Top of the Shops

Full of Funky stuff! From crockery to cacti.

Avenida de Maisonnave.
You can't miss this shop as there is a huge Cow parked outside with the shop's logo on it! However step inside as its worth a look, full of funky stuff ranging from crockery, jewellery, stationery and toys right through to 'grow your own cactus'!

Baubles, bangles and beads

Plaza Calvo Sotelo
A beautifully stylish jewellers with a wide choice of gold and gems. If you can drag yourself away from the window displays, step inside where the friendly staff will take you through the products on offer

Home furnishings for all!

Portal de Elche
A homeware shop that has wonderful French inspired furnishings, stylish cushions (you can never have too many), Alessi kitchen gadgets, and, in summer they have a great range of outside articles such as candles and lamps. Finally, if you want to spoil your little girl then this is the place, as they also have a cute range of pink accessories for her bedroom complete with angel motifs.

Independent shoes for the independent lady

Calle Girona
A small independent shoe shop that has Spanish designer shoes in a range of styles. There is also an excellent range of leather handbags, for those amongst you who have a handbag sized hole in your lives!

Well-priced clothes for the man in your life

Avenida De Frederico Soto
A well priced menswear shop where you can pick up staple items such as t-shirts and shorts that suit the Spanish weather (the fabrics are thinner than the UK). Watch out for the sales which start in July and pick up a few bargains!

Give your feet a treat here.

Calle Girona
Calle Girona is THE street for shoes and the first shoe shop you will come across (turning off La Rambla) is Botticelli. You won't be disappointed. All the famous Spanish brands such as Camper are sold here and there is also a small range of handbags to browse through.

The city's main market

Avenida De Alfonso X El Sabio
Although you're unlikely to be catering for yourself if you are visiting Alicante City - a visit to the Central Market is a definite must! Full of colour and life you get an appreciation of the fabulous local produce available. Spread over two floors (fish and meat on one, vegetables on the other) it is fully air conditioned in the summer making it ideal for a leisurely stroll around the stalls.

Go potty over pots and handmade tiles

Avenida De Alfonso X El Sabio
Step inside this colourful shop and its like stepping back in time. Here the age-old tradition of handmade tiles and pottery is still alive. Spread through 3 small, dusty rooms you can find religious artifacts mingling with salad bowls and if you rummage about in the back room you can find genuine old hand made tiles.

Spain's biggest department store

2 stores, one at either end of Avenida De Maisonnave
If you've shopped in a Spanish City before then you will know all about this Spanish Store. The largest department store chain in Spain you can buy everything from designer fashion through to electrical goods. There is also a very good supermarket and café.
For books, electrical goods, DVDs and household stuff head for the store at the bottom of the street. Whilst the other El Corte Ingles, at the top end, is where you can buy handbags, cosmetics and clothes.

Elegantly designed clothes and accessories

La Rambla
This Spanish designer is extremely well known amongst the rich and famous. The style is more suited to the more mature woman rather than twentysomethings and guarantees you will exude elegance. A full range of clothes and accessories are always on offer along with expensively designed leather handbags.

Designer timepieces - so timeless!

La Rambla
This elegant jewellers is easy to find as it's situated at the main crossing point on La Rambla opposite the Portal del Elche. They offer an extensive range of designer watches including Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and Armani and even if you've not got designer money - the window display is worth a look!

Houseware shop with a feel of colonial Spain

Calle San Idelfonso
Another houseware shop with a difference. You immediately get a feel of old colonial Spain when you step inside, however the dark wood furniture is bang up to style and the accessories on offer are very individual.

Gowns and dresses for special occasions

Calle San Idelfonso
A lovely place selling elegant dresses and ball gowns for those really special occasions. To just look at these exclusively designed creations is a joy, and should you want something fabulous for a wedding - this is the place to buy. Any dress bought here is guaranteed to have heads turning!

