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Zara Tenerife stores and my best Zara store.
Zara Tenerife has several stores on the island. Most are in or near the capital. But, Las Americas and La Orotava with la Villa mall have their branch as well.
Yes, you can see me here by the Zara back-door in Santa Cruz.
I’ve been there many times since 2008. You get there from inside the shop or walking around the corner by the modern
sky rise of Banco de Santander.
You are bound to read Banco Santander
in red from far when coming into Plaza Candelaria from the sea-side.
Head towards it and you will find
Zara on Plaza Candelaria Santa Cruz
on your right behind a slender, white marble monument called Obelisc de Triunfo de Candelaria.
It’s next to Banco de Santander on
opposite corner of a side street.
Photo of this view will follow below.
Zara shops on the biggest of all Canary Islands seem to sell clothes for women, teenagers and children, only.
The
picture shows some of the inside of the Zara shop
on Plaza de Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
First time, I saw one of Zara shops was when an insider resident introduced me to Zara’s collections.
She took me to this branch in Santa Cruz Tenerife on
Plaza de Candelaria, 8 – Tel: + 34 922 245020
On that day my lady friend and I went to Santa Cruz by car.
That’s what insiders like to do.
Of
course, you can go to Zara Santa Cruz using
Tenerife transport by bus or other means.
Parking Santa Cruz by the Zara shop
She used the underground parking Santa Cruz at Plaza de España. Find public parking by looking out for one of the many blue parking indicators around town.
Zara at Plaza Canderlaria of Santa Cruz
Admire the beautiful panoramic photo above where you see a car driving into this parking lot. Take notice of the blue board indicating this parking facility.
Also, make out the Ferry in the picture. So much is there to discover by one of most innovative world town squares.
There is an exit/entrance for pedestrians from the underground parking.
It leads to the shop Zara at Plaza Candelaria where a fenced in fountain (Pilar de Candelaria) is in front.
The spot is so easy to reach because, the town squares Plaza de España and Plaza de Candelaria are connected. Almost one square, you know.
I was absolutely taken with Zara at Plaza Candelaria.
What’s so great about this Zara store?
It displays its stocks on several floors. You can take stairs or an elevator to get there.
Perhaps, we were particularly lucky with the outstanding variety it had. Prices were very reasonable, too.
Shopping with natural day light
May
be, it was also a question of the light on the upper levels. It could
have been the morning light which indirectly entered the store through
the many windows. You can see them in the photo with the fountain above. The right,
natural light can even render a store like Zara which has best
advantages, already, more magic.
Also, colors are always true with natural illumination.
Music at Zara doesn’t come into my mind but, wouldn’t be that important.
The artificial Tenerife lake of Plaza de Espana is a must see with the Anaga Mountains
behind on the horizon.
Its bar is also the ideal stop over for a refreshment
on any Santa Cruz capital Zara trip.
And by the way of course, you
can still buy clothes there when the stars are up by the spectacular
lake next door to Zara Santa Cruz.
The shop closes at 10 p.m. However, make sure to arrive before 9.p.m.
Zara Fashion for any age?
The red Zara Denims seen in the photo were bought at Christmas 2014.
The quality is still excellent after washing them many times.
By the way, you would never believe the age of the lady depicted.
This shows you that Zara fashion isn’t only for the young.
Zara Tenerife Las Americas
In 2009, I had Swedish girls visiting who absolutely had to go see Zara Tenerife in the south of the island.
Zara Arona by Las Americas is in a real glamorous area.
But, now, look at Plaza de España by Zara Santa Cruz at night.
Not a bad neighborhood, either…Right?
To be honest I was disappointed comparing Zara Tenerife Las Americas with my preferred Santa Cruz shop.
We never got to Santa Cruz, by the way.
We picked Playa de las Americas where we arrived with a rented car and got quite lost in town where one really should have a detailed road map with shops and other attractions pointed out.
We started searching for Zara and eventually got to it.
Later, I discovered that it’s supposed to be right opposite Mare Nostrum which you can see at Tenerife photos Arona
where Zara is also very close to the musical fountain and shop Cartier. However, I took no picture of the Zara shop, there.
Retrospect 2010 summer Fashion design Zara
Admire a glimpse of summer Fashion 2010 by Zara Santa Cruz Tenerife…
Note that tight Denim jeans are still the rage. Shirts accentuate the waste and the feminine figure.
Pastel cotton with dainty flower motives give the romantic Zara touch.
Shoes are sling strap and well visible, while trouzers stop short above the ancles.
Zara and 7 more brands of Inditex Spain
Learn more about Spanish fashion which has amazing importance for Spain’s economy, while Zara and Stradivarius of the mighty fashion group Inditex of northern Spain are unfortunately not found near the 5 star Hotel Mirador del Duque on Costa Adeje.
Spain fashion designer Zara 2010
Mind that the Spain fashion designer Zara Tenerife is still celebrating youth above all else.
Mini skirts go all year round.
Short skirts are popular in Spain as well as on Tenerife, the island of gentle spring. Tight tops round off the summerly look of 2010.
Zara of La Orotava
La Villa Alcampo shopping mall
Only one shopping floor Zara on ground level.
You find it at the end of the mall.
