Madrid (Community of MadridSpain) is one of the TOP shopping destinations in Europe together with Paris (France) and Milan (Italy).

Madrid main sales (REBAJAS) take place:

Summer: June 21 through September 21.
Winter: January 7 through March 31.

Main streets

Main shopping route starts on Gran Vía (Centro), the most famous avenue in Madrid. All the big chains compete to have a showroom here. In addition, it has so much life that between purchases you will always find a restaurant or a bar on a rooftop with views where you can rest. Madrid would not be the same without its emblematic Gran Vía.

Calle del Arenal is a pedestrian street running from Puerta del Sol to Plaza de Isabel II (Ópera), separated from the majestic Plaza de Oriente by the Teatro Real opera house. It’s lined with interesting shops. Here are a few worth taking a look at, starting at Sol.

Calle de Preciados is a pedestrian street located just south of Calle Gran Vía. Running for around 500 metres, it’s one of the most vibrant shopping streets in the centre of Madrid. Here, you’ll find a great range of products including video games, men’s and women’s fashion, and much more in small boutiques and large department stores like the FNAC and El Corte Inglés.

Calle de Fuencarral stretching northward for 1,500 metres between Calle Gran Via and the Monument to Quevedo circle, Calle Fuencarral is a quirky modern shopping street popular for its alternative fashion brands.

Some of the most attractive streets for luxury shopping are located in the Salamanca district. The most popular streets are: Serrano, Lagasca or Claudio Coello. This area is also known as “the Golden Mile”.

Main department stores (11)

El Corte Inglés S.A., headquartered in Madrid, is the biggest department store group in Europe and ranks third worldwide.

Primark Irish chain store has five levels, this location is one of the chain’s largest in the world. Address: Gran Via, 32, 28013 Madrid Spain.

Madrid Xanadú is a large shopping mall and entertainment center in Arroyomolinos, Madrid, Spain. Constructed next to the Autovía de Extremadura highway, the mall is one of Europe’s largest, with over 222 shops, eateries, and a 15-screen Cinesa Movie Theater. The most distinctive attraction is Madrid SnowZone, an indoor ski slope.

Centro Comercial Islazul houses many notable fashion and beauty brands, such as Yves Rocher, Bershka, Zara, Pandora, and Tous. Onsite entertainment options include Helm Cinemas and Ilusiona Bowling. Address: C. de la Calderilla, 1, Carabanchel, 28054 Madrid, Spain.

ABC Serrano Shopping Center, on Serrano Street 61. This shopping mall is worth a visit for its magnificent façade and the area in which it is located, the Salamanca district.

La Gavia, on Rue Adolfo Bioy Casares 2 (Madrid Metro stop Las Suertes, Line 1). In 40 minutes from the Puerta del Sol and without changing metro line (line 1 stop Las Suertes) you arrive at La Gavia which includes the largest Carrefour hypermarket in Madrid, Ikea, FNAC, 3D theaters, free wifi, post office.

La Vaguada was the first shopping centre in Madrid to open, the Vaguada was able to keep up with the times and remains the favourite of many Madrid residents. Easily accessible by metro, it has 85,500 square metres of varied shops (247), cinemas and restaurants. Address: Avenue Monforte de Lemos 36 (Herrera Metro Stop, Line 9).

Príncipe Pío: an old train station. A shopping mall in a former 19th century train station transformed into a place of shopping and leisure. It is the most accessible shopping centre in Madrid and is less than a 15-minute walk from the Royal Palace.

Madrid Rio (Plaza Río) is the brand new shopping mall in Madrid inaugurated in 2018. Address: Avenida Manzanares 210 (metro Legazpi, lines 3 and 6).

Plenilunio, with the nearby Capricho Park: one of the most unknown and beautiful in the city. A very large shopping mall with a large number of shops. Address: Street Aracne 3 (line 5, metro El Capricho).

WOW shopping mall is a concept store designed as a multi-brand, multi-product shopping mall. Address: Gran Vía, 18.

Outlets

Las Rozas Village, situated at the foot of Madrid’s nearby Sierra Norte mountains, first opened its doors in 2000. Since then, this pedestrianised, open-air Village has grown to include more than 100 boutiques up to 60% off the original price all year round.

Open seven days a week, from 10 am to 9 pm, and within 30 minutes of Madrid, the Village is easy to reach by road, with ample free parking available.

The Style Outlets retail chain has three outlets distributed across the region of Madrid: San Sebastián de los Reyes, Getafe and Las Rozas. The first of them is located in the Alegra retail park and is just ten minutes from Barajas-Adolfo Suárez airport. You can get there on metro line 10 (Hospital del Norte) or by bus with lines 152, 161, 166 or 181.

Food markets

The markets in Madrid and in the Community of Madrid are a unique opportunity to enjoy the most authentic traditional atmosphere of the capital. In these small microworlds, the interaction between sellers and buyers is essential to feel the essence of Madrid. Visiting the Madrid markets also means meeting friends or family to take a walk, have an aperitif or stay to eat in the area where you are. In this way, shopping and gastronomy usually go hand in hand.

TOP 5 markets in the hearth of Madrid (alphabetical order)

Other markets (not located in center)

Flea markets

The El Rastro flea market is as much of a Madrid icon as it is a mecca for bargain hunters. The market has a history spanning over 500 years. Here, you’ll see second-hand goods ranging from antiques to vintage clothing being sold at anywhere between 700 and 3,500 stalls. It can attract 100,000 visitors every Sunday, but it’s worth jostling with eager shoppers just to soak up the traditional atmosphere.

If you’d rather beat the crowds, you should head to El Rastro early in the morning – around 8 or 9 am.

Location: C/ de la Ribera de Curtidores, 28005 Madrid, Spain

Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm, Sunday from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm (closed on Mondays)

 

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