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Murcia is famous for its beautifully crafted belenes , the figures used to decorate traditional nativity scenes at Christmas. This old-fashioned shop sells a host of figures, from angels and saints to farmers and fishermen.
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If you are planning a picnic, stop off at this traditional bakery for some empanadas , the traditional pastries stuffed with all kinds of fillings from tuna to ham. There’s also a vegetarian version made with pisto (like ratatouille).
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This charming, old-fashioned grocery shop, trading for more than a century, sells a wide range of wines and liqueurs from the region.
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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.
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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.
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This chic upmarket boutique selling international designer fashions for women is just one of many shops devoted to shoes, fashion and accessories lining the pedestrian streets of the old town.
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There are more weird and wonderful nativity figurines at this traditional workshop.
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Set in a whimsical Modern-ista building, Murcia’s delightful covered market offers a huge variety of fresh produce, including fish and locally reared meats.
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This little souvenir shop close to Murcia’s biggest sight, the extravagantly Baroque cathedral (see Catedral de Santa María, Murcia), sells all kinds of gifts, from t-shirts to hard-to-find local delicacies such as hand-made sweets from inland villages.
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The Arabs introduced the delicious pastries for which Murcia is still celebrated. This cake shop has a mouthwatering selection. The paparajotes , light, lemon-flavoured pastries, are divine.
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