Shopping in Spain

Shopping in Spain is an interesting hobby. There are many small family run stores. But the last time there appears more and more supermarkets and boutiques. Queuing is a special national symbol. Shop assistants will not always serve customers in order, that’s why if you plan to stand in a line, ask who is “La Ultima”, which means “who is the last”. The best city in Spain to go shopping is Madrid. The biggest brands have their stores, which are concentrated in Gran Via & Sol, the most popular of them the Inditex, Zara, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius.

If you are eager to buy musical instruments, especially locally produced guitars, go to Opera district. Spain's most popular chain of department stores is El Corte Inglés. The shopping hours vary greatly between region, city, town and type of shop. As for the markets there are different types of them. Indoor markets (mercados), open-air street markets and markets that move from area to area. The best souvenirs which can be bought in Spain are ceramics, pottery, woodwork, embroidery, paintings and various leather goods.