La Manual Alpargatera

Nothing says Mediterranean summer like a pair of well-made espadrilles, and in Barcelona, few places do these warm-weather shoes better than this store in Ciutat Vella. With a history dating back to the Spanish Civil War – though the store dates back to the 1940s – this is the place to go for authentic Spanish espardenyes made by hand. Even Salvador Dalí and Penélope Cruz have worn their products. Take your time to browse the mesmerising, colourful selection, presented in floor-to-ceiling cubbies.