Date of publication 27/09/2018

Recommended shops The ten best shopping streets in Madrid

The new shopping routes of the Spanish capital

León, a matter of trends

It is in the heart of the Literary Quarter and this street is perfect if you're looking for trendy things. From a hand purse made of recycled and sustainable leather, like the ones created and designed by Walk With Me, to dresses from emerging designers at La Intrus, vinyls at La Integral, or even fresh flowers at Adhoc, which, by the way, share space with handmade jewelry and author clothing.

Doctor Fourquet, the street of art

Lavapiés is a multicultural neighborhood, yes, but also one of the areas with the most art in Madrid. One of its streets, Doctor Fourquet, alone concentrates about fifteen contemporary art galleries, unmissable for enthusiasts and collectors, covering all areas, from sculpture to painting or drawing. Helga de Alvear, Alegría, and Espacio Mínimo are just a few of them. Very close, by the way, to the area known as the art triangle of Madrid, with the Reina Sofía, Thyssen, and Prado museums leading the way.

Serrano, luxury and exclusivity

The golden mile exists and is right here, in the heart of the Salamanca district. It is the high-end shopping area, with dozens of luxury brand boutiques. Strolling around here is a true delight, accompanied by the scent of intense fragrances. Loewe, Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, or Versace are some of them.

<h2>Velarde: vintage clothes and second-hand shops</h2>

<p>Calle Velarde is not particularly long, but it boasts an impressive variety of shops specializing in recycled clothes and <strong>vintage</strong> <strong>accessories</strong>.<strong><em> </em></strong>Williamsburg is a paradise for lovers of <strong>period fashion,</strong> featuring the kinds of dresses adored by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker. But not everything revolves around clothes; there are also places to buy<strong> antiques,</strong> such as La Mona Checa.</p>

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Velarde, vintage and second-hand clothing

It’s not a very long street, but here you’ll find a good number of stores specialized in reinvented clothing and vintage accessories. A world for all those passionate about fashion from other eras, like the dresses that have fascinated Sarah Jessica Parker herself, which can be found in Williamsburg. But it’s not just about clothing, because there’s also room for antique objects, like the ones sold by La Mona Checa.

<h2>Corredera de San Pablo: the whole package</h2>

<p>All of the streets in <strong>Malasaña</strong>, currently the city’s most alternative neighborhood, hide one gem or another in the form of<strong> an unusual, original or specialized shop.</strong> But there’s one street you shouldn’t miss when exploring the area: Corredera de San Pablo. Actually, split into two streets (Alta and Baja), Corredera de San Pablo has something for everyone: from fashion and accessories to <strong>home decor, trendy hair salons and even exclusive hat shops. </strong>If we had to choose just two stores to explore here, there would be no competition: El Moderno and Rughara. Visit them and find out why. </p>

Corredera de San Pablo, the most complete

Every street in Malasaña, the trendiest alternative neighborhood at the moment, hides a gem or two in the form of unusual, original, and specialized shops, but there’s one street that should not be missed in any tour of the area: Corredera de San Pablo. Divided into two (high and low), it’s great because there’s a bit of everything, from fashion and accessories to decor, modern hairdressing, and even exclusive caps. If we had to choose just a couple of shops, it’s clear: El Moderno and Rughara. Step in and you’ll see why.

<h2>Fernando VI: from flowers to pastries</h2>

<p>All year round, this street in Barrio de Las Salesas is swimming in the <strong>scent of fresh flowers</strong>. Why? The answer lies in two shops that dominate the street: Margarita Se Llama Mi Amor and Cacto Cacto.  It’s impossible not to gaze at these stores as you walk past, much less to resist buying something—even if it’s just a flowerpot. But the true tests of temptation are the pastry shops, Mamá Framboise and La Duquesita.  It’s a sin to walk past without trying the tarts of the former or the croissants of the latter. </p>

Fernando VI, flowers and bakeries

At any time of the year, this street in the Salesas district has the scent of fresh flowers. Why? The answer lies with two stores that take up much of the sidewalk: Margarita se llama mi amor and Cacto Cacto. Impossible not to notice them, even harder not to stop and buy something, even if it’s just a pot. But as for temptation, the one created by the bakeries on the street, from Mamá Framboise to La Duquesita. A sin to leave without trying the tarts from the first or the croissants from the second.

