Having recently moved to Spain, I’ve found that while shopping in physical stores is charming, online shopping is often more convenient, especially when I need to buy electronics or replace something I brought from my home country that broke. Naturally, Amazon was the first place I thought of. However, after a quick search, I realized there are many different country-specific Amazon sites, and I was worried about using the wrong one. So, what is the official Amazon website for Spain?
After some research and personal experience, I’ve got it all sorted out. The local Amazon website for Spain is amazon.es. Just go directly to that domain. The .es is Spain’s official country domain, so you can trust that suffix. If you happen to land on amazon.com or another regional site, you’ll find that even though some items can be shipped to Spain, the shipping fees and customs can be a hassle. Plus, delivery is much slower. That’s why I recommend sticking to the official Amazon Spain site and doing your shopping on Amazon Spain locally.
Handy Tips for Amazon Spain
Beyond basic shopping, here are a few more practical tips for using amazon.es that I hope will help other newcomers to Spain.
1. Prime Membership
Just like in other countries, Amazon Spain offers a Prime membership service. It costs €49.90 per year or €4.99 per month. Personally, I think it’s a great deal if you shop online frequently. The main benefits include:
- Free and Fast Delivery: Enjoy free one-day delivery on most items.
- Prime Video: Get free access to a huge library of movies and TV shows, some of which include Chinese subtitles.
- Other Perks: Such as Prime Music, Prime Reading, and more.
New users typically get a 30-day free trial, so you can try it out before deciding whether to subscribe. Just remember to go into your account settings and cancel the automatic renewal before the trial ends, or you’ll be charged automatically.
2. Useful Links and Customer Service
To make things easier, I’ve put together a simple table with some frequently used links and information.
| Item | Description & Link |
|---|
| Official Website | https://www.amazon.es |
| Prime Membership | Sign up for or manage your Prime membership |
| My Orders | https://www.amazon.es/gp/css/order-history |
| Help Center | If you have a problem, check the Help Center first. It usually solves most issues. |
| Online Customer Service | If you can’t find an answer in the Help Center, you can contact online support via live chat. |
Shopping on Amazon in Spain is very convenient. I hope this information is helpful! If you know of any other great Spanish shopping websites, feel free to share them in the comments below! Like the El Corte Inglés website I’ve heard about, for instance.
