If you are taking a city trip to Madrid, shopping should not be missing from your list. In addition to the beautiful sights and various museums, Madrid has many shops where you can shop to your heart’s content. Madrid has many well-known shopping streets and also shopping centers where you can enjoy shopping, especially in the summer (with air conditioning).
Main shopping streets in Madrid
Calle Gran Via
Can also be seen as the heart of Madrid. In addition to the many hotels, cinemas and restaurants, there are many shops. You will find international chains such as: Lacoste, Levis and Nike. There is also a National Geographic store that sells books, magazines, outdoor clothing and DVDs. The well-known Spanish shops such as Zara, Mango, Bershka, Stradivarius, Blanco, Oysho, Sfera, Cortefiel, Springfield, Lefties and Massimo Dutti can also be found here. The FNAC store is fun for electronics geeks. Here you can buy all kinds of electronics. If you love Spanish Jambon Serrano, there are also several shops where you can taste it and buy it to take home. Shoe lovers (women and men) can enjoy themselves at the Spanish shoe store Ulanka. Finally, you have tourist shops here and there with all kinds of shirts, mugs, pens, lighters, etc. with Madrid printed on them.
Calle de Preciados
This is actually a kind of side street of Calle Gran Via. This street has Spanish shops such as Stradivarius and Mango. The famous Spanish department store El Corte Ingles can be found here. This department store can be compared to our Dutch department store De Bijenkorf. In El Corte Ingles you can buy everything: from make-up to electronics. You can also buy bags and clothing there. The Spanish store Womensecret is also located here, where you can buy nice underwear, such as pajamas, underpants and bras.
Calle Fuencarral
This street is also a kind of side street of Calle Gran Via. If you like shoes, you can go to the Spanish shoe store Marypaz. There is a Puma store for sports enthusiasts. Finally, this street also has Spanish shops, such as Stradivarius, Mango, Blanco and Zara.
Puerta del Sol
There are all kinds of shops around this square. Also shops with tasty Spanish sweets such as Churros and all kinds of cakes. Those stores are usually very busy, so watch your wallet! The British clothing store Topshop is also located here. There is also a Sephora store if you want to buy makeup or try out perfume.
Calle Jose Artega
Chanel / Source: Relux, Flickr (CC BY-SA-2.0) The shopping street for people with a fat wallet. Here you will find designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Burberry, Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Georgio Armani, Valentino and Kenzo.
Shopping centers
Madrid has many shopping centers. This article describes the largest shopping centers. Shopping centers are often found on the outskirts of the city, but you can often spend a whole day there.
Xanadu
In this shopping center you can not only shop, but undertake plenty of other activities. You can go indoor skiing, go-karting and bowling. There are also plenty of restaurants.
Plaza Norte 2
Here you will find stores such as Zara, Mango, Cortefiel and H&M. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes.
Principle Pio
Was originally a station. Now mainly shops are located there. There are many Spanish shops, such as Zara, Pull & Bear and Mango. Also lesser-known Spanish shops with clothing, cosmetics and gadgets.
Las Rozas Village
This is an outlet village with Spanish brands, but especially many international brands such as Diesel, G-star, Levis, Tommy Hilfiger and Armani.
Other places
Abercrombie & Fitch
Anyone who loves the American casual brand A&F should not miss a visit to the A&F store. The store is located outside the well-known shopping streets, but is located in a beautiful building. The address is: Plaza Marques De Salamanca, no. 5.
Aldo
The Canadian shoe store can also be found in Madrid. There are currently two branches. Aldo sells shoes for men and women. You can also buy beautiful handbags and accessories there. You can take a look at Aldo’s website for the addresses: www.aldoshoes.com/us/stores/spain.
Zara Home Nowadays there is a Zara Home in Rotterdam, but you have never been to Zara Home. Then you can visit Zara Home in Madrid. This store has beautiful home accessories, such as pillows, candles and tableware. You can take a look at Zara Home’s website for the addresses: www.zarahome.com.
Judgment shopping in Madrid
Madrid seems to have something for everyone. There are plenty of shopping opportunities and all kinds of things are sold. In addition, most shops are open until eight o’clock. Most department stores even open until 10 am!
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