Shops In And Around Marbella

As with all therapies, it is not necessarily the therapy itself which will work, a lot has to do with the surroundings where the therapy takes place – retail therapy is always successful in Marbella.  Marbella and the Costa del Sol in general, is a ‘shopaholic’s’ paradise! 

So, we have picked out a few of the better known places, also with easy access and parking facilities so as to give you a head start and make your retail therapy a guaranteed success!

The best part is that as a golden rule for our selection below, all shops are open from 10:00 – 22:00 hrs.  Monday – Saturday, with the exception of July & August when some of them are open until Midnight and on Sundays!  (This applies especially to the Malls and shops within Puerto Banús).   Shops outside of the malls i.e. High Street, are open from 10:00 – 14:00 and from 16:30 – 20:00 hrs.  Larger supermarkets, the likes of Mercadona & Supersol are open from 09:00 – 21:00 hrs.

GETTING IT RIGHT

Shopping should be fun, without hassle and not resulting in having bought the ‘wrong size’ simply because you believe that your eye is true when assessing the size of an item, without trying it on.  Avoid unnecessary frustration and return visits to exchange an item, only to be faced with the possibility that your size ‘was already’ sold!  With our quick overview of sizes, which are specified differently in the UK / Ireland and Continental Europe, you will find yourself well equipped for a successful shopping spree!

BROWSE Á LA OPEN AIR

Local Markets, locally known as ‘El Rastro’ or ‘Mercadillo’, are THE HIT on the Costa del Sol!  Some may know the term Flea Marketor Car Boot Sale, but what you get on these markets definitely does not reflect the Flea Market’s or for that matter the origin of the Car Boot Sale!  More Up-Market than Flea Market! They are not only present during high season, but all year round, making them very popular for the locals as well as the holidaymaker.  Even as locals we are not always so sure which town holds a market on which day!  So, this little section aims to precisely clarify that point!  Categorized by the days of the week to simplify your planning!

General ‘opening hours’:  08:00 – 14:30 (whereas it takes at least an hour to have a very brief look around, so if you don’t want the vendors to be packing up their merchandise simply because they are sold out, then we recommend to start your ‘window shopping’ by 11:00 and make it a day out)

There is a special summer market in the main plaza of Puerto Banús during the months of July & August, from 10:00 - late. All day, every day and everything anyone would wish for! Absolutely intoxicating diversity! A wonderful way to enjoy the flair and class of Puerto Banús during the sunny days, or the mellow summer nights.

Here you will find:
All kinds of local & other immediate neighboring countries’ goodies at very reasonable prices in an open air mall atmosphere!  Window shopping is OUT, browsing the stalls is IN!  Souvenirs, clothing, shoes, arts & crafts, bijoux jewelry, beach wear, eyewear, accessories, vegetables & other fresh produce straight off the fields, and if you are in any way able to do so…. Puppies & Kittens!  The local Triple A (Abandoned Animal Association) always has a stand to promote finding new homes for their new arrivals of abandoned cuties just waiting for a cuddle and a loving home!
 

MALLS

El Corte Inglés
Spain’s largest department store chain with branches all over the country. A one stop shop! 

Address:    Costa Marbella Shopping Centre, 29660 Puerto Banús
Tel.:        +34 952 909 990
Web:        http://www.elcorteingles.com/

Here you will find:
Everything!  Fashion for men & women, perfume, makeup, parapharmacy, Spanish Postal service, shoes, travel agency, electronics & household appliances, computers, telephone supplier, dry cleaning, mechanics for car repairs, car wash, furniture, crockery, glassware, luggage, linen & towels, restaurants & bars, gourmet supermarket and their own supermarket chain Hipercor (huge!)

Marina Banús
This Mall is actually a giant glass pyramid, similar to the Louvre Museum in Paris. A fashion and leisure shopping centre located in the heart of Puerto Banús, offering a relaxed and stress – free environment within which the latest trends can be found. Distributed on two levels within a well designed air-conditioned building, this mall has something for every shopper, as well as restaurants for lunch and dinner. Small but not to be underestimated!!

Address:    Avda. Ramón Areces, Puerto Banús, 29660 Nueva Andalucía
        (opposite El Corte Inglés)
Tel.:        +34 952 867 900
Web:        www.marinabanus.com

Here you will find:
Over 30 shops with a variety of restaurants i.e. the deliciously healthy Terra Sana Express. Drugstore, Designer Fashion for men & women, Shoes, Lingerie, Toys, Selected Tobacconist, Pilates Studio, Hairdresser, Camelot play area for children.

La Cañada
With so much to give La Cañada really can’t be missed. It’s a shopper’s dream without being to hectic or stressful. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 22:00 hrs and in the summer months of July & August it is open on Sundays as well. The bowling alley, restaurants and cinema remain open after these times.

Address:    Ctra. Ojen, 29600 Marbella (on the Marbella bypass!)
Tel.:        +34 952 860 142

Here you will find:
Over 150 shops!  Fashion & Accessories, Children’s Clothing, Shoe, Jewelers, Florists, Home decoration, Electronics & Gadget, Telephone suppliers, Leroy Merlin DIY home refurbishment & supplies, Boulanger electronics & household appliances, Restaurants of all nationalities, Oxigeno Fitness Center & Spa, Cinema on a grand scale, bowling alley, Al Campo Supermarket (huge!), Norauto car garage & Intersport.
 

