Madrid
Founded in 1867, this timeless old-clock repairer just off Plaza de Olavide is the official watch repairer to Spain's royalty and heritage properties…
Must-see shopping in Madrid
Madrid
The shop and workshop may be tiny, but Juan Alvarez is one of the most celebrated guitar-makers in Spain. The family business dates back to 1945 and…
Madrid
This fine Huertas shop does a carefully curated collection of men's and women's fashions, with brand names like Scotch Soda, Blue Hole, Andy and Lucy and…
Cuesta de Claudio Moyano Bookstalls
Madrid
Madrid’s answer to the booksellers that line the Seine in Paris, these secondhand bookstalls are an enduring city landmark. Most titles are in Spanish,…
Madrid
Atlético de Madrid has something of a cult following in the city and has enjoyed considerable footballing success in recent years. Its downtown store has…
Madrid
The cloistered nuns at this convent also happen to be fine pastry chefs. You make your request through a door, then a grille on Calle del Codo, and the…
Chueca
Tucked away on a quiet Chueca street, this gorgeous paper and stationery store stocks artfully displayed notebooks and other paper products, with a focus…
Madrid
They've been making hats at this place since 1832, and while concessions have been made to modern fashions, the look here is reassuringly a classic one…
Salamanca
Multipurpose lifestyle stores were late in coming to Madrid, but they’re now all the rage and there’s none more stylish than Isolée, which has outlasted…
Madrid
On a winning perch high above Plaza del Callao and with stunning views down Gran Vía, this food court has a fabulous store for foodies looking for Spanish…
Madrid
One of Madrid's best international bookshops, Desperate Literature sells mostly English books, with some in Spanish, French and other languages. Fiction…
Madrid
Colourful, stylish women's fashions by local designer Paloma del Pozo are well worth seeking out at the top end of Huertas. The look somehow manages to be…
Salamanca
Born in 1846 in Madrid, Loewe is arguably Spain’s signature line in high-end fashion. Classy handbags and accessories are the mainstays and prices can be…
Madrid
Around since the early 20th century, Guantes Luque is all about handmade gloves and they're as much for fashionistas as for the señoras of the barrio…
La Latina & Lavapiés
An institution on a Sunday stroll in El Rastro, this tiny shop serves up pickled olives in plastic cups and in all manner of varieties, as well as…
Madrid
One of Spain's finest purveyors of turrón (nougat) has finally set up shop in Madrid. One of a number of outlets across town, this central option…
Chueca
Craft beer took quite a while to arrive in Madrid but once started, like most things, the city has embraced it as its own. Local and international beers…
Madrid
High-quality prints and old photos of Madrid dominate this quiet store just down the hill from Plaza de la Villa. Old Madrid maps, bronze sculptures,…
Chueca
This long-standing concept-and-lifestyle store sells a select range of everything from clothes and shoes (Andy Warhol to Adidas) to CDs and food. Another…
Madrid
Olive oil is the centrepiece of this gourmet oleoteca just across from the Plaza Mayor. You can buy bottles of the stuff, as well as olive-oil-based…
Salamanca
Fashions may come and go but Puri consistently manages to keep ahead of the pack. Her signature style for men and women is elegant and mature designs that…
Madrid
Beautifully crafted baby dolls make a lovely gift or souvenir of your little one's visit to the city. These are the real deal, not mass-produced, and…
Madrid
This is where Spain’s toreros (bullfighters) come to have their traje de luces (suit of lights, the traditional glittering bullfighting suit) made in all…
Chueca
With 80 Spanish and 240 European cheese varieties, this fine cheese shop is the best of its kind in Madrid. The range is outstanding and the staff really…
Madrid
In a quiet lane just south of Plaza de la Villa, this appealing little shop sells homemade sweets baked by nuns in abbeys, convents and monasteries all…
Chueca
Old postcards, posters, books and other period knick-knacks fill this treasure cave to the rafters. It's a wonderful slice of old Madrid in which to lose…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and home decorations made by a local design team fill this lovely showroom. Silver and semi-precious stones are the…
Madrid
The club shop of Real Madrid sells the full gamut of football memorabilia. From the shop window, you can see down onto the stadium itself.
Madrid
Designer jewellery from Barcelona, with a larger store not far away, off Plaza de la Villa.
Salamanca
Flagship store for the celebrated Basque Balenciaga brand, with a stunning limestone-and-marble interior.
Salamanca
Castañer sells hand-made alpargatas (rope-soled shoes and sandals), and it's done so since 1927. These aren't your casual affairs, but rather seriously…
Salamanca
Gorgeous gourmet goodies make this a terrific spot for planning a picnic or gifts for friends back home. Everything is perfectly packaged, service is…
Chueca
The only store specialising in maritime literature in Spain, Librería Náutica Robinson has been celebrating all things aquatic for more than 30 years. Its…
Madrid
Occupying five floors on bustling Gran Vía, Casa del Libro is by far the city’s largest bookshop. Most of the books are in Spanish, but it also boasts one…
Chueca
Drawing inspiration from all corners of the globe, Anclademar's modern and adventurous takes on clothing and accessories will appeal to fashion-conscious…
La Latina & Lavapiés
The health-conscious can head to La Huerta de Almería for freshly made juices, shakes and smoothies and a wide selection of organic and all-natural fruits…
Salamanca
One of few Madrid markets not to have been gentrified in recent years, Mercado de la Paz remains a thoroughly local market. Fresh produce, meat and fish…
Madrid
In this era of music downloads, stores like La Gramola are cause for nostalgia and strangely reassuring. Don't come looking for something in particular,…
Madrid
With its wooden shutters and old-style clutter, this secondhand bookshop is an utterly charming little corner of old Madrid. Most books are in Spanish but…
Madrid
A stunning collection of flowers from all over Europe is the main business here, but that's not why we include it. Spread over three floors and with a…
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