Alicante Guide ENG-SPA 2017

Gabriel Miró Square AND SAN FRANCISCO STREET AREA

PLAZA NUEVA AND PRINCIPAL THEATRE AREA

After admiring one of the prettiest corners of Alicante, Plaza Gabriel Miró, you can head towards Calle San Francisco where, as well as interesting shops, restaurants and tapas bars, you will find surprisingly large sculptures of mushrooms and giant insects that give it a peculiar identity.

It’s the largest collection of shops specialising in events in the Valencian County. Mainly in the streets of Bailén, Bazán, César Elguezábal, Castaños and Gerona , you will find a number of shops offering clothing, shoes and accessories for weddings, ceremonies and parties . The streets of Teatro, Médico Pascual Pérez and their surroundings are home to a varied and attractive style of shops where you can find unique items for gifts or the latest trends to take home with you .

CALVO SOTELO SQUARE AND MAISONNAVE AVENUE AREA

Central Market and Alfonso X EL Sabio AVENUE area

The most select shops are located in the area around the Plaza Calvo Sotelo at the beginning of the commercial zone of Avenida Maisonnave and its surrounding streets. Here you will find the largest concentration of national and international chain stores in the city as well as department stores. The city also offers other covered markets and open-air markets as well as various covered shopping centres generally located on the outskirts.

Set in a magnificent, modernist building you will find the central market where you can enjoy all of the enchantment of a traditional market and the gastronomic specialities of the area: salted meats and fish, nougats, sweets, fruit, cured meats and sausages, etc . The streets around the central market offer a lively commercial ambience, combined with bars and restaurants serving fresh food. Calle Poeta Quintana has developed an interesting mix between traditional shops and specialised contemporary boutiques where you can stroll along and take your time.

You can find more information regarding shops and shopping routes at www.comercioalicante.com

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