It’s difficult for small high street shops to compete with the retail giants and mass merchandising establishments but Banyoles’ secret is its pedestrian-only streets and shops full of character. Beyond the urban layout that invites people to come and stroll, another strength of Banyoles’ local shops is their variety: you can find all you want right here in Banyoles. And the shops aren’t confined just to the centre; they also enliven other parts of the town such as the Olympic Village, the district of Sant Pere, the Passeig de Mossèn Constans, the Passeig de la Indústria, the Carrer de la Llibertat or the Avinguda dels Països Catalans. And the cherry on the cake is the weekly market, which fills the Main Square and adjoining locations in the centre of Banyoles every Wednesday.