Valencia is the capital of the province of the same name and a rather large city (its population is about a million). Shopping lovers this city will have to taste - after all, there are both a number of modern shopping centers offering clothes for every taste and wallet, and expensive boutiques offering exclusive clothes, as well as small shops where you can buy completely unusual clothes.
Shopping centers
There are many shopping and entertainment complexes in Valencia, I would like to stay on the biggest of them.
Aqua.
This is one of the largest shopping centers in all Valencia. It offers shops of the most famous firms, among them democratic brands, for example, HM, Mango, Pull & Bear, Sfera, Stradivarius, Bershka and Zara. There are also there are more expensive stores - they are represented by such brands like Guess, Massimo Dutti and others. Also sell underwear - Calzedonia and Oysho. There are there and communication salons, a Mercadona grocery store, an optics store and much more. Upstairs there is a restaurant courtyard, as well as a cinema. This shopping center is located near the city center, closer to the coast. His address is Calle Menorca, 19. The nearest metro station is called Martin Serreria, it can also be reached by buses number 1, 19, 20 and 35. For those who took the car to lease, it will be useful to find out that the first three hours of parking in The center is free.
Centro Comercial Saler.
In this center there are mainly low and medium price categories stores - among them Zara, Mango, Springfield, Bershka, Hm, Massimo Dutti, Desigual, Salsa, Gocco, Adidas. The shopping center also has a restaurant courtyard. There is also a carrefour grocery supermarket. For children in the center there is a small gaming area where they can have fun while their parents make purchases. This commercial center is located on the outskirts of the city, not far from entry into it. His address is Autopista Del Saler, 16. There is easy to get there by car, but you can come by bus - Buses number 35, 95, 13, 14 and 15 stop near the center.
El Corte Ingles.
The famous network of shopping centers, distributed throughout Spain, is the network of Corte Ingles. Of course, such a shopping center is in Valencia. It is located at Carrer Del Pintor Maella, 37. It is a building consisting of several floors. On the first floor for sale cosmetics, individual floors are assigned to youth fashion, clothes for women, men and children. Upstairs there is a restaurant and several cafes, as well as a grocery store selling delicacies. Prices for youth clothing are usually moderate, and on the floor offering clothing for women are sold both democratic stamps and expensive luxury things from Carolina Herrera, Armani, Ralph Lauren and other manufacturers of expensive clothing.
Seasonal discounts
Seasonal sales are also held in Spain - they usually come twice a year - from the second half of January to the beginning of February, as well as all August. At the beginning of the discount period, the discounts are still small - 10 - 20 percent, but at this time there are still many things, and by the end of the period of the discounts are just fantastic - they can reach 70-80 percent, but things are already less, so that in order to Find something really worthwhile, you will have to look for. During the period of discounts, shopping centers can be opened until midnight, although their usual time of work coincides with the schedule of shopping centers in Russia - usually they are open from 10 am to 10 pm.Boutiques
Boutiques offering exclusive designer clothing are located in the center of Valencia. Among them are brands like Loewe, Mont Blanc, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Valentino, Gucci, Balenciaga, Balmain, Miu Miu, Prada and many others. Prices for clothing, shoes and accessories are lower than in Russia, and if you make a tax fri (that is, the return of the tax), then the savings will be very significant.
Markets
El Mercado Central (Central market)
This market is located in a building representing a real architecture monument and is the largest city market. You can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, different varieties of ham, tea (from Chinese to Indian), fresh fish and seafood, as well as kitchen utensils (pans, pans and kitchenware). Prices there are low, which makes shopping even more enjoyable. In the market building, small cafes will also work, which will serve you fresh and tasty food - do not miss your chance to try traditional Spanish dishes for a low price! Please note that the market works from Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 15 pm. On Sundays it is closed. There is a market in the very center of the city on a market square (in Spanish Plaza del Mercado).
El Mercado Colon (Columbus Market)
This market is located in the building built in Modern style. Previously, the market was really located there, but now this place is more like a shopping center - there are separate shops and outlets, which are mainly selling clothes, shoes and accessories. Prices here are mostly medium or above average, clothes are for every taste and color - from youth to more elegant. There is this market in the very center of Valencia, namely on Columbus Street (Calle de Colon).
Sunday market
If you arrive in Valencia in the morning on Sunday, you can go to an open market that trades souvenirs. There you can purchase products from precious metals (including gold and silver), as well as traditional Valencia ceramics and mosaics. The market is located on Plaza Redonda (Redond Square), the nearest metro station to Him - Colon.
Tax Return - Free
Tax -Fries in Spain returns from purchases worth 90 or more euros. It is returned in almost all major shopping centers, as well as in most boutiques. On the door or at the store's shop there should be a small TAX FREE sticker - this means that there you can get a return tax. In order to issue a dachshund - free, you will need a passport, and when traveling from the eurozone (that is, at the airport) or on the border, you will need to approach the tax return rack and put all the necessary printing. Return tax you can both on the card and cash.