The 8 Quirkiest Shops In Madrid

Madrid is a great shopping destination, home to big brands, designer boutiques and cool vintage stores. If you’re looking for a unique souvenir to take home from the Spanish capital, check out this selection of the quirkiest shops the city has to offer.

1. Curosite

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Curosite is an Aladdin’s cave of a gift shop, located in the cool neighbourhood of Malasaña. From ham-leg cushions to Gin and Ti-tonic ice trays (with ice shaped like ships and icebergs), Curiosite sells quirky gifts with a heavy dose of humour. Its gifts range from kitchenware and beach essentials to the latest gadgets for the techie in your life. A great place to browse the shelves, pick up some souvenirs or just treat yourself to a cheery treat.

2. Madrid al Cubo

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If you’re after some Madrid mementos that are a little more unique than the typical tourist tat, head to Madrid al Cubo, close to the central Puerta del Sol. The little shop has a whole lot of love for the Spanish capital, and showcases fun, creative and design-focused souvenirs made by local artists and designers. From beautiful prints and quirky postcards, to T-shirts, books and even polka dot sangria, you’re bound to find something special to take home with you.

Convento del Corpus Cristi

While not strictly a shop, the Convento del Corpus Cristi, located in Madrid’s oldest district, close to the Plaza Mayor, hides a sweet secret that is definitely worth buying. The convent is home to an order of cloistered nuns, who, because they are not allowed to leave the convent, make their living by baking and selling biscuits in a very unusual way. Buzz on the door and walk round to a rotating round table, where a disembodied voice will ask you what you want. There is a list of biscuits on the wall; order the ones you’d like and the nun on the other side of the wall will spin them around to you. Spin your money back around and you’ve just bought some of Madrid’s most unique biscuits, without seeing a soul.

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La Intrusa

A great place to find an original gift or souvenir to take home from Madrid, La Intrusa showcases the work of local artists and independent designers in its two Madrid stores. You’ll find handmade jewellery in a range of quirky designs, clothing and accessories as well as books, stationery and homewares.

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3. Taller Puntera

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On a quiet square near Madrid’s Plaza Mayor is Taller Puntera, a leather shop with a unique twist. The designers and artists behind the shop’s contemporary products are hard at work in their workshop in the back of the store, while you browse the products at the front. It makes every purchase feel more personal, because you’ve seen where it was made and the hands that made it. It’s a great place to pick up a new satchel, handbag, wallet or purse. The shop also runs weekend leather workshops, in which participants can learn how to make their very own leather product to take home – a unique Madrid memento.