Retail Shopping in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Browse retail shopping listings on ExpatsList to find stores in Santa Cruz de Tenerife that carry imported and international products. Grocery stores, specialty shops, and markets catering to expats are all included.

ExpatsList covers retail shopping businesses in Santa Cruz de Tenerife from tour agencies and bars to community groups and hobby shops. It's a great way to find things to do and meet other expats when you're new to the city.

Many cities have thriving expat communities. Check our retail shopping section for social clubs, sports groups, and community spaces in Santa Cruz de Tenerife where you can connect with other internationals and locals alike.

The 7% IGIC rate on goods in the Canary Islands compared to 21% IVA on mainland Spain and equivalent rates across northern Europe makes Santa Cruz one of the most attractive places in the EU to buy electronics, cameras, watches, and spirits. The savings on a single significant purchase can easily outweigh any additional travel cost.

The pedestrian Calle Castillo running through Santa Cruz's city centre is the main retail spine and home to a mix of Spanish chains and independent local shops that rarely appear in tourist guides. The quality of independent clothing and home goods stores here significantly exceeds what you'd expect from a city of this size.

If you travel to mainland Spain or another EU country and purchase goods in the Canary Islands, remember that the islands are not part of the EU VAT territory. EU customs allowances for goods brought from the Canaries to the mainland apply — exceeding them can result in paying the mainland IVA difference on arrival.