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Alternative, younger and funky hippy styles are found in the barrio of Chueca. The main streets to visit are Fuencarral and Calle Hortaleza. They both start at Gran Via, and head up towards the Tribunal area. The further away from Gran Via you get, the more alternative the styles. Towards Tribunal you’ll find more shoe shops too.
The centre between Gran Via and Puerta de Sol is bursting with more commercial shops that are great for girls shopping, like Mango, Zara, Pimkie, Bershka, H&M (on Gran Via) and the department store El Corte Ingles. You’ll also find Top Shop in the Puerta del Sol. The commercial and better known chain store shops such as these tend to have the cheapest prices. Also head down the Calle Mayor and Calle Arenal directly off Puerta del Sol, and you’ll find several women’s shops here. On the Arenal, look for ‘Blanco’ and at Calle Mayor, 37 ‘Custo Barcelona’ – the über trendy store that clothes stars such as Christina Aguilera and Julia Roberts.
Where To Buy Shoes In Madrid
For top quality shoes spend some time on Calle Serrano in barrio Salamanca.
The shop, ‘Farrutx’ (Serrano, 7) is famous in Madrid for
its hand-made shoes. It is very Spanish in style, very elegant, and
has prices to match. They open all day from 10:00 until 20:30,
although during the peak of summer expect them to be closed from 14:00 – 17:00. (Closed Sunday)
Calle Augusto Figeroa is where girls shopping takes a turn for the more hip and unusual styles. For the trendiest shoes visit ‘Caligae’ at number 36. They are open from 10:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:30 (Not Sunday)
Where To Buy Bags In MadridThe designer store Carolina Herrera on Calle Serrano, 16 stocks an exclusive selection of bags. It’s a girls shopping heaven, and also stocks clothes. (Closed Sunday)
Where To Find The Best BoutiquesChucu-Chu, on Príncipe de Vergara, 66 and 68, stocks quality handmade clothing for children and teenagers, and maternity clothing. Click here to see our article detailing more boutiques in Madrid Price GuideGirls shopping needn’t be expensive. As capital cities go, Madrid is fairly cheap. You can buy a skirt in the centre of Madrid in one of the commercial stores such as Pimkie for around 25 euros. In barrio Salamanca on the Calle Serrano, prices will be more like 200 euros for a hand-made designer skirt. Shopping in Chueca isn’t the cheapest option, but you will find unique styles. The Best Shopping Route For GirlsGirls shopping in Madrid is best enjoyed if you stick to one area. Salamanca, to the north east of the centre caters for the jetset crowd, and has Madrid’s equivalent to Bond Street in the form of Calle Serrano. Girls can find alternative styles in Chueca, and the best value stores are right in the centre near the Puerta del Sol.Click here to read about dress code in Madrid Related PagesMadrid Shopping Guide - Main Index Page Guide to Boutiques Shopping in Madrid Back To The Top Of The Page
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