Shopaholics will be delighted by their visit to Valencia. As befits a major capital city (the third largest city in Spain), Valencia has a huge range of stores with options that will suit every taste and budget.
From exclusive international fashion boutiques to stores belonging to young designers, big chains, little workshops selling hand-crafted goods and huge shopping centres: the dedicated shopper certainly won’t be disappointed by Valencia. Whether you’re after the best fashion or shoe brands, jewellery or a watch as a special memento of your trip to the Ciutat Vella, household items, unique hand-crafted goods or culinary souvenirs, it won’t be hard to find the shop that’s right for you.
Follow our shopping guide and make the most of the best stores in Valencia!
Shopping in The Historic Centre of Valencia
Valencia boasts one of the largest historic centres in Europe that makes an unbeatable backdrop to a perfect day out shopping as you wander among spacious squares, impressive Modernist buildings, elaborate façades, museums, churches, cathedrals, and more.
Beyond the historical and artistic value of the area, the historic centre of Valencia is the top shopping zone in the city, not only because of its size but also thanks to its variety. The old town has the most popular fashion chains, which line Carrer Colón and neighbouring streets, to more exclusive establishments in what has been nicknamed Valencia’s Golden Mile
The historic centre is also the best area for buying hand-crafted goods and you could try one of the charming stores in Plaça Redona (fabrics, bobbin lace, ceramics, etc.) or the workshops along what is known as the ‘street of the baskets. This street is actually called Carrer del Músic Peydró but locals started to use its nickname over half a century ago thanks to the guild that was based there. Visitors with their eyes set on the latest trends will probably prefer the small businesses in the El Carme neighborhood which are the most alternative and original in the city.
Carrer del Poeta Querol and vicinity: Valencia’s Golden Mile
Fans of luxury brands and exclusive goods will be in seventh heaven when they visit Carrer del Poeta Querol and the area around the Palau del Marqués de Dosaigües (don’t miss this key tourist attraction: the Museu de Ceràmica de València with National Ceramics Museum inside), an area that has been renamed Valencia’s Golden Mile for obvious reasons.
This is where the major international brands have their boutiques such as Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera and Salvatore Ferragamo. You will also find the most fashionable watchmakers, jewelry stores and art galleries. Both firmly established and emerging Valencian designers are based here, and a visit to Lladró, Valencia’s famous brand of fine china, is also an essential stop. So if you’re thinking of shopping in this neighborhood, just remember to have your credit cards at the ready.
Shop opening times in Valencia depend on the area and type of establishment. In general, stores open to the public from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM in areas frequented by tourists until 9:30 PM in shopping centres and close on Sundays, except on special public holidays. Some stores close for a couple of hours in the middle of the day.
EuropeanLife Luxury Week Valencia 2022