Exit 36 off TF5 Autospista del Norte
Tel: + 34 922 364286
Important international gift delivery at any Zara outlet.
My daughter bought me a Zara Tenerife bag online in the UK. I had to collect this gift at the shop of Zara La Orotava. Why there? Because that’s closest to where I live. So this gift service is international. No shipment needed, as long as the item is available at a Zara outlet near the residence of the person that receives the gift.
Mind that most probably she even physically inspected the bag in the UK.
I must have seen Zara in the Commercial Center in La Laguna next to Al Campo and Ikea .
Anyway, it left no lasting impression on me.
No Zara Tenerife shop is as nice as the one by the ocean in the Capital Santa Cruz.
By the way, I don’t think that any of the Zara shops are open on Sundays.
Zara stores in Tenerife with their
addresses and
phone numbers where you also have a catalogue, impressions and
even job offers for all over the world.
Where shop for other things besides for clothes at Zara Tenerife?
Please, go from Zara Tenerife to shopping in Tenerife where more insider tips are given.
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Queen Letizia in Zara Midi Dress to visit Grand Canary Islands
by RegalFille
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Today, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain visited the Grand Canary Islands. The visit is part of couple’s Nationwide tour in which Felipe and Letizia are visiting all the public facilities reopening after the COVID19 lockdown to support the recovery of social, economic and citizen activities in the country after the pandemic.
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Gran Canaria also Grand Canary Island, is second-most populous of the Canary Islands in Spain – an archipelago off the Atlantic coast of Northwest Africa. Tourism plays a big role in the Spanish Economy and COVID19 has affected the tourism all-over the world very badly.
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During the visit, Felipe and Letizia toured the Pérez Galdós House-Museum at the Gran Canarian Palms on its first day of reopening like the rest of the Canarian museums. Spain has ordered its borders for tourists last Sunday but the summer season is only tentatively resuming while Government monitors the situation.
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Felipe and Letizia during the visit to the Pérez Galdós House-Museum on the occasion of the 100 year anniversary of the renowned Spanish novelist Benito Perez Galdos’s death.
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia unveiled a plaque commemorating the visit that ended with the signing of the book of honour. Their tour of the Grand Canaria Island area coincides with the usual commemoration from June 23 to 24 of the origins of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – with the city celebrating its 1478 founding every summer.
A video of the visit to the House Museum.
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In the Islands’ capital, Gran Canaria, locals greeted the royal couple with applause and shouts of “Viva”, as Felipe bumped elbows with people to avoid shaking hands. The couple launched “Spain for Sure” last week and this tour will take them to every Spanish region in the coming days.
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Felipe and Letizia went to the Santa Catalina Royal Hideaway Hotel, for its reopening, and were received by their employees and discovered a commemorative plaque that reflects this moment. During the tour, The King and Queen had meetings with the business, union and professional representatives from the Tourism and Hospitality sector during their visit.
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Then Felipe and Letizia moved to Playa de las Canteras and toured its promenade. From CNA’s report,
Since Spain’s state of emergency ended on Sunday and European borders reopened, some 600-700 flights have taken place daily in all directions, state-owned airport operator Aena said, an increase on the 570 daily average in May.
There is, however, little chance of stopping Spain registering its worst economic performance on record in 2020, with the central bank forecasting a contraction between 9 per cent and 11.6 per cent.
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At this time to keep the public gathering minimum and following Governmental and Medical guidelines the exact schedule of the Nation-wide tour is under the wrap and we will find on a daily basis where King Felipe and Queen Letizia are visiting.
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Spanish King and Queen received a warm welcome from the public enjoying a day out in the sun.
Some beautiful pictures from the visit.
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Last Friday on the 6th anniversary of their Coronation, Felipe and Letizia took their daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia to Teatros del Canal in Madrid.
A video of the Royal Couple walking around the Island.
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After the tour of Grand Canaria Island, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain headed towards Tenerife. After arriving at the “Tenerife South Airport” in Tenerife, they toured their facilities to observe the health security systems implemented at the airport, then they moved to Finca El Confital to learn first-hand the situation of the primary sector after the COVID-19 crisis.
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There Felipe and Letizia made a tour of the banana area.
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They saw various facilities of the BONNYSA company “Las Moradas” and had a meeting with representatives of the Primary Sector from all over the archipelago, which included representatives of agriculture, livestock, fishing and rural development.
A video of the visit.
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For the visit, Queen Letizia of Spain chose a chic summer style. She debuted a pale green Zara Combined Structured Midi Dress from Summer collection. Thanks to Nuria Tiburcio and Las Ardillas for the id.
Zara Combined Structured Midi Dress
The vee-neck midi dress has wide sleeves and a slit at the skirt with a cinched waistline. It features a white and pale green floral embroidery and currently available €25.99 offline.
Macarena Alba50 Cotton Crudo Wedges
Queen paired the dress with a new pair of taupe wedges. Letizia was wearing Macarena Alba50 Cotton Crudo Wedges. The €60 Espadrille with natural jute wedge features a straps tie closure at the ankle and are handmade in Spain. They are currently available online in all sizes. Queen recently wore another pair of Macarena wedges.
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Queen Letizia teamed up her look with gold bamboo earrings
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and her Karen Hallam ring.
