Salamanca
This boutique has to be seen to be believed, with pinks, yellows and oranges everywhere you turn. It’s fun and exuberant, but not just for kids. It also…
Must-see shopping in Salamanca
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Catalan pastry chef Oriol Balaguer has a formidable CV – he's worked in the kitchens of Ferran Adrià in Catalonia, won the prize for the World’s Best…
Salamanca
Behind the attractive old facade lies a connoisseur’s paradise, filled with local cheeses, sausages, wines and coffees. The products here are great for a…
Salamanca
If your style is as refined as your palate, the exquisite chocolates in this tiny shop will satisfy. The packaging is every bit as pretty as the bombones …
Salamanca
Nothing to wear to the Oscars? Do what many Hollywood celebrities do and head for Manolo Blahnik. The showroom is exclusive and each shoe is displayed…
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This elegant showroom store consistently leads the way with the latest trends, spanning catwalk designs alongside a look that is more informal, though…
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Spanish fashion is not all haute couture, and this world-famous cool and quirky shoe brand from Mallorca offers bowling-shoe chic with colourful, fun…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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Gorgeous gourmet goodies make this a terrific spot for planning a picnic or gifts for friends back home. Everything is perfectly packaged, service is…
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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…
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Although we love the intimacy of old-style Spanish wine shops, they can’t match the selection of Spanish and international wines available at Lavinia,…
Salamanca
Whether you’re after a guidebook, a coffee-table tome or travel literature, De Viaje, Madrid’s largest travel bookshop, probably has it. Covering every…
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We’re not sure if it’s an official rule, but batteries seem to be outlawed at this traditional toy shop, where all kinds of old-fashioned board games and…
