Seville is one of the largest cities in the province of Andalusia, that is, in southern Spain. There are many shops, shopping centers, as well as markets, where you can buy anything - from clothes to meals, from souvenirs to art items.
Markets
In Seville there are many markets - these are flea markets selling antiques, and natural markets selling fakes for well-known brands and, of course, food markets. Below I would like to stay on the most famous markets of Seville, however, before this I would like to draw your attention to the general recommendations to tourists who decided to visit them. As a rule, all markets in Spain work in the first half of the day, so from 14 o'clock they are already closed. In the markets, there are usually a lot of people, which gives space for the activity of pockets - it is there that the gaseous tourists can pull the wallet or a mobile phone - there are many people around you, so you can never identify, and even more so find a thief. That is why I strongly recommend everyone to go to the markets as you can carefully follow your things, do not put valuable things in the backpacks and bags that you do not hold in the field of your vision. If you comply with all precautions, visiting the Spanish markets will leave only a pleasant impression.
El Jueves flea market (El Jueves)
Translated from the Spanish market name means "Thursday", so you already guessed, the market is open exclusively on Thursdays. It represents the so-called flea market - mostly selling things that are in use. There you can buy pictures, products from ceramics, antiques (candlesticks, boxes, glass products), children's toys (mostly vintage), as well as much more. The market will be interesting for lovers of vintage and unusual pieces, however, to find something really worthwhile, you will have to carefully inspect the entire product offered. You can bargain, in the process of bargaining, the price may decrease by a third, or even half. Unfortunately, most of the merchants do not speak English, so if you want to actively bargain, learn at least Spanish numerals - so the trading process will go much more alive, and the seller will be configured to you much more friendlier.
The market is located on Feria Street (in Spanish Calle Feria).
Fake and fake market
At the Kampana Square (Plaza Campana), a natural market unfolds almost every day, on which immigrants trade for fakes under well-known brands. Forged mainly bags, glasses and clocks, a favorite brand of such sellers - Luis Viutton, the bag of this company can be bought for 20-50 euros. In addition, brands such as Prada, Chanel and Armani are very often fake. In the main mass of fakes, quite rude, those who understand the luxury accessories will not be much difficult to distinguish the original from the fake. If you still want to become the owner of Roles for 20 euros, you should pay attention to this market. Since they sell all this immigrants, you should be prepared for the fact that they do not speak English, nor in Spanish. You can bargain, it is more convenient to write the price in notepad and show them, so you can bring down the price.
Grocery market Enkarnasion
In Spanish, this market is called Mercado de Encarnacion. There are selling all sorts of products - from the freshest fruits and vegetables to Hamon (chearakophane ham), cheeses and fish. Prices there are low, and all products are fresh and very tasty - that is why the market attracts both citizens and tourists. There is a market on the Ekarnasion sites (actually from there and its name).
Luxury shopping
Those who would like to buy expensive clothes, shoes or accessories in Seville, It is worthwhile that the main part of Seville's luxury stores is concentrated in the city center on Sierpez Street (Calle Sierpes). There you can visit the boutiques of companies such as Rolex, Adolfo Dominguez, Prada. Also on the street there are shops belonging to the average price category - this is, for example, GUESS, SEPHORA, etc.
Shopping centers
In Seville, as in any other major Spanish city, there are shopping centers, under the roofs of which are collected a variety of goods.
El Corte Ingles.
The network of shopping centers Cortan Inles, which is widely known outside of Spain, of course, is present in Seville. His address - Plaza del Duque de la Victoria, 8. On the underground floor there is parking for buyers, on the zero floor - Optics shops, exchanger, supermarket, on the first floor are presented for women, on the second - men's clothing, the third floor is designed for children And on the fourth clothing yourself is looking for young people. On the last, fifth floor, there are cafes and restaurants. Prices for clothing and shoes are very different, in youth departments, as a rule, inexpensive brands are presented, and in the department of women's fashion you can find the clothes of a high price category. There are both well-known brands and Spanish brands. Several times a year in the court Inhles pass sales - this happens in the second half of January, as well as in July - August, discounts at this time can reach 70-80 percent!
For foreign tourists in the Cort of Ingles, a special discount is provided - you need to go to the customer service center (Atencion Al Cliente), which is located on the third floor and upon presentation of the passport you will be given a card for 10-15 percent discount in a number of shopping center stores (as a rule, Discounts apply to the brands of the average price category).
Los Arcos.
It is one of the largest shopping centers of the whole city, it is located in the center, on Andalusia Street (Avenida de Andalucia). Multi-storey complex, mainly inexpensive clothing, represented by such shops, as Bershka, Mango, Zara, and others. The center has a restaurant courtyard, where you can have a snack, as well as a play area for children. On the top floor there is also a modern cinema.
Taks-Fry.
In most Spanish shopping centers, you can also get a return tax, that is, Taks-Free. To do this, you need to have a passport and checks for all purchased goods (Taks-Free returns from the amount of 90 euros). Store staff will issue all the necessary documents for you, and you can get money you will be able to transfer them to the card. It is necessary to do this when crossing the EU border.