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I believe we will be seeing Felipe and Letizia a lot in the upcoming days.
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Queen Letizia of Spain Wore a $26 Zara Dress With $68 Shoes
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Queen Letizia of Spain wore a Zara dress for an appearance on Tuesday.
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- On Tuesday, Queen Letizia wore a summery look to take a tour of the Canary Islands.
- The Spanish royal was photographed in a sleeveless midi dress from Zara that was on sale for $26 at the time of writing.
- She paired it with $68 handmade espadrilles, gold earrings, and a statement cocktail ring.
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Kate Middleton isn’t the only royal who loves wearing Zara.
On Tuesday, Queen Letizia of Spain was photographed taking a tour of the Canary Islands with her husband, King Felipe VI. For the occasion, the royal wore a $26 sleeveless midi dress from Zara that was sold out at the time of writing.
Queen Letizia’s Zara dress was sold out at the time of writing.
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She paired the textured green dress with $68 handmade white espadrilles from the Spanish brand Macarena, gold earrings, and a $102 gold-plated statement ring from Karen Hallam.
King Felipe VI also looked casual in a blue button-down shirt, gray pants, and brown shoes.
King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia took a tour of a fruit plantation on Tuesday.
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Since the restrictions are starting to lift in Spain, Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI have been participating in royal engagements again.
It’s no secret that Queen Letizia is a fan of wearing affordable clothing
Just a few weeks ago, on June 8, the royal wore a white Carolina Herrera suit and a $30 brown polka dot cami from Mango for an appearance in Madrid.
Queen Letizia wore a $30 Mango top earlier this month.
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- The fabulous life of Queen Letizia, a news anchor who married into Spanish royalty
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ARE YOU READY TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPAIN?
We will ask you a series of questions, and depending on your performance, you will be able to receive a gold, silver or bronze medal. Also, you can share your result with your friends.
10In the Salamanca district of Madrid, the elegant streets of Serrano, Ortega y Gasset, Velázquez, Lagasca, Ayala and Claudio Coelho are united by one special name. Do you know what itinerary is?
Calle Ortega y Gasset, Madrid
A: Walk of Fame
B: Golden Mile
C: Fashion Avenue
That’s right! This area is known for the high cost per square meter of commercial real estate and the fact that it is here that the world’s leading brands of clothing and footwear, jewelry and design are represented. Here you can visit various art salons or relax in one of the luxurious cafes or restaurants.
10What do you think Barcelona Shopping Line means?
Barcelona shopping areas
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Barcelona Shopping Line
A: This is a fashion brand in Barcelona
B: This is one of the districts of Barcelona
C: This is an open-air shopping area in Barcelona, one of the largest in Spain
That’s right! Only five kilometers separate the port of Barcelona from the higher part of the city. In addition to a variety of shops, you will see works of architecture such as La Pedrera, Casa Batlló or Casa Amalle.
10 Which part of Malaga has the best fashion boutiques on the Costa del Sol?
Puerto Banus (Marbella)
View of Ronda
View of Mijas
A: Puerto Banus (Marbella)
B: Ronda
C: Mijas
Correct! Puerto Banus is also a wonderful beach and an exclusive sports port. Here you will find many luxury shops and restaurants, which are recognized as the best in Marbella. Be sure to stop here if you are traveling along the Costa del Sol.
10 Which brand is not Spanish?
Left: Zara shop window. Right: in the Loewe store. Madrid
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Madrid Destino Hiberus
A: Zara
B: Loewe
C: Both A and B brands are Spanish
Absolutely right! Both brands are Spanish, they are recognized and appreciated all over the world.
10What does “manolos” mean?
Shoes designed by Manolo Blahnik
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Trousers
Fashion design
A: These are shoes designed by Manolo Blahnik
B: This is a trousers model
C: This is the union of two fashion designers
Absolutely! Shoes created by this Spanish fashion designer have made history since Carrie Bradshaw, the heroine of the Sex and the City series , demonstrated them on the screen. In Paris, the designer’s work was dedicated to the exhibition “Manolo Blahnik: 40 years of glamor”.
10How many hippie markets are held on the island of Ibiza?
Las Dalias hippie market, Ibiza
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Mercadillo Las Dalias
A: 1
B: 2
C: More than 5
Absolutely! In the 1930s, and moreover since the 60s, Ibiza hosted avant-garde artists and representatives of the hippie movement. In this environment, “adlib fashion” was born (if you visit the island, be sure to buy one of the products in this style). Today there are markets in places like Las Dalias, Punta Arabi, Puerto de Ibiza, Paseo de S´Alamera, Ses Figueretes or Paseo de los Pintores.
10Do you know who Christian Dior called “the master who surpassed all”?
Dior store in Barcelona
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A: Cristobal Balenciaga
B: Paco Raban
C: Cousteau Dalmau
That’s right! Perhaps Cristobal Balenciaga is the most significant creator in the world of Spanish fashion. He received recognition from his colleagues from all over the world. Did you know that in Spain there is a museum dedicated to his work. It is located in Getaria (Basque Country), the city where the fashion designer was born.
10Which Spanish fashion designer designed costumes for music stars like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry or Beyoncé?
