Category Archives: Shopping in Barcelona

Our top 5 Christmas activities in Barcelona

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

Share1) Christmas markets Barcelona hosts a number of excellent Christmas markets which are perfect for feeling festive and doing a little light shopping at. They tend not to offer the mulled wine, pretzels and wurst of traditional German markets. But, … Continue reading →

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Apple store opening in Barcelona soon!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

ShareGood news for us Apple fans here. Apple has announced that its new Barcelona store is to make its grand opening on July the 28th 2012. In preparation Apple has been contacting Catalan Apple users to announce that its new Barcelona … Continue reading →

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La Manual Alpargatera – a Barcelona institution

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

ShareLa Manual Alpargatera is something of a Barcelona institution, it has been stocking handmade espadrilles since 1910. Located in Calle Avinyó in the heart of the old town, the shop has been visited by the likes of Michael Douglas, Jack … Continue reading →

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Barcelona switches on the Christmas lights, LED style

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

ShareThis week the Mayor of Barcelona, Xavier Trias, activated Barcelona’s Christmas lights in Plaça Catalunya. Thanks to LED technology, Barcelona is upping the ante while many cities cut back on their Christmas decorations. New LED technology means the city is … Continue reading →

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Las Arenas opens in the former Plaça Espanya bullring

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin

ShareAfter many years of planning and construction, the conversion of Barcelona’s 19th century bullring in Plaça Espanya has been completed, featuring commercial, gastronomic and leisure premises, with the original façade completely intact. The new mall ‘Las Arenas de Barcelona’ opens … Continue reading →

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