9 Best Shopping in Catalonia, Valencia, and the Costa Blanca, Spain

Baobab

A lot of designer Anna Casal's original jewelry seems at first sight to be rough-hewn; it takes a second careful look to realize how sophisticated it really is. This shop doubles as her studio.

Carrer Major

You have to bargain hard but Carrer Major has some exciting antiques stores. They're worth a thorough rummage, as the gems tend to be hidden.

Gluki

This Olot-based chocolatier and confectioner has been in business since 1870, crafting artisanal treats with no preservatives.

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La Simfonia

At this relaxed wine shop that has a small restaurant, you can get a tour through a stellar range of regional wines (and cheeses)—and sample before you buy.

Llibreria 22

Girona's best bookstore has a large travel-guide section and a small selection of English fiction.

Mercado Central

Bulging with fish, vegetables, and other local items, this is the place to stop by and discover Alicante's fresh produce, traded from this Moderniste-inspired building since 1921.
Av. Alfonso el Sabio 10, Alicante, Valencia, 03004, Spain
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Nela

Ciutat Vella

Browse here, in the heart of the old city, for abanicos (traditional silk folding fans), hand-embroidered mantillas (shawls), and parasols.

Calle San Vicente Mártir 2, Valencia, Valencia, 46002, Spain
963-923023

Plaza Redonda

El Carmen
A few steps from the cathedral, off the upper end of Calle San Vicente Mártir, the restored Plaza Redonda ("Round Square") is lined with stalls selling all sorts of souvenirs and traditional crafts.
Pl. Redonda, Valencia, Valencia, 46001, Spain

Recorda-te'n

Local crafts, from wood puzzles of the Girona Cathedral to ceramic versions of the city’s famous colorful houses along the Onyar River, are for sale at this small shop on Carrer de la Força, in the heart of the old quarter.