This is a first - an outlet AH. It has become a bit of a private joke among us and friends and it's…read moreimportant to get a photograph of the omnipresent cow that guards the shop entrances. This place had watches at a euro. In fact lots if stuff for 1 euro. To me it's a nick-nack store, put politely it's full of trinkets or bluntly crap. I don't think I've ever bought a nick or a nack in any of the stores I've been in but my wife gets a few bits. We did find one in Sintra Portugal that sold coffee and frozen yoghurt and I did try their coffee.

We've tried a bunch of restaurants around the strip. This one here had decent mussels aka…read moremejillones. Definitely worth the money.

A friend and I stumbled into this souvenir shop near the Mercado Central in Alicante. There are…read morelots of souvenir shops in the city, but this one immediately differentiated itself through the quality and singularity of its products. I bought a lovely, reasonably priced drawing of the city by a local artist, while my friend found locally-made trinkets for her family. The owner was very friendly and went to great lengths to tell us about attractions that we could visit in Alicante, even finding a map to show us. He also gift-wrapped all of the items so that they were ready to give. When I looked up the store afterward, I found a Spanish-language article about the owner and his recent foray into the souvenir field after a career in entertainment. It seems to me as though his new enterprise is a success!

Oh these stores are not to be missed and Alicante has not one or two but three…read more Yes I've eaten Stilton cheese at their cafe with espresso and sparkling water. I'd been on a cruise ship for three weeks and needed bloody good cheese so Colston Bassett was a must have and they didn't have Stinking Bushop. If I'd wanted caviar it's there too, four options, or a draft beer. I've seen butter in tins in these places - last time I saw tinned butter Japan was the culprit. The range of epicurean delights is a joy to see. Truly, fabulous food and booze from all over the world - I could camp here. You can spent 60 cents or €40,000. The staff are all terribly courteous and really helpful in that demur way. Their stores are usually over five floors and all the big brands are there. Think of Harrods or Harvey Nicks without the posh label. Harrods food hall is just exquisite. I'm a fan of very big tv's and they have the best on display, working. I have five tellys - the next one will be at least 80'. I think every city on earth should have a place like this - a real treasure trove for foodies.

We didn't go shopping here, went for their gourmet breakfast place. Excellent and innovative…read morecuisine. Great tortilla española and sandwiches. Very high service standards.

Really happy to find this gem in my new neighborhood, located directly next to the Mercado Central!…read moreI´m staying in Alicante for 4 weeks and needed to buy some household items for my stay. This place has everything you could need in one place and is super cheap. I was on a quest for more plastic hangers for clothing and was happy to find such a large selection here and exactly what I was looking for (pack of 5 for 0,75€). I also bought things like toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, cotton swabs, and plastic food containers so that I can pack my lunches for work, I would compare this to a dollar store in the United States, but the quality of the products is a little nicer. You can even find pots and pans, home decor, pet supplies, stationary and school supplies, and party decorations. If you need something for your home, I would recommend checking here first for the savings and selection.

Massimo Dutti is the more upmarket sister of fashion chain Zara…read more I visited the store in Benidorm this summer whilst I was on holiday and I was very impressed. The store is beautifully laid out with items neatly folded for your perusal or hanging up on expensive hangers. The store has has dark wood desks where the tills are situated and staff are immaculately turned out. Clothing is quite conservative, usually with a little fashion twist, and while it isn't particularly cheap, it won't break the bank either. Sizes are a little on the small side, with a UK 16 being the largest they stock. I found the clothing I purchased here to be well made and beautifully presented. The quality here is definitely superior to that of Zara. Service was excellent - staff all spoke English fluently and were unobtrusive but helpful. I would definitely go back to this Massimo Dutti if in Benidorm again.