9 Best Places to Shop in Catalonia, Valencia, and the Costa Blanca, Spain

A lot of designer Anna Casal's original jewelry seems at first sight to be rough-hewn; it takes a second careful look to realize how sophisticated it really is. This shop doubles as her studio.

You have to bargain hard but Carrer Major has some exciting antiques stores. They're worth a thorough rummage, as the gems tend to be hidden.

This Olot-based chocolatier and confectioner has been in business since 1870, crafting artisanal treats with no preservatives.

Alongside being a restaurant, this wine and cheese haven offers a selection of fine takeaway goods, from cheese boxes containing five or 10 assorted varieties to a stellar range of regional bottles.

Girona's best bookstore has a large travel-guide section and a small selection of English fiction.

Bulging with fish, vegetables, and other locally sourced items, this is the place to stop by to discover Alicante's fresh produce, traded from this Moderniste-inspired building since 1922.

Browse here, in the heart of the old city, for abanicos (traditional silk folding fans), hand-embroidered mantillas (shawls), and parasols.

Local crafts, from wood puzzles of the Girona Cathedral to ceramic versions of the city’s famous colorful houses along the Onyar River, are for sale at this small shop in the heart of the old quarter.