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.

I love love love HEMA in Holland so I was looking forward to this store. It is great for…read morestroopwafels and drop, but other than that I was a bit underwhelmed. It seems new so I really hope the stock improves.

It is a truly unique store and I am a big fan of the HEMA brand…read more Very affordable products,often have good actions and discounts and nicely designed Just wish they could open more shops,this one store is small for a city like Madrid.

I love espadrilles, so I absolutely had to buy a few pairs while in Spain. This shop is located in…read morea nice, cute neighborhood and I almost walked by it and missed it. The store itself is small, but luckily we were the only ones there at the time. For some of the basic espadrilles, they didn't have my size which is a US women's size 6 or 36 EU. However, there was still a good selection of other styles for me to choose from. The employee assisting me was very patient and helpful. She checked to see how the fit was and let me know that the shoe stretches. We communicated fine even though she didn't speak English and I don't really know Spanish. I bought 2 pairs and thought the pricing was reasonable. I would certainly have bought more if I had room in my suitcase hah.

Love this authentic artistry. Terrific find! Choices were plentiful and assistance was perfect…read more Highly recommend.

This is one of those shops I always like to pop into when in Spain. I can't recall if I've seen…read morethem in other parts of Europe, but all over Spain for sure. Fun, kitschy stuff that is perfect for teens, kids and kids at heart. Little accessories and other tonterias. Got a couple dinosaur 3-d puzzles for gamer step-son and some fun washi tape for myself. They have hats, umbrellas, tons of cell phone accessories and just silly colorful things like emoji pillows. Things you impulse buy when they are cheap, I guess. Not as good as Tiger stores, but worth a look if you like low prices and colorful, cartoony stuff.

This review is specific to the EL Corte Inglés Zona Gastronómica of their store located near Paseo…read morede La Castellana, Nuevos Ministerios neighborhood. This Corte Inglés was recently renovated and expanded to have a fantastic "gastronomic zone" that has multiple areas dedicated to different areas of Spanish gastronomy (bakery, seafood, wines, etc.) bu also has mini-restaurants offering a variety of speciality dishes (i.e. Imanol Vasque pinxos franchise) with sit-down areas. This is a place to experience and enjoy. The rest of the Corte Inglés are literally floors and layers of high-end boutiques and dedicated areas for clothing, bags, shoes, etc. From international luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, Etro, but also Spanish brands like Purificación García, Emilio Tucci, etc.

I love this location of El Corte Inglés. It is much nicer than the more touristy locations in the…read moreMadrid Centro. The best thing about this one is the upscale cafe that is found on the ground floor. You can spend a very nice afternoon shopping and eating here. The Nuevos Ministertios Area is a little nicer in general and walking around this area is good for some top notch window shopping!

I really enjoyed all their locations in Spain. The stores were always well organized with plenty of…read moresopping options and well staffed with friendly and helpful employees. The intimate or lingerie department had beautiful and high quality lines as well as designs made in Spain at reasonable prices. The extended return policy also helps if not trying on items in the store or in a hurry. Their stores are multi levels food and grocery items in the lower level, perfumes shoes, handbags electronics on second, women's, men's etc. don't know how many of you will relate but back in the day "Burdines" which is now known as Macy's only had Restaurants in their stores and La Corte Inglés has a wonderful restaurant that brought back memories. Didn't want to give away my age but it's like saying I'm from the era of whoolworth's, Tom McCann Shoes, tube TV's, cellular phones were a brick and Wordstar was the it program lol! I definitely recommend you visit La Corte Inglés for the experience. Their window displays are like the old fashioned ones. The decorations throughout the entire store was impressive. If you can visit late November to mid December you will be blown away. Hasta luego,

El Corte Inglés S.A. (English: The English Cut as in tailor's cut) is Spain's only remaining…read moredepartment store chain, as well as owner of several associated businesses. The primary flagship store for the chain is located in Madrid at 79, Raimundo Fernández Villaverde Street. It encompasses several buildings and carries the most comprehensive collection of designers of any large store in Spain. I briefly coaxed Gayle into one building of the Madrid Complex sometime during the evening before Día de la Hispanidad. El Corte Inglés was also close to the Hotel, so why not? I don't recall what I was looking for, but I remember the entire place to be packed with people. We walked and shopped around, but left relatively quickly. After all, we didn't come to Spain to spend too much time in a large equivalent of Macy's. And as Gayle and I later traveled through Bilboa, San Sebastian, Girona, or Barcelona, there was a El Corte Inglés around just in case we changed our mind. Yet, there's a grocery store in the basement and one always needs wine and nibbles on the road......

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.