Must-see shopping in San Sebastián

  • Erviti

    San Sebastián

    Erviti has published Basque musical scores since it was established in 1875. Now run by the fifth generation, it stocks traditional Basque musical…

  • Mimo San Sebastián Gourmet Shop

    San Sebastián

    Located inside the regal Hotel Maria Cristina, this is where those with a real appreciation of fine food and wine come to do their shopping. The shop also…

  • Mercado San Martín

    San Sebastián

    Originally built in 1884, Mercado San Martín was replaced with a gleaming modern structure in 2005. At street level you'll find butchers, greengrocers,…

  • Pukas

    Parte Vieja

    Pukas is a historic name in San Sebastián's surfing circles, running a surf school near Zurriola beach and a number of shops across town, including this…

  • Perfumería Benegas

    San Sebastián

    Founded in 1908, Benegas stocks leading international brands and in-house creations such as Ssirimiri, which uses San Sebastián as its inspiration – the…

  • Mercado de la Bretxa

    Parte Vieja

    Dating to 1870, San Sebastián's Mercado de la Bretxa is now home to chain stores, but adjacent to it, accessed via escalators in a glass kiosk-like…

  • Goiuri

    San Sebastián

    If you're looking for a new statement-making swimsuit to wear on the beach, head to Goiuri. It stocks its own bikinis and one-pieces for women and Sargori…

  • Casa Ponsol

    Parte Vieja

    In business since 1838, this hat shop evokes the elegance of a bygone era. The bright and sunny interior has lots of great styles for men and women with…

  • Elkano 1 Gaztagune

    San Sebastián

    Over 40 different artisan cheeses fill this aromatic little timber-lined shop. Most are from the Basque Country, including the owner's own Idiazabal …

  • Elkar

    Parte Vieja

    For a huge range of travel books and guides, maps and hiking books in English, Spanish and French, try this specialist travel bookshop. Almost opposite is…

  • Hitz

    Gros

    On one of Gros' liveliest lanes, this women's wear boutique is a great place to hit up when you need a new piece for your travel wardrobe. Browse for soft…

  • Loreak Mendian

    San Sebastián

    Basque label Loreak Mendian specialises in affordable style for men and women – everything from T-shirts and hoodies to dresses and lightweight sweaters…

  • Nómada

    Parte Vieja

    For something really special, check out the exquisite carpets, bags and other artefacts here, all ethically sourced by the proprietors. For something a…

  • Pas Si Simple

    Gros

    'Not so easy' is a bit of a misleading (French) name for this handsome women's boutique in Gros – given the easy-going, seemingly effortless style on…

  • Alboka Artesanía

    Parte Vieja

    Crafts and objects made in the Basque Country fill this shop on one of the old town's prettiest plazas. You'll find ceramics, tea towels, marionettes,…

  • Kañabikaña

    Gros

    You can buy Basque and guest international craft beers to take away at Kañabikaña, or fill a take-away bottle (330ml, 500ml or 1000ml) from one of its 18…

  • Kukuxumusu

    Parte Vieja

    The funkiest and best-known Basque clothing label has a whole wardrobe of original T-shirts, featuring its humorous bulls, sheep and wolves in various…

  • Chocolates de Mendaro

    San Sebastián

    It's all but impossible to walk past this fabulous old chocolate shop and resist the temptation to step inside. The famed chocolatier has been around…

  • Euskal Linge

    Parte Vieja

    This hard-to-miss shop specialises in local Basque linens woven into towels, tablecloths, aprons, bags and dressing gowns. Designs feature geometric…

  • Paseo de Colón Discos

    Gros

    Tucked away in Gros, this small record shop stocks an eclectic range of used vinyl as well as CDs and secondhand books. Stock changes fairly regularly, so…

  • Room 278

    Parte Vieja

    Though small in size, Room 278 has loads of great gift ideas, including prints of picturesque San Sebastián scenes, rugged canvas bags, mugs, pillowcases,…

  • Aitor Lasa

    Parte Vieja

    This high-quality deli is the place to stock up on ingredients for a gourmet picnic, with a heavenly array of cheeses, mushrooms and seasonal fruit and…

  • Beltza

    Parte Vieja

    Browse for vinyl and CDs from the Basque Country and beyond at this chequerboard-tiled record shop. Cash only.

  • Elkar

    Parte Vieja

    Mainstream bookstore branch featuring Spanish- and Basque-language books.

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