CENTRO. Alcalá is a shopper's paradise that offers a veritable cornucopia of stores. The shops here are all local, or at least European, and offer in-style merchandise. You can expect to find anything from shoes, clothing, and accessories to souvenirs and gifts at Alcalá. METRO: Sol or Sevilla.

This pedestrian-only street is one of Madrid's best shopping zones. You'll find shops here that sell ladies' and men's apparel as well as a few specialty shops. METRO: Sol.

Many locals consider this pedestrian-only strip one the city's best shopping areas. You'll find a little bit of everything here, from high-street women's and men's fashions to various specialty shops. METRO: Sol.

CHAMBERI. The Calle Princesa is a street lined with shops, making it perfect for window-shopping. Stores vary in price range and specialty, and there is a nice array of men's clothing stores to choose from. Calle Princesa also features several popular shoe shops, to which the locals flock in droves. METRO: Argüelles and Ventura Rodríguez.

SALAMANCA. The best in up-market specialty shopping can be found on this popular street. Calle Serrano is home to designer shops, art boutiques, and everything in between. This is the prefect stop to hit when looking for a keepsake of your travels.