El Corte Inglés Callao

What to expect

El Corte Inglés is a Spanish department store group founded in Madrid in 1940 by Ramón Areces and César Rodríguez, growing out of a tailor's shop they bought in 1934. It is the largest department store group in Europe, and the Preciados-Callao store is its branch in the middle of Madrid.

Its departments cover clothing, footwear, accessories, bedding, furniture, jewellery, beauty products and housewares. On the 9th floor of the Preciados-Callao store is the Gourmet Experience, a food hall with gourmet products and several places to eat, including seafood, Asian, Italian and Iberian food, burgers, grilled meat and fish, cheeses, fresh pastries and juices. Even if you are not shopping, the food hall makes a good place for a snack.

Don't miss

• The Gourmet Experience food hall on the 9th floor
• Iberian specialities and cheeses
• Fashion and beauty departments
• Fresh pastries and juices

Tips for your visit

• Take the lift to the 9th floor for the food hall.
• It is a handy place to buy Spanish food products and gifts in one stop.
• Combine it with Puerta del Sol and the Gran Vía, a short walk away.
• Check the store's page for current opening hours before you go.