Barcelona Shops Close in August

Unfortunately it is true that Barcelona shops close in August but not to worry, it's not as bad as it sounds.
However it is not just Barcelona shops that close. For many local, family run businesses like cafes and restaurants, the month of August is the time where they leave the city to take their annual holidays. It seems a strange time to go on holiday, during the busiest time of the year but you have to understand that they want to enjoy their summer too.
For tourists staying in Barcelona accommodation, then you shouldn't worry too much as all of the big shopping areas like Passeig de Gracia, Las Ramblas and Marseme del Forum are still open and are not affected by the holidays. So you can still enjoy Barcelona's wonderful array of shops and attractions around central areas in the city.
The only problem may lie with those renting Barcelona apartments and prefer to go to the supermarket to prepare their own meals. Supermarkets will have reduced opening hours and are more than likely to be closed between 1 pm and 5pm and also small cafes, bars and restaurants may be closed completely or have reduced hours.
In general, however, tourists should not be affected too much by the holidays in August and should be able to enjoy everything this wonderful city offers during the rest of the year.
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