A Spanish shopping tale – 9 Top places to shop in Spain

Shopping holds different meaning to different people. Be it handmade fans or flamenco guitars, you can indulge in good shopping scenes at fashion stores, boutiques, vintage shops, and pumped up flea markets in the brilliant cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville! Make a quick note of these top places to shop in Spain, and go crazy during your Spanish conquest!

9 Best Places to Shop in Spain

• El Corte Ingles
• Portal De L’angel
• Mercado Central
• Imaginarium
• Stradivarius
• Calle Feria
• La Maquinista
• Mercado San Miguel
• Vom FASS

1. El Corte Ingles

Address: Plaza del Callao, 2, 28013 Madrid, Spain

El Corte Ingles in Madrid is Europe’s biggest supermarket, where you can purchase literally anything and everything from everyday essentials to high-end products. Pick a brand and get some good shopping done!

What to buy?

Designer boutiques of Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Collezioni, Cartier, Armani and Armani Jeans

Designer jewels of Hamilton, Boucheron and Blancpain

2. Portal De L’angel

Address:  Avinguda Portal de l’Angel, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

One of the most bustling streets of Barcelona would be Portal De L’angel, located between Plaza Catalunya and the Gothic quarter’s Cathedral. With multiple shops located within a two-block radius, you can jump from one store to another in a jiffy.

What to buy?

Uterque – For branded footwear

Zara- Quality clothing

3. Mercado Central

Address: Plaça de la Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, 46001 València, Spain

Mercado Central is one the largest and oldest European markets with Nouveau’s brilliant architecture. The first market to get the sales computerized, Mercado Central introduced the concept of door delivering the items to households.

What to buy?

Food stalls – Local delicacies, rich garden-fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood and meats.

4. Imaginarium

Address: Calle del Carmen, 15, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Focussing on the needs of children and parents, Imaginarium is a famous toy store in Spain. From doll houses to 21st-century toys, Imaginarium houses the best of kids’ products and is a definite place to pay a visit to, if you are travelling with family.

What to buy?

Construction and logic games

Bikes, vehicles and sports accessories

Childcare accessories for toddlers

5. Stradivarius

Address: Avinguda del Portal de l’Àngel, 24, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Stradivarius in Barcelona has an exclusive set of clothing for the young women and men from around the world. A major supplier of the designer wear throughout Spain, Stradivarius is where you can find fashion bubbling to the maximum extent.

What to buy?

Cosmetics for the ladies

Backpacks and leather wear

Home decors and stationary

6. Calle Feria

Address: Plaza Calderón de la Barca s/n, 41002 Sevilla, Spain

With merchants bustling and customers cluttering the area, Calle Feria is filled with local shops for everyday essentials, re-usable items and furniture. This place is also home to Spanish souvenirs and antiques.

What to buy?

Antique clocks or machinery

Old books for historical references

7. La Maquinista

Address: 2 Paseo Potosí, Barcelona, 08030

La Maquinista is one of the best places to shop in Spain. Lying close to the Gothic and Born neighbourhoods, this mall has shops for clothes, shoes, accessories and souvenirs. You can check out the varied restaurants inside this mall, for they serve the best of Spanish cuisines. There is also a movie theatre inside this mall so you could catch up for a movie once you are done with shopping.

8. Mercado San Miguel

Address: Plaza San Miguel, 28005 Madrid, Spain

One of the lively and charming places in Madrid. Most visited by foodies, tortilla de papas, sangria and, calamari should be tried. With welcoming ambience and friendly merchants, Mercado San Miguel is where you need to head to, if you are a shopaholic!

9. Vom FASS

Address: Carrer del Cigne, 14, 08012 Barcelona, Spain

At Vom FASS you can find oils, vinegar and spirits, alongside unique souvenirs of Barcelona. Housing close to 30 olive, nuts and seed oils, 20 fruit and balsamic vinegar, Vom FASS focusses on three concepts namely “Look•Taste •Enjoy”.

What to buy?

Oli de Comi Negre ( Black cumin seed oil )

Maracuja-Habanero Licor ( special alcohol)

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