
Zaragoza is and has always been one of Spain' s greatest shopping cities. Halfway to practically everywhere, the city has been a crossroads and meeting point for trends and fashions, as well as an essential stopover for resting and obtaining supplies. As a result, Zaragoza has had a strong commercial vocation ever since it was first settled. A mere stroll down the city' s main streets will reveal to visitors the wealth and variety of Zaragoza's stores. The city has also managed to strike the perfect balance between small, specialist traders and modern shopping centres and department stores, thus maintaining the area's longstanding tradition of trade while welcoming the influence of the modern market.