Bilbao
Overlooking the river, the Mercado de la Ribera is an expansive food market that draws many of the city's top chefs for their morning selection of fresh…
Must-see shopping in Basque Country
Bilbao
Named after the city in Sweden, Malmö specialises in beautiful Scandinavian design with products you won't find elsewhere. Check out handsome Ölend…
Biscay Province
In the former fishing quarter of the Puerto Viejo, this enchanting little shop specialises in locally made crafts, artwork and accessories. Past the entry…
Bilbao
A pair of Bilbao textile artists created this small shop, which is making waves across the Basque Country. Graphic T-shirts are the speciality, featuring…
Bilbao
Cheese lovers shouldn't miss this wondrous shop. You'll find more than 40 varieties of the good stuff, with new selections every week. It's also worth…
Bilbao
Emerging and established Basque artists and designers showcase their works at this retail space within the Azkuna Zentroa cultural centre. Browse for…
Bilbao
At Bilbao-born Ramón Ezkerra's atelier, limited-edition pieces handcrafted from sustainably sourced Basque and Spanish leather are primarily made on site…
Bilbao
Gorostiga has been crafting traditional txapelas (Basque berets) and hats since 1857. Its nine different berets cover all parts of the Basque Country,…
San Sebastián
Erviti has published Basque musical scores since it was established in 1875. Now run by the fifth generation, it stocks traditional Basque musical…
Bilbao
Street fashion goes green at this hip little store, where everything is made from recycled materials. You'll find colourful messenger bags made from old…
Mimo San Sebastián Gourmet Shop
San Sebastián
Located inside the regal Hotel Maria Cristina, this is where those with a real appreciation of fine food and wine come to do their shopping. The shop also…
The Central Basque Coast
On the main plaza a short stroll inland from the waterfront, Mundaka BC captures the free-spirited ethos of this lovely coastal enclave with its iconic,…
Bilbao
This old-time chocolate shop spills over with pralines, truffles and nougats in shapes including anchovies and oysters, and stocks its own hot chocolate…
Bilbao
On Sunday mornings, Plaza Nueva transforms into a modest, open-air flea market, with vendors setting up their wares behind the colonnades. You'll find…
Biscay Province
This friendly and youthful boutique lures you in with its vintage wallpaper and eye-catching displays of summery tops, stylish footwear and beaded…
Biscay Province
Set on one of the most atmospheric lanes of Portugalete's old town, this crafty store has lots of eye-catching wares with Basque iconography, all made of…
San Sebastián
Originally built in 1884, Mercado San Martín was replaced with a gleaming modern structure in 2005. At street level you'll find butchers, greengrocers,…
Bilbao
With almost two centuries of baking experience (it opened in 1836), you'd hope the cakes at this little patisserie would taste divine, and they do – even…
The Central Basque Coast
On one of the old town's liveliest little lanes, Zarautz's 1903-opened market is a culinary treasure-chest of great produce from the Basque region. You'll…
Biscay Province
This small shop underneath the Puente Colgante stocks all manner of collectible objects bearing images of the famed bridge and other Basque Country…
Biscay Province
Shelves at this sweet neighbourhood shop brim with great gift ideas: jewellery with ancient Basque symbols; baseball hats and berets with those iconic red…
Bilbao
One for the kids, Pinocchio has loads of imagination-inspiring toys and games, and the small shop has old-fashioned charm in its carefully curated…
Parte Vieja
Pukas is a historic name in San Sebastián's surfing circles, running a surf school near Zurriola beach and a number of shops across town, including this…
San Sebastián
Founded in 1908, Benegas stocks leading international brands and in-house creations such as Ssirimiri, which uses San Sebastián as its inspiration – the…
Parte Vieja
Dating to 1870, San Sebastián's Mercado de la Bretxa is now home to chain stores, but adjacent to it, accessed via escalators in a glass kiosk-like…
Bilbao
A former warehouse with timber beams, exposed brick walls and cast-iron columns makes an inspiring backdrop for browsing cutting-edge fashion by top…
Basque Country
Heavenly smells lure in would-be passers-by at this small shop, which has been keeping Vitoria – and other places in Spain – happily caffeinated since…
Biscay Province
If you're shopping for kids, don't miss this sunny little shop on Algorta's main drag. You'll find quality gear, such as backpacks by Swedish label…
Bilbao
High-quality leather products are Malababa's stock in trade. Based in Madrid, the company designs and produces everything in Spain, and uses ecological…
Bilbao
You'll find some excellent deals at this secondhand clothing and book store tucked into the Casco Viejo. There's apparel for both men and women here,…
San Sebastián
If you're looking for a new statement-making swimsuit to wear on the beach, head to Goiuri. It stocks its own bikinis and one-pieces for women and Sargori…
Parte Vieja
In business since 1838, this hat shop evokes the elegance of a bygone era. The bright and sunny interior has lots of great styles for men and women with…
Bilbao
This record shop has been a point of reference for Bilbao's vinyl lovers since the mid 1990s. Its encyclopaedic collection runs the gamut from death metal…
Parte Vieja
For a huge range of travel books and guides, maps and hiking books in English, Spanish and French, try this specialist travel bookshop. Almost opposite is…
San Sebastián
Over 40 different artisan cheeses fill this aromatic little timber-lined shop. Most are from the Basque Country, including the owner's own Idiazabal …
Gros
On one of Gros' liveliest lanes, this women's wear boutique is a great place to hit up when you need a new piece for your travel wardrobe. Browse for soft…
San Sebastián
Basque label Loreak Mendian specialises in affordable style for men and women – everything from T-shirts and hoodies to dresses and lightweight sweaters…
Bilbao
The gourmet delicacies at La Bendita are sourced almost exclusively from the Basque Country. You'll find chocolates, foie gras, anchovies, olive oils,…
Parte Vieja
For something really special, check out the exquisite carpets, bags and other artefacts here, all ethically sourced by the proprietors. For something a…
Bilbao
All creaking wood and leather-bound volumes, this charming antique book shop is one for browsing as much as buying. Most of the books are in Spanish, but…
