Shopping in Spain

Book European Hotels Provide information about some of the best places to visit and shopping in Spain like the open-air markets and upper end shops in Barcelona and Madrid. Shops in Spain range from side-street stalls and open-air flea markets, to designer boutiques selling the latest in couture fashions: the former require your most persuasive haggling powers, while the latter require a fist-full of traveler?s cheques. In either case, shopping in Spain is always an adventure.

Madrid is one of the best places to Shopping in Spain if you are looking to practice you Spanish?and your bargaining skills. Remember, though, keep your camera?s close, and your wallets closer.

In the Spain Barcelona has also several open-air flea markets offering a variety of jewelry, books, curious and hand made arts and crafts. Three of the most popular flea markets are the Mercat de las Encants in the Plaza de las Glories Catalanes, the Mercat de San Antoni, and the Mercat at Plaza Villa de Madrid.

Shopping in Spain is an adventure for those with money, or those who are traveling on a shoestring; just remember to bargain for the best price, use as much Spanish as you know, and carry a big smile along with your wallet.