Must-see shopping in Andalucía

  • La Oleoteca

    El Centro & El Arenal

    If you're looking to take some Spanish olive oil home, super-enthusiastic Andrés García is the person to help you. At his well-stocked shop, he'll talk…

  • La Oliva

    Granada

    By day, La Oliva sells fine Spanish wines, high-end olive oils and other gourmet treats. By night, the tables come out and multilingual owner Francisco…

  • La Tienda de los Milagros

    Andalucía

    This is the workshop of British ceramicist Matthew Weir and Spanish artisan Isabel Hernández, who produces artistic jarapa (cotton-rag) rugs. As well as…

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    La Despensa de Palacio

    El Centro & El Arenal

    Chocolate-covered orange and lemon pieces, chocolate-almond crunch with matcha tea, and tempting 'paradise apples' (covered in hazelnut, chocolate and…

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    Ueno

    El Centro & El Arenal

    This delicatessen has excellent extra virgin olive oil, wine, and gourmet treats from small producers around Andalucía, especially the Seville area…

  • Facade of shop Ceramica Santa Ana.

    Cerámica Triana

    Triana

    Seville specialises in distinctive azulejos (ceramic tiles) and they are best bought in Triana, the historic hub of the city's ceramic industry. Cerámica…

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    Janmei

    La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules

    In this cute handicrafts shop opposite San Luis de los Franceses, quirky, one-off works – delicate birds and dogs, polar-bear vases – by local artists mix…

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    Caotica

    El Centro & El Arenal

    Upstairs in this multilevel bookshop endless shelves feature literary and popular novels, comics, travel, art and architecture titles. The children's…

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    Padilla Crespo

    El Centro & El Arenal

    If you're in the market for a wide-brimmed hat and beautiful leather bag – all the rage during the Feria de Abril – this long-standing Arenal shop is the…

  • Coco Sevilla

    El Centro & El Arenal

    Run by friendly French owner Didier, this pretty shop stocks a range of colourful 19th-century azulejos (ceramic tiles) made across the river in Triana…

  • Binoé

    El Centro & El Arenal

    This quirky little shop by interior designer and events planner Javier Duran has a wry, eclectic mix of delights: locally made esparto grass cacti,…

  • Un Gato en Bicicleta

    El Centro & El Arenal

    This arty bookshop, gallery, cafe and ceramics studio is a hub for Seville’s creative community. Look for painter Agustín Israel’s irreverent takes on…

  • Lama La Uva

    La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules

    Overshadowed by the Metropol Parasol, Ana’s shop has an eye-catching turquoise facade and an impressive range of wines from less well known Spanish…

  • Grabados Laurence Shand

    El Centro & El Arenal

    An antique print makes a perfectly portable memento to take home from Seville. Amiable Englishman Laurence, whose shop is near the Museo Bellas Artes, has…

  • Pleita

    El Centro & El Arenal

    Hailing from Guadix in Granada province, Jesus offers beautiful, simple ceramics in classic blue and white designs at excellent prices. The shop’s name…

  • Tienda Librería de la Alhambra

    Granada

    A fabulous shop for Alhambra aficionados, with a great collection of books dedicated to the monument, its art and its history. You'll find everything from…

  • La Cata Con Botas

    Granada

    Perfectly pairing with its clever name (a vino-themed pun on Puss in Boots), this bright wine specialist stocks almost exclusively drops from Granada…

  • Alquímia Pervane

    Granada

    The anti-hero of Patrick Süskind's hit novel Perfume, displayed here in the window, was a master of manipulating people with his deviously-blended scents…

  • Tarico

    La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules

    From award-winning extra-virgin olive oil from Jaén to goat’s milk cheese from Huelva, this airy food store showcases quality produce from small regional…

  • Alfarería Tito

    Andalucía

    Juan Tito's distinctive style veers away from the classic green glaze, with intricate patterns and bright colours, especially blue. His large old-town…

  • Libelula Shop

    El Centro & El Arenal

    A large fashion emporium located near Plaza Nueva, Libelula offers clothing and accessories for men, women and children. More than 20 designers cover all…

  • La Importadora

    El Centro & El Arenal

    Part-boutique, part-gallery, La Importadora captures the hip Alfalfa vibe with its exposed white-brick walls, contemporary (and original) artworks, pot…

  • Alcaicería

    Granada

    Laden with everything from leather satchels and Moroccan-style slippers to gaudy ceramic wares, cheap jewellery, scarves and Swiss Army knives, the brazen…

  • El Corte Inglés

    La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules

    This mega Spanish department store occupies four separate buildings in and around Plaza de la Magdalena and Plaza del Duque de la Victoria. Departments…

  • La Recova

    Málaga

    Seek out this intriguing Aladdin's cave of an art, crafts and antique shop selling traditional sevillana tiles, handmade jewellery, antique irons,…

  • Abuela Ili Chocolate

    Las Alpujarras

    With branches also in Capileira and Granada, this cosy shop has been making artisan chocolates since the 1990s. You'll find wacky flavours such as…

  • Los Balanchares

    Andalucía

    Zuheros is renowned for its cheeses and you can see and buy a top selection at this wonderful organic goat- and sheep-cheese maker, on the Doña Mencía…

  • Record Sevilla

    La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules

    Fancy mixing flamenco with house? Then grab your vinyl at this music shop full of new and used records – covering everything from folk to indie and hard…

  • Quesería La Abuela Agustina

    Grazalema

    A treasure trove of local produce, this prize-winning cheese specialist stocks mountain honeys and jams and small-scale olive oils from Olvera and Zahara,…

  • Gil de Avalle

    Granada

    The workshop of master guitar-maker Daniel Gil de Avalle is a paradise for aficionados, with a range of exquisite handmade flamenco and classical guitars,…

  • Artesanías González

    Granada

    Specialising in the ancient art of taracea (marquetry) since 1920, this artisan shop is a great place to pick up a small piece of Granada: handcrafted…

  • Meryan

    Córdoba

    This shop has a particularly good range of embossed leather goods: wallets, bags, boxes, notebooks, leather-covered wooden chests and even copies of…

  • Tara

    Las Alpujarras

    In keeping with Órgiva's hippie spirit, Tara can sort out your ethnic wardrobe with a choice of subcontinental-styled clothes, drapes, bags and jewellery…

  • El Jardín

    Las Alpujarras

    To take the taste of the Alpujarras home with you, this tempting shop sells a range of local delicacies, all produced by the owner's family: jars of honey…

  • J Brown

    Las Alpujarras

    Don’t miss J Brown's excellent leatherwork, including bags, belts and Western-style hats, all handcrafted by artisan José Manuel Moreno and family. Bank…

  • Déjà Vu

    Marbella

    This is the place for designer and luxury vintage fashion from 1960s Chanel suits to classic Yves Saint Laurent three-piece suits. Also sells accessories,…

  • Granada Vinos

    Granada

    This bottle shop has an excellent selection of local vintages, including organic wines from around Andalucía, as well as wines from the rest of Spain and…

  • Alfajar

    Málaga

    Perfect for handcrafted Andalucian ceramics produced by local artisans. You can find traditional designs and glazes, as well as more modern, arty and…

  • Jamones Cano González

    Las Alpujarras

    Load up on Trevélez jamón at this shop bursting with cured meats, local cheeses, organic olive oil and Alpujarras wines.

  • 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…