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Where can I find what? - Useful Tips for everyday lifeGrocery StoresOne of Spain’s biggest department stores is the “Corte Inglés” where you can find nearly everything you need from clothes to electronic devices and food. Although their prices may not be the cheapest they have many conveniently located stores throughout the city. In general, you will find a whole bunch of different stores all over Madrid like the “Ahorra Más”, “Champion”, “Caprado”, “Día”, and “Lidl”… Another big department store is Carrefour. These are mainly situated in the outskirts of Madrid, offering an extensive range of products at competitive prices. In the quarter around our school you will just find opposite an “Ahorra Más”, a couple of bars along the street, a lot of cafés on the plaza Manuel Becerra and if you head in direction to Goya you will find a “Corte Inglés”. Behind the “Palacio de los Deportes” is a market and also a whole bunch of bars along Calle Goya and Calle Alcalá. Note: On Sundays nearly all of the shops are closed: Many stores including El Corte Inglés are opened on the first Sunday of the month and there are shops like the “OpenCor” or the “O’clock” which are also opened 24-hours, 7 days/week. Of course there are also many small shops which can be found all over Madrid and many of these are open until late at night. Pharmacies / DrugstoresMedication of any kind can be purchased from the local pharmacy (farmácia). There are plenty of pharmacies all over Madrid. You just have to look out for a green cross (sometimes flashing). Tip: In the callejero of the paginas amarillas (http://callejero.paginasamarillas.es/home.asp) you will find pharmacies as well as post offices (correos). MarketsOne typical and special thing about Spain and Madrid are its colourful markets with all kinds of fresh foods. There are several traditional markets where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, cheese etc. The main markets are:
Tip: The market “La Paz” is situated very near our school in Calle Ayala 28, near the metro Velázquez. Don’t miss the chance of strolling through its stalls and get some fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese and typical Spanish dishes. The market is especially known for its high-quality foods and specialities. Shopping for clothesIn general you will find many shops along the Gran Via and also around the city Centre around Sol. Tip: In the Calle Fuencarral you can find more independent stores supplying a variety of fashion designs. HotelsIn the very center of Madrid and a couple of minutes walk from the school you will find elegant hotels with good availability and great rates. Recognized and accredited by:      AIL Madrid Spanish Language School in Spain C/ Núñez de Balboa 17, 2º D - 28001 Madrid, Spain Tel:  (+34) 91 72 56 350  (+44) 20 7193 8529  (+49) 89 61 51 22 22   (+33) 97 04 48 857 Contact Us [Learn Spanish] [Evening Spanish Course Madrid] [Learn Spanish and Dance] [Business Spanish] [DELE Exam Preparation Course] [Individual Spanish Classes] [Spanish University Preparation Program] [Spanish Gap Year Program] [Alquiler de Aulas Madrid][Dance classes in Madrid] [Accommodation in Madrid] [Spanish Level Test] [FAQ] [Agents] [Links] |
Antón Martín - Santa Isabel, 5, in the barrio of Lavapiés: it’s a little traditional market which offers some very good and special food situated in Lavapiés the multi-cultural and artistic quarter of Madrid.