Madrid Shopping Guide

Founded in 1935, Ingles is the third largest department store group in the world and the largest retail group in Spain. Shopping here, customers can enjoy convenient and quick tax refund service. The El Corte Inglés in the Castilla district covers an area of 170,000 square meters. An entire day would not be enough time to shop here. In addition to the top luxury brands such as Hermes, Miu Miu, and Dolce & Gabbana, the fashion brands here include designer brands such as Missoni, which is known for its colorful striped knitwear, as well as department store brands such as Sfera and Studio Classics. The most special thing here is the exclusive leisure area in the department store, which provides a variety of beauty, hairdressing, and body care for women, as well as major things such as facial services, and minor things like milkshakes and other healthy drinks - all of which can be found here.

Las Rozas Village is just a 30-minute drive from the center of Madrid. Colorful buildings and exotic tree-lined trails give visitors a great shopping experience. In addition to the popular luxury brands such as Bvlgari and Burberry, the shopping village also has brands loved by young women such as Furla and Pandora. Many of these brands also offer discounts of up to 40%. The shopping village also provides a private stylist service, which can be reserved in advance with the shopping village. This kind of friendly service will increase satisfaction with shopping here.

The Salamanca district is the largest luxury boutique area in Madrid and is known as the “Golden Mile”. European-style architecture and exquisite luxury brands in window displays complement each other, making shopping a pleasure. In addition to the top brands such as Gucci, Hermes, Omega, Dior, and Cartier, there are also affordable Spanish brands such as Zara. Walking along the streets of the Salamanca district, you will find many stalls selling antique decorations and boutiques selling flamenco dresses. It is recommended to buy the Spanish brand Massimo Dutti here. The price after tax rebate is much cheaper than in China. High-heels fanatics may also wish to make a pilgrimage to the shop of Spanish designer Manolo Blahnik.

The location of the Gran Vía in Madrid is like Chang'an Street in Beijing and Nanjing Road in Shanghai. It is the symbol of the city and a lively commercial district. The famous Spanish luxury brand Loewe has its flagship store at No. 8 Gran Vía. The message board in the store has signatures from royal family members and many stars. Fashionistas can make a pilgrimage here. Overall, Gran Vía is a gathering place for high street fashion brands, as well as cheap Spanish brands such as Bershka, Custo Barcelona, Zara, Cortefiel, and Springfield that can all be found here. In addition to fashion stores, there are many souvenir shops and cafés on Gran Vía. It is also a good place to buy Spanish souvenirs to bring back and share with friends and relatives.

La Vaguada Shopping Center is a popular shopping and leisure center in the north of Madrid, and many Madrid residents come here on weekends or holidays. Most of the shopping malls are fast-moving brands with affordable prices, such as Zara, Mango, Pull & Bear, Sfera, and Bershka, which are more suitable for young girls and women who just entered the workplace. In addition, there are also jewelry and watch brands such as Toni Lopez, Roselin, and Thomas Sabo in the shopping mall. These brands are rare in China, and many styles have very innovative design. You don't have to worry about seeing duplicates in China. There are also cinemas, coffee shops, and other auxiliary facilities in the shopping mall. Even if you get tired, you can rest in the coffee shop and spend a leisurely afternoon.

The El Rastro Flea Market is the largest open-air market in Spain and has a history dating back more than half a century. When most shops close up on Sunday, it is still crowded. The famous writer Sanmao also loved to come here to shop. Friends who like antiques may lose themselves in the market and will not be able to extract themselves for the entire day. Books, vintage clothes, suitcases, old flamenco CDs, furniture, and other antiques are waiting for your careful selection. After choosing your favorite items, don't rush to checkout, bargain with the owner, and stage a tug of war which is the real fun of shopping. There are also open-air bazaar performances and restaurants in the flea market, and the cultured youth can rest for a while before continuing to pan for goods.