Portal de l'Àngel in Barcelona

Portal de l’Angel is one of the most popular and expensive shopping streets in Barcelona, Spain, with a wide variety of goods available and a specialty in textiles. Much sought after and exclusive clothing brands represented on Portal de l’Angel from around the world include Zara, Benetton and Massimo Dutti.

The right side of Portal de l’Angel is more commercially focused than the left, offering not only clothes but jewelry, gifts, souvenirs and a great deal more. Musicians and bands regularly play in the areas closer to Catalunya Square, where there are more handcrafted items. Professional dancers may also perform by El Corte Inglés.

Portal de l'Àngel in Barcelona - one of the highlights of 10 Most Popular Streets in Barcelona and 9 Fun Facts About Barcelona (Read all about Barcelona here)

photo de ktanaka (CC BY-SA 3.0) modifiée

What are the highlights of Portal de l’Angel in Barcelona?

One of the biggest department stores and draws for shoppers on Portal de l’Angel is El Corte Inglés, which lies across the street from a building with a huge thermometer at its front. Along the street is also Pimkie (a women’s clothing store), Parfois (which specializes in fashion accessories) and Natura, a gift shop.

A sizable book and toy store, La Formiga d’Or, sells its wares in the lower part of the street. Hard Rock Cafe offers a relaxed, stylized atmosphere as well as food and drink. Farggi Cafe provides beverage options just as Planelles Donat has several ice cream flavors for your consideration.

What else is good to know about Portal de l’Angel in Barcelona?

The street is a pedestrian zone, meaning most vehicle use is prohibited, located in the Ciutat Vella (Old Town) district next to Placa Catalunya and part of the larger shopping center from Avinguda Diagonal to Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter). Portal de l’Angel is crowded with all kinds of people year-round, though shops may change according to the season, such as a specialty nougat shop being set up around wintertime.

Nearby areas of interest to the street include the Cathedral, the Museum of Archaeology, Catalonia Square, Portaferrissa, La Rambla and Catalunya Square.

Emplacement : 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Cet article contient les avis de l’équipe éditoriale des guides Go! Hotels.com rémunère les auteurs des articles publiés sur ce site. Cette rémunération peut inclure des frais de voyage et d’autres frais.