Must-see shopping in Spain

  • Encuentro

    La Laguna

    It's fitting that Encuentro is located along the top shopping street in town as it's without doubt the top Canary Island's women's fashion chain. It was…

  • Lavinia

    Salamanca

    Although we love the intimacy of old-style Spanish wine shops, they can’t match the selection of Spanish and international wines available at Lavinia,…

  • De Viaje

    Salamanca

    Whether you’re after a guidebook, a coffee-table tome or travel literature, De Viaje, Madrid’s largest travel bookshop, probably has it. Covering every…

  • B Connected Concept Store

    Palma de Mallorca

    Part of a local cluster of B Connected stores focusing on various facets of stylish living, this designer 'concept' store is very much at home in Santa…

  • La Basilica Galeria

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A pure wonderland for the senses, La Basilica Galeria is a small and elegant jewellery and perfume store, with artful displays set in glass boxes. They…

  • Centro Comercial Aqua

    Valencia

    This large shopping centre is very close to the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. As well as shops from top Spanish brands such as Zara, Mango and…

  • Aldaba

    Chueca

    You never quite know what you’ll find in this densely packed designer homewares store on a quiet street towards the northern end of Chueca. There’s a…

  • Sierra de Albarracín

    Albarracín

    You'll see the respected cheeses labelled as Sierra de Albarracín in small shops all over the village, but why not go straight to the source? The owner's…

  • México

    Madrid

    A treasure chest of original old maps and drawings, this is a great place to find a unique souvenir of Spain. Some 160 folders hold antique maps of Madrid…

  • La Violeta

    Madrid

    In the early 20th century, violetas (small violet-coloured sweets and frosted petals from the violet flower) took on an iconic status and remain one of…

  • The Curiosity Shop

    Madrid

    We've been walking past this shop for years and every time we do we stop for a look. There's so much here to turn the head – it's a bit of an Aladdin's…

  • Flor de Sal d'Es Trenc

    Southern Mallorca

    The official sales point for the sea salt you'll see for sale all over Mallorca, this shop sells the natural variety, as well as those scented with…

  • La Almazara

    Extremadura

    Of the numerous places selling typical Extremaduran specialties (such as the deliciously pungent and creamy Torta del Casar cheese, jamón from Monesterio…

  • Yumbo Centrum

    Maspalomas

    There are more than 200 businesses in this four-level commercial centre, where you can buy tax-free shoes, leather goods, perfume and anything else you…

  • Cuarto de Juegos

    Salamanca

    We’re not sure if it’s an official rule, but batteries seem to be outlawed at this traditional toy shop, where all kinds of old-fashioned board games and…

  • Art Shop

    Garachico

    This ceramic and art shop would look happily at home in any urban-chic big city. Run by German artist Alice Gauer and her Spanish partner Julian Betemps,…

  • Casi Todo

    North & Interior Ibiza

    A quirky auction house that's always a treat to browse, with everything from classic cars to wood-carved doors, antique oil paintings and 1920s jewellery…

  • Zubiarte

    Bilbao

    Overlooking the river by the Deusto bridge, this impressive brick, stone and glass shopping centre was designed by US architect Robert Stern in 2004…

  • Mercat de Colom

    Barcelona

    At the base of La Rambla under the Mirador de Colom, this small, well-established market is a requisite stop for antique hunters. Here you'll find old…

  • Rastro

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    This vast rambling flea market is held every Sunday along two parallel streets starting from Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África and running along José…

  • Centre Comercial de les Glòries

    Barcelona

    In the former Olivetti factory, this sprawling complex covers everything from fashion to sports and gifts, with all the usual suspects like Zara and…

  • Bounty

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Not the kind of place you want to enter with sand between your toes, this exclusive boutique sells quality traditional and contemporary fashions for men…

  • Tenda Granota

    Valencia

    It's sometimes easy to forget that Valencia has two football teams, so head here to pick up a Barcelona-like replica shirt of perennial football underdogs…

  • Mercado Municipal

    Pontevedra

    The city food market makes for a fascinating browse, with all manner of fresh bounty from Galicia attractively displayed in very clean surroundings, and a…

  • Pesquera y Navales Tenerife

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    If you fancy dropping a line and sinker, or investing in some thigh-high wellies (in secret or otherwise), or if you just want to browse through the piled…

  • Mercat del Ninot

    L'Eixample

    A gleaming, modern neighbourhood market, on the site of a 19th-century open-air predecessor, the Mercat del Ninot sells mostly meat and fish and also has…

  • Ultramarinos Zoilo

    Málaga

    This lovely deli has been a family-run business since the early 1950s. Choose from great wheels of crumbly Manchego cheese, several grades of local…

  • Blazers

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    A refreshing change from the humdrum fashions aimed at souvenir-hoarding tourists (like slogan-blazoned T-shirts and overpriced swimwear), this eye…

  • Joyería Pagodo

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    An upmarket jewellery and watch shop with beautifully displayed – and beautiful – items, including from all the swanky, known brands like Versace, Mont…

  • Degusta San Juan

    Cáceres

    Part gourmet delicatessen and part tasting salón, this bubbly store allows you to buy and/or taste local jamón, cheeses, oils and wine, along with some of…

  • Tomates Fritos

    Barcelona

    One of a string of boutiques along this street, Tomates Fritos carries a trove of unique wares. The cache of global designers includes Abrigo Ganni …

  • Dear Tee

    Madrid

    They make numerous plays on Spanglish in their fun T-shirts – 'Madrid is buen rollo' or 'Living like there is no mañana' and the like – at this bright T…

  • Art Studio

    La Gomera

    At the far north end of the beach, a warehouse-like boutique reveals boho-inspired jewellery made by local artisans, original cards and paintings,…

  • Chocolate Factory

    Palma de Mallorca

    The Chocolate Factory does precisely what it says on the tin. Besides irresistible pralines, macaroons and slabs of amazingly intense 100% cocoa chocolate…

  • Caramelos Paco

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    A sweet shop that needs to be seen to be believed, Caramelos Paco has been indulging children and adults alike since 1934 and remains unrivalled when it…

  • Tina

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    If you like bling, leopard-skin prints (on everything from wellington boots to umbrellas), killer-heel shoes or gold lamé frocks, be sure to check out…

  • Fantoba

    Zaragoza

    This fabulous shop dates from 1856 and is decorated with elaborately packaged sweets, ranging from cream-filled cakes and mini-macaroons to wonderfully…

  • Majorica Showroom

    Mallorca

    This company, the best-known Manacor pearl manufacturer, was founded by German Eduard Heusch in 1890 and now has its two-storey showroom on the edge of…

  • El Ganso

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    This quality name in cool men's fashion keeps trend-hungry stylistas looking good. Fashions are funky, fun, and not for shrinking violets: tweed jackets…

  • Confitería Echeto

    Aragón

    In business since 1890 (take a look at the original National cash register and Toledo weighing scales), Echeto bakes cakes and pastries unmatched in town…

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