What to do and see in Centro, Community of Madrid: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

October 5, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
Restaurants in Madrid

1. Lola Fonseca

Calle Cervantes 20 Enfrente de la Casa Museo de Lope de Vega, 28014 Madrid Spain +34 913 69 15 43 [email protected] http://m.facebook.com/lolafonsecaseda
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 91 reviews

Lola Fonseca

This store specializes in original hand-painted clothing and accessories that look like art pieces. Customers love the unique designs, with the silk scarves being one of the most popular items.

Reviewed By M1356QBdavidh - South Portland, United States

I happened upon this shop as I was wandering around this section of Madrid one afternoon. The displays in the window caught my eye, so I went in. The man inside showed me many options, and was very pleasant and friendly. The handpainted silk scarves are beautiful, true wearable art. The back of the shop is open, where you can see some of them as "works in progress", there were a number of them drying on racks while I was there. After the purchase, he very carefully hand lettered a gift bag for the scarf as well. Small touches like this are what makes a great shop even better. If you are looking for a one of a kind item, I highly recommend Lola Fonseca. I know that I'll be returning on my next visit!

2. Antigua Casa Talavera

Calle Isabel La Catolica 2, 28013 Madrid Spain +34 915 47 34 17 http://www.antiguacasatalavera.com
Excellent
90%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 69 reviews

Antigua Casa Talavera

3. El Brabantino

Calle Fray Ceferino Gonzalez 5 Just Off the San Cayetano Church, 28005 Madrid Spain +34 680 71 70 35 [email protected] http://www.elbrabantino.com
Excellent
96%
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

El Brabantino

Small specialised tasting room. We organize wine tourism trips and have open events. Cosy and personal atmosphere. English, Dutch and Spanish spoken and we can try to mutter some German, French and Catalan. No-nonsense attitude to wine and great value for your money!

4. Macchinine

Calle Barquillo 7, 28004 Madrid Spain +34 917 01 05 18 [email protected] http://www.macchinine.com
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Macchinine

We opened our store in May 2004, offering the public the opportunity of entering the room of a model car collector. Like in a small museum, almost 5000 small cars are arranged by scale, era, theme or manufacturer, being very easy to find the vehicle that the customer keep in the garage or the one with which he played as a child. The variety of models on sale is extensive, and apart from the latest novelties from Minichamps, Autoart, etc, you can also find vintage cars from brands like Matchbox, Dinky, Corgi, Scalextric and many more. Among the services offered to customers it exist the possibility to locate a particular model, or to book models that are coming, ensuring the customer to get one.

5. Desperate Literature

Calle Campomanes 13, 28013 Madrid Spain +34 911 88 80 89 http://www.desperateliterature.com
Excellent
90%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Desperate Literature

Desperate Literature is a new international bookshop in Madrid, Spain. Along with the very best collection of used English books in the city, the shop also carries a large selection of quality books in Spanish, French and a variety of other languages. Desperate Literature strives to be a space where good literature serves as a vehicle for dynamic cultural, linguistic and social exchange between Madrilenos, extranjeros and travelers from around the world. In this spirit we look forward to hosting readings, meetings, gallery shows, lectures, and more.

6. Bronze & Mora

Calle Libreros 5 Local, 28004 Madrid Spain +34 915 21 48 84 [email protected] http://www.bronzeymora.com
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Bronze & Mora

Up to now, nobody had gathered the best spanish extra virgin olive oils under the same brand. Bronze & Mora has achieved it and now we can proudly present you the best & finest collection of extra virgin spanish olive oil. We have gone all over Spain searching for the most exceptional juices to create a unique collection. Every oil from our selection is extra virgin, monovarietal and certified under Designation of Origin. We have minimized olive handling processes in order to obtain the best extra virgin oils. Our opaque bottles are presented in an elegant mustard cardboard box with a black ribbon. Pairing Packs come in a similar packaging, with an extraordinary finish. Ideal for gift-giving!!

7. Queseria Cultivo

Calle Conde Duque 15, 28015 Madrid Spain +34 912 50 28 45 http://www.queseriacultivo.com/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Queseria Cultivo

8. Madrid al Cubo

Calle Cruz 35, 28012 Madrid Spain +34 627 45 20 53 https://www.facebook.com/madridalcubo/
Excellent
94%
Good
5%
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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Madrid al Cubo

Unique and unusual gifts and souvenirs abound in this trendy shop. From posters to T-shirts, items have a distinctly modern design that manages to keep the essence of Spain without relying on cliches.

Reviewed By BenedikteJoergensen - Copenhagen, Denmark

una joya unica en madrid......fantastic and loads of fun......... den mest unikke souvenirbutik i madrid..........seeeehr schøøøøn.....يجب ان زيارة في مدريد.........choses incroyables et amusement......... ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

9. Geppetto Italia

Calle Mayor 78, 28013 Madrid Spain +34 915 36 07 48 [email protected] http://www.geppettoitalia.com/
Excellent
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Good
8%
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Geppetto Italia

10. La Caja de Vinos

Calle de San Felipe 2 Frente a Plaza Mayor, 28020 Madrid Spain +34 910 32 51 75 [email protected] http://www.lacajadevinos.com
Excellent
91%
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Satisfactory
9%
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

La Caja de Vinos

Spanish wine store since 2013 Wind tasting every week. We have the best Spanish wines at the best price

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