A charming little store for babies and children clothing near Genova street just opened in Madrid. It is the cutest place to buy presents for the youngest of the family.

The store offers an affordable clothing line for infants. Even though it is a small store there is a wide variety of outfits and brands. It is quite unique in a sense. There is a friendly atmosphere and shopping there is really pleasant.

My twelve year old god son and his brother have stuff from the place and they love it!! All the aerea is actually quite nice to shop.

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Balula | Shopping | Shirt € 25.00
C/ Fernando el santo, 3 | Chamberi | +34913104985
Mon – Fri 11:00 – 20:00, Sat 11:00 – 14:00

This little cozy store is just perfect for wine lovers; the owner, Andrés, is a passionate on the subject and gives extremely good advice and it is a pleasure to follow his suggestions since he is committed to quality no matter the source. The spot is inviting and graceful; it’s tough not to immediately get swept away by its charm. The store is the wine cellar every wine lover would adore to have in his/her home.

“Vino y Compañía” offers a selection of more than 800 benchmark products, with wines from all over the world, top brands of Champagne and items for serving wine. The price range is quite affordable, you can have tasty and flavorsome wines (red and/or whites) for less than 10 Euros. This spot also offers wine tastings and every week Andrés proposes a different kind of wine to discover.

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Vino y Compañía | Shopping | Bottle of wine € 7.00
Plaza Olavide 5 | Chamberi | +34914441278
Mon – Sat 11:00 – 15:00 & 17:00 – 21:00

The city of Madrid has lots of stores and places to shop but this sweet independent one in particular is simply great, you can find clothes for men and women from a whole range of designers at an affordable price personally selected by the owners who are charming.

Immediately when you walk into the store you notice all of the fine details that make Bunkha a great spot. The sense of style of the owners is obviously fantastic and you feel they cherish their store. Attention to the atmosphere is rendered with care. Working your way through clothes and accessories can easily become a pleasant experience.

You will find groovy garments with personality. It is a delightful mix of cutting edge clothing, shoes and jewelery from worldwide brands at the crossroads of Plaza de San Ildefonso and Fuencarral in a little but very cute street. It’s worth more than a visit indeed!!

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Bunkha | Shopping | Dress € 170
Santa Bárbara 6 | Chueca & Malasaña | +34915220950
Mon – Sat 11:00 – 15:00 & 17:00 – 21:00

This charming little store opened in 2005 and it is owned by young people who are fanatics of the comics and its culture so you feel at ease when you ask for advice.

You can find almost everything related to the Comic culture (Marvel, DC, Manga, American Underground, BD, etc.) and if you do not come across of what you are looking for they will get it for you.

They also have merchandising, t-shirts, DVDs… The owners can spend with you hours and hours trying to explain all the aspects of this art. Since I like comics but I am not a fan, when I go there I like to spend time with them so I can learn what’s new…

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Atom Comics | Art & culture, Shopping | Comics from € 10.00
C/ Feijoo, 11 | Chamberi | +34914462368
Mon – Sat 10:45 – 14:00 & 17:00 – 20:30

We though it was never going to open again, but it finally did in the center of Chueca…..the “Mercado de San Antón” where you can shop for groceries get a bite to eat too. It is similar to the one in San Miguel Square (check the Mercado San Miguel article) but with a terrace and free parking!!

On the first floor you can buy organic food and various groceries (the burgers from Nostra are spectacular!), whereas the second and third ones are reserved to eat and grab a bite. It is nice to see they have taken sustainability seriously during the renovation, by adding solar panels.

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San Anton Market | Shopping, Snacks, Restaurants
Augusto Figueroa 24 | Chueca & Malasaña | +34913300299
10:00 – 00:00 daily

The “Mercado de San Miguel” is one of the oldest covered markets in Madrid. It was recently refurbished and now offers and whole new concept of market. You can actually go and buy good fruits, cheese (more than 100 different varieties) and fish among others things… you can also have oysters with a glass of wine while reading a book bought in the library recently opened inside the place.

