Little streets in old Ventimiglia

Hans Bos

If you love bargain hunting and market adventures you will surely love the popular Ventimiglia shopping hot-spots. Located in northwest Italy, this small town has a lot of things to offer. Ventimiglia is packed with great architectural and historical venues; not to mention its great coastal area. These same reasons make it one of Italy’s ideal summer destinations. So if you want to explore Ventimiglia’s market and shopping venues but you are clueless where to start; you might want to consider these spots.

Friday Street Market

The biggest shopping event in Ventimiglia is the Friday street market. This is a popular destination in for locals and tourists alike. The market is open every Friday alongside the French border. This street market carries everything from foods, to clothes, jewelry, furs, bags and more. If you are looking for some good bargains, this is the right place. You will be able to find branded clothes, swim wear and loads of leather bags and shoes from 1 tent to another.

Vino Veritas

If you are looking for cheap wines, beer and other alcoholic drinks, step into Vino Veritas. You can find almost everything in this shop. The great thing about shopping at Vino Veritas is that the prices are 15 to 20 percent lower than the regular prices elsewhere. Since Vino’s stocks almost all the fine brands, this would be a good chance to buy a few bottles of your favorite drink.

Tabachierra

Ventimiglia is one of the places in Europe where you can pick up some fine cigarettes, cigars, pipes and some of the best brands available. There are several stores in the area that stock all the popular international brands and the prices are very low compared to other parts of Europe.

Open Street Market

One of the best things to do while visiting any country is to take a walk in the city. There are several street shops where you can find great deals in Ventimiglia. These shops are open every day of the week and hence are great for casual shopping. Never underestimate street shops. This is where you can bargain and get items at very reasonable prices.