Shopping

One of the most upmarket malls in Madrid, housed within the old ABC newspaper premises. A shopping spree to this market unfolds branded fashion ware, gifts, house ware, cosmetics, art items and other accessories. You will find here no less than 85 boutiques spread across acres of stylish landscaped land.

The Salamanca district located in the northeast center of Madrid features exclusive shops of high scale quality and the items on sale vary from fur, jewelry and designer clothes to furniture. The key streets include Calle de Serrano and Calle de Velazquez that are lined with upscale stores including Carrefour and El Tormes Shopping centre.

A market for everyone and everything. Moderately priced, it offers a variety of items to suit many pockets. Known as the second largest market in Madrid, it offers something for everyone and the prices are such that no one goes home empty handed.

With its vast collection of 14 shops, one finds here a plethora of collectable items, one of the finest in quality brass and ceramic works.

Considered the main chain of departmental stores, one may find a large assortment of Spanish handicrafts and souvenirs for about the third of the price of other European cities.

It is housed in a mid 19th century building shopping area and stocks plenty of souvenir and antique items ranging from paintings and carpets to ceramics, etc.

Though the shops open everyday, the Sunday Bazaar is an experience not to be missed. From market stalls, street vendors and plenty of shops, the choice is endless. The crowd is huge so be vary of pick pocketing. The variety of stuff available here ranges from arts and crafts items, clothing, antiques, second hand goods, books, computing and electrical goods. Bargaining at the stall is another feature of the market, so best prices can be obtained through haggling.