groc
  One of Toni Miró's two shops. In it you will find the latest looks for men, women, and children.
  Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 100 (Metro Diagonal)   
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 77 78
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.30am-2.00pm & 04.30pm-08.30pm.
  
  
• David Valls
  He represents the new generation of young designers.
  Address: Calle Valencia, 235 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia / Diagonal)
  
  
• Mayday
  Trendy clothes by the best known brands for a fair price.
  1. Portaferrissa:
  Address: Calle Portaferrissa, 16 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 45 71
  Horario: de lunes a sábado, de 10.30 a 20.30 h.
  2. Boters:
  Address: Calle Boters, 8
  Tel: (+34) 933 02 47 12
  Web: www.mayday.es
  
  
• La Comercial
  It has several shops with a wide offer of women and men fashion.
  Address: Calle Rec 52, 73 y 77 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 34 63
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11.00am-0900pm
  Web: www.lacomercial.info
  

• Sita Murt
  www.sitamurt.com
  One of the most prestigious Spanish fashion brands, always present in the most important fashion events.
  Found at:
  1. Calle Avinyó, 18 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 00 06
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.30am-08.30pm.
  2. Passeig de Gàrcia, 11
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 51 45
  3. Calle Mallorca, 242
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 22 31
  

• Amichi
  It is located in:
  1.'La Maquinista' Shopping Center
  Tel: (+34)933 60 87 40
  2. 'Heron City Outlet ' Shopping Center
  Tel: (+34)933 54 37 98
  Web: http://80.38.38.168/amichi/es/
  

• Desigual
  A lot of shops in the city, including:
  1. Address: 'Diagonal Mar' Shopping Center  Local 2560 (Avenida Diagonal, 3 )
  Tel: (+34) 933  56 12 59
  2. Address: Heron City Outlet Local F5 (Avenida Río de Janeiro, 42)
  Tel: (+34) 933 54 46 30
  3. Address: Las Ramblas, 136
  Tel: (+34) 933 02 77 03
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.desigual.com  

• Diesel
  It is located at:
  1. El Corte Inglés Catalunya
  Address: Plaza Catalunya, 14 (4th floor)
  2. El Corte Inglés Diagonal
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 617
  3. La Roca
  Address: La Roca Village, La Roca Del Valles
  Tel: (+34) 938 42 31 55
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.diesel.com

• Pull and Bear
  www.pullbear.com 
  It has a lot of shops in the city:
  1.Address: Avenida Portal de L'Angel, 42 
  Tel: (+34) 933 02 08 76
  Men & women's fashion
  2.'Diagonal Mar' Shopping Center
  Address: (Avenida Diagonal, 3 )
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 03 38
  Men & women's fashion
  3. 'Las Glòries ' Shopping Center
  Address: Calle Diagonal, 208
  Tel: (+34) 934 39 82 60
  Men & women's fashion
  4.Address:Calle Fontanella, 10
  Tel:(+34) 933 10 35 78
  Women's fashion 
  

• IKKS
  www.ikks.com
  Men & women fashion
  Women stores:
  1. General Store:
  Address: Maremagnum Shopping Center
  2.Boutique IKKS
  Address: Calle Gran Vía, 2
  Men stores:
  *General store:
  Address: Rambla Catalunya, 135
  Tel:(+34) 932 17 59 29
  Boys & girls fashion:
  1. General Store:
  Address: 'Diagonal Mar' Shopping Center L. 2470
  Tel:(+34) 933 56 04 48
  2.Boutique IKKS
  Address: Benet Mateu, 56
  

• Levi's
  Various stores in the city:
  1. Original Levi's store flagship
  Address: Passeig de Garcia, 18
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 55 66
  2. El Corte Inglés Can Drago
  Address: Paseo De Andreu Nin, 51
  3. El Corte Inglés Catalunya
  Address: Plaza de Catalunya, 14
  4. 'La Maquinista' Shopping center
  Address: Paseo de Potosí, nº 2
  * To find more stores, please visit: www.us.levi.com 
  
  

* Shoe Shops:

• Calzados Victoria
  Buy some Victoria shoes; such a classic. You will find a lot of selling points in Barcelona.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 24 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Web: www.calzadosvictoria.com
  

• Panama Jack
  Address: Rambla de Cataluña, 98 bis
  Tel: (+34) 932 72 33 40
  Web: www.panamajack.es 
  
  
• Marypaz
  It is located at:
  1. Diagonal Mar Shopping Center (Avenida Diagonal, 33)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 33 16
  2. Les Glòries Shopping center  (Avenida Diagonal, 208)
  Tel: (+34) 934 86 18 76  
  Web: www.marypazshopping.com
  
  
• Muxart
  It has 2 shops in the city:
  1. Rosellón, 230
  Tel: (+34) 934 88 10 64
  2. Rambla de Cataluña, 47
  Tel: (+34) 934 67 74 23
  Web: www.muxart.com
  

• Camper
  A lot of shops available in the city, including:
  1. Calle Muntaner, 248
  Tel: (+34) 932 01 31 88
  2. Calle Valencia, 249
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 63 90
  3. Rambla de Cataluña, 122
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 23 84
  4. Paseo de Gracia, 100
  Tel: (+34) 934 67 41 48
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.camper.com 
  

• Merkal
  Shoe Shop. In 'Les Glòries' shopping center.
  Address: Plaza Gloriès Catalanes (Metro Les Gloriès)
  Tel: (+34) 934 86 02 00
  Web: www.merkal.com
   
• Viales
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 557
  Tel: (+34) 934 44 00 36
  Web: www.vialis.es
  
  
• La Sabatería
  It is located at:
  1. 'La Maquinista' Shopping center.
  2.Avenida República Argentina, 238.
  3. Calle Valencia, 236.
  Web: www.lasabateria.com

*Watch Shops & Jewelries:

• Cartier
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 35 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 88 00 62
  Web: www.cartier.es
  
