Where to shop in Madrid for everything from espadrilles to extra-virgin oils
- Date: 06-Mar-2021
- Source: The Telegraph
- Sector:Tourism
- Country:Middle East
Where to shop in Madrid for everything from espadrilles to extra-virgin oils
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Guantes Luque
The streets of downtown Madrid used to have lots of tiny shops that had been in business for a century or more and specialised in one thing, but these gems are disappearing fast. Still hanging on in there is this magical shop which sells handmade gloves in all sorts of styles, materials and colours – although it is the buttery kidskin ones that most people want. They're all arranged in the original drawers and cabinets too. While it's always been a favourite of Madrid's most elegant women, these days you are just as likely to see stylists, celebrities and costume designers inside.
Contact: 00 34 91 542 4936; esmadrid.comOpening times: 10am-1.30pm, 5pm-8pm; closed Sundays.Prices: ££
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La Central de Callao
You could spend hours in this labyrinthine bookshop, which occupies a palatial building just off Plaza de Callao and sprawls over three floors. The shop has sections for books in English and other languages, and specialises in literature, history, philosophy and social sciences. The café on the ground floor is a bit of a haven in this touristy area and is a quiet spot for a coffee and a piece of
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