Gracia and Barri Gòtic Shopping (Self Guided), Barcelona

No shopping trip to Barcelona is complete without visiting the Gracia District and the Gothic Quarter. Not only will you be investigating some of the city's principle shopping streets, but along the way you'll be able to sightsee lots of medieval buildings. The Gothic Quarter, which stretches from La Rambla to Via Laeitana has earned a stellar reputation for its antiques markets, galleries and stores. While you are here looking for a unique collectible, stop to appreciate the concentration of old buildings, many of which date from the 14th and 15th centuries.

Come back to the area at night for its eclectic and lively collection of bars and clubs, with something to cater for every type of social animal. One place you should definitely not miss out on is Gracia for it exquisite collection of stores and boutiques.

The Passeig de Gràcia has been a fashionable and stylist haven for the past 100 years and is one of Barcelona's most popular and most expensive shopping streets. There are international flagship stores and upscale boutiques aplenty, so both high rollers and budget shoppers can find something special for their needs. The area also benefits from a generous collection of restaurants serving traditional Catalan and international cuisines.