Llibreria Gigamesh
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
30–60 minutes
Best Ages
9–18
About
Llibreria Gigamesh on Carrer de Bailèn in the Eixample is Spain's preeminent specialist bookshop for science fiction, fantasy, and horror. The shop has been a cultural institution for genre readers in Barcelona since 1977, and the depth of its stock reflects decades of curation by people who genuinely love the genres.
For families with older kids who are into fantasy — Harry Potter graduates, manga readers moving into novels, Dungeons & Dragons players — this is the kind of specialist shop that earns immediate, unqualified enthusiasm. The English-language section is solid alongside the extensive Spanish and Catalan holdings.
Staff knowledge is exceptional. If you describe what your kid has read and liked, they'll have a specific recommendation within 30 seconds that will be better than any algorithm.
The Eixample Bailèn location is near Arc de Triomf and easy to reach by metro. The surrounding neighborhood has good lunch options.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
false
Kid Meals
false
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
Wait Times
None
Nearby Food
The Arc de Triomf area has several casual restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance.
Why Kids Love It
Llibreria Gigamesh is Barcelona's best specialist sci-fi, fantasy, and horror bookshop — kids who are into any of those genres feel like they've found the mothership. The range goes well beyond what any chain bookshop carries and the staff actually read what they sell. Teens who are serious readers tend to stay for a long time.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Ask the staff for recommendations — their knowledge is genuinely exceptional
- The signed editions section is worth checking if you're a collector
What to Bring
- A list of what your kid has recently read and enjoyed
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
EUR 10–40 depending on purchases (free to browse)
Tips to Save
- The Spanish-language editions of major fantasy and sci-fi titles are typically cheaper than English imports.
- If your kids read Spanish at any level, it's worth checking.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
