Barcelona is a city where the commerce is really important. Indeed, you will not have to look for a store for hours because there are many different businesses everywhere in this town. Nevertheless, there are some areas where most of the businesses are concentrated.
The most traditional area is “Ciutat Vella” where the family small businesses which are here for years share the space with other stores which modern and design. Las Ramblas, el Portal de l´Angel, la calle Pelai and Portaferrissa are the main commercial streets of this zone.
The other important area for commerce is the one of Rambla Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia. There and down the alleys of that zone, there are many stores of chic designers, jewelry, perfume, fashion boutiques, designer furniture shops, etc. In this area, there is also a commercial center called the “Bulevard Rosa” and which is devoted exclusively to fashion and accessories. You cannot miss it because it occupies an entire block of houses.
If you go to the “Diagonal” area for shopping you will be warned about that fact: the prices are higher than anywhere else and everything is expensive over there due to the surrounding neighborhoods and quality shops which are located in this area of Barcelona. If you are around, go to see the "Illa" where there are many stores but also restaurants and bars.
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