Shopping in Valencia

Welcome to the GoToValencia guide to shopping in Valencia.

If you intend to visit Valencia with the specific idea of having a shopping spree then you will be well rewarded. You are very much spoiled for choice when it comes to the range and diversity of shopping districts and possibilities in Valencia.

Whether it's just for a weekend trip, a long holiday or you want to move to Valencia to live, you are very well catered for. If money is not an issue, then shopping in Valencia will be a pleasure for you. Having said that, most people's tastes and pockets are looked after.

So, in Valencia you can find anything from the latest designer outfits to the cheapest bric-a-brac at a market stall. Traditional markets and gypsy fairs are held weekly in Valencia. Most are like a movable market and set up their stalls in different parts of the city on different days of the week.

There are many fine Shopping Centres in Valencia, both in the city centre and in the suburbs. You will find all you need under one roof. Local supermarkets are plentiful, as are grocery shops and some shops which stay open 24 hour a day.

If you'd like to combine shopping with history and tourism, then the Mercado Central is your best bet. Here you will find an astonishing array of fresh produce and any number of curiosities.

Opening hours: Many shops and outlets are open all through the day, from 9am until 10pm, Monday to Friday. Some have the same opening hours as offices; 9am to 2pm, then in the evening from 5pm to 9pm, closing for a wee nap or siesta in the afternoon. Most will open on a Saturday morning and will close Saturday evening and remain closed on Sunday.