Must-see shopping in Andalucía

  • Casa del Libro

    El Centro & El Arenal

    A branch of Spain's oldest bookshop chain. Spread over four floors, it stocks plenty of novels and guidebooks, mostly in Spanish, and a small selection of…

  • Artesur

    Andalucía

    A rambling shop with a big choice of ceramics, coloured-glass lights, esparto, and brass and wrought-iron decorative items – all handcrafted locally, much…

  • Alizares-Fátima

    Las Alpujarras

    If you're thinking about redecorating, this workshop-factory specialises in artisanal ceramic tiles, many sporting geometric designs typical of the…

  • La Casa del Aceite

    Andalucía

    Sells a big range of quality olive oil, plus other intriguing local products such as wild-boar or partridge pâté, olives and olive-based cosmetics.

  • Tienda de las Mantas

    Grazalema

    Pick up locally made scarves, blankets, ponchos and other cosy garments starring Grazalema wool.

  • Mercado de Abastos

    Tarifa

    Look in at the small local market, with its chatty cafe-bar and neo-Mudéjar courtyard.

  • Rastro

    Nerja

    This flea market sells everything from secondhand books to furniture, clothes and toys.

  • Tuesday Market

    Nerja

    Sells the normal market wares, from cut-price underwear to spices and shoes.