In the center of Madrid all the famous brands are present. We, however, preferred to highlight the young creators or the typically Spanish brands for woman fashion and man fashion, as well as the most new or surprising stores and concept stores. We did not forget the gourmets either or the department stores because they usefully concentrate oll the brands, the design shops because it is, like in Barcelona an amusing city from this point of view and finally the craft industry.

You’ll find in this Madrid Shopping Guide ideas of presents at any prices, from very expensive to really inexpensive and fun..

Good to know:

 Opening times: most of the shops and shopping centers are open from 10.00 (10am) to 20.30 (8:30pm) or 21.30 hours (9:30pm). Traditional shops open from 10.00 (10am) to 14.00 hours (2pm) and from 16.30(4:30pm) to 20.30 hours (8:30pm)

 Sales: the winter sales generally begin in the second week of January and last until the end of February and the summer sales begin on 1st July and last until the end of August.
 How to pay: most people pay in cash or with a credit card, when you must show your passport or identity card.
 Tax Free: residents from outside the European Union may have their Value Added Tax (VAT) returned for purchases of more than €90.15.

 More: See also all the shops of Madrid in our directory.