  
• Certina
  This Swiss watchmaker's products can be found in some clock and watch shops and jewelry shops, as well as in El Corte Inglés.
  1. Art  i Temps
  Address: Calle Sants, 292
  Tel: (+34) 934 49 91 68
  2. Relojería Coral
  Address: Calle Reina Cristina, 6
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 30 11
  3. Joyería La Hora Exacta
  Address: Calle Gran de Gracia, 42
  Tel: (+34) 934 15 84 08
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.certina.com
  

• Hamilton
  Their products can be found in some clock and watch shops and jewelry shops, as well as in El Corte Inglés.
  1. Ana Fuset Joiers
  Address: Calle Santiago Rusiñol, 4
  Tel: (+34)935 89 50 72
  2. El Corte Inglés
  Address: Paseo Andreu Nin, 51
  Tel: (+34)932 43 90 00
  3. El Pendol
  Address: Calle Vía Augusta, 124
  Tel: (+34)934 14 08 02
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.hamiltonwatch.com
  

• Hublot
  In the Flash de Raval.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 59 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 72 24 23
  Web: www.hublot.com
  
  
• Longines
  Their products can be found in some clock and watch shops, as well as in El Corte Inglés:
  1. Aldeasa Boutique
   Address: Aeropuerto Del Brat
  2.Iglesias
  Address: Rambla de San Antonio, 61
  Tel: (+34) 933 23 34 53
  3. Joyería Cañellas
  Address: Avenida Pau Casals, 18-20
  Tel: (+34) 932 00 87 87
  4. El Corte Inglés
  Address: Plaza Catalunya, 14
  Tel: (+34) 932 06 38 00
  Web: www.longines.com
  
  
• Omega
  Their products can be found in some clock and watch shops, as well as in El Corte Inglés.
  1. Flash De Rabat
  Address: Paseo de Gracia, 59
  Tel: (+34) 932 72 24 23
  2. Glesias Joier
  Address: San Antonio, 61
  Tel: (+34) 933 23 34 53
  3. Joyería Tomas
  Address: Calle Puerta Del Ángel, 7
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 55 22
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.omegawatches.com
  
  
• Rolex
  The first Rolex Boutique in Spain, from 2009.
  Address: Avenida Pau Casals, 16 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 09 99 10
  Web: www.rolex.com  

• TechoMarine
  Their products can be found in some specialized shops, as well as in El Corte Inglés.
  1. Aurum Road
  Address: Calle Passatge Senillos, A8
  2. ORCE
  Address: Calle Tuset, 21
  3. El Corte Ingles.-Francesc Macia
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 471
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.technomarine.com  

• Tissot
  Their products can be found in some specialize shops, as well as in El Corte Inglés.
  1. Ares Joiers
  Address: Ramblas, 114
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 06 47
  2. Aldeasa T-511
  Address: Aeropuerto Del Prat
  Tel: (+34) 912 74 25 42
  3. El Corte Inglés
  Address: Plaza De Cataluña,14
  Tel: (+34) 933 06 38 00
  * To find more shops, please visit: www.tissot.ch
  

• TOUS
  They have shops in most of the Shopping Malls, as well as in El Corte Inglés.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia,18 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 33 16
  Web: www.tous.es
  
  
• Joaquín Berao
  One of the kings of high class jewelry in Spain.
  Address: Rambla de Catalunya 74, (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 00 91
  Web: www.joaquinberao.com
  
  
  

* Opticians:

• Alain Afflelou
  Opticians. They offer top glasses brands.
  Address: Calle Sants, 25 (Metro Plaça de Sants)
  Tel: (+34) 933 39 51 80
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00 am-10.00pm.
  Web: www.alainafflelou.es
   
• + Vision
  These opticians have three stores in Barcelona.
  Address: El triangle shopping center, Plaza Catalunya, 2-4 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 04 16 40
  Web: www.masvision.es
  
  
• Óptica 2000
  Many shops in the city, including:
  1. Hipercor Meridiana (Meridiana, 346)
  Tel: (+34) 933 11 69 53
  2. El Corte Inglés Can Dragó (Andreu Nin, 51)
  Tel: (+34) 933 53 20 23
  3. 'Diagonal Mar'shopping center (Avenida Diagonal, 3)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 23 75
  * For further information, visit his web site: www.optica2000.com
  
  
• ONO
  www.ono.es
  It is located at:
  1. Calle Alloza, 6
  2. 'Diagonal Mar'shopping center (Avenida Diagonal, 3)
  3. Calle Gran Vía, 600
  4. Calle Lepanto, 350
  
   
  

* Perfumes & cosmetics:

• M.A.C Cosmetics
  Their products can be found in their official shop, as well as in El Corte Inglés.
  Address: Rambla de Cataluña, 87 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 931 85 84 80
  Web: www.maccosmetics.es 
  

• Marionnaud
  A lot of shops available. To find you closest Marionnaud's shop, please visit its website.
  Address: Rambla de Cataluña, 70 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 15 56
  Web: www.marionnaud.es
  
  
• Perfumerías If
  Address: Calle Gran de Gracia, 80 (Metro Fontana)
  Tel: (+34) 932 18 16 76
  Web: www.perfumeriasif.com  

* Baby & Children's Products:

• Chicco
  All kind of products for children.
  Address: Avda. Diagonal Mar n. 3 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 03 74
  Web: www.chicco.es
  
  
• Kiddy
  www.kiddy.de
  You can purchase children's travel accessories in his shops:
  1.Bitti
  Address: Calle Josep Tarradellas, 120-124)
  Tel: (+34) 934 19 73 19
  2. Rubasa
  Address: Casanova, 114
  Tel: (+34) 934 53 26 94
  3. Anoll
  Address: Calle Camil Fabra, 2
  Tel: (+34) 933 11 33 01
  
  
• Madu
  www.madu.es
  1. Solano Boira, Rosario
  Address: Provenza, 483
  Tel: (+34) 630 26 25 03
  2. Bote Garcia, Carmen
  Address: Pi i Margall, 1& 3
  Tel: (+34) 932 13 48 76
  
  
• Toys 'R' Us
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 3 (Metro El Maresme - Fòrum)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 23 04
  Opening hours: daily, 10.00am-10.00pm.
  Web: www.toysrus.es
  

