Wherever you go to Valencia, you will find shops or markets to go shopping. There are plenty of clothing stores and outdoor markets to buy souvenirs such as Valencian ceramic painted plates or cups, jewelry or sports jerseys. Shopping in Valencia is a must! Here are some places to go:
Near the City of Arts and Sciences there is a shopping center named Aqua which contains the most popular Spanish clothing stores, many restaurants and smaller shops. More popular places to go shopping in Valencia and buy clothes is Arena Multiespacio, Bonaire and Calle Colón. Arena Multiespacio and Bonaire have got a lot of shops inside, as well as Aqua. Bonnaire has got many beauty shops, and even a supermarket. On top of that, Bonaire also has outlet stores inside, which is great if you are looking for bargains. Calle Colon is a long street of promenade with popular shops and small unique shops. In the middle of the strip, you can sit under the umbrellas and take a piece to eat or enjoy a coffee or sangria at midday. There are always smaller streets around this area to discover the shops and the cuter snacks.
If you are looking for more expensive and more expensive shops, besides Colon, there are also Poeta Querol and Calle Sorní streets. You can find beautiful clothing, leather and shoes stores in these streets. On the other hand, every day during the week in Valencia, there is a flea market in a different place. Here you can find cheaper items, and it’s a fun experience to browse and see the area.
Around the Mercat Central, where you can buy all the fresh fruit and meats, you may not need it, and there are more outdoor markets to buy unique Valencia gifts and items. On the other side is Plaza de la Reina, another outdoor market to buy gifts and hand-painted objects or Valencia shirts.