Must-see shopping in Extremadura

  • Pastelería Basilio

    Extremadura

    Just down the hill south of the Plaza Mayor, this old-school pastry shop has been around since 1939 and is still run by the same family. It serves up…

  • Joaquín Luna

    Mérida

    This is the place for extremeño deli items, such as top-notch jamón from Extremadura and Torta del Casar cheese. It also sells mini rolls called pulguitas…

  • Joaquín Luna

    Extremadura

    An outlet for one of Extremadura's well-respected producers of jamón and other cured meats, plus local cheeses. Also does tasty €1 pulguitas (mini filled…

  • Monasterio de Santa Marta

    Extremadura

    As is the custom throughout Spain, the nuns at this 15th-century convent bake their own pastries and sell them to the public. If the door's open, enter…

  • El Siglo

    Cáceres

    Connected with Degusta San Juan, El Siglo serves a wider-than-usual range of extremeño foods and takes care of all your picnic needs in one go, including…

  • Artesanía Pepi

    Extremadura

    This wonderful old pastry shop sells the much-loved local pastry, known as mormentera, which is filled with honey and almonds and has strong links to Arab…

  • Concepto & Forma

    Extremadura

    This tiny boutique is a celebration of contemporary design or 'wearable art' as jewellery designer Sonia Hernández calls it. Materials include ceramics,…

  • La Cava del Queso

    Extremadura

    This enticing cheese shop is like a one-stop introduction to Extremadura's and Spain's cheeses, with a focus on little-known local cheeses. There are…

  • Nico Jimenez

    Mérida

    Selling some of Extremadura's best jamón, Nico Jimenez is both deli and tapas bar where you can sample the produce before you buy. There are more sit-down…

  • Iberllota

    Extremadura

    Specialising in the finest cured meats, cheeses and some extremeño wines, Iberllota is perfect for picnic treats and local-flavour gifts.

  • El Tio Picho

    Extremadura

    Las Hurdes is known for its excellent honey and El Tio Picho sells a good selection, as well as other local produce.

  • La Almazara

    Extremadura

    Of the numerous places selling typical Extremaduran specialties (such as the deliciously pungent and creamy Torta del Casar cheese, jamón from Monesterio…

  • Degusta San Juan

    Cáceres

    Part gourmet delicatessen and part tasting salón, this bubbly store allows you to buy and/or taste local jamón, cheeses, oils and wine, along with some of…

  • Convento de San Pablo

    Cáceres

    High in the Ciudad Monumental, the nuns at this convent produce delicious local cookies as is the custom throughout Spain. Ring the bell, make your order,…

  • La Tienda de las Monjas

    Extremadura

    Pick up homemade pastries and cakes from the cloistered nuns at Zafra's 15th-century Convento de Santa Clara, just off the central Calle Sevilla.

  • Saudade

    Extremadura

    An elegant, attractive collection of typical Portugal-inspired blue-and-white Olivenza ceramics, plus jams, cheeses and other tasty local goodies.

  • Centro de Artesanía Casa Moraga

    Cáceres

    This government-run emporium showcases local extremeño handicrafts, including leather, pottery, jewellery and woodcarving.

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