Fashion Design Studio
A: Maria Escote
B: Palomo Spain
C: Both A and B are correct
Right! Many celebrities prefer the creations of Spanish designers for their outings. Singer Rosalia has become a muse for Dominnico, preferring his outfits for her concerts or video clips. Lady Gaga wears Maya Hansen on many occasions. Katy Perry has favored Maria Ascote many times, while Beyoncé and Rita Ora have given preference to Palomo Spain. In the past, Ava Gardner or Jacqueline Kennedy also favored Spanish fashion designers such as Elio Berhanier or Pertegas.
10 Which of these crafts are typical in Spain?
Left: Glass work © Industrial Tourism, Granja de San Ildefonso glassworks, Segovia. Right: shoe store in Elche © VisitElche
A: Glass from Granja de San Ildefonso and pottery from Talavera
B: Shoes from Elche and blankets from Escara
C: Both A and B are correct
Correct! By visiting these territories of Spain, you will take away any of the magnificent local souvenirs. A fan from Aldaia, pottery from Sargadelos and much more.
10 What is jarapa?
Skirt
Carpets
Desserts
A: Skirt
B: Carpet
C: Dessert
Right! These are handmade carpets that have been produced in the Alpujarra region (Granada) since ancient times. During your journey you will see villages of incredible beauty located at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, as well as picturesque “white houses” in the villages of Capileira or Pampaneira.
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safe Belarus, ZARA in Minsk and Vin Diesel in Cuba
The most important, interesting or just funny travel news for the past 7 days – from 23 to 29 April 2016.
IN BELARUS
Belarus has simplified the visa regime for UAE citizens
On April 27, the Head of State signed Decree No. 156, which establishes a visa-free entry and exit procedure for citizens of the United Arab Emirates. Based on the document, now tourists from the UAE can stay in Belarus for 30 days without a visa or transit if they have a valid passport or a document replacing it. Recall that Belarusians still need a visa to visit the UAE.
ZARA, Bershka, Pull&Bear and others come to Belarus
Attention shopaholics! There was information that stores of 11 popular European brands will open in Minsk. Among them are Pull&Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka. The brands will appear in the Dana Mall and GreenCity shopping centers in Minsk. But it’s too early to dance a jig, because negotiations between Inditex and Belarus have been going on for about three years, and up to this point there is no unambiguous information about the decisions made. Before the opening, you can still go shopping several times in Bialystok, Warsaw, or – what’s there! – to Milan.
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In the autumn a charter flight will fly from Minsk to Tenerife again
This spring a significant event took place in Belarusian tourism – for the first time a direct charter flight flew from Minsk to the Canary Islands, more precisely, to one of the most beautiful islands of the archipelago – Tenerife. Last minute tours for the first flights for 300 EUR scattered at the speed of light. For the remaining flights in May, prices are slightly higher, but tourists still have the opportunity to plan a vacation in Tenerife, only in the fall – the first autumn flight from Minsk to Tenerife is scheduled for October 3. Moreover, you can even celebrate the New Year under a volcano! Departures are also planned for the New Year holidays. Ask in the agencies of your city!
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Billboards with Minsk will appear in Cannes
And billboards with Cannes will appear in Minsk, respectively. Mutual exchange of outdoor advertising is only the beginning of mutual cooperation between the Belarusian and French cities. During the visit of the delegation from Cannes to Minsk, the French agreed with their Belarusian colleagues on cooperation in the field of tourism, the possibility of internships for Belarusian students in France, and not only about this. But you can not wait for mercy from officials, but go to Cannes right now.
The first Belarusian tourists returned from Turkey
They returned satisfied, tanned and happy – they flew cheaply (some operators now sell tours to Turkey at bargain prices), there are no Russians, the service is on top. What they told the correspondents of Interfax.by.
Belarus is recognized as one of the safest countries in the world. When compiling the rating, the companies were guided by the crime index in each country. The safest country, according to the rating, is South Korea, the most dangerous is Venezuela. We are on a par with Malta and Finland in terms of security.
IN THE WORLD
Poland introduces border controls at the borders with the EU from July 4 to August 2 . In this regard, for the period from July 4 to August 2, Poland introduces border controls on the borders with Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Lithuania.
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Free tours will be held around the world in early May
The entire world community has decided to support the Belarusian Tour Guide Fest-2016, which took place in Minsk and other cities of Belarus last weekend. Free tours will be held from 6 to 8 May around the world. No, we, of course, are joking about supporting Belarus, but free tours will indeed take place in many cities of the world as part of the Jane’s Walk international project. For example, on May 4, you can go to St. Petersburg – pick up the excursion at 14.00 near the exit from the Lomonosovskaya metro station.
Tunisia is building a modern metropolis following the example of the UAE
A large-scale investment project worth 50 billion USD is being implemented in Tunisia – it is called Tunisia Economic City. According to the plan, on 90 square kilometers along the 18 km of the Tunisian coast near Hammamet, a huge metropolis will appear, consisting of 14 districts – with medical and shopping centers, business centers, an Olympic village, modern hotels, universities, residential buildings and even a Formula 1 track. There will also be a port with a duty-free zone and a ski center. The project involves 50 investors from 30 countries. The deadline for putting the project into operation is not known, but it is expected that in 2030 the Economic City of Tunisia will be able to attract 7 billion USD and 2 million visitors a year.