• Juguettos
  www.juguettos.com
  It is located at:
  1. 'Les Glòries' shopping center (Avenida Diagonal, 208)
  Tel: (+34)932 60 06 40
  2. Maremagno shopping center
  Tel: (+34)932 60 06 41

* Books & CDs:

• FNAC
  It offers quite a good offer of books (also in English), CDs, videogames, films, image and sound devices and a lot more. Sometimes it also holds cultural events. Barcelona has 3 shops.
  Address:
  1.' Diagonal Mar' Shopping Center(Metro El Maresme/Forum)
  Tel: (+34) 935 02 99 00
  2. 'L’Illa' Shopping Center (Metro María Cristina)
  Tel: (+34) 934 44 59 00
  3. 'El Triangle' Shopping Center (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 933 44 18 00     
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-10.00pm.
  Web: www.fnac.es
  
  
• La Central del Raval
  This arts and humanities book shop has over 80,000 titles available. It has a cafeteria and a room for different cultural activities. You can find more shop of this chain in different parts of town.
  Address: Calle Elisabets, 6 (Metro Liceu / Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 902 88 49 90
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Fri: 09.30am-09.00pm.
  Sat: 10.00am-09.00pm.
  Web: www.lacentral.com
  

• Altair
  One of the best travel and adventure book store, with more than 40,000 titles.
  Address: Gran Vía, 616 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 57 76 92
  Web: www.altair.es

• BCN Books
  A top store for books in English.
  Address: Roger de Llúria, 118 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 76 33 43
  Web: www.bcnbooks.com
  
  
• Casa Del Libro
  Founded in 1923, this is an extensive library that contains all genres. It has a small, but pleasant, café inside. Modern and specialized service. You can also buy on-line.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 62 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 902 02 64 07
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Sat: 09.30 am-9.30 pm.
  Sun (as established by law). Holidays: 11.30am-09.30pm.
  Web: www.casadellibro.com
  

• Laie
  A booklover's sanctuary, with cultural events as well as cafeteria.
  Address: Calle Pau Claris, 85 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 93 318 17 39
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Fri: 10.00am-09.00pm.
  Sat: 10.30am-09.00pm.
  Web: www.laie.es

• Llibreria de la Virreina
  Located at the Palau de la Virreina, this library offers Catalonian art, architecture or urban design books. They also have a gift items' section.
  Address: Rambla, 99 (Metro Liceu)     
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 77 75

• Discos Castelló
  The best music store in Barcelona.
  Address: Calle Tallers, 3 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 02 59 46 / 933 01 35 75
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-02.00pm & 04.30pm-08.30pm.

*Textiles & Household items:

• CASA
  Home complements. Located in the Shopping Centre Diagonal Mar
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 3 (Metro El Maresme - Fòrum)
  Tel: (+34) 933 56 07 04
  Web: www.casashops.com
   
• Habitat
  Elegant and fancy furniture. Barcelona has 2 shops.
  1. Address: Avenida Diagonal, 514 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 15 44 55
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 10.30am-08.30pm. Closed sunday
  2. Address: Plaça Catalunya, 4 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 74 84
  Mon-Sat: 10.30am-08.30pm. Closed Sunday
  Web: www.habitat.net
  
  
• Media Markt
  Electrical appliances and electronic devices. In the Shopping Center Diagonal de Mar.
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 3 (Metro El Maresme/Forum)
  Tel: (+34) 934 85 72 00
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am - 10.00pm.
  Web: www.mediamarkt.es
  
  
• Miró
  Electrical appliances and home complements. Also present in some of the biggest shopping centers.
  Address: Calle Gran de Gràcia, 54 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 15 67 99
  Web: www.miro.es
  
  
• Vinçon
  Contemporary design products.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 96 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 93 215 60 50
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-08.30pm
  Web: www.vincon.com
    
• Ici et Là
  Clothing, furniture and gifts. Design is art for them.
  Address: Pasaje Sert, 5 (Metro Urquinaona)
  Tel: (+34) 630 82 09 89 / 932 68 78 43
  Opening hours: Mon, 04.30 pm-08.30 pm. Tue-Sat, 10.30 am-08.30 pm
  Web: www.icietla.com
    
• Estudi Pam2
  It sells smart design items.
  Address: Sabateret, 1-3 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 93 315 19 07/ 639 79 40 72
  Web: www.estudipamdos.com
  
  
• Suspect
  Design shop specialized in clothing, furniture gift items and so, made by some of the most famous Catalonian designers, such as Spastor.
  Address: Comerç, 29 (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 630 82 09 89 / 932 68 78 43
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11.00am-09.00pm.
  
  
• Gotham
  It sells furniture from the 50's and 60's.
  Address: Cervants, 7 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 46 47
  Web: www.gotham-bcn.com
  
  
• La Comercial
  Furniture and show room.
  Address: Calle Banaire, 4 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 95 46 30
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11.00am-0900pm
  Web: www.lacomercial.info

*RELIGIOUS TEMPLES:

• Templo de la Sagrada Familia (Church of the Holy Family)
  Considered the masterpiece of the renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, it's a privately-funded Roman Catholic church that has been under construction in Barcelona since 1882. Due to its three façades with its four towers representing the Apostles, its central spire and its interior full of symbolism, it has become one of the favorite visits in Barcelona.
  Address: Calle Mallorca, 401 (Metro Sagrada Familia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 08 04 14
  Opening hours*:
  Oct-Mar, 09.00am-06.00pm.
  Apr-Sep, 09.00am-08.00pm. Dec 25 ^th & 26^th, Jan 1^st & 6^th, 09.00am-02.00pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.sagradafamilia.cat
  

• La Catedral (The Cathedral)
  The construction began at the final years of the 13^th century and was emplaced over a Romanesque church.  However, this Gothic temple was not finished until last century.
  Address: Pla Seu, 3 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 15 15 54
  Opening hours*: daily, 08.00am-01.30pm & 04.00pm-07.30pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.catedralbcn.org
  

• Plaça Sant Felip Neri
  In this square in the Barrio Gótico stands the church of the same name which was built in the 15^th century. A quiet and charming place to sit down and relax.
  Address:Plaça Sant Felip Neri (Metro Catalunya / Liceu)

• Iglesia de Betlem (Bethlehem church)
  This Baroque church was build by the Jesuits. Only its imposing façade was preserved after the interior was destroyed by a fire in 1936, during the Spanish Civil War.
  Address: Calle del Carme, 2 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 18 38 23
  Opening hours*: daily, 08.30am-01.40pm & 06.00pm-09.00pm.

