Madrid

Adolfo Domínguez

Flagship store of the Spanish fashion designer. Another branch is in Calle Serrano 96.

Mon-Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-20:00

Caleido

Madrid's newest shopping mall, the podium of the Torre Caleido office tower in the Cuatro Torres Business Area is home to exclusive stores, several art installations and a variety of restaurants and bars which close later (until 02:00 the next day) than the mall.

Mon-Thu 10:00-21:00, Fri Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-20:00

Calle Fuencarral

The high street that is right inbetween Malasaña and Chueca, is the main shopping and promenading route in this part of Madrid. The 500-metre long strip between Gran Vía and Calle Hernán Cortés is closed to motorised traffic which makes it ideal to stroll along. Fuencarral itself is mostly lined by branches of well-known international fashion, cosmetics and accessory chains. Have a look into the side streets on either side if you are looking for something more individual.

Casa Loewe Madrid

Flagship store of one of the world's oldest luxury fashion brands, founded back in the middle of the 19th century in Madrid.

Centro Comercial La Vaguada

Mostly patronized by locals, Madrid's first and oldest shopping mall has several stores from Spanish and foreign brands to suit your fancy, as well as several restaurants and a cinema.

Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00

Chueca and Calle Fuencarral area

This part of the city used to be an abandoned and marginal area. However, it has quickly turned into the most avant-garde and modern part of Madrid. Thanks to the gay community, old shops were taken over and turned into the coolest places of Madrid. Today it is an example of modernity, a paradise for entertainment where everything is possible. The streets are filled with restaurants, alternative cafés and shops, a good example is the Mercado de Fuencarral a novel shopping centre concept. Apart from the purely commercial, this area proposes a wide range of gastronomy and party clubs by night in the weekends.

El Corte Inglés Castellana

If for some reason you will end up in the concrete jungle of Nuevos Ministerios with time to kill, the flagship 8-storey sprawling El Corte Inglés is there for your delight just beside the station.

Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00

El Corte Inglés Nuevos Ministerios

If for some reason you will end up in the concrete jungle of Nuevos Ministerios with time to kill, there is an 8-storey sprawling El Corte Inglés for your delight just over the station.

Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00

El Corte Inglés Plaza de Callao

A much smaller store is to be found at the other end of Calle Preciados. Not quite a looker from the outside, it holds a top-floor restaurant with brilliant views over the Gran Vía.

Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00

El Corte Inglés Plaza de Callao

A much smaller store is to be found at the other end of Calle Preciados. Not quite a looker from the outside, it holds a top-floor restaurant with brilliant views over the Gran Vía.

Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00

El Corte Inglés Preciados

Occupying the full first few blocks of the pedestrian boulevard Calle Preciados, El Corte Inglés serves as a gateway to the shopping paradise from Puerta de Sol.

El Corte Inglés Preciados

Occupying the full first few blocks of the pedestrian boulevard Calle Preciados, El Corte Inglés serves as a gateway to the shopping paradise from Puerta de Sol.

El Rastro

C/ Ribera de Curtidores, s/n

Madrid's largest flea market, featuring rows upon rows of private vendors selling a variety of homemade goods, and a plethora of live entertainment. Many - but by no means all - stores along the side streets also open Sunday morning and some of the stores offer truly bizarre stuff, mostly in the realm of "antiques", used or second hand stuff of various kinds. The Rastro is notorious for having an abundance of pickpockets, so watch your handbag closely and do not bring along valuables.

Sun mornings

Mercado de San Miguel

Market of San Miguel

Near Plaza Mayor is this indoor market, identifiable by its ornate iron posts. Built in 1913, it's full of a wide range of high quality food. Even if you're not buying anything, it's worth entering for the sights and smells of dried ham, fine wine, freshly baked goods and other treats from the vendors inside. Sets the ambience of a traditional market, with the advantages of the new times. It has an iron and glass structure from the 20th century. This is also a good place for tapas and drinks.

Mon-Wed 10:00-24:00, Thu-Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-24:00

Palacio de Hielo

Popular with locals, especially among the residents of surrounding Hortaleza, this mall contains Madrid's only year-round ice skating rink (hence the name), as well as a gym, a bowling alley, a minigolf course and a swimming pool, plus a cinema and several shops and restaurants.

Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-20:00

Salamanca

The most upscale shopping district is northeast of the centre, around Calle Serrano and its side-streets. Top designer names like Chanel, Versace, Hermès, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, including the fluid fabrics and elegant cuts of Spanish designer Adolfo Domínguez, are on Calle Ortega y Gasset. Head for Calle Serrano for Purificación García, Roberto Verino, Ermenegildo Zegna, Loewe, Carolina Herrera, Manolo Blahnik, Cartier, and Yves Saint Laurent. Prada is on Goya street, and on Jorge Juan St you can find even more luxury shops.

Sol area

The most convenient area for tourists is around Calle de Preciados and Calle del Carmen, between metro stations Sol and Gran Vía, home to the El Corte Inglés department store, high-street names like Zara, Gran Vía 32, H&M, Sephora, Pimkie.

Time Capsule

Tiny, high-quality antique shop. The friendly owner is well aware of the worth of her hand-picked gems, so do not expect a bargain! Current offers are published on the shop's website and instagram.

Carolina Herrera

Calle de Serrano, 16

Cartier

Calle de Serrano, 74

Chanel

Calle de José Ortega y Gasset, 16

Christian Dior

Calle de José Ortega y Gasset, 6

Cuesta de Moyano

A quaint outdoor book market.

Dolce&Gabbana

Calle de José Ortega y Gasset, 14

El Corte Inglés Centro Comercial Goya

El Corte Inglés Centro Comercial Princesa

Calle de la Princesa, 56

El Corte Inglés Centro Comercial Serrano

Emporio Armani

Calle de Serrano, 44

Ermenegildo Zegna

Calle de Serrano, 21

Flamingo Vintage Kilo

Great assortment of vintage fashion that is sold by weight.

Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00