Shopping
Barcelona is a city of retail thoroughfares
The shopping route par excellence is the Barcelona Shopping Line, which showcases top-quality, leading brands from around the world; a surprising collection of cutting-edge shops featuring the latest trends; affordable fashion for young people...
The compact city model epitomised by Barcelona has boosted the development of the retail thoroughfares, located in different neighbourhoods and around Barcelona's municipal markets, that identify the city today and set it apart from other retail models and cities.
Barcelona Shopping Line
The streets and shops on the Barcelona Shopping Line are the most convenient option to enjoy Barcelona's retail offering.
Tax Free
If you're not from the European Union you can take advantage of the special conditions for your purchases. Find out what they are!
BCNShop
Discounts, convenience, variety … the BCN SHOP offers a whole host of advantages. A world of culture, art and entertainment at the click of a mouse.

Families, couples, globetrotters and businesspeople… You'll feel right at home at any of Barcelona's 300 hotels, whatever your budget or the reason for your visit.

The Catalan capital is also a culinary capital: prestigious chefs serve up our traditional cuisine and the flavours from around the world. Can you decide on one?
The spring is the perfect time to take a stroll through the streets and enjoy the cuisine and open-air activities.
- The Gaudí’s masterpiece
- Boat rides around Barcelona harbour
- Discover Catalan gastronomy
- Wine and cava near Barcelona
Walk through the parks, discover the beaches, visit a museum or take a short trip out of town.
- Pride Barcelona. 20-30 June 2013
The most important LGBT Pride Festival in the Mediterranean. - Gamelab. 26-28 June 2013
One of the most important event in the Games Industry in Europe. - 15th World GI. 3-6 July 2013
Research, diagnosis and the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of tumours. - Barcelona Harley Days. 5-7 July 2013
Barcelona will once again be the European Harley capital.