• Iglesia de Santa Maria de Pi
  This 14^th century Catalan Gothic Church comprises a single nave with no ornamentation. After a fire in 1936, it was rebuilt and given a Modernist touch.
  Address: Cardenal Casañas, 16 (Metro Liceu)
  Opening hours*: Tue-Thu, 05.00pm-08.00pm. Sat, 10.00am-03.00pm. Sun, 09.00am-03.00pm.
  

• Iglesia de Santa Maria del Mar
  Probably, one of the most beautiful Catalonian Gothic churches. It was built in the 14th century. Its good acoustic conditions make it perfect for concerts.
  Address: Calle Sombrerers 6 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 10 23 90
  Opening hours*: daily, 10.00am-01.30pm & 04.30pm-08.00pm. No visits allowed during religious services.

*URBAN ARCHITECTURE:

• Passeig de Gràcia
  One of the most beautiful and popular avenues in the world, located in the central part of the Eixample. It contains some of Barcelona's finest Modernist architecture, such as Casa Lleó Morera (1905) by Domènech i Montaner, Casa Amatller (1900) by Puig i Cadafalch, and Casa Batlló (1904-06) by Gaudí.
  You can easily get there by metro, stepping down in Metro Passeig de Gràcia.

• Casa Milà or La Pedrera (Catalan for 'The Quarry')
  Due to its undulating lines, this magnificent Gaudí building emulates nature and contains a deep religious symbolism. From the terrace and above the forest of chimneys, the viewer can enjoy a fine panoramic view of the city. The Espai Gaudí offers exhibitions by the architect, as well as educative activities
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 92 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 902 40 09 73
  Opening hours*: Nov-Feb, 09.00am-06.30pm. Mar-Oct, 09.00am-08.00pm. Dec 25^th & 26^th, Jan 1^st & 6^th, & Feb 7^th-14^th closed.
  

• Casa Les Punxes (Casa Terrades)
  Built in 1905 by the Modernist architect Josep Puig i Cadafalchde, it reminds a medieval castle. Currently visits are not allowed as it's a private property.
  Address: Avenida Diagonal, 420 (Metro Diagonal / Verdaguer)

• Palau Baró de Quadras (Casa Quadras)
  Built in 1904 also by Puig i Cadafalch, it has a clear Baroque style. Currently it holds the headquarters of Casa Asia, the cultural center representing the Asian countries.
  Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 373 (Metro Diagonal)
  For more information, please visit: www.casaasia.es
  

• Casa Batlló
  One of the buildings designed by Gaudi in the Passeig de Gràcia. An original and surprising piece of work.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 43 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 160 306
  Opening hours*: daily, 09.00am-08.00pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.casabatllo.es

* ARTS & MUSEUMS:

• Casa Museu Gaudí
  The famous architect's house was built in 1904 by Francesc Berenguer. Gaudí lived there for 20 years, until a tragic tram accident took his life away. It's located inside the Parc Güell and you will find a good number of drawings and sketches.
  Address: Carretera Carmel, S/N
  Tel: (+34) 902 40 09 73
  Opening hours*: Oct-Mar, 10.00am- 06.00pm. Apr-Sep, 10.00am-08.00pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.casamuseugaudi.org
  

• Palau Reial Major
  It's composed by three buildings:  Salon of the Tinell, Palatine Chapell of St. Ágata y Palace the Lloctinent. It was the residence of the Counts of Barcelona from the 13^th century. Supposedly, it was here where the Catholic Monarchs gave audience to Columbus when he came back from America.
  Address: Plaza del Rei, s/n (Metro Jaume I)

• Ajuntament de Barcelona (Town Hall)
  The town hall façade on Plaça Santa Jaume is neo-Classical and the other one on Carrer de la Ciutat is an outstanding 14^th century Gothic construction. Inside, it has one of the most astonishing rooms of the European Gothic: the Saló del Cent. Its webpage is really useful to plan the trip.
  Address: Pl. Sant Jaume, 1 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 934 02 70 00
  *For more information, please visit: www.bcn.es

• Palau de la Generalitat (Provincial Council)
  The headquarters of the Generalitat (the Autonomous Government of Catalunya) presents several architectonic styles. The main facade is Renaissance, whereas those in Carrer del Bisbe and Carrer Sant Honorat are Gothic.
  Address:  Calle de Sant Honorat, 1-3 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 902 40 0012
  Opening hours*: they offer guided visits every 2^nd and 4^th weekend of the month. Open doors on 23^rd April (Sant Jordi), 24^th (la Mercè) and 11^th September,
  For more information, please visit: www.gencat.cat
  

• Palau Güell
  One of the masterpieces of Catalan Modernism and the only building that Gaudí finished totally. Currently it's the Council of Barcelona (Diputación de Barcelona).
  Address:  Calle Nou de la Rambla, 3-5 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 17 39 74
  Opening hours*: Tue-Sat, 10.00am-02.30pm. Public holidays closed.
  For more information, please visit: www.palauguell.cat

• Poble Espanyol de Montjuic
  It was built for 1929 Universal Exposition and aims to provide a wider understanding of Spanish rural architecture by joining several styles in one village.
  Address:  Avenida Marquès de Comillas, 13  (Metro Espanya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 173 974
  Opening hours*: daily, opening at 09.00am. Mon, closes at 08.00pm, Tue-Thu, closes at 02.00pm, Fri closes at 04.00pm & Sun closes at 12.00pm.
  For more information, please visit:  www.poble-espanyol.com

• Palau de la Música Catalana
  This Modernist concert hall, built by Domènech i Montaner, is one of the key sites of Barcelona's cultural life.
  Address:  Calle Palau de la Música, 4-6 (Metro Irquinaona)
  Tel: (+34) 902 44 28 82
  Opening hours*: box-office opens: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-09.00pm. Sun & Public Holidays, 2 hours before the concert starts. Family concerts on Sun, from 10.00am. Sun & Public Holidays, no reservations.
  For more information, please visit: www.palaumusica.org
  
