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 Before You Go

[Health & Wellness Check ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/packing?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Cell Phones](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump)

 Destination Information

[About Destination](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/introduction?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Cultural Differences](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Working Culture](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump)

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# Welcome to Florence

[ How to use this guide ](https://go.barcelona.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump)

 Before You Go

[ Health & Wellness Check ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Culture Shock ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Packing ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/packing?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Money ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Cell Phones ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump)

 Destination Information

[ About Destination ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/introduction?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Arrival Instructions ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Cultural Differences ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Working Culture ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Diversity Abroad ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump)

[ How to Move Around ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Things to do on your own ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Sustainability Tips ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Shopping ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump)

 Emergencies, Health & Safety

[ CIS Abroad On-site Program Coordinator ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/opc?hsLang=en#jump)

[ In Case of Emergency ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/emergency?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health Insurance ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump)

[ What to do if I get Sick ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/sick-leave?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health Onsite ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Safety Onsite ](https://guide.florence.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Code of Conduct ](https://go.barcelona.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump)

## Shopping Tips

**Carrefour Market**: Comparable to a Walmart. The French brand offers a wide array of groceries and toiletries items on the main floor. On the second floor you will find basic clothing and household items. 

 

**Mercadona: **Mercadona is the largest chain supermarket in Spain and is very affordable for groceries.

 

**Primor**: Comparable to an Ulta. Stop in Primor to find makeup, hairdryers, and other beauty products. 

 

**Primark**: Comparable to Target. This is a great place to find clothes for all occasions. Primark is especially great for inexpensive housing necessities like pillows, blankets, and storage. 

 

**Oysho**: Comparable to Aerie. If you are looking for athleisure or swimsuits, Oysho is the perfect place. This Spanish brand offers stylish, quality pieces. 

 

**Shopping like a Spaniard: **Shopping like a local means getting your fruits and veggies from a '*frutería*' your meat from a '*carnicerías*' and fish from a '*pescadería.' *You'll find that your produce is fresher and cheaper than at supermarkets. 

 

**Other retail options**:

Zara, Bershka, H&M, Lefties  for clothing

Alcampo, Ametller Origen for groceries  
MediaMart & FNAC for technology

 

***A reminder***

Before heading out to shop during siesta hours (2 pm - 5pm) or on a Sunday, remember to always check Google Maps to see if a store is open, as many will be closed during this time. 

 

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