After travelling an internity on the metro system ( green line) , I was slightly disappointed with the array of shops in the area. The first sight you see is one for adults only. The pavements were lined with seedy shops and lower end restaurants, which I would recommend stay away from. In the middle of the square were costume... More

It is not pretty but Gran Via has this something. It is impressive, especially in the evening. Some parts of Gran Via looks like New York during twenties as we know it from movies. On Gran Via everything is big, shining, highlighted. If youare not afraid of crowds and noise it is a good place for a walk :) If... More

If you have extra time in your Madrid visit, a detour here is certainly not a bad idea, that is, if you are ready to spend cash or credit or simply enjoy window shopping. More

Shops there are not that good, but I would come back just for the taste of ice cream in small gelateria next to Sephora shop :) More

THE BETTER LOOK SPAIN HAS a nice street, 100 years old , very classic, elegant, like champs elyses, or broadway, or 5th avenue, maybe less surprising, most buildings are not too high, but you will like it also good for shopping More

Found a Body Shop and stocked up with loads of lotions and potions. Lots of different types of shops. a cinema was close by. We even found an alternative therapy 'Farmacia' and bought some toiletries. Most unusal to find that on a high street. Loved the grand architecture of all of the buildings along the Grand Via. Our advice? Look... More

If you are looking for vitality, movement, the pulse of Madrid, quirky, fashion-sense shopping, fast food and slow food, stunning architecture and contemporary designs, run, don't walk to the Gran Via and you will get a whole feel for old and new Madrid, day AND night! More

Calle Gran Vía is one of the busiest shopping and nightspot streets of Madrid, and also one of the widest thoroughfares crossing the northern precincts of the old city from east to west. We walked and drove its length several times during our visits to Madrid in January and February 2012 - on the second visit, staying in an apartment... More

Ok shopping street but nowhere near as good as Fuencarral. More