Everyday clothes for girls

Avenida De Maisonnave
As there is now nearly one of these shops in every UK town, little explanation is needed. However you may be interested to know that the prices are a little cheaper and the stock differs slightly. The sales (July and January) are particularly good here.

For life's little luxuries

Calle Angel Lozano
This is the place to go if you happen to have won the lottery! With a window display full of twinkley diamonds in colours you can only dream of, this jewellers also has a wide range of luxury goods. Mont Blanc, Cartier and Bulgari are a few of the famous names sold here.

Clothes with a touch of Italian style

Avenida De Maisonnave
A fabulous designer shop perhaps more famous in Italy and Spain than the UK (although that's beginning to change). Selling both men and women's wear in sizes up to 16 (for women) and XL (for men) you can buy the full range from casual styles through to evening wear. Complete the look with their range of accessories.

Casual and dressy shoes r us

Avenida De Maisonnave
Don't you just love shoes? And here is an individual shoe shop selling a nice range of stylish shoes with a difference. They have a good range of casual and dressy shoes all made from top class leather in a variety of styles and colours.

Shoe alley strikes again!

Calle Girona
Across the road from Atika, here is another small shoe shop you can browse around whilst looking for those elusive pair of shoes that will do for every occasion. The prices are a little kinder on the pocket than the UK - so why not buy two pairs whilst you're there!

Elegant clothes for the groom to be

Calle San Idelfonso
Alicante city has a small shopping area of fabulous boutiques specifically catering for weddings. Ottavio Nuccio is directed at the groom and elegant suits and morning dress can be bought here along with all the necessary accessories.

Shops plus total entertainment
Although this is strictly an entertainment centre with a cinema, bars and restaurants, it does also have a number of shops. Open all through the day and early evening the shops are independent, small businesses selling handicrafts, jewellery and clothing. If nothing else the building is certainly worth a look for its impressive position on the port, and there are plenty of places where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch!

Elegant clothes for the bride to be

Calle Santa Barbara
If you have a wedding coming up then here is a wedding dress designer shop where you can really find something that bit different. Beautiful creations, all unique, are available for you to try and maybe buy?

Top of the range cosmetics and perfumes

Avenida De Maisonnave
A great make-up shop that sells top of the range cosmetics and perfumes as well as its own, cheaper, brand. You can also buy hair accessories, make up brushes, bath gels along with funky items such as sparkly false eyelashes! It is also a great place to buy gifts.

Economically priced menswear

Avenida De Maisonnave
An economically priced menswear shop selling good quality basics very similar to Topman in the UK. Spread over two floors - this is a chance for the men to indulge in a bit of retail therapy whilst picking up a bargain at the same time!

A colourful market that's easy on the pocket
Walk along the Esplanada at any time of year and you will see a cluster of colourful market stalls. Competitively priced, these stalls provide a wide and varied selection of products from around the world. You can find silver jewellery from India, artefacts from Indonesia and leather goods from Spain displayed alongside clothing, handbags and gifts. It's a great place to while away an hour or two, wandering up and down the stalls in the dappled shade and enjoying a little retail therapy that won't cost a fortune.

Italian clothes for men, women and kids.

Avenida De Maisonnave
This well-known chain of shops sells Italian designer wear. Renowned for well designed clothes made from natural materials and offered in a fabulous array of colours, you can always find something unique here. In summer buy cotton skirts and tops teamed with bright bags, whilst in winter choose from chunky knits and wool trousers.

Famous in Spain and beyond.......

both on Avenida De Maisonnave
Another Spanish chain now well known in the UK. This is the place to get cheaper versions of the designer catwalk trends. Good quality clothes and shoes at fabulous prices for both men and women - it's no wonder that this place is always packed with shoppers.

Zara Home takes all the principles of Zara into the area of houseware items. Well-designed, good quality products that are bang up to date on style and colour are available here. Majoring on the bedroom and bathroom 100% cotton sheets, duvet covers and towels can be bought at excellent prices.