If you're going to be Erasmus student in Valencia you must know where to shop in the town. Here we present you some advices and a weekly list of markets where you can buy fresh products every day on the valencia's streets.
The best places to go shopping in Valencia range from centuries-old Art Nouveau markets to modernist shopping centers and luxury department stores. The city is a hub of fashion and design. Even so, it’s steeped in tradition that has helped it retain an old-world charm. From its international fashion brands to homegrown handicrafts, Valencia’s shopping scene is as eclectic as it is deservedly celebrated.
Read on to discover the best places to shop in Valencia – whether you want to browse Spanish antiques in a historic square, revamp your wardrobe with the latest designer garments or simply find a unique Valencian souvenir.
1. Calle Colón - Valencia's main shopping street in the city center
2. Mercado Central - One of the largest fresh food markets on the continent
3. Eixample - An upmarket district with a large shopping scene
4. Carrer de Don Juan de Austria - Valencia's shopping street for high fashion
5. Plaza Rendonda - Souvenirs and antiques in a historic round square
6. Calle Poeta Querol - A historic street with designer stores and impressive architecture
7. Avenue de France - Department stores and malls
The city has several shopping centres (centros commerciales), and some of the most well known are the Nuevo Centro (Avenida Pio XII nº), The Centro Comercial El Saler (Autopista del Saler, nº 16), Arena Multiespacio (Carrer de Santa Genoveva Torres, 21), and Aqua (Carrer de Menorca, 19).
El Corte Inglés is the most famous Spanish chain of department stores and there are many stores in Valencia. There you can buy anything from gourmet food from all over the world to famous shoe and clothes brands, home electricals, phones, holidays, insurance and much more. It's worth visiting when they have sales because then you can buy branded clothing very cheaply. For example GUESS shoes from 30€ or Hugo Boss ties at 500€. This shop literally has it all. If you don't know where to get something or other you will find it in Corte Inglés.
Also you can visit El Rastro (second hand items at low prices, bikes, TV's, chairs, sofas etc). Situated in the carpark of the Valencia CF football stadium (open from Saturday morning to Sunday, we advise that you go early to find the best items at the best prices).
Almost every district in Valencia has a street market:
Monday - Agirós , Mercado Central y Ruzafa.
Tuesday - Jerusalén, Nazaret y San Pedro Nolasco.
Wednesday - Benimamet, Av. del Cid, El Grao y Mosén Sorell.
Thursday - El Cabañal y Torrefiel.
Friday - Benimaclet, Malvarrosa, Monteolivete y Castellar.
Saturday - Benicalap, Jesús Patraix y Rojas Clemente.
Sunday and holidays - Pl. Redonda y El Rastro.
We advise that you make the most of the sales in the Valencian shopping centres. They aren't on set dates but they come around in certain periods.
The summer sales - they start at the beginning of July and end at the end of September
The winter sales - start at the beginning of January and end at the end of February
The summer sales - they start at the beginning of July and end at the end of September
The winter sales - start at the beginning of January and end at the end of February
The sales are when all of the shops lower their prices so they an sell them before the season ends. The closer it gets to the end of the season the more discount you can get.