  
• Fundació Antoni Tàpies
  The painter and sculptor Antonio Tàpies established his foundation in this building designed by Domènech i Montaner for a deeper knowledge of contemporary and modern art. Exhibitions and education activities.
  Address:  Calle Aragó 255 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 03 15
  Opening hours*: the building it's going through renewing works. Please, visit the webpage for more information.
  For more information, please visit:  www.fundaciotapies.org
  

• Palau de la Virreina
  This elegant 1778 palace decorated in a Baroque and Rococo style hosts major exhibitions.
  Address:  Rambla de Sant Josep, 99 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 16 11 00
  Opening hours*: daily, 10.00am-08.00pm.
  For more information, please visit: http://www.bcn.cat/virreinacentredelaimatge/catala/home.htm
  

• Museu de Cera (The wax museum)
  More that 300 wax figures displayed among light and sound effects in this historical palace, built in 1867.
  Address:  Passatge Banca, 7(Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 93 317 26 49
  Opening hours*:
  Mon-Fri, 10.00am-01.30pm & 04.00pm-07.30 pm.
  Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, 11.00am-02.00pm & 04.30pm-08.30 pm.
  Summer, daily 10.00am-10.00pm.
  For more information, please visit*:  www.museocerabcn.com
  

• Museo d’História de la Ciutat (Museum of the City's History)
  The visit includes roman remains and the interiors of the Palau Reial Major.
  Address:  Plaça del Rei 7-9 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 932 56 21 22
  Opening hours:
  Oct-Mar, Tue-Sat, 10.00am-02.00pm & 04.00pm-07.00pm.
  Apr-Sep, Tue-Sat, 10.00am-08.00pm / Sun, 10.00am-03.00pm.
  For more information, please visit*: www.mhcat.net

• Museo d’História de Catalunya (Museum of Catalonian History)
  Museum of Catalonian History.
  Address:  Pl. de Pau Vila, 3  (Metro Barceloneta)
  Tel: (+34) 932 25 47 00
  Opening hours*: Tue-Sat, 10.00am-07.00pm. Wed, 10.00am-08.00pm. Sun & Public Holidays, 10.00am-02.30pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.mhcat.net
  
  
• Museo d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
  The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona is a contemporary building designed by the architect Richard Meyer. Outside the building two significant pieces are exposed: La Ola (The Wave) by Jorge Oteiza and Eduardo Chillida's mural called Barcelona. The permanent collection contains about 1,500 works from the last half of the 20^th Century.
  Address:  Plaça dels Àngels, 1 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 08 10
  Opening hours:
  Winter, Mon-Fri, 11.00am-07.30 pm. Sat, 10.00am-08.00pm / Sun & Public Holidays, 10.00am-03.00pm.
  Summer, same schedule unless the Thu & Fri special till 12 pm / Closed 1^st Jan & 25^th Dec.
  For more information, please visit*: www.macba.cat

• Centre de Cultura Contemporani de Barcelona (CCCB)
  The Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona. This experimental art gallery, close to MACBA, has a patio which combines original mosaics with modern elements, like a glass side wall.
  Address:  Calle Montalegre 5 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 06 41 00
  Opening hours*:
  Tue-Sun, 11.00am-08.00pm.
  Thu, 11.00am-10.00pm / Closed 1^st Jan & 25^th Dec.
  Special schedule 24^th, 26^th, 21^st Dec & 5^th & 6^th Jan, 11 am-3 pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.cccb.org
  

• Museo Picasso
  The Picasso Museum occupies five large palaces of the Carrer de Montcada. The original buildings date from 13^th & 15^th Centuries. It exhibits more than 3,500 pieces of this famous painter.
  Address:  Calle Montcada 15-23 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 932 56 30 00
  Opening hours*:
  Tue-Sun, 10 am-8 pm / Closed 1^st Jan, 1^st May, 24^th Jun, 25^th & 26^th Dec.
  For more information, please visit: http://www.bcn.cat/museupicasso/es/museo/presentacion.html
  

• Museo Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí (The Barbier-Mueller Museum of Pre-Columbian Art)
  A 12^th Century palace, the Palacio Nadal, houses this collection of Pre-Colombian art, transferred by the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva.
  Address:  c/ Montcada, 14 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 10 45 16
  Opening hours*:
  Tue-Fri, 11.00am-07.00pm.
  Sat, 10.00am-07.00pm.
  Sun & Public Holidays, 10.00am-03.00pm / Closed 1^st Jan, 1^st May, 25^th & 26^th Dec.
  For more information, please visit: www.barbier-mueller.ch
  

• Museo Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (National Art Museum of Catalonia)
  Its Romanesque collection is among the most important and interesting collections in the world. However, this museum goes farther and aims to give a global view of Catalonian art, at all times.
  Address:  Palau Nacional. Parque de Montjuïc (Metro Espanya)
  Tel: (+34) 936 22 03 76
  Opening hours*:
  Tue-Sat, 10.00am-07.00pm.
  Sun & Public Holidays, 10.00am-02.30 pm.
  Closed the 1^st Jan, 1^st May, 25^th Dec.
  For more information, please visit: www.mnac.cat
  

• Museo Joan Miró
  This art gallery exhibits a great deal of Miró's works. It's managed by the Joan Miró's Foundation and offers other services apart from the museum.
  Address: Montjuïc Park(Metro Espanya y 20 minutes more walking)
  Tel: (+34) 934 43 94 70
  Opening hours*:
  Oct-Jun, Tue-Sat, 10 am-7 pm.
  Jul-Sep, 10 am-8 pm. Thu until 9.30 pm. Sun & Public Holidays, until 2.30 pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org
  

• Museo Marítimo
  It's one of the most specialized marine museums, as it displays sea objects and instruments from the period 1750-1850. After the visit, you can walk towards the famous and huge Columbus statue.
  Address: Avenida Drassanes (Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 933 42 99 20
  Opening hours*: daily, 10 am-8 pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.mmb.cat

* Others:

