DK Travel : Costa Blanca : Shopping

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Damas

Damas is stuck in a 1970s time warp, but it still makes the best traditional cakes and pastries in town. You can eat in, in the chocolate-brown café, or take away.
El Centro de Artesanía

The best place to find all kinds of Murcian arts and crafts, from ceramics to handmade figurines. It’s run by the Murcian provincial government, and there’s another branch in Lorca.
El Corte Inglés

Alicante has two branches of El Corte Inglés, Spain’s biggest department store. The groceries are excellent, if expensive.
El Pinós (Pinoso)

El Pinós is one of the best-known wine towns in the Alicante region, but it’s also justly famous for its embutidos – cured hams and sausages made with locally reared livestock and prepared to traditional recipes.
Elda

Elda is a big, industrial city, and one of the largest shoemaking centres in Spain. Numerous factory outlets on the outskirts of the town offer excellent shoe bargains.
Elx (Elche)

Come around Easter to see Elx’s famous and elaborate palm crosses being made for the Easter Sunday parades (see Hort del Cura, Elx (Elche)). At any time of year, dozens of shops sell fresh dates and delicious date sweets and cakes.
Enoteca Bernadino

Choose from over 2,500 wines, including an excellent regional Spanish selection, as well as imported wines from France, Chile and Argentina.
Enoteca Selección Casa Rambla

There’s a huge selection of local, Spanish and international wines at this enormous shop, along with a good range of liqueurs and fiery local spirits.
Explanada Street Market

Canopied white stalls line Alicante’s famous promenade, selling jewellery, ceramics, beachwear and more besides. Many open during the day, but the market is liveliest on summer evenings.
Gata de Gorgos

The little inland village of Gata de Gorgos is crammed with shops devoted to traditional wicker and straw crafts, from garden furniture to straw baskets and wonderful floppy hats.