Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Barcelona Area

"Diagonal Mar is one of the malls in Barcelona with the most complete offer in shopping, food, and entertainment. The mall has a variety of clothing stores including Primark, an extremely popular store due its low prices, entertainment stores like Fnac, Media Markt and Miró, a movie theatre, a game arcade, a hypermarket, and a large number of restaurants. Diagonal Mar is located at Avinguda Diagonal 3 and is open from 10 am to 10 pm."

"The last shopping mall in Barcelona that we would like to share with you is Diagonal Mar. It is perhaps the largest one on this list with over 200 shops for you to explore!. It is located at the end of Diagonal Avenue where it meets the Mediterranean Sea."

"La Maquinista is a great place to shop in Barcelona's Old City. Located near the port at the edge of the Gothic and Born neighoborhoods, this semi-outdoor mall has plenty of great shops for clothes, shoes, accessories and gifts. It's the largest mall of it's kind in the Old City, it even has 3D movies and new releases (dubbed in Spanish)."

"La Maquinista is the most recent addition to Barcelona’s many shopping malls. Although it is not as central as other malls, La Maquinista certainly has its perks. Not only is it unique to Barcelona for being the only open-air mall – it is also one of the biggest of Catalonia."

"La Maquinista is the only open-air shopping complex in Barcelona. It is also one of the largest in Catalonia. It is like a little shopping town, thanks to its open spaces with avenues, squares and porches."

"This outlet is well connected to the city, and you can even get there by metro using the lines, L1, L4 and L5 as well as by bus and Renfe trains on the line R3, R4 and R7!. If you fancy a change from outlet shopping, you can even pop across to the huge El Corte Inglés next door. Openings time: Monday – Saturday 09:30 until 21:00 (in the winter) and Monday – Saturday 09:30 until 22:00 (in the summer)"

"This outlet is well connected to the city, and you can even get there by metro using the lines L1, L4, and L5, as well as by bus and Renfe trains on the line R3, R4, and R7!. If you fancy a change from outlet shopping, you can even pop across to the huge El Corte Inglés next door…. Opening times: Monday- Saturday 09:30- 21:00 (in winter) and Monday- Saturday 09:30-22:00 (in summer)"

"There are 35,000 m2 of shops open from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm, with a diverse range of restaurants, fashion, a supermarket, a gym and 16 cinemas. Address: Avinguda de Rio de Janeiro, 42, 08016 Barcelona. Tel: +34 932 765 070"

"Buying famous brands, luxury stores and well-known brands, the city of Barcelona is one of the best in Europe for shopping. So a trip to the city can be very expensive… but we have the best outlets in Barcelona for you!. With significant discounts, the outlets are the best kept secret for those who live to buy."

"L’Illa is one of the largest malls in Barcelona housing over one hundred stores. This is the ideal mall to visit if you are looking to buy clothes from brands other than the ones you would usually find in the center. Yes, you will find Mango, Oysho and Zara here, but you will also find stores by smaller brands that offer something a little different."

"La Illa Diagonal was the first large shopping mall open in Barcelona in the 1990's. Until then everything there was were small shopping centers. Located next to the exclusive Turo Park and Sarria areas, it's the shopping mall of choice for the local upper-middle class."

"Els Encants is one of Europe’s oldest flea markets, dating back to the 14th Century, and an excellent example of Barcelona’s commercial flair. It mostly sells decorative objects and furniture, with a few clothes stalls for good measure. In 2008, the City of Barcelona decided to create a new roof structure to cover the market, without depriving it of its open air feel."

"The Fira de Bellcaire, also known as the Encants Vells in Plaça de les Glòries, is one of the oldest markets in Europe. Since the 14th century, it has been at the commercial heart of Barcelona. More than 500 professionals and merchants have made this market of more than 15,000 m2 and it is visited every week by thousands of people, year after year and day after day."

"This flea market in the centre of the Plaça de les Glories Catalanes is full of treasures. It’s impossible to specify the main goal of the Mercat Del Encants, the market brims over with random items, both new and old. Everything from books and vintage clothing, to dolls and collectables are available."

"Shoppers who love Mango will be delighted to know that the brand has an outlet store very close to the center of the city. At Mango Outlet you can find both men and women’s clothing with up to 40% discounts. The store receives new stock almost every day, so be sure to pop by to take a look at the new pieces."

"Investing in real estate in Barcelona provides yet another delicious, high-above-the-clouds option for dining in style, because next up on our list is Marea Alta BCN. Specialising in chargrilled fish and smoked dishes, this “sky restaurant” takes up residence at the top of the Torre Colón building on two levels: the 23rd floor which presents the cocktail bar, tapas restaurants and four outdoor-dining terraces; and the gourmet dining space on the 24th floor. With a menu that has various influences (including Basque, Japanese and French), Marea Alta BCN offers an exceptional experience to those who are serious about fine Mediterranean cuisine and astounding views."

"This Spa, the Crowne Plaza Barcelona Serena Spa, is very close to Plaça d’Espanya and has some very beautiful features such as dry and wet saunas, a bubble pool with waterfalls of different intensities, a pebble circuit that will stimulate reflexology pressure points and a small cold-water pool. If you are that brave, you can also dump a bucket of icy water on your head to cool yourself down. If you want you can buy your access to the water circuit or a beauty treatment such as the Barcelona Signature Journey that includes a very relaxing aromatherapy massage in which local ingredients are used."

"The 43 The Spa is located in the Hotel Arts, on the 43rd floor you will find this beautiful spa with its amazing views of the ocean and beach. If you do not feel comfortable with mixed spa’s in which both men and women enjoy their day off, this Spa is perfect for you!. 43 The Spa has namely two different areas, one for men and one for women, however, it is possible to enter the Spa as a couple (you will need to ask this when making the reservation)."

"One of the most well-known places to relax in Barcelona is 43 The Spa. This wellness centre, on top of the emblematic Hotel Arts, is a great place to unwind after discovering Barcelona’s landmarks and attractions. Being located at the top of Hotel Arts, the view out to the Mediterranean is simply spectacular."

"In the Hotel Arts Barcelona, you can find 43 the Spa, located high in the sky on the 42nd and 43rd floors of the hotel. Heat things up in the sauna, try out color therapy, and the variety of pools, fountains, and steam baths. This is a truly unique experience in Barcelona that you not to miss!"

"The Aqua Bliss Spa is not a typical Spa with Hammam and Sauna, but it offers the beast treatments in my opinion. The location is comforting and created by an Italian interior designer. David, the owner is very welcoming and has interesting stories to tell!"