Current tours in Tunisia
Fast & Furious 8 is currently filming in Cuba
Would you like to have a glass of rum with Vin Diesel in the bar of Old Havana, on the Malecon? Filming of the eighth part of the film “Fast and the Furious” is currently taking place in Cuba. Filming is scheduled to end on May 5, so there is still time to get to the set – Belarusians do not need a visa to Cuba.
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Shopping in Alicante – Rest in Spain (Alicante). Accommodation, excursions, transfers, information.
Where?
- As elsewhere, in large shopping centers, for example. In Alicante it is:
- Plaza del Mar 2. Avenida de Denia, S/N (no number),
- Gran Via. Calle de José García Selles, 2,
- Puerta de Alicante, Avenida del Alcalde Lorenzo Carbonell, S/N (no number)
- El Corte Inglés (2 malls on the same street: one for household goods and electronics, the other for clothes and shoes). How to get an additional 10% discount on shopping in the stores of this network.
- Carrefour San Juan – not really a shopping center, rather, a hypermarket, it is convenient for purchasing food and household goods, and clothes and shoes are very simple there.
- Lots of interesting shops in the old part of the city, under the hill with Santa Barbara castle.
- Main shopping streets of the city – av.de Maisonnave, av. de Alfonso X El Sabio. There are many clothing stores – Zara, Mango, Bershka, Stradivarius, H&M and others .
- Shoe shops are mostly located in the old part of the city, between the sea, the hill with the castle, the streets av. de Alfonso X Sabio and av. de Federico Solo.
- The outlet stores is an outlet center, which in fact is already located in the neighboring city of San Vicente, but still often referred to as Alicante. On May 5, 2018, it opened its doors to visitors after a large-scale expansion – the center’s area increased by 3,500 sq. meters, i.e. almost double! The new areas housed 8 new brands: Dunkin’ Donuts Café, with over 50 varieties of breakfast and snacks; Geox, and its range of breathable shoes; Guess – fashion store; Home & Cook, – household items and small appliances; Hunkemöller – underwear and swimwear; Lamford, – clothing for men in casual style; Skechers – fashionable sports shoes and Sunglass Hut – an optics store. And the OhGar and Tramas+ stores already present in the mall moved to more spacious premises. Also now the complex includes stores such as Nike Clearance Store, El Corte Ingles Outlet, Desigual, Puma, Levi’s, Asics, Quicksilver, Camper and Mango; restaurants TGB, Lizarrán, 100 montaditos, La Tagliatella and Foster’s Hollywood; cinema multiplex Megarama, etc. A complete list of the presented brands and their location scheme is here.
- It is very convenient to get here both by car (there is a large free parking lot, see the point on the map) and by tram (Santa Isabel stop on the L2 line is located right in front of the shopping center).
- Open from 10 am to 10 pm from Monday to Saturday. Sunday – closed.
- Carretera de Alicante, 94 03690 San Vicente del Raspieg, Spain
- 965 664 498
- Markets – it’s inexpensive and you can find something interesting, but this, of course, is an easier level. As one of the options, there are Second Hand-type stores, where most of the things are new, often even with tags, for ridiculous prices from 2 euros. An option for the squeamish and economical! 🙂 Follow the link to find the schedule of markets in different areas of Alicante and neighboring cities.
- Alicante Central Market – products: fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood, meat, cheeses. Avenida de Alfonso X El Sabio, no number. It works every day, except Sunday, from 8 to 14 (officially the schedule is slightly wider, but better be guided by this).
- For leather shoes, it is better to go to Elche, the shoe capital of Spain. However, it is recommended to look at the stores’ websites in advance: not everyone likes the local style, it seems rustic to some.
- Adolfo Dominguez – a chain of fine designer clothes in Spain, several stores in Alicante and beyond. The addresses of all stores and the online store can be found on their website.
- local products online: vegetables, fruits, dairy products, hams, cheeses, alcohol, oysters, olive oil, etc.
- A great article about what you can bring from Alicante as a souvenir or gift.
- An article about the opening hours of stores on holidays and Sundays: how to find out if a particular store is open.
How?
Of course, the question of understanding arises. As a rule, they do not speak English here. Of course, sign language, a calculator and a desire to negotiate will always help.
Let’s add a few most necessary words to this:
¿Cuánto es? Quanto es? ¿Cuánto vale? Quanto ball? – “how much does it cost?
Talla (taya) – clothing size
Número (numero) – shoe size, gloves
If you want to learn numerals – you will find them in any phrase book, textbook, language learning site.
How much?
As practice shows, prices here are somewhat lower than Russian ones for the same brands, especially the same leather shoes (there was a case, enthusiastic Petersburgers took home 2 suitcases more than they brought, and there were only shoes :))
When?
A special time is from mid-January to early March and July-August, this is the time of discounts everywhere and on everything, 50-70% – easily! How to find out what discounts are here? Look for the word REBAJAS (reAhas), this is it – “discounts. “0003
What about with children?