• Aquarium
  One of Europe's most impressive sub-aquatic zoos, it includes a spectacular viewing tunnel of 80m (262 feet) long.
  Address: Moll Espanya Del Port Vell S/N
  Tel: (+34) 932 21 74 74
  Opening hours: Opens daily at 09.30 am. Closes Mon-Fri at 09.00pm, on weekends, Public Holidays and during June & September at 09.30 pm; & during July and August at 11.00pm.
  For more information, please visit: www.aquariumbcn.com
  

• Park Güell
  It's a garden decorated with architectonical elements in the upper part of Barcelona. Have a walk in its tangle of paths enjoying Gaudí's architecture. The Casa Museo Gaudí is inside this park.
  Address: Calle de Olot (Metro Lesseps)
  Opening hours*:
  Nov-Feb, 10.00am-06.00pm.
  Mar-Oct, 10.00am-07.00pm.
  Apr & Sep, 10.00am-08.00pm.
  May-Aug, 10.00am-09.00pm.

• F.C. Barcelona Museum
  Visit this big team's stadium, the Camp Nou. A pleasure for football fans and Barcelona supporters. Guided tours offered.
  Address: Arístides Maillol, entrada  nº 7 (Metro Collblanc)
  Tel: (+34) 902 18 99 00
  Opening hours*:
  * Tours: from 6^th April to 4^th October, Mon-Sat, 10.00am-08.00pm or until one hour before the museum closes. No tours if there is a Champions League match.
  * Museum: Apr-Sep, 10.00am-06.30pm. Sun & Public Holidays, 10 am-2.30 pm. If there is a Champions League match, 10 am-3 pm.
  * Closed 1^st & 6^th Jan & 25^th Dec,
  For more information, please visit: www.fcbarcelona.cat
  

• Zoo of Barcelona
  This zoo recieves a lot of visitors each year. It's recognized as one of the best zoos in Europe and hosts a great number of animal species.
  Address: el parque la Ciutadella (Metro Ciutadella - Vila Olímpica)
  Tel: (+34) 902 45 75 45
  Opening hours*: opens at 10.00am. Closes sometime between 05.00pm & 07.00pm, depending of the season.
  For more information, please visit: www.zoobarcelona.cat

* BEACHES:

• Playa de la Barceloneta
  Barceloneta is the first beach of Barcelona, so you can find it a little bit crowded during summer time. If you decide to go for a walk, you will enjoy a beautiful view.
  Address: Metro Barceloneta

• Playa Icaria
  Address: Metro Ciutadella Vila Olímpica

• Playa Mar Bella
  It's a nudist beach, but you will be welcome if you wear you bath suit as well.
  Address: Metro Poblenou

(*)Please check the opening hours before your visit

*Emergency:

• Emergencias Generales (Emergency): 112

• Policía Nacional (National Police):  091

• Policía Local (Local Police): 092

• Guardia Civil (Civil Guard): 062

• Bomberos (Firefighters): 080

*Medical Services:

• Urgencias Sanitarias y Ambulancias (Hospital Emergency Service & Ambulances): 061

      Hospitals:

• Hospital Clinic i Provincial
  Address: Carrer de Villarroel, 170 (Metro Universitat)
  Tel: (+34) 932 27 54 00
  Web: www.hospitalclinic.org (Spanish and Catalonian)

• Hospital Vall d´Hebron
  Address: Paseo Vall d'Hebron, 119
  Tel: (+34) 934 89 30 00
  Web: www.vhebron.net
  
  
• Sant Pere Claver
  Address: Calle Vila i Vilà, 16
  Tel: (+34) 934 42 39 03
  Web: www.fhspereclaver.org
  
  

        Pharmacies:

• Farmàcia Abad Merín:
  Address: Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 748
  Tel: (+34) 932 32 31 07
  Opening Hours: Todos los días de 09.00 a 22.00h.
  
  
• Farmàcia Adriana Guerrero Agustí
  Address: Calle hospital, 7
  Tel: (+34) 934 42 34 15
   
• Farmàcia Arbestain Ribas
  Address:  Torrent de L'Olla, 179
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 72 43
  
  
• Farmàcia Castro Acción
  Address: Calle Gran de Gràcia, 115
  Tel: (+34) 932 17 87 47
  Opening Hours: Todos los días de 09.00 a 22.00h.
  
  
• Farmacia Alibes Rierola
  Address: Aragó, 286
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 69 90
  
  
• Farmacia Alvarez Granja
  Address: Paseo de Gàrcia
  Tel: (+34) 933 17 47 85

* Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (Town Hall):
Address: Plaza Sant Jaime 1 (Metro Jaume I)
Tel: (+34) 934 02 70 00
Web: www.bcn.es

*Tourist Offices:

• Oficina d'Informació de Turisme de Barcelona
  Address: Plaça de Catalunya, 17(Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 93 285 38 34
  Web: www.barcelonaturisme.com

• Oficina d'Informació de Turisme Catalunya
  Address: Pase Passeig de Grácia, 107 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 38 40 00
  Web: www.gencat.cat/turistex_nou/home_cast.htm

• Tourist Office (in the Town Hall)
  Address: Plaza Sant Jaume, 1(Metro Sant Jaume)
  Tel: (+34) 93 402 70 00 / 010 (General Information)
  

*Banks:

• BBVA
  www.bbva.es
  Many offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Plaza de Cataluña, 5
  Tel: (+34) 934 01 40 00
  2. Address: Plaza de Gàrcia, 25
  Tel: (+34) 932 72 49 00
  
  
• Barclays
  www.barclays.es
  Many offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Calle Ronda Universidad, 27
  Tel: (+34) 933 43 52 40
  2. Address: Paseo de Gàrcia, 45
  Tel: (+34) 934 81 20 00
  3. Address: Avenida Diagonal, 419
  Tel: (+34) 934 81 20 20
  
  
• Caja Madrid
  www.cajamadrid.es
  Many offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Ronda Sant Pau, 64
  Tel: (+34) 934 43 76 00
  2. Address: Calle Consell De Cent, 280
  Tel: (+34) 932 72 31 90
  3. Address: Aragón, 314
  Tel: (+34) 934 67 72 22
  
