Shopping on the Costa del Sol
From approx. 10 min
From designer outlets to luxury boutiques and big shopping centres, the Costa del Sol is a great place to shop. Here are our favourite places, all within easy reach of our apartments.
Outlets
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Málaga – designer outlet shopping close to Málaga Airport, with many well-known brands at outlet prices. See our separate guide.
Outlet El Corte Inglés Costa Mijas – an outlet with many brands and good discounts, located in Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa.
Shopping centres
Miramar Centro Comercial (Fuengirola) – one of the biggest shopping centres on the Costa del Sol, with fashion, restaurants, a cinema and family-friendly options.
La Cañada Shopping (Marbella) – one of the best all-round shopping centres, with many shops, restaurants and easy parking.
Plaza Mayor Málaga – an open-air shopping and leisure area with fashion, restaurants and a cinema, close to Málaga Airport.
Department stores
El Corte Inglés Marbella – premium shopping, fashion, beauty and luxury brands.
El Corte Inglés Málaga – a classic department store near Málaga city centre, good for fashion, beauty, home, gourmet food and general shopping.
Luxury and boutique shopping
Puerto Banús – luxury shopping by the marina, with designer boutiques, restaurants and a glamorous atmosphere.
Marbella Old Town – lovely small shops, local boutiques and souvenirs in charming white Andalusian streets.
Calle Larios, Málaga – Málaga's most famous shopping street, perfect for a city walk, shops and cafés.
Markets
Fuengirola – a big street market every Tuesday morning.
La Cala de Mijas – a popular market on Wednesday mornings.
Estepona – a Sunday market at the port.
Tips from your hosts
Many shops in town centres close in the afternoon for a few hours; shopping centres stay open all day.
Visitors from outside the EU may be able to claim back VAT on purchases – ask in the store.
Book tours and experiences
Taking a break from shopping? Use the button below to see hand-picked experiences on the Costa del Sol.