There are several shopping areas for visitors to explore, where you can find everything from clothing to jewellery and even antiques. There are many high quality international designers that have stores within Madrid, including Chanel, Armani, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent. These well known labels exist alongside smaller shops and vintage boutiques; there are also several large shopping centres that have almost everything you need under one roof.

Madrid city breaks would be complete without a trip to the historic Old Town; alongside many tourist attractions there is a wide selection of small, traditional shops which still retain their 100 year old decoration. The old pharmacies and quaint sweet shops are a fantastic addition to any shopping trip and provide an insight into a more traditional shopping time.

El Rastro is an outdoor market and a must see for any Madrid city breaks, every Sunday the market opens to the public in the historical centre of Madrid. The market is a fantastic way to pick up some authentic holiday souvenirs and local crafts.

A Madrid city break combines a modern shopping haven with the traditional features of the Old Town. For those wanting to pick up designer labels and some authentic holiday gifts, Madrid is definitely the place to visit.