Occupying the building that once housed the ABC newspaper, this upmarket and well located shopping mall has eight floors. Four of them are dedicated to fashion, designer and...

This is sportswear as fashion: you can't imagine customers getting the stuff sweaty or dirty, it's simply far too cool. Official Real Madrid kits are sold here too.

Simple, classical clothing from the well-known Galician designer. Suits are well cut and long-lasting, while accessories and shoes are also big draws.

Loud and colourful designs distinguish this designer's work, many emblazoned with her trademark hearts and flowers. The childrenswear range is hugely popular, as is the homeware.

A small but extremely friendly spa, with staff who work hard to put you at your ease. A favourite is the 'thermal circuit', which offers an hour and a quarter's worth of...

This curiosity shop is packed full with all manner of old stuff, including toys, tacky postcards, prints, cameras, watches, bull-fighting programmes and more. Brilliant for...

Super-friendly staff and a fantastic selection of hip hop, house, nu jazz, reggae, lounge and breakbeat make Ama Records a hub for the city's musical community. It's a great...

The most discreet of the city's sex shops in terms of location, Amantis has a sunny feel and seems rather like a small-town shop. Albeit a small-town shop filled with condoms,...

One of the few Spanish designers with an international presence. Not for everyday wear, but there are some great outfits to be discovered, with a hard-edged punky look. The...

This perfectly preserved old-fashioned store is dedicated to espadrilles of all sizes and colours.

This long-standing family business specialises in traditional blue and white Spanish ceramics. Every available space is crammed with hand-painted designs all sourced from small...

With the same decor and counter as when it opened in 1830, this lovely old pastelería is a true period piece, with cakes that live up to its design.

A true emporium for the Real Madrid-inclined. On sale are, naturally, replica shirts and all manner of other stuff bearing the club's logo, from ashtrays to mouse mats, bath...