San Sebastián
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in San Sebastián
Discover VAT refund shopping in San Sebastián. Explore elegant boutiques in this coastal gem. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
10 shopping districts • 408+ tax-free shops
Garbera
San Sebastián's largest shopping center - 80+ shops
ExploreSan Martín Market
Modern market blending tradition with fashion and leisure
ExploreLa Bretxa
Traditional marketplace meets modern shopping center
ExploreOld Town (Parte Vieja)
Cobblestoned old town with upscale boutiques and traditional crafts
ExploreCentre (Avenida de la Libertad)
Main shopping avenue with international and Spanish brands
ExploreGros
Trendy neighborhood with local designers and surf culture
ExploreBoulevard
Elegant promenade with boutiques, kiosks, and social gathering space
ExploreEgia
Authentic residential area with local shops and markets
ExploreFeatured Shops in San Sebastián
7 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara San Marcial
📍 Calle San Marcial, 26
20005 San Sebastián
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Main location on shopping avenue
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Garbera
📍 Garbera Shopping Center
20018 San Sebastián
🕒 10:00 - 22:00
Largest shopping center location
Mango
Fast Fashion
Mango Hondarribia
📍 Calle Hondarribia, 13-15
20003 San Sebastián
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Main store on shopping street
Massimo Dutti
Premium Fashion
Massimo Dutti San Sebastián
📍 Avenida de la Libertad
20004 San Sebastián
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Premium Inditex brand on main shopping avenue
Stradivarius
Fast Fashion
Stradivarius San Sebastián
📍 Avenida de la Libertad
20004 San Sebastián
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Young fashion on main avenue
Sephora
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sephora Garbera
📍 Garbera Shopping Center
20018 San Sebastián
🕒 10:00 - 22:00
Beauty megastore in largest shopping center
Why Shop in San Sebastián with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
408+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
Upload receipts, scan at airport, done
Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for Spain
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
Spain applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 21%. When shopping in San Sebastián, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: No minimum (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: No minimum in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
For Shoppers
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For Merchants
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