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Other shopping in Spain

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  2. Portal de l’Àngel

    This is one of the annual markets that is worth looking out for. For 10 days in mid-May (dates change each year), stands set up in the Portal de l’Àngel for the Fira del Llibre Antic (Antique Book Fair). The same spot hosts the Fira de Terrissa (Pottery Fair), which lasts for five days starting around 20 September, coinciding with the Festes de la Mercè and the similar Fira de Ceràmica Creativa (Ceramicists Fair), around 23 December to 5 January.

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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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    El Corte Inglés

    In the great tradition of department stores the world over, there’s everything you need here from food and furniture to clothes, appliances, toiletries, electronics, books and music. Although you’ll pay extra for the convenience of one-stop shopping, the after-sales service is better than most.

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  6. Opencor

    Got the munchies at 4am? Forgot to buy the paper from your local kiosk? Need something on a Sunday? Opencor is a store, flogging anything from snacks and chocolate bars to magazines and newspapers with 21 branches around the city at last count.

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    Manolo Blahnik

    Nothing to wear to the Oscars? Do what many Hollywood celebrities do and head for Manolo Blahnik. The showroom is exclusive and each shoe is displayed like a work of art.

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    Record Sevilla

    Fancy mixing flamenco with house? Then grab your vinyl here. Staff are knowledgeable about the local music scene too.

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  9. Covered Market

    Self-caterers will enjoy browsing around Alicante’s huge, art nouveau twin-storey covered market.

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  10. Librería Desnivel

    Librería Desnivel sells maps (the best Spanish ones are Prames and Adrados) and guides.

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    El Corte Inglés

    The single best-known department store is El Corte Inglés with branches around town.

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    Divain

    Crammed full of outstanding ethnic-style furniture and jewellery from Argentina.

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    Mask

    If you need any toys, head for the Mask erotic shop.

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    Mercado de la Paz

    Food market.

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