Since opening in 1995, this mall, office and leisure centre has become a focus of local life. There's a seven-screen cinema (foreign films are mostly dubbed into Spanish) and...

This three-level mall at the sea end of Avda Diagonal has an airy marine theme and a sea-facing roof terrace filled with cafés and restaurants of the fast-food variety. As well...

The mother ship of Spanish retail, this giant white monolith sits on Plaça Catalunya and stocks all the major international brand names, along with plenty of Spanish labels....

A gay hairdressing salon for boys and girls, where men can ask for manicures, pedicures and facials without getting odd looks. You can get your eyebrows, eyelashes and even...

There are some English-speaking staff at this handy optical superstore in the centre of town. Efficient service means that you should be able to have your prescription...

Designed by a theatre set designer in the 1860s, this atmospheric shop hides myriad herbs, infusions, ointments and unguents for health and beauty. More up-to-date stock...

As well as the endless racks of excellent toys that made Imaginarium famous, the new three-floor flagship store for Spain's biggest toy chain has a hairdresser's, shoe...

Europe's largest beauty centre has seven floors and more than 50 staff all dedicated to making you beautiful - inside and out. As well as offering all the usual facials,...

This monolithic mall is designed to look like the Rockefeller Center fallen on its side, stretching 334m (1,100ft) along Avda Diagonal. It features all the usual fashion...

A safe bet for all ages, this pricey Catalan chain has well-trained stylists who take the time to give a proper consultation, wash and massage. The cuts are up-to-the-minute...