Must-see shopping in Chueca

  • Malababa's entrance on Calle de Santa Teresa.

    Malababa

    Chueca

    This corner of Chueca is one of Madrid's happiest hunting grounds for the style-conscious shopper who favours individual boutiques with personality above…

  • Loewe

    Chueca

    Born in 1846 in Madrid, Loewe is arguably Spain’s signature line in high-end fashion and its landmark store on Gran Vía is one of the most famous and…

  • Patrimonio Comunal Olivarero

    Chueca

    For picking up some of the country’s olive-oil varieties (Spain is the world’s largest producer), this place is perfect. With examples of the extra-virgin…

  • Do Design's main entrance.

    Do Design

    Chueca

    Picture-perfect concept store Do Design is an ode to living artfully. Part fashion supplier, part interior-design dream, it stocks artisanal goods ranging…

  • Macchinine, bursting with colourful toy cars of all stripes.

    macchinine

    Chueca

    Packed with nearly 5000 miniature cars, this is a hotspot for toy-car enthusiasts. The likeable owners are just as passionate about connecting hobbyists…

  • The entrance to the chocolate emporium Cacao Sampaka.

    Cacao Sampaka

    Chueca

    If you thought chocolate was about fruit ’n’ nut, think again. This gourmet chocolate shop is a chocoholic’s dream, with more combinations to go with…

  • Lurdes Bergada

    Chueca

    Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala, a mother-and-son designer team from Barcelona, offer classy and original men’s and women’s fashions using neutral…

  • Reserva y Cata

    Chueca

    This old-style shop stocks an excellent range of local wines, and the knowledgable staff can help you pick out a great one for your next dinner party or a…

  • Xoan Viqueira

    Chueca

    We love the playfulness of this designer Chueca store where screen-printing artist Xoan Viqueira throws his creativity at everything from alpargatas …

  • De Papel

    Chueca

    Tucked away on a quiet Chueca street, this gorgeous paper and stationery store stocks artfully displayed notebooks and other paper products, with a focus…

  • La Cervecista

    Chueca

    Craft beer took quite a while to arrive in Madrid but once started, like most things, the city has embraced it as its own. Local and international beers…

  • Isolée

    Chueca

    This long-standing concept-and-lifestyle store sells a select range of everything from clothes and shoes (Andy Warhol to Adidas) to CDs and food. Another…

  • Poncelet

    Chueca

    With 80 Spanish and 240 European cheese varieties, this fine cheese shop is the best of its kind in Madrid. The range is outstanding and the staff really…

  • Casa Postal

    Chueca

    Old postcards, posters, books and other period knick-knacks fill this treasure cave to the rafters. It's a wonderful slice of old Madrid in which to lose…

  • Librería Náutica Robinson's window display pays homage to the high seas.

    Librería Náutica Robinson

    Chueca

    The only store specialising in maritime literature in Spain, Librería Náutica Robinson has been celebrating all things aquatic for more than 30 years. Its…

  • Anclademar's summertime window display.

    Anclademar

    Chueca

    Drawing inspiration from all corners of the globe, Anclademar's modern and adventurous takes on clothing and accessories will appeal to fashion-conscious…

  • Salvador Bachiller

    Chueca

    Salvador Bachiller is a discount outlet for stylish and high-quality leather bags, wallets, suitcases and other accessories. But the leather here is with…

  • El Tintero

    Chueca

    Terrific T-shirts are all that El Tintero sells. So if you’re looking for a colourful camiseta (T-shirt) with Spanish-language slogans that translate as …

  • Aldaba

    Chueca

    You never quite know what you’ll find in this densely packed designer homewares store on a quiet street towards the northern end of Chueca. There’s a…

  • Librería Berkana

    Chueca

    One of the most important gay and lesbian bookshops in Madrid, Librería Berkana stocks gay books, movies, magazines, music, clothing, and a host of free…

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