Due to staying far from the center of town, I asked Reception at my hotel to point me in the…read moredirection of the nearest shopping area so that I could look around and maybe get something to eat. She suggested I come here. This is an indoor mall. Not exactly my vision of cool boutiques and a cafe. The food court had McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, you get the picture. Maybe I would have been less disappointed if I had known what this was before going. Then again, who wouldn't won't to visit a mall where you can get groceries and hair extensions under the same roof? Thought so!

Nice, big shopping centre with everything you need and most of the high street (Euro) brands. Top…read morefloor has many good bars and restaurants open till late, some restaurants don't open till around 20:00 tho. Cinema only shows films in Spanish. Parking very limited for a shopping centre of this size.

Biggest Zara in Spain. Spanning 4 stories…read more Better and bigger discounts than other Zara stores. Worth a check out especially since it's really close to Real Madrid stadium

Trips to España aren't complete without flying home with a new pair of espadrilles. Casa Hernanz…read morewas on my to do list for Madrid. I happily stumbled upon them while on a walking tour with my bff. I was at best, only marginally interested in the tour as the guide wasn't able to hold my attention (Hemingway was right on the money with "I drink to make other people more interesting" as maybe had I had a drink he wouldn't have bored me to pieces within the first 2min) so I spent most of it wandering off and exploring nearby because the entire point of a walking tour is to actually walk while learning fun new things. For instance, I learned where this shop was without directions. I walked right in and there were several people inside but no queue upon my arrival. They have so many options, but being petite I typically rarely if ever wear flats unless they are my tennis shoes. I tried on a few different pairs and sizes since I'm typically a 36 or 37 depending on the style of shoe. A couple color options weren't available in my size but I did find a really nice neutral brown I can pair with plenty. Service was great! My pair cost 25 euro which I felt was extremely reasonable. I only fly with hand luggage which definitely helps limit my spending due to space. Trust me when I say you'll want more than one pair! There's very little I love more than supporting a small buisness with incredible products. The store feels really special, very pleased with my experience. Grateful to have visited and HIGHLY recommend for any Madrid itinerary.

Went back to my favorite shoe store in Spain. Bought three more pairs of espadrilles. I own 6 pairs…read morefrom here. Service is always great and quick. The shoes seem a little more expensive, but everything has gone up in price. Be realistic - know what type of shoes you would wear, what your price point is, and what you like. If you live in a warm climate these shoes are perfect. The store can be overwhelming because there are alot of options, but please do not waste their time. The girl next to me had them bring out 10 pairs of shoes to only buy 1 pair.

This UK department store is so grand and opulent. There are like 5 floors of apparel for men, women…read moreand children. Although I didn't make a purchase I am sure a lot of people are buying if they are able to maintain such a large location in the heart of Barcelona. Prices are pretty reasonable and the store is trendy and appealing to the younger crowd.

Oh this place is amazing. The grand open architecture gives you a full view of all floors. Loved…read morethe business model of using recycled polyester for many of the items. Prices are so reasonable that many customers used large shopping carts for their bargain finds. The jeans were an excellent fit. I found some of the size run big so take advantage of the changing rooms before purchase ,"Probadores". I was also pleased to see many of the items were made in a variety of countries so I could be selective. Don't freak out when you see the 28 cashiers (and that was just on my floor) but it's indicative of just how popular this store has become. There is good traffic control for single item customers and those with the monster carts full of wares. Bring your passport or photo if you want to file for the VAT waiver.