Madrid's first giant mall, and still the largest in the city, La Vaguada has around 350 outlets. There's a branch of El Corte Inglés, and the upper floor is given over to...

A welcome addition to one of the city's main transport hubs. Built into the shell of the old train station, the mall manages to pack in a deceptively large amount of shops and...

Desigual has become a real hit with the club-kids, and it's easy to see why: gorgeous shop assistants, pumping house music and affordable, quality club and streetwear for men...

Spain's biggest retail concern has blown all the rest of the competition out of the water. El Corte Inglés is the solution when all else fails for some, but the first choice...

This mall may be small but it's a gem, with designer boutiques, expensive shoe shops and a classy café.

Innovative and sharply elegant leather designs from this popular Mallorcan company, with bags and shoes too.

Well-chosen stock from the likes of g-sus, Miss Sixty, Kangol and Black Flys, all presided over by über-hip and highly pierced, highly tattooed staff.

'Keep it simple' is the Gas motto and it certainly does, with collections of crisp cotton and linen separates, but mainly denim.

The flagship Madrid branch of the Swedish chain. While the clothes may lack quality, the rock-bottom prices do much to compensate. Don't miss the massive underwear floor and...

HAND stands for for Have a Nice Day, and is run by two discerning Frenchmen. An interesting boutique, it mixes French labels with bits and pieces brought back from their...

The tendrils of cool emanating from Chueca are creeping ever further, as evinced by Isolée, a multi-faceted café, CD, clothes and kitchenware shop. The café is a little pricey,...

This three-storey emporium has all the essentials for the keen snowboarder, surfer and skateboarder, or anyone looking for streetwear by the likes of Etnies, Carhartt, Diesel...

Another small shopping mall, dominated by shops selling upmarket designer fashion, party clothes and accessories, mainly for women.

The world-famous, elite Spanish leather goods company, selling bags, shoes, cases and a small range of clothes. Prices are very high.