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The guide was updated: 2020-06-10

Santander’s shopping district is in its bustling centre. The streets around the Ayuntamiento – Artigas, Juan Herrera, Burgos and Cubo, for example, are good for everything from clothing to shoes to sportswear, as are Vargas and San Fernando. For boutiques and upmarket clothing, take a stroll along the Avenida de Calvo Sotelo. There are two large commercial centers in Santander, both located a short drive out of town - Valle Real and the well-known Spanish department store chain installment El Corte Ingles.

Mercado del Este

Mercado del Este

Once a busy marketplace, Mercado del Este retains little of it's lively commercial past (apart from a few wine, gourmet, and flower shops on premises). There is a helpful Tourist Information Office here, along with quite a few inviting cafes for a perfect break.

Mercado de la Esperanza

Mercado de la Esperanza

This covered market is housed inside a late 19th-century building on the street just behind the Ayuntamiento, aptly named Calle El Mercado. Here you can join the locals browsing stalls selling freshly caught fish, local cheese and sausages, as well as fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Nuks Santander

Nuks Santander

The colorful candy boutique offers visitors endless freedom of choice - sweets come in all shapes, flavours, and sizes, and shoppers are free to brows around filling bags with candy to their liking. End cost is calculated by weight. Sugar-free varieties available.

Santander es Mundial

Santander es Mundial

For unique, non-generic local souvenirs, try the Santander es Mundial gift shop. No tacky fridge magnets here, but unique T-shirt and bag designs, as well as other local souvenirs bearing the name of the nautical city. Greta spot to pick up souvenirs for friends and family.

El Corte Ingles

El Corte Ingles

The nationwide department store chain enjoys a well-deserved good reputation. The Santander installment is located a short drive outside the city center. Apart from a large hypermarket, it contains a multiple-screen cinema, as well as a wide selection of local and international brand stores.

Mercado de México

Mercado de México

The Mercado de México on Calle Alta hosts vendors selling everything from leather to ceramics to olive oil. The second floor is mostly given over to produce vendors, selling fresh vegetables, seafood, deli items, pastries and breads.

Gómez Pastelerías

Gómez Pastelerías

Those with a sweet tooth will certainly be delighted to find out that Santander is famous for its sobaos and quesada cakes. One of the best places to buy them is Gómez Pastelerías, which has five branches in the city including at Calle San José, 22, Calle Honduras 2, and Calle Cádiz 7.

Centro Comercial Valle Real

Centro Comercial Valle Real

A short ride outside Santander lies the Centro Comercial Valle Real, one of the largest shopping centres in the area. Here you can shop for everything you need, ranging from clothes and make-up to books and toys. There are several restaurants onsite.

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