The historic Spanish city of Barcelona is a major shopping showcase.
The Catalan capital has its own unique shops where you will find quality goods at competitive prices, as well as top international designer names.
Barcelona is the leading Spanish city in terms of sales to tourists from abroad.
According to figures from Turisme de Barcelona, 18.5 per cent of credit-card purchases in Spain are made in Barcelona, and the city accounts for almost 20 per cent of the country's ATM withdrawals.
Tourists to the city appreciate the quality of the goods on sale in Barcelona's vast array of shops, and its services.
In addition, the city showcases Europe's biggest shopping centre, the Barcelona Shopping Line.
This 5-km thoroughfare stretches from the harbour to the uptown Diagonal district, via La Rambla, the old town, the Gothic Quarter and the Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla de Catalunya.
The Shopping Line comprises a series of shops which turn the shopping experience into a pleasant stroll.
It is a stimulating compendium of the retail outlets in the city, which has 35,000 shops in total.
There are currently over 170 outlets associated with the Barcelona Shopping Line brand.
Along the line you'll find a massive selection of designer labels such as Versace, Burberry, Bally, Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein.
The Bus Shopping Line is the most convenient way to enjoy the centre of Barcelona.
The service operates on a specially designed route which runs from Plaça Catalunya to the Diagonal (Plaza Pius XII).
Buses depart every seven minutes and connect the major stores, the city's main landmarks with a wide range of restaurants and city-centre cinemas.
For more information about Barcelona, visit www.barcelonaturisme.com.
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