Shopping in Marbella today is very popular, because the prices here are one of the most democratic in Europe, and sales are all year round. Making a purchase in Spain, you not only have a good time, but also save on the purchased things.
In Marbella it will be interesting to stroll around the shops for wealthy tourists. Above all for those who prefer inexpensive shopping centers and outlets. The focus of the most popular shops is the Puerto Banus port area. Here on the first shoreline you can find boutiques of world famous brands.
Puerto Banus – the best place for shopping in Marbella
Puerto Banus can rightly be compared to the Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills (it is often called “Spanish Rodeo Drive”) – the most famous street, which houses all exclusive, luxurious and expensive boutiques of the world. Sometimes, the shop doors close for ordinary visitors. It is so that the wives of Arab sheikhs can make purchases quietly, in solitude. Shopping in Marbella is popular among royal families. They often come to the Costa del Sol to relax in their magnificent palace-residences. However, if you are a holder of solid capital, then you can organize individual shopping for yourself. All the most luxurious and exclusive, which is produced by leading designers and fashion houses of the world, can be on several streets of Puerto Banus.
There are such boutiques as Louis Vuitton and Jimmy Choo, a large Armani store and many designer stores. In addition to clothing and accessories in the area you can buy chic perfumes, cosmetics and jewelry. If you stroll along the waterfront, you can find shops with more attractive prices. There are many shops of famous Spanish manufacturers, such as Uterque, you will be pleased with the high quality of things and reasonable prices.
El Corte Ingles
Another attractive place for shopping in Marbella for wealthy tourists will be the shopping center El Corte Ingles. First of all it is famous for the abundance of luxury brand stores, it is pleasant to make purchases there for those who prefer exclusive things and accessories. The shopping center will also appeal to thrifty buyers, there are shops of democratic brands, and elite salons which often sell out previous collections.
The complete opposite is the shopping center Marina banus, it is very popular among young people. A significant part of the shops that is located in the shopping center belongs to the average price category, it has large stores of brands such as H & M, Bershka and Zara. Near the clothing stores there are large pavilions with cosmetics and perfumes, which are sure to interest women, and there are several inexpensive restaurants and cafes in the shopping center.
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La Cañada – one of the biggest hubs for shopping in Marbella
Among the most popular Marbella shopping centers, La Cañada is certainly worth mentioning, it employs more than one hundred stores of various specializations. Women come here to visit the Intimissimi luxury underwear store. Lovers of stylish modern clothes are attracted by the shopping pavilions of El Ganso and BcbgMaxAzria. In addition to clothes and accessories, you can find interesting goods for home. You can choose toys and clothes for children, as well as peek in the colorful souvenir shops.
There are several excellent wine shops in the city, among which Vinacoteca Castillejos is the most popular. Noteworthy sells wines from different regions of Spain, the store is a permanent venue for wine tastings. In addition to wine you can find local beer here, in many respects its popularity is due to moderate prices.
Local food and handmade
Street markets deserve special attention because you can buy interesting products in national style and souvenirs there. You will find many interesting things on the market stalls of Mercadillo de Marbella. It offers goods from the best artisans in the city. Lovely handmade ladies fans, miniature wicker handbags, beautiful wallets and belts made of genuine leather. Clay crafts and luxurious scarves in Spanish style – the variety of goods you can get lost in. Part of the market is full of antique goods. lovers of antiquity will be able to purchase chic sculptures, copper lamps, antique paintings and even pieces of furniture.
For gourmets, the Marbella Food Market will be the most attractive place. Many tourists come here to see the exotic seafood. On the market there are large counters with fresh vegetables and fruits, and lovely little restaurants where you can try literally all seafood you can imagine. Visitors always try fresh oysters with a glass of wine, scallops and sushi.
Local jewelry stores also deserve special attention so Ethnopur store will be interesting to visit for both men and women. You can find chic silverware of author’s work there. Women will be able to pick up wonderful collections with a scattering of stones. Men will love all those massive bracelets and chains. All the jewelry presented in the store is unique, you won’t find them in any other shopping pavilions.
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