Shopping in Marbella
Shopping in Marbella is about Fashion, Jewelry, Markets, Department Stores and Shopping Centres.
Shopping in Marbella is about Fashion, Jewelry, Markets, Department Stores and Shopping Centres.
There are seven different hairdressers in or near Sotogrande. They are open mornings and afternoons from Monday to Saturday. Below we list the principal hairdressers in Sotogrande with contact details and a short description from their websites.
We talked to Cristina Vega, manager of Seville’s first, and oldest, hat shop, which has family-run since 1896, and in its current Calle Sierpes site since 1908. When a sevillano needs headgear for the Feria, a wedding, a beach trip, or to match their winter coat, Sombrerería Maquedano is where generations have headed. The shop still conserves its original décor, with wooden façade, pretty coloured tiles, a spiral staircase with metal banister, with circular hat boxes bearing the striking logo piled up to the ceiling. A simple table in front of the door, with a small mirror for customers to check their potential purchase, serves as the shop counter.
Marbella enjoys 14 public holidays a year. This comprises of 9 National public holidays; 2 whose dates are set by the region, 1 regional holidays and 2 local public holidays.
There are five different Chemists/Farmacias in or around Sotogrande. They are open mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning. The five operate a 'farmacia de guardia' / night duty rota between them so that there is always a farmacia open 24/7 within a short drive from Sotogrande. The rota is explained below.
Qualified as a structural engineer, Diego learned how to make flamenco guitars together with his father Luis at their workshop in Seville. The two artisans, also supported by Diego’s mother, handcraft these instruments using Spanish wood, and taking around a month for each beautifully made guitar.
Traditionally, very few shops used to open on a Sunday or public holiday in Andalucia. This was due to restrictions on Sunday trading by the regional government. However, since 2020, the number of Sundays when shopping centres and large supermarkets are permitted to open has increased substantially.
Andalucia is not alone in its quest for the convenience of large out-of-town shopping centres or commercial centres ( centros comerciales) . Over the past five years shopping centres in Andalucia have become increasingly prevalent and in Andalucia today they form an integral part of most peoples’ shopping experience.
Andalucia is not alone in its quest for the convenience of large out-of-town shopping centres or commercial centres ( centros comerciales) . Over the past five years shopping centres in Andalucia have become increasingly prevalent and in Andalucia today they form an integral part of most peoples’ shopping experience.
If well-priced, environmentally-friendly produce, that supports local businesses and farmers, is your thing, then this is the ideal market. The market opens on the third Saturday of the month in the part of Nueva Andalucia that is close to the River Guadaliza and road to San Pedro.
Jewellery shops in Marbella, including Chopard bouttique, Erum, Gomez and Molina, Princess Bea Auersperg.
Fashion shops are located in three areas. In the old town and centre of Marbella, in the La Cañada shopping centre, and in Puerto Banus, both in the Marina and in the comercial area next to it which includes Costa Marbella comercial centre (El Corte Inglés) and Marina Banus shopping centre.
Market started in October 2016. It has organic products, handmade and homemade things, cheeses, veggies and fresh fruits. Located in El Capricho Center next to El Corte Ingles branch, near Plaza Bocanegra and across from The Senator Hotel.
In and around Sotogrande there are several commercial centres, markets, banks, pharmacies, cash dispensers etc.
Whilst Aracena is not on the list of shopping destinations that would at first come to mind, exploring Aracena’s small independent shops is a delightful experience, fostering a sense of community and sustainability.
Most of the main high street names- Zara, Pull and Bear, H&M- can be found on Calle Reyes Católicos, which is perpendicular with Gran Vía de Colón. There are also several stores on the adjoining Calle Recogidas. If you are looking for more unique pieces then don't miss the individual boutiques in the the quaint old streets of the city's historic quarter, particularly the Alcaiceria or Great Bazaar.
Andalucia is not alone in its quest for the convenience of large out-of-town shopping centres or commercial centres ( centros comerciales) . Over the past five years shopping centres in Andalucia have become increasingly prevalent and in Andalucia today they form an integral part of most peoples’ shopping experience.
Andalucia is not alone in its quest for the convenience of large out-of-town shopping centres or commercial centres ( centros comerciales) . Over the past five years shopping centres in Andalucia have become increasingly prevalent and in Andalucia today they form an integral part of most peoples’ shopping experience.
Andalucia is not alone in its quest for the convenience of large out-of-town shopping centres or commercial centres ( centros comerciales) . Over the past five years shopping centres in Andalucia have become increasingly prevalent and in Andalucia today they form an integral part of most peoples’ shopping experience.
Andalucia is not alone in its quest for the convenience of large out-of-town shopping centres or commercial centres ( centros comerciales) . Over the past five years shopping centres in Andalucia have become increasingly prevalent and in Andalucia today they form an integral part of most peoples’ shopping experience.