It’s long been the secret of the best-dressed in Spain, bringing together international designers and home-grown brands under one roof.
And with tax-free shopping – plus a 10 per cent reward card just for visitors – El Corte Inglés has become the place to shop in Europe.
What began as a tailoring company in 1940 has become Spain’s leading department store, blending high fashion, top beauty brands and the finest Spanish foodie delights.
With shops across the country, you’ll find El Corte Inglés’ flagship stores in three fabulous holiday spots.
Two sleek stores – Castellana and Serrano 47 – are in Madrid’s most upmarket neighbourhood, while Diagonal Barcelona brings innovative brands to the Mediterranean city and the Marbella store in Puerto Banus is perfect for some retail therapy by the beach.
Whatever you’re looking for, what could be better than buying it tax-free while you’re enjoying a sunny Spanish getaway?
Fabulous tax-free shopping
With shops across the country, you’ll find El Corte Inglés’ flagship stores in three fabulous holiday spots – Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella
As a British traveller in Europe, you can now shop tax-free, and Spain has some of the best tax-free advantages on the continent.
There’s no minimum spend to start claiming back tax, and you can save up to 15.7 percent on standard VAT items. And remember, the more you spend, the higher the tax reduction.
And if you’re shopping at the flagship stores of Castellana, Serrano 47, Diagonal and Marbella you don’t even need to wait until the airport for your tax refund, you can do it right there in the store.
In El Corte Inglés, all purchases can be added to a single receipt, allowing you to claim back a higher percentage of tax compared to individual receipts from multiple stores.
Customers can take advantage of the convenient and luxurious amenities offered in the dedicated lounges, using the latest instant tax refund facilities for a seamless tax-free shopping experience.
In addition, El Corte Inglés has partnered with Global Blue to create exclusive tax-free lounges in Madrid and Marbella and self-validation kiosks at selected stores, allowing you to receive your refund in advance — in cash, on your credit card or as an El Corte Inglés gift card.
With personalised services, this one-stop-shop will make your shopping experience even more enjoyable.
You’ll find stylish lounges at El Corte Inglés where you can claim your tax in comfort
Looking to really maximise your holiday spending? El Corte Inglés also offers non-resident foreign visitors a 10 per cent reward card.
Before you start shopping, pick one up from the International Customer Lounge and you’ll accumulate a 10 per cent saving on your first purchase, which you can then redeem on your next purchase. It’s valid for five days, making it the perfect addition to your city break or holiday.
If you’re a British Airways member, you can also receive three Avios for every euro spent in tax-free – another way to make your El Corte Inglés shopping spree count.
With helpful, multilingual staff and dedicated desks and lounges for foreign visitors, you’ll find everything you need for the perfect shopping experience.
Keep it luxe
For a truly relaxed experience, you can retreat to the VIP lounge, where you can upgrade your shopping with additional luxury services
You’ll feel like a VIP when you shop at the flagship El Corte Inglés stores. For a truly relaxed and private experience, you can retreat to the VIP lounge, where you can upgrade your shopping with additional luxury services.
Experienced personal shoppers are ready to help you define your new look, beginning each session with a colorimetric test, before helping you update your wardrobe from across the store’s brands. And why not take advantage of the hands-free shopping service, which means you can stroll each floor unencumbered, and collect all your purchases together at the end of your day.
You’ll also be treated to a complimentary drink and snack at The Gourmet Experience to get your day of shopping off to a great start.
Brands to love
Upgrade your shopping with the luxury services provided in all the flagship stores
At El Corte Inglés, you’ll find big name and luxury global brands as well as exclusive Spanish designers, so no matter your style you’ll find plenty to try on and take home with you.
From timeless classics to cutting-edge trends and an extensive selection of accessories, watches and jewellery, it’s the perfect place to snap up something gorgeous for your wardrobe or a gift for someone you love, and all of it with an innate sense of Spanish style you just can’t find at home.
Gourmet delights
When it’s time to take a break from all that shopping, head to The Gourmet Experience, a food hall like no other
Gourmands and foodies will not be disappointed.
At Club del Gourmet you can shop some of the most renowned Spanish delicacies so taking a taste of Spain home to the UK is easy.
And when it’s time to take a break from all that shopping, head to The Gourmet Experience, a food hall like no other.
Here you’ll find a fantastic range of restaurants and cafes where you can grab a bite to eat or even indulge in a long languorous lunch.
With a choice of international flavours, Mediterranean cuisine and sensational city views, you’re only problem will be deciding which to choose.
And if you’re in Madrid, why not treat yourself to something really special? Ravioxo, in the Castellana store, is the world’s first department store restaurant to gain a Michelin star, so you can be sure of a meal to remember.
A beauty banquet
El Corte Inglés has curated the best of the best, showcasing some of the most luxe international brands
Every traveller knows that European stores have the best beauty selections in the world.
And El Corte Inglés has curated the best of the best, showcasing some of the most luxe international brands.
So be sure to make the most of tax-free shopping to snap up your favourite creams, serums, make-up and perfumes for less.
The ultimate shopping destination
Enjoy the ultimate luxury retail experience, all while enjoying incredible tax-free shopping
Take a tip from the locals and enjoy shopping, Spanish-style at El Corte Inglés.
From innovative brands to classic designers, exclusive local delicacies and gourmet dining, you can enjoy the ultimate luxury retail experience, all while enjoying incredible tax-free shopping.
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