  
• Banesto
  www.banesto.es
  Many offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Calle Bergara, 10
  Tel: (+34) 932 70 20 89
  2. Address: Paseo de Gàrcia, 37
  Tel: (+34) 934 96 05 80
  3. Address: Calle Creu Coberta, 130
  Tel: (+34) 932 98 19 02
  
  
• La Caixa
  www.lacaixa.es
  Many offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Calle Alaba, 45-47
  Tel: (+34) 932 77 30 20
  2. Address: Avenida Diagonal, 390
  Tel: (+34) 934 05 66 70
  3. Address: Avenida de Madrid, 171
  Tel: (+34) 932 29 84 60
  
  

*Post office:

• Correos:
  www.correos.es
  1.Address: Plaza Antonio López, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 934 86 80 50
  2. Address: Gran de Gracia, 118
  Tel: (+34) 933 68 22 06

* Crafts & Gifts:

• Art Escudellers
  It sells ceramics from all over Spain, flash glass and jewelry. Also, you will find an offer of more than 500 wines and typical Spanish gastronomical products. Worldwide delivery.
  Address: C/ Escudellers, 23-25 (Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 934 12 68 01
  Opening hours: daily, 11.00am-11.00pm
  Web: www.escudellers-art.com  (Online store)

• Itaca
  Handicrafts and works inspired in Gaudí.
  Address: C/ Ferrán, 26 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 30 44
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Sat: 10.00am-08.30 pm.
  Sun and Holidays: 11.00am-08.00pm.
  Web: www.itacas.com

• Nica & Bet
  Address: Calle Ferrán, 26 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 932 80 45 39

• El Corte Inglés
  The Spanish biggest department stores chain. The one at Plaça Catalunya or Diagonal is a good bet for ceramics shoppers.
  Address: Plaça de Catalunya, 14 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 933 06 38 00
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 09.00am-08.00pm
  Web: www.elcorteingles.es
  
  
• La Manual Alpargatera
  Its specialties are handmade rope-sole sandals and espadrilles. All their products are made from natural materials, as jute, vegetable fiber, hemp and esparto.
  Address: Calle Avinyó, 7 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 01 72
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 09.39am-01.30pm & 04.30pm-08.00pm.
  Web: www.lamanualalpargatera.com
  
  
• Teranyina
  Charming boutique established 20 years ago. They make knitting and crochet workshops and all their products are hand-made from natural materials.
  Address: Calle Notariat, 10 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 17 94 36
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11.00am-03.00pm & 05.00pm-08.00pm.
  Web: www.teresarosa.com
  
  
• Solé
  Hand-made and big size shoes for those who always have difficulties to find their size.
  Address: Calle Ample, 7 (Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 69 84
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Fri, 09.30 am-01.30pm & 04.30am-08.00pm.
  Sat, 09.30am-01.30pm & 05.00pm-08.00pm.

• Baclava
  This little shop is full of artisanal products and gifts, original and hand-made.
  Address: Calle Notariat, 10 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34)933 18 89 97
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-02.00pm & 04.30pm-08.00pm.

• Otman
  Otman Chentouf's shop-teahouse. This Moroccan designer shows and sells his own unisex collections in this shop, where you can find a common space with Moroccan sofas, the perfect place to have a tea or a nice couscous dinner.
  Address: Calle Cirera, 4 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 10 22 65
  Opening hours: Tue-Sun, 11.00am-09.00pm.
  
  
• Papirum
  A tiny, medieval-tone shop with exquisite hand-printed papers, marbleized blank books and writing implements.
  Address: Baixada de la Llibreteria,  2 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 10 52 42
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10.00am-08.30 pm. Sat, 10.00am-02.00pm.
  Web: www.papirum-bcn.com
  
  
• Vientos del Sur
  Vientos del Sur is part of the Natura chain. Here you will find a good selection of textile and wood-carved crafts.
  Address: Calle Canuda 41, (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 42 49 88
  

• Fem
  Curious handicrafts.
  Address: Pla Palau, 6 (Metro Liceu)
  
  
  

* Antiques & Art Galleries:

• Mercat Gotic (Gothic Market)
  An antiques market is held in front of the cathedral. You can find there old irons, coffee grinders, ceramic dolls, old photographs, old books, cutlery, etc.
  Address: Barrio Gotico, in front of the Cathedral.
  Opening hours: every Thursday, 09.00am-08.00pm.

• Bulevard d’Antiquaris
  Contains more than 70 antiques shops.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 55 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-08.30pm.

• La Maison Coloniale
  Exotic furniture and colonial treasures.
  Address: Calle Muntaner, 272-274
  Tel: (+34) 932 40 27 21
  Opening hours: open 10.00am-02.00pm & 04.00pm-08.00pm.
  Web: www.lamaisoncoloniale.com

• Novecento
  It sells antique, Modernist and Art Decó pieces of jewelry.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 75 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 11 83
  Opening hours: open 10.00am-02.00pm & 04.30pm-08.30pm.

• Alcanto
  Buying & selling.
  Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 55-57 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia / Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 32 97

• Antiguedades J. Pla
  Buying & selling.
  Address: Calle Aragó, 517 (Metro Encants)

• Galeria Joan Prats
  One of the oldest Contemporanean art galleries in town, it was founded in 1973. Famous for the quality of its exhibitions.
  Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 54 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 40 27 21
  Opening hours: Tue-Sat, 10.30am-01.30pm & 05.00pm-08.30pm. August closed. Jul & Sep Saturdays closed.
  Web: www.galeriajoanprats.com

• Eude
  It exhibits young artists' creations.
  Address: Consell de Cent, 278 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 934 87 93 86
  Web: www.galeriaeude.com

• Sala Dalmau
  Specialized in Vanguardisms.
  Address: Consell de Cent, 347 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 45 92
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11.00am-01.30 pm & 05.00pm-08.30pm.
  Web: www.saladalmau.com

• Sala Rovira
  It holds top artists' exhibitions, such as those of Tom Carr and Blanca Vernis.
  Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 62 (Metro Passeig de Gràcia)
  Tel: (+34) 932 15 20 92
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.30am-02.00pm & 05.00pm-08.30 pm.

