Barrio de Salamanca is Madrid’s most stylish district, featuring a great variety of exclusive shops. It gathers international luxury brands, popular fashion shops and traditional stores. Find the fanciest streets for a shopping spree in this area, with a secret or two unveiled…
Serrano Street
Tesla (Serrano, 3): The firm that has revolutionised the electric car market, transforming electric cars into an object of desire.
Liu Jo (Serrano, 12): One of the Italian fashion brand’s biggest stores outside its country of origin.
Versace. Serrano, 16: Italian fashion, accessories and perfumes firm, a luxurious and contemporary space.
Carolina Herrera. Serrano, 16: International haute-couture designs that also offers fragrances and accessories.
Kenzo (Serrano, 17): Bright colours and impossible patterns for the Madrid branch of this renowned fashion firm.
Bimba y Lola(Serrano, 22): Popular Spanish brand in the fashion and accessories sector, which stands out for its bags.
ZARA(Serrano, 23): Flagship store of the fashion retailer that has conquered the world.
Prada (Serrano, 26): The most coveted bags and shoes in the world, all together in Madrid.
Rabat (Serrano, 32): The Madrid branch of Barcelona’s most charming jewellery shop.
Roberto Verino (Serrano, 33): Male and female fashion brand with clothing and accessories.
Loewe (Serrano, 34): The flagship store of the best-known luxury bag firm from Spain.
Yves Saint-Laurent (Serrano, 34): A French fashion classic, right in Madrid.
Aristocrazy. Serrano, 42 Quality jewellery and personality as a fashion accessory.
Armani (Serrano, 44): The local branch of the Italian firm that’s synonymous with elegance.
El Corte Inglés. Serrano, 47 The shopping centre has numerous luxury brands.
Gucci (Serrano, 49): Fashion and leather goods from the Italian luxury brand.
Tous. Serrano, 50. Well-known Spanish jewellery, accessories and fashion firm.
Chopard (Serrano, 51): Madrid store of the Swiss jewellery maker.
Bombonería Santa (Serrano, 56): A cosy chocolate shop for a sweet break during your shopping spree.
Yusty (Serrano, 54): Madrid’s iconic tailor shop, now converted to multi-brand boutique.
Manolo Blahnik (Serrano, 58): A shop to buy ‘manolos’, the high-end shoes loved by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City.
MANGO. Serrano, 60. The Spanish firm offers the public a large space of 2,000 m² including a terrace for customers.
ABC Serrano (Serrano, 61): A lovely building, former home to the newspaper ABC, established in 1903, now housing boutiques and restaurants.
Suárez (Serrano, 63): Sparkling jewellery from the Bilbao-based firm, founded about a century ago.
Louis Vuitton (Serrano, 66): The French luxury brand selling signature monogramed bags, luggage and accessories.
Cartier (Serrano, 74): Watches and jewellery for the most demanding customers.
Bang & Olufsen (Serrano, 94): Watches and jewellery for the most demanding customers.
Ortega y Gasset Street
Christian Dior (Ortega y Gasset, 6): Another French classic.
Tiffany & Co. (Ortega y Gasset, 10): The luxury jewellery retailer Audrey Hepburn dreamed of while having breakfast…
Hermès (Ortega y Gasset, 12): A branch of the high-end retailer carrying apparel, handbags, scarves and other accessories.
Dolce & Gabbana. Ortega y Gasset, 14. The Italian firm has established itself as a synonym for glamour and sophistication.
Valentino. Ortega y Gasset, 16. First store the Italian designer opened in Spain.
Chanel (Ortega y Gasset, 16): The quintessential French fashion brand, synonymous with eternal elegance.
Lavinia (Ortega y Gasset, 16): One of the finest wine retailers in town.
Bulgari (Ortega y Gasset, 17): Italian brand devoted to luxury jewellery and articles.
Oriol Balaguer (Ortega y Gasset, 44): The branch in Madrid of the renowned Catalan patisserie.
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