Sunday, January 13, 2008

El Corte Inglés

Literally "The English Cut" are the largest department stores in Spain; they're a bit like the John Lewis shops on steroids. Their flagship store in Madrid at Villaverde 79 occupies several buildings and houses a host of designer brand clothing along with everything else that you might want to buy. We first came across El Corte Inglés in Puerta Banus whilst on holiday at San Pedro and have looked out for their stores ever since.

Friday 16th November, the new El Corte Inglés in Elche opened and of course Pam has wanted to go there ever since. Let the initial rush die down, let the Christmas shoppers finish and the bargain hunters on the first day of the sales get their fill and then we'll go.

So yesterday we went. It is easy to find, even easier to park in and is such a stunning building you'd go just to look at it. It even has direct access to a Hipercor supermarket which strangely sells a lot of the same goods as the store.

Anyway, it is worth a visit even if you just end up having one of their tasty bacon and cheese baguettes and a cup of coffee.

You'll find it at Avenida del Baix Vinalopó 2, Elche. Take the exit from the A7 onto the N340 into Elche and you can't go wrong. When you leave, follow the signs for N340 Crevillente to take you back to the A7.

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