The housewife's favorite, this colorful fresh produce market sells meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and other local goods. The locals believe it's the world's biggest covered market and there's a commemorative plaque at the main door of the Mercado de La Ribera that makes just such an ambitious claim. It was designed by Pedro Ispizua and you'll find it opposite Calle Ribera by San Antón Bridge where Plaza Vieja once was. Come, explore!
This is a very interesting shop for those men and youngsters who want to dress well and be up to date at an affordable price, with an excellent cost-quality ratio. In its privileged location in Bilbao's most commercial area, on offer is a huge selection of suits, shirts, all kinds of jerseys and many accessories, so that the shopper can leave with everything he needs. The many sales held all year round are very attractive and mean you can completely change your wardrobe for very little money.
The Artea shopping center is one of the biggest in Bilbao, and like most others, it's on the outskirts of the city. In this particular case, it's on a hillside near Getxo and some 10 kilometers from Bilbao, but within metropolitan Bilbao (or 'Gran Bilbao' in Spanish). The mall's features include all types of shops, services, and restaurants under one roof. You'll find fashion outlets, computer stores, home decoration items, sports clothes and equipment, and a new high-quality cinema. If all that weren't enough, there are a good variety of restaurants to choose from and even the biggest bowling alley in the country, plus free parking. In other words, it's very easy to spend an entire day here without getting bored.
Almost every single newspaper or magazine imaginable is found on the shelves of Librería Cámara. It is organised like a magazine rack, but with just about everything under the sun. They also have a fabulous collection of books on cinema and photography and many other sections, including architecture, advertising, literature and endless different genres, making it an essential stop for the avid reader, collector and subscriber.
This shopping mall has a bit of everything, and you'll probably find what you're looking for here. El Centro Comercial Bidarte has three floors with a wide range of fashion outlets, several record stores, shoe shops, computer stores, sports, automotive supplies, decorative items, the official Athletic de Bilbao football club shop and much more. You'll find eateries on the topmost floor: tutti Foodd, fashion apparels on the second floor: Lehendakari and a variety of sports and other stores on Madariaga. And like any shopping mall worth its salt, there's a cafeteria and several fast food restaurants. Dine or lunch on Chinese or Mexican food, sandwiches, pizza or chicken. Check website for exact timings.
Decathlon is a one-stop-shop for sports goods in Bilbao. Products include equipment for sports such as cycling, running, mountain climbing, hiking, swimming and football, among others. All products sold here are of high quality. The staffs here are very welcoming and good with assisting in buying all the products. Different types of products with different price ranges are available as well.
Boxcalf is a high-end fashion boutique offering stylish accessories, jewellery and apparels for women. The products range from fashionable leather jackets, scarf and purses to funky jewellery and an excellent shoe collection. They have a lot to offer in each product category, so mix and match to make your own style statement. Their friendly staff is always ready to assist you in choosing nothing but the best. Call for the shop timing before you plan to make a visit.
The successful Italian fashion house uses top quality fabrics, a mixture of tradition and high-tech and the creativity of its young staff. Founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti, it now produces many new collections each year and is certainly among the most high-class Italian labels . Even big names in the fashion world like Karl Lagerfeld and Dolce&Gabbana have already worked for the fashion house.