Benidorm Shopping and Districts

(Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain)

Ranging from local flea markets to enormous shopping centres, Benidorm offers plenty of opportunities for some serious spending. Some of the most popular shops line the Avenida Martinez Alejos in the Old Town district, a notable shopping street which has been pedestrianised. Further stores can be found along the Passeig de la Carretera, where leather goods are plentiful, and around the spacious Plaza Major.

The Levante and Rincón de Loix districts are home to some of the town's best fashion boutiques, together with supermarkets and gift shops. For bargain hunters visiting Benidorm, be sure to head to the regular markets, which offer a mixture of local produce, handicrafts, antiques and bric-a-brac, including the Sunday El Cisne Flea Market, Altea's Tuesday market, and a particularly popular market in the centre, held on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Opening Hours

Most shops and shopping centres in Benidorm open from Monday to Saturday, with a small selection also opening on Sunday. Most Costa Blanca shops begin trading at around 09:00 or 10:00 and then close for a few hours during the hottest part of the afternoon, during traditional siesta time, reopening at around 16:00 or 17:00 and staying open right up to 20:00 or later. A number of large shops often remain open throughout the day, such as big supermarket chains.

Shops and Shopping Centres

Benidorm Outdoor Market
Close to the Hotel Pueblo, this market is situated in the town centre on both Wednesday and Sunday mornings, with an array of typical Spanish goods on offer, including clothes, shoes, handbags and hot snacks, together with plenty of souvenirs and gift ideas.

El Cisne Flea Market
The popular El Cisne Flea Market takes places every week on Sundays, and also once a month on a Saturday. Full of general bric-a-brac and collectors' items, this atmospheric market offers numerous genuine bargains.

Jewellers
Shops selling all kinds of jewellery are widespread in Benidorm, many of which target the tourist, with plenty of 14-carat gold necklaces at excellent prices, together with more contemporary jewellery, often incorporating gemstones and a Spanish feel, particularly around the Levante area.

Leather Goods
There are a wealth of shops in this area specialising in leather goods, which are usually reasonably priced and include leather jackets, handbags, shoes and purses. A good selection of leather goods can be found around the Passeig de la Carreterra, and also between the Avenida del Mediterraneo and the main promenade, in the Rincón de Loix district. Leather shops in Spain are known locally as 'Merca Piel'.

Clothing Shops
A host of clothing shops are located both in and around Benidorm, offering plenty of designer brands, fashion accessories and stylish outfits. Many of the most popular fashion boutiques stand in the town centre, around the Placa de la Creu, near to the Passeig de la Carretera, and along the Avenida Martinez Alejos, the Avenida del Mediterraneo and the Avenida Dr Perez Llorca.

Gift Shops
Ranging from quality souvenirs to cheap Spanish goods, many gift shops in Benidorm target the tourism market, selling castanets, sombreros, T-shirts and postcards, particularly along the Avenida 'Ametlla de Mar and around the Old Town's Placa de la Creu.

La Marina Shopping Centre
Address: La Marina Commercial Estate, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain
One of the biggest shopping malls in this part of Spain, the La Marina Shopping Centre offers three shop-packed floors, with all kinds of goods on offer, including high-street fashion with designer labels, sports wear, toy shops, snack bars and photography stores.

Guitarras Cashimira
Address: Calle Estacion 25, Gata de Gorgos, Costa Blanca, Spain
Tel: +34 96 575 6320
Just a short trip from Benidorm, in the nearby village of Gata de Gorgos, this renowned guitar factory still produces Spanish guitars using local craftsmen and traditional methods, many of which can be observed.

Local Handicrafts
An array of local Spanish handicrafts can be found in many shops throughout the area, with Bordados Rodriguez along the Avenida Martinez Alejos specialising in embroidery. Lacemaking and wicker-work can be found in the nearby villages of Guadalest and Gata de Gorgos.

Artesano de Polop
Address: Plaza de los Chorros 3, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain
Tel: +34 96 689 5704
Always popular with tourists, the Artesano de Polop shoe factory can be found close to the Polop de la Marina and offers an enormous selection of shoes and footwear at discounted prices.