<h2>Pelayo: put your best face forward</h2>

<p>If you want to take care of yourself inside and out, check out <strong>the beauty salons on this street in Chueca.</strong> Con Calma and Blow Dry Bar are two ateliers that promote natural, organic cosmetics. Casa González & González also offers natural and authentic home design products—<strong>a trade of days gone by</strong>—with unique yet practical pieces brought in from all over the world.</p>

Pelayo, a street to get beautiful

If you care about taking care of yourself inside and out, take a walk through this street in Chueca and its beauty salons: Con Calma or Blow Dry Bar are two ateliers that bet on the natural and organic cosmetics. Natural and genuine are also the everyday pieces sold by Casa González & González, a shop like the ones from the past, with unique pieces from all over the world.

<h2>Barquillo: the street for fashion</h2>

<p>Window displays from exclusive labels, <strong>young creators and designer brands </strong>coexist on this Barrio de Las Salesas street, also known as <strong>the new “Soho” of Madrid.</strong> In just a short space of time, this area has become inundated with spots like Árbol Shop, the designer and urban apparel boutique that everyone’s talking about, and Mott, a store that exudes French elegance and simplicity. Stepping inside, even just to look around, is a treat.</p>

Barquillo, the fashion street

Exclusive brands, young creators, and designer labels share windows on this street in the Salesas district, also known as the new 'Soho' of Madrid. And this is because, in a short time, it has become home to shops like Árbol Shop, the boutique of designer garments and urban clothing that everyone is talking about, or Mott, an elegant and simple store with a French-inspired look. Stepping in, even just to look, is a delight.

<p>Santa Ana: the spirit of the Rastro</p>

<p><strong>Who hasn’t heard of Madrid’s most famous flea market? </strong>Beyond the celebrated Sunday shopping ritual of El Rastro, Calle Ribera de Curtidores is an antique hunter’s heaven every day of the week (<strong>Galerías Piquer is a classic</strong>). It’s also home to multiple restoration and design workshops that have gained well-deserved fame. But suddenly and inconspicuously, a nearby street has made a strong comeback, and it’s stealing the attention of those in search of relics and antique treasures. This is Santa Ana, the most popular street for vintage clothes and <strong>budding businesses that, in no time at all, will make their mark on the Madrid shopping scene. </strong></p>

<p>With around 11 million tourists and over 4.5 million overnight stays a year, <strong>Madrid has established itself as one of the 10 most visited destinations in Europe</strong>. This fact is not surprising at all, if we consider that it is one of the cities with more leisure opportunities and social life in the whole world, according to a recent study. In addition, the city offers enormous range of historical and cultural attractions.</p>

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Santa Ana, with a Rastro vibe

Who doesn’t know the Rastro? In addition to the famous Sunday market, Ribera de Curtidores street is a daily universe of antique shops (Galerías Piquer is a classic), restoration and decoration workshops that have earned well-deserved fame. But suddenly, and totally quietly, a nearby street has resurged with force, capturing the attention of all relic and antique lovers. It’s Santa Ana, the trendy street when it comes to vintage clothing and new businesses that, soon, will set trends.

With nearly 11 million tourists and more than 4.5 million overnight stays by foreigners per year, Madrid has become one of the 10 most visited destinations in Europe. A fact that is not surprising, considering it is one of the world’s cities with the most leisure opportunities and where the most social life happens, according to a recent study. Additionally, its vast monumental and cultural offer adds to the appeal.

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