Madrid is a dynamic city that combines history, culture and an unparalleled commercial offer; good proof of this are the millions of tourists it receives throughout the year. From luxurious boutiques on the Golden Mile to charming street markets and large shopping centers. Therefore, in this guide we propose a
Madrid shopping route: discover the best shopping areas in Madrid
For shopping in Madrid you have a wide selection of shopping areas, department stores and street markets. Therefore, we have chosen the most popular, as well as the most attractive in terms of variety.
Gran Vía, Preciados and Fuencarral
These three streets are part of the heart of the city center and, therefore, are the most touristy and bustling. For this reason, the big brands have settled in them, although there are also stores that are a historical symbol.
In Madrid’s Gran Via you have all the reference clothing stores such as Zara, Stradivarius, Nike or Lacoste, among others. We would like to highlight Primark, since it is the largest in Europe, as it occupies an entire building in the middle of the avenue. On the other hand, you also have La Casa del Libro and countless cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Continue your route along Preciados street, just a few minutes from Gran Vía. In this street you will find the largest cultural, technological and musical offer. The most famous stores are El Corte Inglés, Fnac and Apple Store. There are also numerous clothing and accessory stores, including Pikolinos, Camper or Purificación García.
And finally, Fuencarral. At first glance it seems very small, but nothing could be further from the truth, since it has a length of 1.5 kilometers. On both sides of the street have been installed renowned firms such as Diesel, Levi’s, Jack & Jones or Victoria’s Secret.
Malasaña
The Malasaña neighborhood is an obligatory stop on your shopping route in Madrid if you are a lover of vintage fashion. The reason is that in the 80s this neighborhood was the nerve center of the “Movida Madrileña”, a real cultural, artistic and musical transformation that changed the city.
There is a wide range of clothing stores for all types of urban tribes(punk, heavy, etc.), as well as vintage from almost any era. The most famous are the Temple of Susu, Alphaville and Magpie. However, at LOCK & enjoy! we recommend that you get lost in the streets of the Malasaña neighborhood and visit the store you like the most.
In the neighborhood there are also some stores for comic book and graphic novel lovers, as well as art galleries and independent designer stores.
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Salamanca neighborhood
Do you know Madrid’s Golden Mile? It is one of the most exclusive shopping areas of the city, since it houses the most luxurious stores in the capital. The world’s most prestigious fashion, decoration and jewelry firms have stores in Juan Bravo, Príncipe de Vergara, Jorge Juan and Serrano streets.
To give just a few examples: Prada, Roberto Verino, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Tiffany & Co, etc.
Flea market
The Rastro of Madrid is one of the most important commercial symbols of the city and, in addition, the largest open-air market. The origin dates back to 1740 as a place of exchange of second-hand clothes.
Nowadays, it is a second-hand market where more than 1000 vendors meet in its labyrinthine streets that start from the La Latina subway station. However, there are also stalls selling
Open every Sunday and holidays from 09:00 to 15:00 hours.
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Shopping malls
According to several published reports, Madrid is the city in Spain with more shopping centers per capita. The vast majority of them are not located in the center, however, it is worth knowing which are the closest or most accessible.
One of the most recent is Plaza Río 2. It is located in the area known as Madrid Río, on the banks of the Manzanares River.
If you don’t want to move from the center, visit the Príncipe Pío shopping center, since it is only 15 minutes away from Plaza de España. We would like to point out that this shopping area is located in an old train station that was built in the 19th century.
To get to both shopping centers, we recommend that you take the Madrid Metro.
Did you know that in the middle of Gran Via there is also a shopping center in the old Hotel Roma called WOW? It has hundreds of items from a wide range of brands for you to do all your shopping in one place.
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