Shopping at Conde Duque

Growing up around the old barracks that gives it its name and character, Conde Duque is a cheerful, bohemian, and laid-back neighborhood with up-and-coming, modern shops, yet with a vintage feel. Its apparent tranquility and peace contrast sharply with the hustle and bustle of Gran Vía, Plaza de España, and Calle Princesa, which mark its southern boundaries.

If you're planning a shopping trip through the Conde Duque neighborhood, don't look for large department stores, chains, or franchises. One of the defining characteristics of the area's shops is their focus on independent boutiques. Small establishments with unique decor and ambiance give them their own distinct personality.

Fashion is a key feature of the area, showcasing designers and brands that are hard to find in mainstream fashion.

Some of the shops in the area include Mini Shop Madrid, cultivating exquisite taste and offering an exclusive, English feel in all its garments; La Compañía Polar, which has become a benchmark for men's fashion; and Maggie, for women's fashion. Conde Duque is a neighborhood where classic and modern seem difficult to separate, where you can just as easily find a garment in the seventies British mod style as the latest trend in exclusive sneakers.