Overview

• Stores in ZGAT-designated tourist zones continued to operate on 15 August under holiday schedules granted by Barcelona’s 2022 framework and similar regional laws
• Consum published its 15 August list showing closures in Barcelona city but open outlets in select coastal towns and Lleida while its Charter franchise served Barcelona and other tourist locales
• Suburban complexes such as Gran Via 2, Splau and Baricentro kept their shops closed on the holiday and allowed only restaurants and leisure venues to operate
• Supermarket chains varied their 15 August policies: Carrefour and Alcampo largely opened, Lidl served mainly tourist hotspots, Dia ran reduced hours and Clarel stayed closed
• Mercadona announced it will open roughly 300 tourist-area stores every Sunday and holiday from 9:00 to 15:00 through 31 August with details available via its online store locator