Location: Granada
Top Things to do in Granada
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Granada, Andalucia
The Alhambra citadel of Granada is one of the most famous buildings in Spain: a Moorish fortress with grand archways and delicate ornamental mosaics. Step backwards in time as you wind through the ascending cobblestone streets of Albayzin. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views from the Mirador San Nicolas. Granada’s nightlife is vibrant and varied, thanks in part to its student population. Hit the bars of Calle Elvira or, for a quieter outing, the traditional tea rooms of La Calle de Las Teterias.
Restaurants in Granada
1. Artesania Del Arbol
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5.0 based on 205 reviews
After years of experience working on taracea we are able now to manufacture pieces similar to the majestic furniture of the Alhambra. We decorate interior rooms with ornaments in the "mudejar"style, paneling, doors, furniture, etc., using techniques like the taracea, carvings, embossed leather, gilding, polychroming, cast iron and others; techniques accumulated over our years of experience recreating a proper granadian style or even european style.
Reviewed By EdmundoM555 - Trujillo, Peru
No way to miss this incredible oriental bazaar before or after your visit to Alhambra. The "taracea" techniques show beautiful designs on furniture and home artefacts. María the owner belongs to family with a centuries-old artisan tradition in Granada. Don't miss her beautiful "carmen" in front of the Alhambra Palace hotel.
2. Lolita's Closet
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Vintage Boutique houses an exclusive collection of clothing 1st hand from the 40s onwards with selected brands that preserve the romantic style of the time combined with the latest trends.
3. Subterranea
4. Rafael Moreno Orfebre
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
5. Munira Leather
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5.0 based on 125 reviews
Munira Mendonca, from California, began working with leather in the 70’s when she arrived to Bubion, a village in southern Spain, in the province of Granada. It was there that she learned and developed a passion for this traditional craft.Now we find her workshop in the lovely old city of Granada where Islamic art pervades. This influence is strong in “Munira” products. Over the years the workshop has become a family business which designs and hand crafts its unique range of leather articles. The actual height of expression has been achieved through the use of ancient embossing and polychrome techniques that survive, at least in Granada, in the hands of the last master, Diego Campos Mariscal. Munira is both proud of and profoundly grateful for his teaching and collaboration. Our study of ancient designs and calligraphies as well as our use of traditional tools situate our items well within the leather tradition of Spain; a rich but dying tradition that spans many hundreds of years.
Reviewed By marybeths664 - St. Albert, Canada
We were shopping for “made in Spain” gifts and happened on Munira, and so happy we did. We purchased a lovely pair of Murano glass and silver earrings the first visit, then went back the next day for a silver traditional Spanish style pendant. Carmen was SO lovely and helpful in making our decisions, and showed several options for our perusal. She was genuinely interested in assisting us and most pleasant. The store is not to be missed if you like authentic and beautiful items either for yourself or for gifts. If we are fortunate enough to return to Granada we will certainly be back.
6. Al Aire Artesania Hecha a Mano
7. Libreria Flash
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
8. La Talega
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
THE SOUL OF ANDALUCÍA IN EACH PRODUCT La Talega is an ecological store committed to the local community and sustainable agriculture. We market all kinds of local and organic food products such as: Olive oil, natural and organic wines, acorn ham, artisanal cheeses, typical sausages, bread, chocolates, organic fruits and vegetables, kombucha and many more. La Talega opens its doors every day with the illusion of being able to offer its customers the best service and offer them the essence of Granada and Andalusia, the healthy, the natural, as the land offers.
9. Artesania Gonzalez
10. Galeria Alea
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Galeria Alea is an art space, a gallery, a shop, an atelier of two artists, Eugen Badurina and Tim Adami, who promote local art though the idea of souvenirs which hare in an accessible price range. The art works are hand made; unique pieces or limited editions of a larger collection; some elegant and some provocative ones.
Reviewed By alissamccue - New York City, United States
I was so happy to stumble upon Alea Galeria with just a few hours to spare on my trip to Granada! Ended up speaking with Roman, one of the artists at the shop, for a considerable amount of time. He was so friendly and gave my travel friend and I a bunch of local things to do in our last few hours. (My only regret is that we found him so late, that we could only squeeze in one or two of his recommendations) I like that he gave us truly local idea's for things to do (I am not into touristy stuff). Also, this is a great place to buy a unique and authentic Granada souvenir. I got a gorgeous gold plated bracelet that I am totally obsessed with. Also, the art prints at this spot are out of this world! I can't recommend enough! Thank you Alea Galeria!
