News
What is open and what is closed in Barcelona this Good Friday
Good Friday changes plans in Barcelona, especially for those wishing to shop. Most shops will remain closed throughout the day, forcing people to reorganise the day and seek alternatives.
Commercial regulations in Catalonia prevent shops from opening on public holidays such as this one, so large stores and usual shops will not be available. Central shopping areas or thoroughfares such as Passeig de Gràcia will have very limited activity.
Even so, shopping centres will not be completely empty. Places such as Westfield La Maquinista, Diagonal Mar and Glòries are keeping cinemas, restaurants and leisure areas open, making it possible to enjoy the day without shopping.
The main exception is Maremàgnum, in Port Vell. This shopping centre does open normally, including its shops, and becomes one of the few options for shopping across the whole city during the public holiday.
Its seafront location makes it a key point on days like this, especially for those walking in the area or looking to combine shopping and leisure in the same place.
For those staying in Barcelona, the day changes pace: less shopping and more leisure plans, with options concentrated in very specific points of the city.