Shop opening hours
These can vary considerably between region, city, town and type of shop.
Most shops open at 10am, close for siesta at 2pm and then re-open at 5.00pm until about 9pm. Most shops close on Sundays although many shops in coastal holiday resorts do open.

It is not the norm to barter in shops unless they are very small establishments but it is normal to barter on market stalls. 

Spanish market

Most towns and cities have their own weekly market where you can purchase bargains as well as getting an insight into local crafts and produce. You will also find indoor markets, called mercados, permanent street markets and traveling open-air street markets that move from area to area.

Most large shops have English speaking staff, especially at customer service counters.

Spanish shops – just a few to help you on your way
Bank- Banco
Bookshop – Libreria
Bread shop or bakers – Panaderia
Butchers – Carniceria
Chemist – Farmacia
Dry Cleaners – Tintoreria
Fish shop – Pescaderia
Florist – Florista
Fruit and vegetables – Verdulero
Jewellers – Joyeria
Lawyer or solicitor – Abogado
Pastry Shop – Pasteleria
Post Office – Correos
Shoe shop or cobblers – Zapatero
Stationery – Papeleria
Tobacconists – Estanquero
Travel agent – Agencia de Viajes
Vets – Vetinario

Shop Signs – again , just a few to help
Abierto – Open
Cerrado – Closed
Empujar – Push
Entrada – Entrance
No Tocar – Do not touch
Perros No – No dogs
Prohibido Fumar – No smoking
Salida – Exit
Se Vende – For sale
Tirar – Pull

The last person in line is called ¨la ultima,¨ and you may ask or be asked who is La Ultima