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Shopping in Madrid is an enchanting experience, especially because it is the capital city of Spain and is housed with numerous shops selling an array of products and in different varieties and prices.Located in the center of the country, on the banks of the river Manzanares, Madrid is considered to be one of the major cities of the world. Because of its economical strength Madrid is considered to be a major financial spot in the Iberian Peninsula.
Shopping in Madrid is a very pleasant experience as there are many things to buyhere that are peculiar to the place. There are different shopping areas here, to suit to the varied tastes and budget of the travelers and locals alike. One can buy Jewelry, Apparel, and Footwear etc from these shops. Some known Shopping Malls of Spain are:
Pedestrian Street from Puerta Del Sol to Callao Aquare, which provides books, music, clothing, shoes etc.
For high quality cloths and shoes, Serrano Street is the best.
Antiques and second hand items can be bought from “El Rastro” flea market, which is near “La Latina” Metro Station. This market offers collector cards, books, records and paintings.
El Corte Ingles Departmental Store provides the customers with everything in a common place. Clothes are available for all age groups, ranging from designer wear to cheaper casual wear.
For Souvenirs one can visit Puerta Del Sol in Gran Via.
Calle Carmen is a street off Plaza del Sol.
Puerta Del Alcala or Colon, a parallel street to Paseo de la Castellana contains lots of designer boutiques such as Chanel, Armani, etc.
If someone is looking for branded stuff like Donna Karan, Gucci, Hermes, Versace, Chanel, Loewe, etc., Salamanka District is the one to visit.
Gran via Street and Sol Metro stop in the middle of Centro consists of large and small shops for men, women. It caters specialty items also.
The streets of Almirante and Conde de Xiquena contain shops for jewelry, foot wear, leather products and furniture and gift items.
Traditional items like espadrilles, fabrics, hats, ropes and religious items can be found in and around the area called Plaza Mayor.
There is a book fair held in the beginning of May for old and used books, at Paseo de Recoletos, which is called Feria del Libro Antiguo y de Occasion.
Feria Del Libro sobre Madrid is a book fair, which is held in May, exhibits books about Madrid. It is located in Plaza de Isabel II.
Madrid is a beautiful and busy city, which is a bonanza for shopping freaks. Shopping in Madrid caters to everyone from designer wear lovers to second hand goods buyers. It is a place to buy artistically made jewelry, leather goods and foot wears. Intricately designed furniture can be bought from here. All in all Shopping in Madrid is a special and unforgettable experience.
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