Forgot a long sleeve sweatshirt and popped into check out this place. Great selection for men and…read morewomen with lots of outerwear and Euro as well as American styles. Owner was super helpful and friendly in getting me what I needed while conversing in English.

Catalan cousins started Growold this year and it's an awesome concept boutique - the concept being…read morethe relaxed surfer/skater lifestyle long associated with Barcelona. Growold offers a range of sophisticated but casual international labels like WeMoto, Rhythm, Fjällräven, Native Youth, Penfield, Captain Fin, Poler, Nixon, and many more. Although the store specializes in menswear, there are a lot of rad accessories available for women like Pacific & Co. & Stance socks, House of Marley headphones, bad ass backpacks, etc. The guys told me that they plan on launching their eponymous clothing label next Spring, so I'm looking forward to seeing that new collection. Even better, they plan on opening an annex shop early next year to rent cruisers and skateboards.

Decathlon is a sporting goods store selling athletic wear and equipment for all. You will find fit…read morebits, swimsuits, running shoes, camping gear and so forth. No doubt you will find what you're looking for in this well equipped place.

The expansive, multi-storied store had just about any sports related gear you would need, whether…read moreits for snorkeling, snowboarding, running, biking, camping, or more. Since it was Spain's huge sale season right now (Dates after January 6 to the end of the winter season) I was able to find some goods at pretty nice deals -- half the store goods were discounted! While I was able to catch some good finds, I found some other prices to be the multiple of what they'd be in the states. For example, I could get hand warmers in the states for about 40 cents each whereas here they were 5 euros, or about $5.50 in dollars. Also, I didn't find the sports clothes to be the trendiest, but perhaps that was because all major stores in Spain are left only with the remnants of their winter collection around this time frame.

GO TO THIS STORE! It's 100% stocked with anything and everything you need including repair…read moreservice. I was helped by "David" who went out of his way to assist me. No bad or superior attitude by anyone I encountered, which is unusual for a top level bicycle shop. Get off City Tour (Red Route) bus at stop at 16 or 17 - it's right in between. Seriously - this is the only bike shop you need to see in Barcelona!

Appallingly obnoxious customer care. Honestly, after 8 years in Barcelona I don't even know why it…read morestill surprises me. The clerk was confrontational when given a friendly question. Professed ignorance but told me that an Aerobie Superdisc was a dog frisbee and mocked me for being willing to buy it and use it anyway. When asked why in the shop website the items are set "available" but in the physical shop there is nothing he told me I was surely wrong: my iPhone argued otherwise so he dismissed me with a business card and an advice to "call a colleague of his and negotiate the purchase on the phone". I might dismiss his as drunk and jerky.

I wish I was born in the 70ies,(okay, 79 still is the right era, but a bit too late) when the…read moreflower-power was real and the fashion full of peace and hippy. Then I would have been able to shop in a place like Holalá everyday, any day...always. The vintage dresses would not have been second hand and a place like that would not be "rare". I would not gaze in amazement at all the vintage furniture, being a bit in shock of the pricey price, cause I had my stylish flat furnished exactly like that already. Holalá beams me back. I inhale the smell of the clothes and touch and try. Just run around in my not yet purchased hippy-flower dress, the sales person smiles and encourages me to try different pants and shirts. No rush,....I find a piece and the staff is there: fetching my chosen thing and bringing it to the till, keeping it until I wanna pay. Staff is always happy for a chat, in real peace and mellow mood style. Vintage: I love you!

100% 5 stars because it's just the most wonderful vintage thrift store I think I've ever been to,…read moreand I've been to many! I came here the other day, and realized that me deciding not to go to Raval until now was a mistake. It's so cool in there, gigantic, well put together, the people are so nice, and you can find prices for anyone (although some are higher than maybe other stores of the type would be). I will be returning and returning and returning. Am absolutely in love. A reminder at usual that although this is a great shop, it's better to go during the day to stores in Raval, at least if you're alone :) Happy Shopping!