• CaixaForum Barcelona
  It was built over an old factory, and it's part of la Caixa's social foundation. In here, you can attend conferences, exhibitions and other cultural activities.
  Address: Avenida Marquès de Comillas, 6-8 (Metro Espanya)
  Tel: (+34) 934 76 86 00
  Opening hours: daily 08.00am-08.00pm. Sat until 10.00pm.
  Web: http://obrasocial.lacaixa.es

• La Capella de l’Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu
  Art Gallery that exhibits the most innovative projects of the moment.
  Address: Calle la Rambla, 99(Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 934 42 71 71
  Opening hours:
  Tue-Fri: 12.00am-02.00pm & 04.00pm-08.00pm.
  Sun: 11.00am-02.00pm.

• The Espai Xavier Miserachs
  In the Palau de la Virreina, it offers temporary painting, photography, design and illustration exhibitions
  Address: Calle la Rambla, 99(Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 16 10 00
  Opening hours:
  Tue-Sat: 12.00am-02.00pm & 04.00pm-08.00pm.
  Sat, Sun & Holidays: 11.00am-08.00pm.
  
  
  

* Gastronomy:

• Casa Gispert
  Aromatic and picturesque, in this shop you will find yourself surrounded by spices and chocolates.  Quality and tradition make it a must.
  Address: Calle Sombrerers, 23 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 75 35
  Opening hours:
  Jan-Sep, Tue-Fri, 09.30 am-02.00pm & 04.00pm-7.30pm.
  Sat: 10.00am-02.00pm & 05.00pm-08.00pm.
  Oct-Dec, Mon-Fri, 09.30am-02.00pm & 04.00pm-07.30 pm. Sat, 10.00am-02.00pm & 05.00pm-08.00pm.
  Web: www.casagispert.com

• Ángel Jobal S.A.
  Distributes spices
  Address: Calle Princesa, 38 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 93319 78 02

• Tot Formatge
  It has all kind of cheeses, from all over Spain and all over the world.
  Address: Passeig del Born, 13 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 53 75

• Vila Viniteca
  It is one of the best wine shops in Barcelona.
  Address: Calle Agullers, 7 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 902 32 77 77
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Sat, 08.30 am-08.30 pm.
  Sat of Jul & Jun, 08.30 am-02.30 pm.
  Web: www.vilaviniteca.es

• La Botifarreria de Santa Maria
  Excellent cheeses, hams, foie gras, and home-made sobrassadas. Above all, it's well known for its butifarras, elaborated in front of the costumer.
  Address: Calle Santa Maria, 4 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 91 23
  Opening hours:
  Mon-Fri, 8.30am-02.30pm & 05.20 pm-08.30 pm.
  Sat, 08.30am-03.00pm.
  Web: www.labotifarreria.com

• El Magnífico
  Since 1919, they have been providing a paradise for coffee lovers. Here it's possible to find the best coffee types.
  Address: Calle Argenteria, 64 (Metro Jaume I)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 39 75
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00am-02.00pm & 04.00pm-08.00pm.
  Web: www.cafeselmagnifico.com

• La casa del Bacalao
  Shop specialized in all kinds of cod. It has served the best quality cod for 20 years.
  Address: Calle Comtal, 8 (Metro Catalunya)
  Tel: (+34) 933 19 39 75
  Opening hours: daily, 09.00am-02.00pm & 05.30pm-08.30 pm.

• La Palmera
  It has a superb collection of wine, ham, cheese, and olive oil. It's also a restaurant.
  Address: Calle Enric Granados, 57 (Metro Diagonal)
  Tel: (+34) 934 53 23 38
  Opening hours: Tue-Sat, 01.00pm-03.45pm & 08.30pm-11.30pm.

• Caelum
  Shop and coffee shop. They sell delicatessens prepared in convents and monasteries (beers, sweets, cheese, wine, chocolates, etc). Besides, the place is nice and comfortable.
  Address: Calle de la Palla, 8 (Metro Liceu)
  Tel: (+34) 933 02 69 93
  Opening hours:
   Mon: 05.00pm-08.30 pm.
  Tue-Thu: 10.30am-09.00pm.
  Fri: 10.00am-12.00pm.
  Sun: 10.00am-09.00pm.

• Mantequeria Con Ravell
  Restaurant, delicatessen shop & wine shop.
  Address: Calle Aragó, 313 (Metro Girona)
  Tel: (+34) 934 57 51 14 / 934 57 51 16
  Opening hours:
  Mon & Sat: 09.00am-06.00pm.
  Tue & Wed: 08.30 am-9.30 pm & 4 pm-8 pm.
  Thu & Fri: 8.30 am-10 pm.
  Web: www.ravell.com

• La Cave
  Wine shop and restaurant at the same time.
  Address: Av. J. V. Foix, 80 (FGC Reina Elisenda)
  Tel: (+34) 934 57 51 14 / 934 57 51 16
  Opening hours:
  Tue-Fri: 01.30pm-04.00pm.
  Mon-Sat: 08.00pm-11.00pm.
  Web: www.lacave.es

• Vilaplana
  One of the most famous patisseries in town. Its prestige also comes out of their catering service.
  Address: Pl. Sant Gregori Taumaturg, 4 (FGC Bonanova)
  Tel: (+34) 934 14 20 23
  Web: www.vilaplanacat.com  (Catering)

• Tutusaus
  Its specialties are fine Iberian hams and superb cheeses from all over Europe.
  Address: C/ Industria 165 (Metro Hospital Sant Pau) y C/ Francesc Pérez Cabrero, 5
  Tel: (+34) 933 47 03 18 / 932 09 83 73
  Web: www.tutusaus.com
  
  
• La Lionesa
  An old grocery store.
  Address: C/ Ample, 21 (Metro Drassanes)
  Tel: (+34) 933 01 69 84

* Most of small shops open from Monday to Saturday, 9 am-1.30 pm & 5 pm-8 pm, but this might change depending on the time of the year. Generally all close on Sunday. However, big malls or shopping centers usually open 9 am-9 pm uninterrupted from Monday to Saturday and the first Sunday of the month.