las ramblas

[worktocruise08]

One of the things i would like to buy is chocolate. Can anyone suggest a good chocolate shop to go into. its doesnt have to be on las ramblas. i just need to know a name brand and store location. i have done research but there is so many i just want to get the best one from folks that may have bought some

[English_in_Spain]

IMO, the best chocolate in Spain is Valor. It comes from Villajoyosa near Alicante near to where we live.

 

You can buy this in Corte Ingles the department store in Barcelona.

[kazu]

You might also want to visit la Boqueria - not just for chocolate, but for spices, ham and a great spot to eat as well as the total experience.

 

One of the very best markets and right off Las Ramblas - you can't miss it. :)

[riffatsea]

I really think you should just wander and taste!! You will have lots of choices of chocolate shops! In fact there is a whole street in the old part of town nicknamed "chocolate street". It is Carrer Petritxol. Your tastebuds may be different from mine or others so tasting is the best(and most fun!!)

[English_in_Spain]

If you have time, you may also be interested in visiting the chocolate museum.

 

http://pastisseria.com/en/PortadaMuseu

 

 

Here is what people say about it on Trip Advisor

 

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g187497-d619690-r79846576-Museu_de_la_Xocolata_Chocolate_Museum-Barcelona_Catalonia.html

[worktocruise08]

thanks everyone for your input, i think the taste testing sounds the best:D

we will be there 2 days beforehand so i do see having the time as i will be hitting those areas while looking around. :)

[Dushi]

We visited the chocolate museum (museo xocolate) las t year and sampled some of their goodies which seemed very fresh. As you enter, the store and cafe is located to the left of where you purchase the museum ticket (which is a bar of chocolate). It is not necessary to visit the museum to enjoy the cafe. I had a croissant (they ran out of churros) with a small cup of xocolate which was like drinking a melted dark chocolate bar - very rich and decadent. We also purchased several pieces of chocolate in order to do a "scientific sampling".

[hubofhockey]

We visited the chocolate museum (museo xocolate) las t year and sampled some of their goodies which seemed very fresh. As you enter, the store and cafe is located to the left of where you purchase the museum ticket (which is a bar of chocolate). It is not necessary to visit the museum to enjoy the cafe. I had a croissant (they ran out of churros) with a small cup of xocolate which was like drinking a melted dark chocolate bar - very rich and decadent. We also purchased several pieces of chocolate in order to do a "scientific sampling".

 

We are thinking of taking the kids there. But it appears as though I might like it too. :D