Winter But yes, early spring or you can go late October early November.
DH and I are planning to go mid-October! We originally wanted September but moved our trip to avoid the beatification
Winter But yes, early spring or you can go late October early November.
DH and I are planning to go mid-October! We originally wanted September but moved our trip to avoid the beatification
I didn't see any outlet shopping... and there are a lot of chain stores which I tend to avoid becuase I feel I get that stuff anywhere and on online.. I prefer seeking out the independent designers.. smaller boutiques.. something off the beaten path when I travel.
try http://www.shopikon.com/barcelona/shopping-guide
the ElBorn and Gracia areas are definitely worth a visit... Carrer d'Avinyó in the Gothic quarter
^ these recs are good. You don't really go to Barcelona for the High-end shopping. There are some store on Passeig the Gracia but I've never heard of high-end outlets.
Chinkee21, La Roca Village premium outlet is pretty close to Barcelona (less than an hour's drive?). I don't recall seeing Prada or Gucci outlet stores, but they did have a Loewe store when I visited a couple of years ago. Do check out their website for a complete listing.
I do agree with a previous poster who said that you do not have to visit the outlets to get good deals during sale time. You will be able to find Gucci and Prada on Passeig de Gracia (in fact I believe both stores are located on the same block or adjacent blocks), and during sale time should have really good deals. All the best!
Also, I completely agree with OlgaMUA about visiting other neighborhoods (esp. El Born) for the independent boutiques. Just got back from a trip to Barcelona and thought that the shopping was most interesting in El Born!
Hello dears,
I would like some advice on my coming Barcelona trip. We (me, hubby, and a tod) have 6 days to spend in Barcelona. I know it will be too much time to spend in Barcelona alone, but because we are bringing a toddler along, we don't want to get too tired.
We would like to do some day trips from Barcelona. Any advice please?
Granada is almost 700 km from Barcelona so not possible for a day trip.You should take a day and go to Granada to the Gardens at the Alhambra. You can purchase tickets on line or pickup a day tour.