Guide to Barcelona

Shopping in The Gothic district

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Barcelona has a huge variety of places to visit for people who love shopping and one of the most popular areas is the Gothic district. The main streets are Avenida Portal de l`Angel and Calle de la Portaferrissa where you can find a wide selection of chain stores like Zara, Mango, H&M, Desiguall, Levi´s, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Pimkie and Benetton. Along the streets you can find shops with different styles and for different ages, plus there are many vintage stores as well as unique, but modern outlets. If you are looking for that wow factor, give special attention to Calle Avinyó and its parallel streets.
On the list below you can find names of shops together with addresses and a short description of the most interesting ones.

Gos Blau
This is one of the most famous souvenir shops and completely unique in the whole of Barcelona. Guaranteed to make you smile, here is all about humor and is perfect for fun and unique gifts. You can be sure to find something for every friend and family member without breaking "the bank".
Carrer Freneria 8-10
08002 Barcelona
Metro: Jaume I

Papabubble
If you have a sweet tooth, then you would not like to leave this place! Papabubble is all about chocolates and sweets of all possible colors and flavors. You can witness the process of making candy, or even do it yourself. The best thing about this is that you can have even a name "engraved" in candy.
Ample 28
08002 Barcelona
Hours: Monday - Friday 10-2 Sat. 10-8.30, Sun closed
Tel: 932 688 625
Metro: Jaume I

The Manual Alpargatera
Here is a selection of "Esperdenyes" which mean sandals in Spanish. These summer shoes without laces are used by the Catalans, and especially for the traditional dance of Sardana.
Avinyó, 7
08002 Barcelona
Hours: Open weekdays 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.-1: 30pm Sat. 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.-1: 30pm
Tel: 933 010 172
Metro: Jaume I

The Mill
For 160 years the mill has been selling dreams. You can find masks, circus equipment, toys and party equipment. Many of the masks are handmade. This cave of wonders will increase the beating of children by the excitement.
Rauric, 6
08002 Barcelona
Tel: 933 177 138
Metro: Jaume I

Herbal Remedies of the Rei
When you shop here you can feel a bit like Harry Potter, about to buy the ingredients for a potion. Since 1823 this place was all about herbs and it is one of the oldest shops in Catalonia. You can be sure of finding any herbal product. Among the major include cosmetics, honey, spices and oils, or simply browse the hundreds of new perfume bottles.
Vidre, 1
08002 Barcelona
Tel: 933 180 512
Metro: Jaume I

Le Boudoir
Le Boudoir involves intimate and erotic moments. This shop upscale adult has a wide selection of lingerie, massage oils, sex toys, and books to ´´get to cheer on the mood´´. In summer, they also offer an exclusive range of swimwear.
Canuda, 21
08002 Barcelona
Tel: 933 025 281
Metro: Jaume I

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