Laguna Village
An up-market and stylish shopping arcade bringing with it an unprecedented concept of luxury and indulgences to the New Golden Mile.  This is not a run-of-the-mill shopping center; this chic establishment has been created by the influence of Asian culture and design.  Actually, you can arrive at this shopping arcade by boat; they will pick you up and take you back to your floating form of transportation!

Address:    Next to Kempinski Resort Hotel, Ctra. N-340 km 159, 29680 Estepona
Tel.:        +34 952 809 700
Web:        www.laguna-village.com

Here you will find:
28 Exclusive shops, 4 diverse restaurants, a café, spa & yoga centre and the fashionable Puro Beach Club.

Blue Sotogrande – NOTE:    OPENING SUMMER 2009
Watch this Space!  An exclusive waterfront shopping destination overlooking a glamorous line-up of super-yachts in the marina.  All units have a superb waterfront terrace with the restaurants occupying the Western end of the centre ideally catching the evening sun, perfect for alfresco dining.  Mooring facilities permit the yacht owner to arrive via means of ‘sailing in for a spot of shopping and / or dining’!

Address:    Edif. C. Puerto Sotogrande, 11310 Cádiz
Tel.:        +34 956 790 383
Web:        www.bluesotogrande.com

Here you will find:
Strikingly fashionable retail environment also hosting a number of key events such as jazz & blues festivals, all kinds of exhibitions, street theatre, charity galas & sporting events.  All retail units are cherry picked to ensure an eclectic, high-end mix of different goods & services.

How to get there:
Heading West towards Algeciras on the AP-7, take the exit 133km.  Follow the signs ‘Sotogrande Marina’ on the Ctra. N-340 where you will gain direct access to the facilities

Carrefour
One stop shop, under one roof, without having to venture into Marbella or Puerto Banús every time you think you need to be sure to ‘get it all’… especially if you are visiting or living within the Estepona radius.  Very popular with the locals, Spanish and Expatriates alike!

Address:    Ctra. N – 340, km 156.9, 29680 Estepona   
Tel.:        +34 952 808 070
Web:        www.carrefour.es

Here you will find:
A well stocked supermarket, incl. fishmonger, butcher, dairy products, fresh fruit & vegetables, hardware store, clothing for men, women & children, crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils i.e. pots & pans.  Home and international brands.

Within the complex of Carrefour is a further selection of shops making up a mini mall.  Optician, children’s toys, newspaper stand, bakery, cafeteria and if you can still stand, venture upstairs for all kinds of electrical appliances as well as music CDs and DVDs. 

TRENDY LABELS

As there are many different locations for the suggestions below, we are going to pinpoint their location giving you the opportunity to narrow down your search for the shops.  How to get to the different locations is explained in the remainder of the recommendations within the shopping categories.

Zara
A major player in the fashion industry across the globe! Men, women, kids, home decoration… Their stylish classic lines appeal to all kinds of generations, making them popular not only with the teenagers but also with the grownups. 

Located in:
Avda. Ricardo Soriano, (Main Street of Marbella Town Center)
La Cañada Shopping Mall
Marina Banús Shopping Mall
Edif. Tembo, Puerto Banús

Web:        www.zara.com

Cortefiel
Has created its own style absorbing the most recent trends of international fashion.  It stands for style, quality, comfort and functionality.

Located in:
Avda. Ricardo Soriano, (Main Street of Marbella Town Center)
La Cañada Shopping Mall
Marina Banús Shopping Mall

Web:        www.cortefiel.com

Mango
Internationally famous, multinational designs & manufacturers marketing women’s & men’s clothing and accessories.  Young, casual clothes, shoes and accessories at very reasonable prices.

Located in:
Avda. Ricardo Soriano, (Main Street of Marbella Town Center)
La Cañada Shopping Mall
Puerto Banús, (Next to MacDonald’s)

Web:        www.mango.com

Bershka
Their main target groups are the youngsters across the world, introducing them to style & fashion for almost a decade.  Here you can find collection of Tee-shirts, jeans, casual & urban wear.  The stores are colorful, different & fun inspiring young people everywhere.

Located in:
Avda. Ricardo Soriano, (Main Street of Marbella Town Center)
La Cañada Shopping Mall
Marina Banús Shopping Mall

Web:        www.bershka.com

Topshop
The shopping experience is not limited to the high street or malls only.  Their online shop is just as adequately suited for all retail therapy without leaving the home!  They focus on the fact that each customer is an individual and relies on their brands to deliver everything from basics to cutting-edge trends.

Located in:
Avda. Ricardo Soriano, (Main Street of Marbella Town Center)
La Cañada Shopping Mall

Web:        www.topshop.com

Springfield
Business started in 1988 and focused on young men, urban and cosmopolitan being their intial target group.  However, due to their expansion within the retail industry, they have now extended their range to include fashion wear for teenage girls.

Located in:
Avda. Ramón y Cajal, (Extension of Avda. Ricardo Soriano, Main Street of Marbella Town Center)
La Cañada Shopping Mall

Web:        www.spf.com

FOR KIDS ONLY