3 Best Places to Shop in Galicia and Asturias, Spain

Catrineta

This is a great place to buy locally produced gourmet preserves typical of the region, such as bacalao a gallega "Los Peperetes" (Galician cod), bonito en aceite de oliva "La Pureza" (bonito tuna fish in olive oil), mejillones en escaveche (mussels marinated in a vinegary pimiento sauce often used to preserve fish), and calamares en su tinta (squid in its ink).

Mantequerías Cántabras

Local delicacies—including Santander's most famed dessert, sobaos pasiegos (fluffy buttery cakes)—are sold here.

Calle Hernán Cortés 4, Santander, 39003, Spain
942-074787
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Mundo Galego

Stop here for local cheese, wine, liqueur, and other Galician specialties. The shop also organizes tastings.

Rúa Galera 40, A Coruña, 15003, Spain
981-912038
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

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