Shopping in Andalucía
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Mercado Central
The Plaza de Topete adjoins the large, animated Mercado Central, built in 1837, the oldest covered market in Spain.
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El Corte Inglés
For general shopping, trendy clothes and shoes, try pedestrianised El Corte Inglés.
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Ghadamés
Here in his tiny workshop, enthusiastic Rafael Varo is one of a handful of dedicated craftsmen reviving the lost art of guadamecíes. This is a technique invented in Córdoba during the 13th century for curing leather so that intricate designs can be painted, engraved or inlaid on it. Pieces start at around €200.
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Cerámica Santa Ana
Triana is famous for its pottery and tile-making. A dozen shops and workshops still sell charming and artistic ceramics on the corner of Calles Alfarería and Antillano Campos. Cerámica Santa Ana is one of the better regarded of these shops and the building itself almost qualifies as a tourist attraction.
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El Jueves Market
For a different kind of religious experience – shopping! – check out El Jueves Market, east of Alameda de Hércules, where you can find everything from hatstands to antiquated household appliances. It’s as interesting for those who like people-watching as it is for those with an eye for a bargain.
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Mercado de la Encarnación
Mercado de la Encarnación along with Mercado del Arenal are central Seville’s two food markets. The Encarnación, which mainly sells fruit, vegies and fish, has been in its current ‘temporary’ quarters, awaiting construction of a new permanent building, since 1973!
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Meryan
Córdoba is known for its cuero repujado (embossed leather) goods, silver jewellery (particularly filigree) and attractive pottery. Meryan is good for quality embossed leather, although it’s factory-produced (on a relatively small scale).
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María Rosa
Full of flamenco flounces, polka dots and frills this is the place to get dressed up like a flamenco queen. Blokes, and children, needn’t feel left out as they also stock a men’s and children’s range in addition to all the shiny accessories you might want.
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Laguna Taller de Taracea
A distinctive local craft is taracea (marquetry), used on boxes, tables, chess sets and more - the best have shell, silver or mother-of-pearl inlays. Marquetry experts can be seen at work in Laguna Taller de Taracea.
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Calle Calderería Nueva
Calle Calderería Nueva is lined by teterías (Middle Eastern-style teahouses) and shops brimming with slippers, hookahs, jewellery and North African pottery. Stop for a Moroccan mint tea.
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Extraverde
New on the scene, Extraverde is a unique bar-shop specialising in Andalucian products such as olive oil, cheese and wine. You can taste free samples standing up, or sit down inside and order a full tapa.
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Artespaña
Granadino crafts include embossed leather, guitars, wrought iron, brass and copper ware, basket weaving and textiles. Look out for these in the government-run Artespaña.
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Green UFOs
A great independent music shop, with electronic, breakbeat, pop and rock CDs by artists worldwide. The shop has its own recording label too, and it sponsors the South Pop music festival.
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Tile-making Area
In the traditional Tile-making Area of Triana, a dozen shops and workshops still offer charming, artful ceramics around the junction of Calle Alfarería and Calle Antillano Campos.
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Bodega Mezquita
This sumptuous place is one of a number of excellent delicatessens in town. It sells a huge selection of olive oils, jamónes and wines.
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LTC
Andalucía’s top map shop; handy if you’re plotting a regionwide tour. From Plaza San Sebastián head northeast up Avenida Menéndez Pelayo for 600m.
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El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés occupies four separate buildings a little west, on Plaza de la Magdalena and Plaza del Duque de la Victoria.
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Cerámica Fabre
Classic pots with distinctive granadino green or blue-and-white glazing can be bought at Cerámica Fabre.
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Ultramarinos Zoillo
For some tasty malagueño treats (and late-night desperation shopping) look no further than the deli Ultramarinos Zoillo.
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Mercado del Arenal
Mercado del Arenal along with the Mercado de la Encarnación are central Seville’s two food markets.
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Manuel L Bellido
Get a hand-made guitar for those flamenco classes from Manuel L Bellido or just see the guitarrero (guitar maker) at work.
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Mercado Central San Agustín
For fresh fruit and veg, head for the large covered Mercado Central San Agustín, a block north of the cathedral.
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La Tienda del Olivo
La Tienda del Olivo 'The Shop of the Olive Tree' sells fancy soaps made from olive oil, plus oodles of extra virgin olive oil.
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Plaza Nueva
The Plaza Nueva area is awash with jewellery vendors, selling from rugs laid out on the pavement, and ethnic-clothing shops.
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El Corte Inglés
Málaga's branch of this department store is chock-full of goodies ranging from chocolate spread to tailored suits.
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