Do you want to spend a weekend shopping and shopping in London? Next we tell you what are the best markets, markets and shopping streets in London.
London is one of the mecca of every shopaholic worth its salt ... with itsmore than 300 markets and thousands of ideal stores, it is not difficult to understand why. Also, if you think that London is only a couple of hours away from Spain, the dream of spend a weekend dedicated to shopping It is done can come true with a flight of less than two hours!
With the ticket in hand, the only risk will be to lose yourself among the thousands of proposals in the city: from the colorful market in Portobello, through the underground Camden, or the chic boutiques on Bond Street. But don't worry, since we don't want you to get lost, we have prepared this little guide with the best areas for shopping in London.
Are you ready? Let's go!
If you're looking to breathe the swinging air of the '60s, Carnaby Street is your ideal destination. The street is full of little shops where you can buy urban clothes as well as more chic boutiques to transform you into an authentic modern Twiggy!
- A advice? To catapult yourself in the London of the sixties put the mp3 music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones or The Who: guaranteed trip to the past!
- ¿How to get? Metro Oxford Circus or Piccadilly Circus.
Without moving much we will find another must-stop for every fashionista: Oxford Street. With more than 300 stores it is difficult to resist the temptation to buy, and if we also add collections to the latest fashion of the best current firms such as Selfridges, Zara, H&M, Mark & Spencer, Primark, Forever 21 among many others ... I would say it is mission Impossible!
- A advice? If your feet (and your wallet) allow it, do not miss the nearby Regent Street, Berwick Street, St Christopher's Place and South Molton Street.
- ¿How to get? Oxford Circus Metro
Who has never heard of the Portobello market? It is one of the most famous and cool antique markets in the world, with its colorful houses, modern restaurant, retro shops and stalls of the most diverse where you can find real treasures of jewelry, clothes, dishes, art and various curiosities. Going through here is mandatory when visiting London. And the best thing is that the food is not missing!
- A advice? Check the calendar: the antiquarian market opens only on Saturdays from 10 to 17. Although there are fruit and vegetable stands throughout the week to entertain!
- ¿How to get? Notthing Hill Metro
Another unavoidable visit! Here, between one store and another, you can enjoy a unique atmosphere thanks to street performers and their fruit and vegetable market ... and we have already told you how much we like markets! Do not go on Mondays, open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 to 18. And if you have time, take a walk through Floral Street, Shorts Gardens and Seven Dials to realize how complete and modern this neighborhood is.
- ¿How to get? Covent Garden Metro
One of the most interesting neighborhoods of the city, where there is no shortage of the latest trend stores or excellent restaurants, although the crown jewel (if the Queen allows it) is still “Harrods”, the most famous department store in the world, where It was said that everything could be found: from a needle to an elephant ... a whole British icon! A tip? Stroll through the gastronomic area of Harrods: you can buy (or at least watch) delicacies from every corner of the world ... yum!
- ¿How to get? Knightsbridge Metro
If you are looking for a curious and eccentric place to find clothes, food, music and urban tribes, this is your place! Everything can be said about this market unless it is boring: if you run into a punk with the green crest that walks with double Noel Gallagher, while you are asking a rocker with the look of Mario Vaquerizo mixed with the guitarist of The Strokes where you can go to eat with your friend who has a Beatle-total bangs, don't be surprised ... you're in Camden! Definitely a must of your visit in London.
- A advice? Eating is very cheap: find your favorite position and recover lost energy! The market opens from Monday to Sunday from 10 to 18.
- ¿How to get? Camden Town Metro
Probably the most beautiful gastronomic market in London, where you can find ethnic foods and organic products
- A advice? The market is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 15, on Thursdays from 11 to 17, on Fridays from 12 to 18 and on Saturdays from 8 to 17.
- ¿How to get? London Bridge subway.
In a shopping guide you can not miss the street with the most luxurious stores ... in the case of London is Bond Street! If money is not a problem for you, here you can spend it with pleasure in the prestigious stores of Jimmy Choo, Hermès, Victoria Secret, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Donna Karan, Prada, Armani, Cartier and Tiffany among others. On the contrary, if you are not lucky enough to have unlimited funds, you can simply come take a look and make a wish-list for your next life!
- A advice? Instead of spending € 1000 on a bag, isn't it better to go around the world? Ah, that you have thousands of euros to get bored? What a lucky daughter! Mmm have you thought about sponsoring a Spanish, an Italian and her two backpacks? Hehe ...
- ¿How to get? Bond Street Metro.
The name says it all: this was the private street of Carlos II! With the passage of time the kings have changed by stores of designers and unique brands ... Does Vivienne Westwood sound to you?
- A advice? If you are looking for a little relaxation between so much shop (it is already known that the life of the compulsive shoppers is so busy) look for refuge in a cafeteria of Duke of York Square and feel like a real queen drinking the tea of five!
- ¿How to get? Sloane Square Metro.
If you are more of a mall than Street style, we advise you to stroll through the Westfield Stratfors, one of the largest in Europe: with more than 260 stores among which are TopShop, H&M and Versace. The options to find the perfect model are not lacking!
- A advice? To eat do not miss the downtown food court: offers for all tastes and budgets!
At this rate you will have tired or run out of money! But if your thirst for shoppins has not yet shut down, point out these names: Petticoat Lane, Old Spitalfields Market Y Brick LaneOther super interesting markets!
And now, to finish off the day of shopping, nothing better than putting a flourish: a cruise with dinner and live music by the Thames!
Do you know more others markets in London? How many of these markets and streets to shop in London do you know?
P.S. Thanks to my Isa-pantojita of my weapon for the tips! :-p
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