On the road just south of Velez-Malaga, on the way to Torre del Mar and the beach, is the shopping centre El Ingenio. When the boutique shops of the Velez old town aren’t calling to you, or when you need to shop for a variety of modern conveniences in one location, then El Ingenio is the place for you.
When Is El Ingenio Open?
Commercial Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm Monday to Saturday
Cinema Opening Hours: last showings at midnight
Which Shops Are in El Ingenio?
The shopping centre hosts everything you could need; a large Eroski supermarket, high street fashion shops, sport shops, pet shops, technology and white good stores, a gym and a cinema with all the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
Clothing
C&A
Pull & Bear
Maximo Dutti
H&M
Mango
Springfield
Berksha
Womens Secret
Dunnes Stores
Celio
Desigual
Oysho
Polinesia
Punto Roma
Stradivarius
Youngers
Toy Shops & Childrenswear
Imaginarium
Mayoral
Zippy
Footwear
Fosco
Chika10
Marypaz
Merkal
Accessories
Bijou Brigitte
Calzedonia
KIROLA
Misako
Time Road
Vasco joyeros
Opticians
Multiopticas
Soloptical
Phone Shops
Orange
Vodafone
The Phone House
Unitec
Yoigo
White Goods & Technology
Worten
Eroski
Game
Manzana Rota
Gym & Sports Shops
Ifitness
Decimas
Oteros Sport
Pet Shop
Tiendanimal
Key Cutting & Cobbler
Mister Minit
Eating & Drinking in El Ingenio
As well as shopping there are restaurants and coffee shops. These mainly reside on the first floor, expect to see fast food outlets like Burger King, KFC and the Spanish chain 100 Montaditos (sandwiches). There are also casual dining restaurants like Muerde la Pasta (Italian with a children’s play area) and La Bodeguita de Miguel (Spanish).
Other Services
There is free childcare on the second floor to occupy the children under supervision while you shop. The central hall is often used as an exhibition space, so you may even be able to take in a little culture with your retail therapy.
As part of the shopping complex there is a cinema (Cinesur), that has original language showings. Check out which films are showing in original language here.
Parking is 24 hours a day and free.
Address:
Avenida Juan Carlos 1
952 54 72 67
El Ingenio website

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