Most shopping centers have feeding rooms (here you will find our client’s review of such rooms), changing rooms at the toilets, there are children’s entertainment:
- in the Carrefour San Juan shopping center, the children’s room is always open;
- in the Gran Via shopping center, the trampoline and carousel are usually open on weekends and holidays;
- if you are shopping in the center of Alicante (for example, in El Corte Inglés), then you can leave the child in the children’s room of the Mandarina Garden cafe (more about it here).
Below is a map with marked shopping areas in Alicante. Click on the label and information will be displayed about what it is and how it works (nothing works on Sundays except for convenience stores. The exception is a few Sundays before and during the New Year holidays and the first Sunday of the discount season in summer and winter).
1. Shoe shopping in Elda , 12 outlets of various Spanish shoe factories (mainly women’s) and accessories, overall style is elegant.
Detailed article with addresses, passwords and attendances
2. Shoe shopping in Elche
Shoe factory with a huge shop attached to it:
- 908anovano
- C/Almenara, 12 (before Hyundai-Kia), 03205 Elche (Alicante)
- GPS: 38.261628,-0.734438
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- Habaneras shopping center in Torrevieja
- Boulevard Shopping Center in La Zenia
- La Marina shopping center in Benidorm
- Portal de la marina shopping center in Dénia
- L´Aljub shopping center in Elche
- If you have a car and an extra day, you can go to the outlet village “Las Rozas” near Madrid, it’s 4 – 4. 5 hours one way on a good road.
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3. Outlet shoe route near the town of Torellano and Alicante airport.
You can also check every month where and what discounts are in one or another store of this tour.
How and where in Spain in general and in Alicante in particular is tax free issued, that is, tax refunds for your purchases?
Tax free is issued for purchases worth more than 90.15 euros (the figure is inherited from the time when it was in pesetas, because such a strange value) in almost any (non-grocery) store – you have to ask at the checkout. Almost certainly – in large shopping centers like El Corte Inglés, in branded clothing and footwear stores. Sometimes (but not always) there is a taxfree sticker somewhere at the entrance to the store. It is important to remember that it is not necessary to have this amount in one check – it can be several checks for different purchases in the same store . Accordingly, from how many stores you want to get tax free – from as many checks are needed for a total amount of 90.15 euros and more.
It is not necessary to do it right away – checks for registration of tax free are valid 3 months .
For registration you will need a Russian passport or a passport of a non-EU citizen.
Reimbursable tax – approximately 15% .
It should be mentioned that in Spain there are also territories with a special tax regime, such as the Canary Islands (where VAT is 5%), Ceuta or Melilla, and that certain goods, such as glasses and lenses, are subject to reduced VAT , for mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands it is 8 percent instead of 21.
The tax refund process usually proceeds as follows : You will immediately receive a special receipt upon purchase, in which you enter your passport details and address. The store takes the check, in return gives an envelope, which then needs to be given to the customs officer at the airport (see below about Alicante airport), he puts a stamp on the documents (sometimes he also asks him to show the goods described in the check, so go through this procedure BEFORE how to check in your luggage), then everything is put back in an envelope, sealed and dropped into a mailbox at the airport and sent to the address of the seller. Taxes are then transferred back to the card – if the purchase was paid by card. If in cash, then, depending on the store, you will either be immediately refunded the amount spent, or then sent by check to your home address.
at Alicante Airport the customs officer is located on the arrivals floor (aka floor 0), opposite the “waiting room” seats. This is a closed office with a sign, to get inside, you need to ring the bell at the door.
Personal experience (June 2013) on tax free registration at Alicante airport.
Personal experience (September 2016)
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Spain and Madrid
General information:
Area: 504,750 sq. km.
Population: 46.951.532
Religion: 99% Catholic
Capital: Madrid
Form of government: constitutional monarchy
Head of State: King Juan Carlos I
Currency: euro
Spain owes its name to the Phoenicians, who were the first of the non-Iberian tribes to land on the coast of the Iberian Peninsula and founded the city of Gadir, the current Cadiz – the oldest city in Western Europe, from where they conducted their trade. The Phoenicians defined the new territory as i-spn-ya, this name was interpreted by the Romans as “land abounding with rabbits”, Phoenician prefixi- “shore”, “land”, ya-region, spn- “rabbit”. Gradually, with a change in the language system, the name evolved, and is now pronounced as “Espana” in modern Spanish.
The official language of the state, enshrined in the Constitution, is the Castilian language, which in common terminology is called Spanish.
Castilian is the mother tongue of 89% of the Spanish population. Along with it, in some autonomous regions of the country, three more languages \u200b\u200bare also considered official:
– Catalan, which is spoken by 9% of the country’s population, is the official language in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, it is spoken by part of the inhabitants of Aragon in the border area with Catalonia, as well as in Valencia, but there it is called the Valencian language.
– Galician (5% of the population) is spoken in the north-west of Spain in Galicia, it is also spoken in some parts of Asturias, Leon and Zamora, but it is not official there.
– Euskera (1% of the population) – the language of the Basque Country and the northern part of Navarre, which has nothing in common with the Romance roots of the rest of the languages of Spain, otherwise called the Basque language.
Spain, or as it is also called, the Kingdom of Spain, is an independent democratic constitutional state and is a member of the European Union. Spain’s form of government is a parliamentary monarchy. The head of state is the king, whose throne is hereditary.
Legislative power is represented by a bicameral parliament – the Cortes Generales: the lower house is the Congress of Deputies and the upper house is the Senate.
Executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
In terms of area, Spain is the fourth country among the largest states in Europe after Russia, Ukraine and France, and in terms of the number of mountains, it is the most mountainous on the continent. In the northeast, Spain borders on France and the Principality of Andorra in the Pyrenees, in the west – on Portugal, and on the British territory of Gibraltar in the south, and also has a maritime border with Morocco.
The territory of Spain, with its capital in Madrid, occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula and includes two archipelagos: the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands in the northeast Atlantic Ocean, as well as two autonomous cities: Ceuta and Melilla. Spain is called the State of Autonomies, and it is considered the most decentralized country in Europe, since all 17 autonomous regions are self-governing: each autonomy has its own health and education system, in some areas, such as Catalonia, there is a local police corps that replaces the National Police, performing it functions.
In terms of population, the largest city in Spain is Madrid. The capitals of four more autonomous regions are also cities with a million inhabitants, namely: in Barcelona and the surrounding area, in the so-called “metropolitan area” 3.150.380 people live, in the Valencia metropolitan area – 1.810.663, and in Seville and the surrounding area – 1.438 .451 inhabitants. Other major cities in descending order: Malaga with a population of 965.371, Bilbao – 949.939, Asturias – 857.495, Alicante-Elche district 725.395 and Zaragoza – 688.643. In terms of inhabitants on the islands, the largest are Tenerife (Canary Islands) – 886.033 inhabitants, Mallorca (Balearic Islands) – 846. 210 and Gran Canaria – 829.597 inhabitants.
The climate in Spain is very diverse. On the coast, it is mostly Mediterranean with mild temperatures, occasional rainfall throughout the year, and occasional summers. As you move inland, the climate becomes Mediterranean continental with low temperatures in winter and high summers, irregular rainfall, which is practically absent during the hot period. In the northwestern part of Spain, in Galicia and Cantabria, an oceanic climate prevails, characterized by an abundance of precipitation throughout the year, especially in winter, and average annual cool temperatures. In the mountains of the Pyrenees, Cantabria and the Canary Islands, temperatures drop below freezing in winter with an abundance of snow on the peaks. In the Canary Islands, the climate is subtropical with hot temperatures throughout the year and little rainfall, similar to the Andalusian coast in Malaga, Almeria, Granada province, but with milder temperatures. Hot and dry are the territories of Almeria (the famous desert of Tabernas), Granada (Guadix), Murcia and the Ebro valley.
Madrid – the capital of Spain was founded as a fortress city in the Muslim era. Later, in 1083. after the conquest by the Christians, it became the main city of the province, and Madrid acquired the status of the capital in 1561, when King Philip II moved his residence there. This place was chosen because the kings loved to hunt in the dense forests of Madrid, in which bears and wild boars abounded, which is why the emblem of the city depicts a bear leaning on a tree, surrounded by seven stars from the constellation Ursa Major.
At present, it is the largest and most densely populated city in the country, with 3,213,271 inhabitants, and if the suburbs are taken into account, this figure will increase to 6,043,031 inhabitants. Madrid is the third most populous city in the European Union after Berlin and London.
The climate in Madrid is Mediterranean continental, which means cold winters, sometimes with snow, when the thermometer can drop to 4-5°C above zero, and hot summers with an average temperature of 24°C, and maximums in July and August reaching 40°C. C. The average annual temperature is 12 °C.
On hot days, it’s nice to walk through the Retiro Park, located in the heart of the city, not far from the Puerta de Alcala arch, and then go to the Bullfighting Square – Plaza de Toros (1929), which is an example of neo-Mudejar style, with elements of Arabic architecture; or stroll through the botanical garden next to the Prado Museum. Shoppers can go shopping around the central square, the main attraction of Madrid – Puerta del Sol, which houses the monument “The Bear and the Strawberry Tree” – the symbol of the city. In this zone there are shops of world famous brands: Armani, Chanel, Gucci, Spanish brands Zara, Loewe, Cortefiel. Be sure to visit the famous Rastro street market, which opens on Sundays and public holidays in the Ribera de Curtidores street area. From Puerta del Sol, it is a stone’s throw to Cibeles Square, where the Cibeles Fountain, the buildings of the Bank of Spain and the Palacio de Comunicaciones are located – a beautiful architectural structure built in 1918, which now houses the City Hall of Madrid. Plaza Mayor is the old central square of Madrid, where each building has its own face and color. And, finally, after walking up, you can look into one of the classic literary cafes: Café Gijón (Paseo de Recoletos, 21) or Café Comercial (Glorieta de Bilbao, 7). A walk around Madrid will give all guests many unforgettable experiences, and you will want to come back here again and again.
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Walk along the Gràcia Avenue – Barcelona10
The Gracia district is different from all of Barcelona, it was a place of resistance even in Franco’s time and has retained its uniqueness and independence to this day. Residents of the area do not say “we are from Barcelona”, they always say “we are from Gracia”. This area is a place where young people and bohemian people gather, which is manifested in everything: small shops of local designers, art workshops, music concerts and much more. Artists, artists and just creative people from all over the city gather here.
