Shopping in Alicante: Primark, Gran Vía & El Corte Inglés
A practical guide to shopping in Alicante city and its main shopping centres: Primark at Gran Vía, Plaza Mar 2, Avenida Maisonnave, El Corte Inglés and The Outlet Stores. Includes shops, opening hours, transport and parking.
Where is the best shopping in Alicante?
The easiest choices are Gran Vía if you want a shopping centre with Primark and free parking, Plaza Mar 2 for Zara, H&M and other major chains in one centre, and Avenida Maisonnave if you prefer city-centre shopping with El Corte Inglés and nearby high-street stores.
At a glance
- Primark: Centro Comercial Gran Vía, C/ José García Sellés 2.
- Large mall with Zara: Plaza Mar 2, Avda. de Dénia s/n.
- City-centre shopping: Avenida Maisonnave and El Corte Inglés.
- Outlet: The Outlet Stores in San Vicente del Raspeig.
- Sundays and public holidays: opening varies during the year, so check the centre's current calendar.
Primark Alicante: Gran Vía
Alicante's Primark is inside Centro Comercial Gran Vía. Plaza Mar 2 does not have a Primark. The Gran Vía store has womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, home and beauty departments and generally follows the shopping centre's opening hours.
Primark Alicante: practical information
- Address: Centro Comercial Gran Vía, C/ José García Sellés 2, 03015 Alicante.
- Usual opening hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00–22:00. Sunday and public-holiday opening follows the centre's calendar.
- By bus: routes 10, 11 and 11H link central Alicante directly with Gran Vía.
- By TRAM: take Line 2 to Bulevar del Pla, then walk for around 15 minutes.
- By car: Gran Vía offers free parking with more than 1,300 spaces.
Tip: If Primark is your main reason for shopping, Gran Vía is the correct centre. Check current opening hours before visiting on a Sunday or public holiday.
Gran Vía Alicante
Centro Comercial Gran Vía is a convenient all-in-one option. Alongside Primark, its current directory includes stores such as H&M, Lefties, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius, JD Sports, Primor and Druni, plus Carrefour, restaurants and services.
Gran Vía is the most straightforward choice if you want to combine Primark with several chain stores in one place.
Gran Vía: practical information
- Address: C/ José García Sellés 2, 03015 Alicante.
- Usual shop hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00–22:00.
- Sundays/public holidays: the centre opens on many Sundays during tourist periods and on selected dates, but the calendar varies.
- Transport: buses 10, 11 and 11H go directly to the centre; other routes stop nearby. TRAM Line 2 to Bulevar del Pla + roughly 15 minutes on foot.
- Parking: free, with more than 1,300 spaces.
- Best for: Primark, easy indoor shopping and visitors arriving by car.
Plaza Mar 2
Plaza Mar 2 is on Avenida de Dénia, north of the city centre. It is a useful alternative for a traditional mall with stores including Zara, H&M, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and JD Sports. There is no Primark here.
Plaza Mar 2: practical information
- Address: Avda. de Dénia s/n, 03016 Alicante.
- Usual shop hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00–22:00.
- Sundays/public holidays: extra opening days apply during tourist periods; check the current calendar.
- What you will find: fashion, sports, beauty, electronics, a hypermarket, cinema and restaurants.
- Best for: Zara/H&M and a broad selection of chain stores close to central Alicante.
Avenida Maisonnave: city-centre shopping
Avenida Maisonnave and the surrounding streets are the natural choice if you want to combine shopping with restaurants, sightseeing and central Alicante. The area mixes Spanish and international chains, while El Corte Inglés occupies two nearby buildings.
Its biggest advantage is location: Maisonnave is walkable from Luceros and much of central Alicante, making it easy to combine shopping with the old town, harbour or a meal in the centre.
El Corte Inglés Alicante
El Corte Inglés Alicante operates from two buildings at Avenida de Maisonnave 53 and Avenida Federico Soto 1–3. Departments include fashion, cosmetics, technology, home and food, and the centre also has Gourmet Experience.
El Corte Inglés: practical information
- Addresses: Avenida de Maisonnave 53 and Avda. Federico Soto 1–3.
- Usual opening hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00–22:00, Sunday 11:00–21:00. Special dates may differ.
- TRAM: Luceros, Lines L1/L2/L3/L4.
- Tax free: permanent residents outside the EU may request a VAT refund under the current rules. The Alicante store has international/tourist customer service that can assist with the process.
- Best for: department-store shopping, cosmetics, technology, gifts and tax-free services.
The Outlet Stores Alicante
The Outlet Stores Alicante is in San Vicente del Raspeig, northwest of central Alicante. It is worth considering if outlet shopping is specifically what you are looking for or if you are already travelling by car.
The Outlet Stores: practical information
- Address: Carretera Alicante 94, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig.
- Usual shop hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00–22:00. Shops are normally closed on Sundays, with selected special opening dates.
- Parking: free.
- Best for: dedicated outlet shopping or combining a visit with the San Vicente area.
Alicante shopping comparison
| Place | Type | Highlights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Vía | Shopping centre | Primark, H&M, Lefties, Primor, Carrefour | Primark and easy shopping with free parking |
| Plaza Mar 2 | Shopping centre | Zara, H&M, Mango, Massimo Dutti | Broad chain-store selection near the centre |
| Maisonnave | Shopping area | El Corte Inglés + city-centre stores | Shopping combined with central Alicante |
| The Outlet Stores | Outlet | Outlet shops + restaurants/leisure | Outlet shopping and visitors with a car |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Primark in Alicante?
Primark is in Centro Comercial Gran Vía, C/ José García Sellés 2. Plaza Mar 2 does not have a Primark.
Are shops open on Sundays in Alicante?
It depends on the centre, season and public-holiday calendar. Gran Vía and Plaza Mar 2 have many extra Sunday openings during tourist periods. Check the current calendar before travelling.
Where can I find Zara in Alicante?
Plaza Mar 2 has Zara. You will also find Zara and other major fashion chains in the city-centre shopping area around Avenida Maisonnave.
Can visitors shop tax free in Alicante?
If you are permanently resident outside the EU, you can normally apply for a refund of Spanish VAT on qualifying purchases under the current rules. El Corte Inglés Alicante provides tax-free/tourist services that can help with the paperwork.
Is parking free at Gran Vía?
Yes. Gran Vía states that it offers free parking with more than 1,300 spaces.
Is Zenia Boulevard in Alicante?
No. Zenia Boulevard is in Orihuela Costa, south of Alicante, and is mainly relevant if you are staying around Torrevieja or the southern Costa Blanca.
Continue planning
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Updated: October 2026. Stores, opening hours and public-holiday trading can change. Check the shopping centre's or store's official website when timing matters.