Spanish Barcelona has always been an attractive destination for tourism. There are many beautiful architectural monuments here, an old Gothic quarter, an amusement park, in addition, the famous Camp Nou stadium, a place of pilgrimage for the multi-million army of fans of the local football club, is located in the capital of Catalonia. Of course, here for visitors there are beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. In general, sightseeing tours to Barcelona provide a lot of fun.
But do not forget that Barcelona, along with Milan and Paris, is one of the capitals of not only European, but also world fashion. Tourists from all over the world choose the most successful shopping season to walk through the magnificent malls of Barcelona. They amaze not only with the choice of goods, but also with beautiful decoration and architecture.
Shopping in Barcelona! Reviews about this have long been one of the most discussed topics among tourists. Particularly zealous shopaholics go to Catalonia just for the sake of shopping, and a walk through the wonderful Barcelona becomesfor them just a nice bonus.
What makes shopping in Barcelona so attractive? Prices are the main reason, trivial, but true. Prices for clothes in European elite boutiques are sometimes much lower than in the vastness of our country. Having decided to shop in Barcelona (reviews indicate this), you will be faced with the fact that prices vary dramatically in the city and its surroundings.
The most famous place in the city, with boutiques scattered all over the square, is Gracia Avenue.
Here are stores of such brands as Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari, Giorgio Armani, Roberto Verino, Cartier, Valentino, Dolce &Gabbana", "Yves Saint-Laurent", "Burberry", "Lacoste", "Tommy Hilfiger" and many others. However, it is worth noting that shopping in Barcelona, reviews of which refer specifically to the central part of the city, say that the prices here are not significantly lower than ours. If fashionistas still prefer to dress in this area, then the best time for shopping will be the discount seasons that take place here in July-August and January-February, at which time you can buy a thing here for 50-70% cheaper.
For impatient but thrifty fashion lovers, there is an alternative. The so-called Outlet-town, which is located in the vicinity of the city, will help you to carry out super-shopping in Barcelona. The reviews for this place speak for themselves. The suburb "La Roca village" is the focus of such giants of the European market as "Calvin Klein Jeans", "Escada Sport",Façonnable, Hugo Boss, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste. The main pleasant surprise when shopping in this suburb of the Catalan capital will be that discounts here fluctuate around 50-70% all year round.
Finally, we would like to add that shopping in Barcelona should not be limited to only clothes, shoes and accessories. When shopping, you should keep in mind that Barcelona is the capital of great food and great wines. Olive oil, Spanish spices, Catalan cheese - this is just a part of what you can try to take away from here as gifts to friends. And, of course, do not forget about traditional souvenirs, which you will find more than enough in the most beautiful shopping centers in Barcelona.
