The best place for one-stop shopping
Imagine a Walmart combined with a Macy’s located on every other corner in Spain. Imagine El Corte Inglés.
As Spain’s largest department store chain, El Corte Inglés is a staple of the Spanish lifestyle. The store sells everything from designer scarves to Vitamin C. Some locations have entire grocery stores on the basement level.
So why am I writing about a giant department store? Because it easily one of the best ways to experience the true, contemporary Spanish culture.
Stepping in to a store, you’ll immediately be surrounded by Spaniards of all social classes and backgrounds. You can encounter the Spanish version of nearly any product. You’ll be exposed to the various aspects of Spanish fashion, food, technology and more. Plus, you can pick up whatever you forgot to pack!
The best part about El Corte Inglés is its classiness. Despite the throngs of people inside the store at all times, each location is sparkling clean with a plethora of helpful employees. Prices are a bit steep, but it’s worth the few extra euros. Plus, El Corte Inglés is bound to be the only store around, no matter where you are.
And in case you’re wondering, the name roughly translates to “The English Dress Style.”
