Shopping

Cadiz
 

The best shopping in Cadiz is probably in the old town. Go to Calle Columela & Calle Ancha, which are the two main shopping streets.   If you want to go shopping in the new town, then all of the shops are along the main 'Avenida' which runs directly through the centre.
But remember, the siesta still exists here & everything is shut between 2:30pm & 5:30pm before opening again till 9pm.

You also have the option of going to Bahia Sur in San Fernando. This is an indoor shopping centre in the next town.  It takes about 10mins to get there & trains are fairly frequent. It has an excellent variety of shops.
 

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Jerez
 

Jerez is an important trading city in which the most traditional products and ancient crafts can be found (barrel-making, wicker work, wine, brandy & sherry, flamenco, saddlery, etc.), with international shops, and boutiques where you can find  exclusive products.

Within the Old Centre, much of which is pedestrianised,  is the 'Jerez Centro Comercial Abierto' (the open-air shopping centre), where a good many shops and businesses are in one area.
Also, in the centre as well as outlying areas, the city  boasts numerous indoor shopping centres and hypermarkets.
 

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Sevilla

Seville offers a wide selection of shops for buying arts and crafts, clothing, leather goods, gifts, etc and its shopping districts are always full of people and activity. We recommend visiting the following areas:

• The Historic center, around La Campana and the pedestrian streets of Tetuán and Sierpes, which include traditional shops selling ceramics, guitars, flamenco costumes, fans, embroidery, as well as modern shops of fashion, music, etc.

• Nervión, near the station of Santa Justa, has several department stores.

• Los Remedios, on the other side of the river which skirts Triana, is the home of several boutiques.

The nearby town of Castilleja is famous for a wide range of desserts such as crumbles, tortes, sponge cake and home-made sweets like Sweet Bread Fritters, Pestiños and Gañotes.

• The ceramics market based in Triana.

• The biggest open-air markets are those of the Plaza del Duque and the Plaza de La Magdalena, which sell leather work and costume jewelry.

• The main Antiques Fair is held every year in the old Plaza de Armas train station.

• The most traditional event is held in Feria street on Thursdays and also good for antiques.

Antique Shops - The Alfalfa neighborhood, especially around the Cabeza del Rey Don Pedro Street and adjacent streets, contains a large number of antique shops and galleries which exhibit and sell contemporary art. The rest of the city's antique shops are located in the shopping district. In these streets you will find a large number of stores for the purchase of art and antiques. 

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Algeciras        

Bahía de Algeciras Shopping Centre

Gibraltar

Traditionally, British ex-pats living in Spain have flocked to Gibraltar to bank and to shop for those tastes of home such as Cheddar cheese and tea bags. The latter are now freely available in Spain but the ex-pats still flock to the Rock for a different shopping experience.

Many of the big British High Street names are here such as Marks & Spencer, Safeway's, Checkout Tesco,  BHS,  Mothercare and Dorothy Perkins.

The majority of the shops are on or around Main Street. This has been transformed in recent years into a beautiful pedestrianised shopping area. The newly refurbished Casemates Square at the end of Main Street will soon bustle with shops, restaurants and bars.

Amongst the shops of Main Street you'll find numerous money exchange centres. The vast majority offer a very good rate of exchange and charge no commission on cash exchanges. However, do be careful to check before you change your money. At least one exchange near the Piazza does charge commission - so be warned.

Along with the famous British and international shop names there are many local shops. Look out for Chinese linens, designer sunglasses, the latest CDs, electrical equipment, audio-visual gadgets, cigarettes, cigars, spirits, jewellery, watches, porcelain, perfumes and designer wear.

Take home with you a piece of Gibraltar Crystal. You'll find them in Casemates Square. You can see glass being made and visit the display centre. You'll also find a wide display of glass on offer to cater for every taste and pocket.

Shops in Gibraltar tend to follow British rather than Spanish opening hours. The majority of shops open from 09.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday although some remain open a bit later. On Saturday most shops close at 13.30 and they stay shut on Sundays, unless a cruise ship is in port.