Its 33 shops offer a great variety of the best delicatessen delicatessen products in a magnificent setting. It can be called the market of this century even though the Market is almost one hundred years old (it was constructed in 1916).

Mercado de San Miguel has recently gained a new appearance, but you can recognize the metal structure of its original construction (the only one surviving in Madrid). Located near “la Plaza Mayor“, it has certainly become the soul of the square!

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Mercado de San Miguel | Shopping, Snacks
Plaza San Miguel | Lavapies & Latina
Sun – Wed 10:00 – 22:00, Thu – Sat 10:00 – 02:00

Spain is one of the countries where you can find more smokers than average. There are a lot of women that smoke and the smoking ban hasn’t affected that as much as some would have liked. At least that is my impression, as I do not smoke. So, you will wonder why I recommend this place.

Well, La Mansión del Fumador is “the shop” for smokers and also the shop for those who don´t smoke but have to buy something new for a smoking friend or relative. As a few members of my family do smoke, I have visited this shop and I find it really unique selling all types of tools for smokers.

In La Mansión del Fumador they do not sell tobacco, but here you can find an authentic paradise for smokers. There is a huge variety of pipes, water pipes, lighters and funny things like pocket ashtrays!

It is actually a different place for a creative gift. So, even if you do not smoke, it is worth a visit!

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La Mansión del Fumador | Shopping
Calle del Carmen 22 | Sol | +34915320817
Mon – Fri 10:00 – 14:00 & 17:30 – 20:30, Sat 10:00 – 14:00

For sure not all markets have an enchanting atmosphere. Just some keep on with the tradition and have a special touch. Thank God Madrid’s City Hall remembers the way our grandmothers used to shop for food and there has been a renovation of some of them.

Mercado de Ibiza market is located next to the house were used to live one of the key persons for the Spanish Transition (1912-1993), Carlos Ollero. There is a sign that says it on the wall, so you will not miss it.

It is a renovated and refreshing place , but what I like the most, is that is has the same style as before, but with a new face.

Just come over and have a look, and fill in your shopping list!!!

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Mercado de Ibiza | Shopping | Free
Calle Ibiza, 6 | Salamanca Area
Mon – Fri 10:00 – 14:00 & 17:30 – 20:30, Sat 10:00 – 14:00

Sometimes I need good ideas to buy a present for any of my female friends. Most of the times it is concretely here where I can find a solution.

This cute Linea Cero shop is located in the main hall of Sol metro station. There used to be more shops around but they have closed them recently due to political reasons. So right now this is the only one that lasts and where you can find all kinds of earrings, rings, necklaces, hats, belts, scarfs and purses.

Linea Cero is divided into different sections, so you just have to decide what type of gift you are looking for, and the staff will help you to make the right decision.

Their prices are affordable but if I were you, I would buy a nice ring or a stylish pair of earrings here than any T-shirts, as you will find them cheaper in other shops. (Trust me, I am quite an expert in finding bargains…)

An extraordinary idea to spend a few minutes looking or buying when you commute home.

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Linea Cero Shop | Shopping
Inside Metro Sol Station | Sol
10:00 – 20:30 daily

La Rebelión de los Mandiles pays tribute to those traditional trades that help in the process of wine manufacturing. “Mandil” means “apron”, so all of them refer to the grape-gatherers, the barrel-makers, the wine-producers and also the sommeliers.

You can take part in a wine tasting tour even if you are a beginner. I have tried and it is a nice experience because you learn a lot. Keep in mind that it is pretty expensive, but if you want to do something for yourself at least once in a while, I would highly recommend it to you.

They also have a very nice shop located in Calle Mayor 88, close to Sol. There you can find all types of olive oil, wine and also products like shampoos, soaps, hand creams and gels made out of olive oil and wine.

Notice that the wine tasting session includes a free tour, and that sometimes you can even get discounts (as 2×1) or special offers. So I think it is definitely a great approach to those natural and powerful elements that we produce in Spain. Do not miss them!

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La rebelión de los mandiles | Shopping, Festivals & events | Wine tasting tour € 25
San Isidro Labrador, 10 | Sol | +34913656270
Tue & Sat 20:00 – 22:00