Barcelona is known for the many shopping facilities it has to offer and when you are visiting this city you cannot leave without having a look into the numerous of stores. The stores in Barcelona are equipped with everything you are looking for. Besides the popular brands, the city also has a lot of stores which are specialised in something. From special doll stores till all kinds of pens, everything you are looking for can be found in Barcelona. The street Passeig de Gracia is a long street with the more expensive but popular brands. Have a look at these stores because the majority has a unique interior and they are very interesting to see. Even though Barcelona is a big city, most of the stores are not open on Sundays. But where to shop on Sunday then? Here are some places where you can shop till you drop on Sunday.
The first place is a huge shopping mall which is opened 365 days a year: Maremagnum. From 10 to 10 every day, you can enjoy the many shops of this mall which is located on the pier in the old harbour of Barcelona. There are also dining options which are even opened until 1am and have a spectacular view over the harbour. At this shopping facility you can enjoy yourself on a Sunday as well. The stores of famous brands and less known brands make this mall varied. Outside of this mall there are many activities for children such as trampolines and balls with which you can walk over water. This makes a visit fun for both young and old, anyone can enjoy themselves at Maremagnum.
Las Ramblas, a 1.2 kilometres long boulevard with many stalls and street performance which has become a famous landmark for the city, can also be amused on Sundays. The many touristic attractions make this place enjoyable to visit on Sundays. The touristic shops are also open on Sundays and you can therefore shop for souvenirs on Sunday. Along the Ramblas there are small shops which are also open every day of the week.
Besides the mall and the boulevard there are several markets to visit and enjoy your day. There are for example flea and art markets all around the city which are open to everyone. The markets are full of stands where you can easily walk around for several hours. On special occasions, food markets can also be open on Sundays. If there are public holidays or special dates like Christmas, larger chains such as El Corte Inglés will be opened so you can also purchase your Christmas presents on Sunday.
Even on Sunday there is enough to explore and enjoy your day. When you have become interested in a visit to this city, have a look at these vacation apartments Barcelona for your stay. The site of these Barcelona accommodations also provides information about the Barcelona festivals, exhibition and much more.
Author: This article was written by a Sanne, a travel writer for Apartime.