Barcelona is an active and global city which provides many shopping facilities. If for instance you find yourself in Barcelona on a Sunday, you may be inquiring more on the opening of shops and what to expect throughout the shopping. In this guide, we shall give you all what you need to know about shopping in Barcelona on Sunday.
1. Consumption Culture of Sundays in Barcelona
In fact most of the time Sundays in Barcelona are relatively free and not as busy as any other day of the week. Locals had always use Sundays for relaxation and spending time with their families. Thus, it may mean that shopping hours or its availability is a little different then during weekdays or Saturday. But with the growth in the number of tourist and demand for various products some stores have decided to open on Sundays.
1.1 Large Shopping Centers
If all the small shops and other boutiques might be shut down on Sunday then do not worry; you can still make your shopping in number of different large shopping malls. Some popular options include:
- La Maquinista – Paseo Potosí number 2.
- Diagonal Mar- Located in Avinguda Diagonal, 3.
- Maremagnum – Located at Moll d’Espanya, 5.
These shopping centres are usually equipped with numerous outlets of both international and local origins, coffee shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities. Most large shopping centers open their doors on Sundays from 10:from 00 AM to 10:00 PM, and of course this is enough to receive a great impression with shopping.
1.2 Tourist Hotspots
The tourist zones of the city are rather lively and indeed there are numerous shops that are opened in Barcelona on Sundays. Some of the popular tourist hotspots where you can find open shops include:
- Las Ramblas – A lovel busy commercial street lined with shops, street performers and markets.
- El Born – A new trendy area characterized by boutiques and stores for art and design lovers.
- This was noted to be lavished with luxury shops and firm architectural edifices including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera, unpretentiously known as Passeig de Gracia.
- Keep in mind that the opening hours of shops in tourist areas may vary, but often they open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays. However, it is advisable always to find out the precise hours when specific shops in the complex are opened.
2. Traditional Markets
If you are interested in the traditional shopping facilities, then traditional markets of Barcelona are interesting to visit. However, one must understand that majority of the traditional markets observed the Sunday’s closure. One exception is the Mercat de Sant Antoni, which is open on Sunday mornings until about 2:00 PM. Here it is possible to buy vegetables and fruits, taste typical dishes as well as buy clothes and accessories at the small retro market.
3. Souvenirs and Tourist Shops
Barcelona is well-known for owning extraordinary and artistic souvenirs and to the fortune of the visitors, maximum souvenir shops do not settle on Sunday. They can be seen in main areas like Barcelona Gothic Quarters or near some attractions sights like Sagrada Familia or Park Guell. These shops often open from 10:04 to 20 hours on Sundays and has many Barcelona souvenirs from t-shirts to ceramics and Catalan crafts.
4. FAQs on Sunday Shopping
Here are some practical tips to make your Sunday shopping experience in Barcelona more enjoyable:
Preparing your shopping trip in advance and find out when specific stores and districts you’re interested in are opened.
Do not rush in the morning especially because most stores prefer opening slightly later on a Sunday.
It pays to do your grocery shopping on Sunday more so if you can schedule this with the other principales activities like museum going or brunching.
It is also important to know that public transport in its regular might have different working schedule on Sundays.
It is also necessary to have some cash with you because some local shops or bazaars can hardly accept credit cards.
Sunday shopping options in Barcelona are versatile and will suit any buyer’s preferences and purse. Depending on your point of interest; be it large shopping malls or huge shoppers, highly visited tourist attractions or traditional bazaars and souvenirs, there is a lot shoppers identity in the city. Take into consideration our tips and make sure to follow them and you would enjoy your Sunday shopping spree in Barcelona.
Happy shopping!
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