Must-see shopping in Andalucía

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

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