Seven-Star Shopping Paradise for Shopaholics
The Madrid Autonomous Community is located in the center of Spain, and is also the capital and economic-political center of Spain.
It is a good time to visit Madrid all year round. The region boasts a mild climate, abundant cuisine, and tourism resources. These excellent natural conditions create a unique shopping environment for customers.
In Madrid, besides luxury goods, there are countless handicrafts such as porcelain, pottery, embroidery, gold and silver inlaid crafts, swords, etc. In terms of food: desserts, almond candies, monastery sweets, wines and other alcoholic beverages, a wide variety of Iberian meats, each region has its own specialty cuisine.
If you want to bring gifts for family and friends, silver glass bracelets, glass, porcelain, pearls are all good choices. For collectors, furniture, art works, porcelain and pottery, carvings, and jewelry are also abundant.
Compared to other European capital cities, the prices of Spanish goods are more advantageous.
Globalization has led many international brands to enter the high-end financial districts of major Spanish cities, while attracting tourists from all over the world with prices more enticing than other European tourist cities.
Compared with France, Italy, or Germany, Spain has the highest shopping tax refund rate. When purchasing goods in Europe, you need to pay value-added tax (abbreviated as IVA in Spain). Spain's VAT rate is 21%. The price of goods includes VAT, and all non-European residents are entitled to apply for a tax refund, so more and more tourists come here.
In addition to the rich variety of goods, the Madrid community allows shops to open freely on Sundays and holidays, meaning you can shop with confidence at any time. As of 2012, Madrid is the only city in Spain that allows free opening on holidays, with no schedule restrictions throughout the year.
At the same time, there are not only promotions during festivals in Madrid, but also discounts and promotional activities throughout the year.
To help tourists enjoy a cost-effective shopping trip more pleasantly, the Madrid community and the Official Chamber of Commerce of Madrid have upgraded and updated the "Madrid Shops and Tax Free" APP.
After redesigning, improving user experience and adding new features, this APP is available in four languages (Spanish, English, Chinese, and Japanese). Tourists can find everything they need for a high-quality shopping experience in Madrid.
In addition to quick tax refunds, you can easily discover Madrid's tourism and shopping routes here, and it includes a catalog of over 700 latest stores and information on major events.
Madrid is not only a must-visit destination on the international shopping itinerary for all fashion enthusiasts, but also a seven-star shopping paradise with convenient shopping and easy tax refunds. Come to Madrid and start your star-level shopping journey!
