With the opening of the new store of Victoria’s Secret in Calle Larios I want to take the opportunity to make a guide of the main brand’s stores for shopping in Malaga city. But before, what about knowing a little more of the main commercial street of the city?
In another entry of the blog I wrote about malls, visit the link if you want to have a look at opening times and available shopping centres in Malaga.
History of Larios Street
The fifth most expensive street in Spain was not always known as Calle Larios. After the Second Republic in Spain it became Calle 14 de Abril, a name that was again reversed after the civil war.
The street was inaugurated on August 27 in 1891, although its planning goes back to May 1, 1880. The project was taken over by the Larios family, the lack of funds from the city council made the government unable to handle such a work of this magnitude.
Larios Street was one of the few streets in Malaga with sanitation system, water tubs and 2 bathrooms per house. A luxury within the reach of very few people back then.
Currently most of the buildings belong to two families, the Larios and the Quesada family. This street is one of the most beautiful in Europe, and where however almost nobody lives. Prices and noisy background could be some of the reasons, as this is one of the main streets where most of the festivities take place.
Most old commerces there were paying an old rental contract, affordable and cheap enough to make some profit. After the expiration of this old rental contract the prices did rise by more than a 1000%. This price increment caused small family business to close in favor of international brands. Calle Larios is among the 50 most expensive streets in Europe with prices that exceed 20.000 euros per rental month.
';Events in Larios Street
This street features many events along the year, with a cultural identity it is one of the places you should not miss when visiting the city.
During the Malaga Film Festival the street dresses its best finery with a red carpet.
In August and during the Malaga fair, this street is one of the main meeting points during the day. There are people drinking and dancing and the streets are ornamented for the occasion.
During September it takes place the Larios Malaga Fashion Week Runway. Two days of fashion couture with around 30.000 people visiting it.
At Christmas the Larios Street dresses up with lights. Every year the Christmas lights in Malaga are a surprise. It becomes one of the most beautiful Christmas lights in Europe.
Easter in Malaga is a very popular event. Many of the balconies are rented, they put chairs on the sides of the street also for rental. It is one of the streets that the Easter Parade never misses (Procesión de Semana Santa)
Main shops in Calle Larios & Malaga city
Some of the shops in Calle Larios: Primor, Intimissimi, Scalpers, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Victoria’s Secret, Oysho, Mango Man, Etam, Swarovski, Roberto Martín, Desigual.
Opening hours for shopping in Malaga city
Although all shops open at 10:00 am. the closing time or breaks at noon may vary. Almost all stores close on Sundays, those that do not close have the opening time specified for that day.
- Stores opening times may be different during holidays.
Fashion stores
Desigual Malaga Larios: Men, women and children clothing, shoes and accessories.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 1
Phone: 952 60 23 85
Opening time: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Scalpers: Men clothing.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 3
Phone: 952 22 15 34
Opening time: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Massimo Dutti: Clothing store.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 6
Phone: 952 60 39 03
Opening time: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Mango Man: Clothing and complements for women and men.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 6
Phone: 952 60 77 50
Opening time: 10:00 am to 9:30 pm.
Bershka: Youth clothing for women.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 9
Phone: 952 21 31 71
Opening time: 10:00 am to 9:30 pm.
Springfield: Youth clothing.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 3
Phone: 952 21 03 13
Opening time: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Perfumes, toiletries and cosmetics
Primor: Perfumery shop.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 4
Phone: 952 33 26 06
Opening time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. and from 5:00 pm. to 8:30 pm.
Kiko Milano: Shop specializing in cosmetics.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 2
Phone: 952 12 16 57
Opening time: 10:00 am. to 10:00 pm.
Open on Sundays.
L’Occitane: French shop with natural products for bath, skin and hair.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 3
Phone: 952 60 81 44
Opening time: 10:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
Open on Sundays from 12:00 am. to 3:00 pm. and from 4:00 pm. to 8:00 pm.
Accessories
Roberto Martín: Glasses shop.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 10
Phone: 952 22 80 18
Opening time: Closing schedule is not specified.
Swarovski Boutique Larios: Luxury shop with jewelry, watches and decoration.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 2
Phone: 952 22 19 74
Opening time: 10:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
Jewelry Aurelio Marcos
Calle Marqués de Larios, 2
Phone: 952 21 38 93
Opening time: 10:00 am. to 8:30 pm.
Saturdays from 11:00 am. to 7:00 p.m
Lingerie and underwear
Intimissimi: Shop specialized in lingerie and wedding lingerie for women, men’s underwear and pajamas.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 6
Phone: 952 22 36 35
Opening time: 10:00 am. to 10:00 pm.
Open on Sundays from 10:00 am. to 8:00 pm.
Etam: Shop specialized in lingerie.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 1
Phone: 952 06 00 73
Opening time: 10:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
Oysho: Lingerie, pyjamas and casual clothes for women.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 6
Phone: 952 60 31 88
Opening time: Not specified
Victoria’s Secret: International brand for lingerie, complements, beauty products, cosmetics and perfumes.
Calle Marqués de Larios, 2
Phone: Pending opening.
Opening time: Pending opening.
- There is another Victorias Secret shop in Malaga airport.
Other services
Pharmacy Mata
Calle Marqués de Larios, 8
Phone: 952 21 19 15
Opening time: De 9:30 am. to 9:00 pm.
Icecream and turron Casa Mira
Calle Marqués de Larios, 5
Phone: 952 22 30 69
Opening time: 10:30 am. to 1:00 am.
Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 am. a 1:30 am.
Upcoming openings
Pandora Jewelry
Calle Marques de Larios, 6
Ice cream Desiderio Gelato
Calle Marques de Larios, 3
Timetable: From 9:00 to 22:00 hours
Massimo Dutti
Transfer to Calle Marques de Larios, 9
How to get to Calle Larios
Calle Larios is very well communicated and is at the city centre. If you want to get there using public transport you have several choices. Continue reading to plan your shopping day in Malaga city.
You can also take a transfer to Calle Larios, they will pick you up for returning to your place; for this I can personally recommend malagatransfer.co.uk.
Getting to Calle Larios from the western Costa del Sol:
The train line links Malaga with Fuengirola, for nearby stations and prices you can check our commuter train guide.
If you go by bus I recommend visiting our guide of buses in Malaga. You must get off at the last stop in Muelle Heredia, check the schedules here.
If you are going by car you have to take the AP-7 motorway passing Torremolinos and taking the MA-20 road towards West Malaga and the airport. Continue until you reach a sign that shows the route to follow for getting to the city centre.
Getting to Calle Larios from the eastern Costa del Sol
There is no train link so if you have to take the bus, check the schedules here.
If you plan to use your own vehicle you must take the coastal road N-340.
Parking next to Calle Larios
The nearest parking is at Plaza de la Marina (Marina Square) although there are many options and prices.
More information about Calle Larios
You can read more about this historical street in Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calle_Marqu%C3%A9s_de_Larios
