Unfortunately I have not been to Barcelona yet (but I would not mind going / living there either), so I can not help you with this, sorry about that! Just keep on checkng the internet, you will find loads of info about Bcn ;)

Hi there, i've been to Barcelona just the once, the most touristy area there is las ramblas, a road with shops, bars, restaurants etc. there is great shopping there :-) Check out the guide boo has on Barcelona - http://www.boo.com/barcelona