Gracia Avenue or Paseo de Gracia is one of the most important streets in Barcelona and almost the most contrasting. Here the desire to buy and interest in art, the most expensive brands and affordable goods collide. Walking in Gràcia is an essential part of a holiday in Barcelona. This is the very center of the city, it is convenient to get here both by taxi and by metro (Passeig de Gràcia and Diagonal stations). And what you will find on this street, now we will tell.
Gracia Avenue Stores
Boutiques
If you’re walking along Avenida Gracia from Plaza Catalunya, the right-hand side is more chic. The first store you come across will be Emporio Armani. Here you can buy a watch at a price of 200 euros, a sweater for about 1000 euros, trousers for 1500 euros, a coat will cost a little more than 3000 euros.
The last of the luxury stores on the right hand side will be Prada. Glasses here cost 300-350 euros, sneakers are about 1000, trousers are the same, and a sweater can be found for 600 euros.
Between these two stores there are their price segments: Trussardi, Swarovski, Burberry, Chanel, Gucci, Bvlgari, Dior, Boss, Rolex, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Versace. Some of them, however, chose the left side, but they are a minority and they are mostly located closer to Diagonal Street, the end of Gracia Avenue.
Perhaps nowhere else in Barcelona you can find such a cluster of luxury brands. If you can afford a luxury vacation, then shopping is only on Gracia.
Mid-range clothing
Cheaper brands can also afford to rent buildings on Gracia Avenue. They charge by the number of items they sell, not by their cost. Mostly they are concentrated on the left side. Here you can find MANGO, Desingual, H&M, Oysho, Zara and Stradivarius. By the way, the Inditex company, which owns the last two, successfully proves that you can make a fortune on not very expensive clothes. Its creator and main shareholder, Amancio Ortega, has recently periodically overtaken Bill Gates on the Forbes list of billionaires. Although trousers in these stores can be bought on average for 30-40 euros, a sweater for the same price, and a coat from 60 to 100 euros.
Sports shops
On the left side you can also find Puma and Nike sports shops. In the latter, for fans of the Barcelona football club, there is equipment in which the players actually play matches. Store administrators say that they themselves sometimes come here to buy something.
For the simplest sneakers here you will have to pay at least 200-250 euros. And for a T-shirt with the famous red and blue stripes – 140 euros. It should be understood that such prices are only for original branded fan products, and in street shops you can buy the same models only fakes or know-name 10 times cheaper.
Books
If during your visit to Barcelona you get tired of eating food and all sorts of goods and you suddenly want to read in Spanish, in the middle of Gracia Avenue on the right side you can find the largest bookstore Casa de Llibre. This name is in Catalan. There are books in Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German and other European languages.
Attractions of the Gracia Avenue
Another part of the cultural activities on this street are the buildings of Antoni Gaudí.
La Pedrera or Casa Mila is at the very end, near Diagonal Avenue on the right hand side. A visit there costs 24 euros for adults, 18.5 euros for students and pensioners, 12 euros for children from 7 to 12 years old. For those younger, it’s free.
To skip the line, order tickets through the site, the price includes an audio guide in Russian, so you can save on the guide. By the way, there is a special night ticket to Mila’s house.
The building is open to visitors from 09:00 to 20:30 and from 21:00 to 23:00 seven days a week.
It got its name, La Pedrera, from its unusual shape. Direct translation – quarry. During the period when it was built, the townspeople believed that it spoils the view of Barcelona (the analogy with the Eiffel Tower, which spoiled the views of Paris, immediately comes to mind), but now there are queues of tourists to Mila’s house. By the way, there is one interesting engineering nuance in architecture – in summer, in the heat, the building keeps cool without air conditioning, which is rare for Barcelona.
Casa Batlló is on the left side of the street in the middle. The cost of an adult ticket is 25 euros, reduced for pensioners, students, children 22 euros. Entry is free for preschoolers. Visiting hours from 9:00 to 21:00 hours.
You can save money and buy a complex entrance ticket to 3 buildings of Gaudí – Batlló, Mila and Vincença at once, it will cost 63 euros. You can order here.
This building is a landmark in the work of Gaudí. It was on this building that he decided to move away from the classical canons of architecture.
Restaurants in Gracia
To take a break from cultural impressions and kilometers of shopping areas, you can go somewhere to eat, since there are enough good restaurants in Gracia. For example, in a cozy cafe Pomarada with an average check per person of 30-40 euros. The establishment offers Mediterranean cuisine, especially praised by the fisherman’s paella and apple sangria. This place is only 3-4 minutes walk from Casa Mila, a little off the tourist trail. The restaurant has a pleasant terrace on the second floor.
Locals would recommend Bo De Gracia is a restaurant with a special mini-market format where you can sit at the bar and buy groceries. Atmospheric place, very tasty food and wine, and most importantly, fast service. Address Carrer de la Diputacio, 269.
Tapas bar Bruc33Tapas , you guessed it, specializes in tapas and other lunches according to original recipes. per person a small lunch will cost 15-25 euros.
They are adjacent to McDonalds and Pans&Company , where the average check may not exceed 10 euros. In the latter, by the way, you can try bocadillos, a traditional Spanish dish when a variety of fillings are placed in a baguette. But do not forget that this is fast food, and you should try real bocadillos in small family restaurants and bars in the old town.