Shopping - What to Buy & Where to Shop in Spain
Travel light - because you will be going home heavily laden. From the tackiest 'I Love Ibiza' t-shirt to the most expensive flamenco guitar, Spain has something for every shopaholic. Where to buy, how not to get ripped off, and what to do if you want to make a complaint.
Shopping in Madrid
Where to go shopping in Madrid, the capital of Spain. details of where to find the biggest markets (such as the Rastro).
Where to go shopping in Madrid, the capital of Spain. details of where to find the biggest markets (such as the Rastro).
Top Ten Books Set in Spain
The best books written by Spanish authors or written by foreign authors living in Spain.
The best books written by Spanish authors or written by foreign authors living in Spain.
Top Ten Souvenirs from Spain
When planning your journey to Spain, be sure to only partly fill your bags – because you will be coming back with a lot of souvenirs. Avoid the tackiness overload by selecting from my top ten best souvenirs from Spain
When planning your journey to Spain, be sure to only partly fill your bags – because you will be coming back with a lot of souvenirs. Avoid the tackiness overload by selecting from my top ten best souvenirs from Spain
Buying a Stamp in Spain & Sending a Postcard in Spain
How to buy a stamp and send a postcard in Spain.
How to buy a stamp and send a postcard in Spain.
Shopping in Spain - Where to Buy the Best Local Goods
The best in Spanish products - where to buy your wine, leather, spices, etc.
The best in Spanish products - where to buy your wine, leather, spices, etc.
Tipping in Spain - Should you tip in Spain?
Advice on one of the most popular questions about travel in Spain - should you tip?
Advice on one of the most popular questions about travel in Spain - should you tip?
Making a Complaint in a Spanish Shop
Occasionally in Spain, as is the case everywhere, you don't get the best service - and often it is the tourist that gets the brunt of it, as assistants don't expect to ever see you again. Thankfully, Spain has one of the best systems in the world for making a complaint.
Occasionally in Spain, as is the case everywhere, you don't get the best service - and often it is the tourist that gets the brunt of it, as assistants don't expect to ever see you again. Thankfully, Spain has one of the best systems in the world for making a complaint.
Spanish Public Holidays - When to expect to find the stores shut
A list of Spanish national holidays so you know when to expect to find the stores shut. Don't forget about the siesta too - many stores will be closed between about 2pm and 5pm.
A list of Spanish national holidays so you know when to expect to find the stores shut. Don't forget about the siesta too - many stores will be closed between about 2pm and 5pm.
European Clothing Sizes - Europe Clothing size conversion
If you're an American planning to buy clothing in Europe, you'll need to know that the sizes are different from what you're used to.
If you're an American planning to buy clothing in Europe, you'll need to know that the sizes are different from what you're used to.
Your Consumer Rights in Spain
Excellent resource explaining your rights in Spain. Has links to other European countries too.
Excellent resource explaining your rights in Spain. Has links to other European countries too.
Shopping in Andalusia - a Brief History
A nice piece looking at shopping in days gone by, leading right up to present day.
A nice piece looking at shopping in days gone by, leading right up to present day.