We are increasingly aware of the environmental situation. Sustainability is important to take care of the environment around us. This is where those establishments that offer you solutions to give a new life to many objects, at the same time that you contribute to save the planet, come in. In this article, we list some of the second hand stores in Santiago de Compostela.
ARROUPA
First on the list,
ARROUPA
is more than just a store, it is a project for the welfare of society. It is an employment insertion company in the field of textile reuse. It has containers for donating clothes distributed throughout the Diocese of Santiago de Compostela where anyone can deposit their clothes and accessories.
These are transported to the sorting plant, where they undergo a sanitization process that makes them ready to be sold. Its store in Compostela is located at number 6, Rúa das Casas Reais, and offers its customers second-hand garments and stock leftovers. It is open from Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Re-Read Santiago
Re-Read
is a chain of second-hand bookstores. In their catalog, they have texts of multiple genres and in different languages. In addition, they make sure everything is in good condition and, if you sell more than 150, they will pick them up at your home.
They do not buy encyclopedias or textbooks. Their store is located on Rúa de Santiago de Chile, at number 2, and is open Monday to Friday from 10:15 am to 2 pm and from 5 to 8:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:15 am to 2 pm.
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Flamingos Vintage Kilo
The sale of clothing by weight has become very popular in recent years. Flamingos Vintage Kilo is a store specializing in this sector, specifically in the second hand ‘vintage’. Its goal is to contribute to a better world through sustainable fashion.
It has stores throughout Europe and the United States where it offers a wide selection of garments from different periods and styles, but which are still in good condition. In addition, they leave behind the classification of clothing according to male or female gender.
In Santiago, Flamingos Vintage Kilo is located at number 1, Plaza de Fuenterrabía, very close to Plaza de Galicia. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm and on Saturdays from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
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Naphthalene
One of the oldest and most mythical reconditioned clothing stores in the city is Naftalina. It has two decades behind it selling reused clothes to the inhabitants and visitors of Santiago. Unlike other similar establishments, here they do not buy from individuals, but their stock is the result of the work of its owner to get the best outfits.
It is located at number 13, Rúa de Algalia de Arriba and is open from Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 13:30 and on Saturdays from 11:00 to 13:30 and from 18:00 to 20:00.
Follas Vellas
Follas Vellas
is one of the oldest bookstores in the city and has been selling second-hand books for more than 30 years.
Its main attraction is that, in this place, they offer antique books from past eras that fascinate lovers of classic reading. As in Re-Read, Follas Vellas also buys, as long as they meet a quality standard.
If you are interested, you can find it at rúa de Rosalía de Castro, at number 116. Open Monday to Friday from 11 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8:30 pm and on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm.
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As you can see, in Santiago de Compostela there are numerous establishments that seek to give a new opportunity to the objects of our daily lives. So, if you want to discover everything these stores have to offer, don’t hesitate and visit them as soon as possible.
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