A day of shopping in Madrid, is just what we need after a strenuous day of sightseeing in the capital. Nothing better than taking some time to buy some souvenirs for family, friends or partner in the shops and stores in Madrid.
Here, you will find out where to shop on your end-of-year trip to Madrid, so the school group can buy souvenirs for their families and at the same time enjoy a different side of Madrid.
Recommended places for a day of shopping in Madrid.
You may know that the areas around the Puerta del Sol, are the ones that bring together the largest number of stores. On the main street, Calle Preciados, you will find a huge Corte Inglés, a 5-storey Fnac and the Inditex family stores.
Around this area, you can go to Calle Arenal that leads to Ópera and browse hundreds of shoe stores on the street and Plaza Mayor. Students will also find many souvenir stalls to buy souvenirs for their families.
Needless to say, Gran Vía has stores everywhere, and huge buildings of multinationals such as Stradivarius, Zara and H&M.
If you prefer smaller stores, to buy original and handmade gifts, a good option is to go to the streets of Malasaña.
Exclusive stores in Madrid.
You can find what you are looking for in the aforementioned streets. However, if the student group or any of the students are looking for something more exclusive, you can go to the neighborhood of Goya where you will find all the well-known luxury brands.
Shopping malls in Madrid.
If the weather is cold and you want to control the group, one of the favorite options is to go to a shopping mall in the city, where they can shop somewhere else. In addition, shopping malls have food and leisure areas, so that schoolchildren can spend their free time in the same place.
The recommended malls for a day of shopping in Madrid are the following:
- Xanadú
- Príncipe Pío.
- La Gavia.
- Plaza Norte 2.
- Plaza Río.
- Blue Island
Monthly and pop-up markets
The flea markets are perfect for a day of shopping in Madrid. The most recommended markets for an end-of-year trip are the following:
– Mercado del Diseño.
Depending on the day of the month you are in Madrid, the market is held once a month in the Matadero. There, varied and numerous designers, usually create their products from scratch, and you will find very interesting objects at affordable prices.
– Lost & Market
Lost & Market, is a second-hand market that was created to offer a popular space where it is possible to develop in a playful way a trade based on direct buying and selling and even exchange.
It is one of the free access markets, where any visitor can bring personal items such as music, books, clothes, toys, computer products and much more.
– Adelita Market
One of the most striking markets to spend a day shopping in Madrid is Adelita Market. This market is managed with the philosophy of making a rational use of products, encouraging reuse and waste reduction.
– Rave Market.
It is a market of citizen participation, run by non-profit organizations, to encourage the exchange of second-hand goods and recycling. The aim is to create a free market where anyone can voluntarily contribute their goods and services.
Certainly, there are plenty of options to spend a day shopping in Madrid. If you would like more information about activities and itineraries for an end-of-year trip, we invite you to contact us and our team of professionals will give you all the information and advice you need.
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