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Children's shops in Barcelona: imagination, games and learning

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CHILDREN'S SHOPS IN BARCELONA: IMAGINATION, GAMES AND LEARNING

Children's stores that leave an unforgettable impression

Exploring the children's stores in Barcelona means entering a world full of imagination. The activities combine play, education and awareness of the environment, with features ranging from traditional toys to experiences designed to boost their emotional and cognitive development.

Toy shops in Barcelona that fire the imagination

Barcelona has numerous shops for kids that allow their creativity and curiosity to play. From classic toys to more modern options, these places invite the little ones to discover and learn while having fun.

Classic toy shops with a traditional air

Barcelona still has a handful of toy stores that have managed to retain all their traditional charm, personalized service and games. These are shops with a history, where every corner has been designed to surprise and delight both children and adults. Highlights include the hundred-year-old Cal Bayó, Abitare Kids, with more than 50 years of experience; Fabre, a bookstore that has always been a toy bookstore, and Nap Buf, which has been specializing in costumes and toys since 1972.

Ecological and sustainable stores

In Barcelona there are some children's stores that go one step further: we not only have nice and stimulating toys, but we are also committed to more conscious consumption. Natural materials, responsible processes and an educational approach are the key factors in spaces designed to take better care of both the planet and child development. In Sarrià we can find Aúpali, a shop with activities that stimulate creativity and curiosity. Aúpa Organics in the centre, offers everything from textiles to Montessori-inspired toys, and Ecotribu offers workshops and activities.

Where the adventure begins with a toy

For children who enjoy dressing up and playing other characters, Barcelona has a choice of shops that help them get into role. The spaces are designed for kids to become supermarkets, explorers or Princesses with costumes, accessories and games that encourage their creativity and personal expression.

Costume and accessory stores

Stores such as Nap Buf or Party Fiesta have costumes for kids to transform into their favorite characters. From pirates and Princesses to animals and Superheroes, there are options for every kind of party and game. There are also accessories that complete each costume to make the experience more fun and realistic.

a boy and girl painting on a toy elephant

Shops for tiny builders and inquisitive minds

For kids who enjoy creating with their hands and solving challenges, some stores in Barcelona offer authentic paradises for pieces, blocks and jigsaws. Places like Artijoc or Bateau Lune have a careful selection of construction games, jigsaws and materials that stimulate logic, coordination and patience. They are toys that invite them to imagine, try, be wrong and start again. Many of them are also designed to be played with the family, reinforcing cooperation and a love of learning together.

Children's stores with space to play

In many children's stores in Barcelona, buying toys has become a total experience. It is increasingly common to find spaces designed for kids to play, try out toys and have fun while adults calmly choose. They are safe areas adapted to different age groups and making a simple visit an enjoyable activity for the whole family.

Play before you buy: shops with play area

In the Eixample, La Maquinària is a restaurant for board games for all ages. The catalog is extensive and well curated, but what makes it so special is its play area, where kids (and adults) can try out the games before taking them home. An ideal place to discover new ways to play together.

Shopping centers with children's leisure areas

In resorts like Diagonal Mar there are safe spaces with games and activities for kids, next to shops with a wide range of toys and children's products. These spaces are ideal for combining shopping with games and rest and relaxation with the whole family.

Workshops to complete the experience

In Barcelona and a few children's stores go one step further, making your visit a total experience. In addition to providing toys, many offer workshops, storytelling or activities to help both young and old. Whether painting, building or playing with other children, the activities encourage their creativity, independence and connection with other children in a playful and participative environment.

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Creative events

Stores like Ecotribu combine the sale of ecological toys with a space which hosts workshops for the whole family. From sensory activities to cooperative games, these experiences strengthen the bonds between kids and adults while they have fun while learning. In places like Aúpali or Aúpa Organics, it’s also frequent to find activities related to education such as Montessori or Waldorf, where kids can experiment with natural materials and develop their creativity at their own pace.

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Stores that inspire

One of the shops most highly rated by families in Barcelona is La Mamavaca, a benchmark for eco-parenting in the Gràcia district. Not only does it offer a careful selection of organic products including clothing, food, utensils and accessories, it also organizes workshops designed for pregnant women and new mothers, creating a support and community space. Stores like this show that play, caring and accompaniment can go hand in hand, offering something more than just a simple purchase

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Von Xavier Fornés

Journalist with a travelers soul. He is passionate about discovering new destinations and understanding how people live in every corner of the world. Writing is her way of sharing stories that are born on the journey: stories with essence and emotion from the eyes of people who always want to know more.