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Bilbao + Basque Country shopping
Bilbao and San Sebastián have the same clothing and design stores that you'd find in other parts of Spain (Zara, Mango, and Adolfo Dominguez, to name a few). The shopping that's most unique to this region is food-related, though there are some crafts and fashion outposts worth noting. Most shops close in the middle of the day (around 1 or 2 p.m.) for siesta, reopen at 4 or 5 p.m., and stay open until 7 or 8 p.m.
The perfect place to find a stylish, well-made handbag that won't break the bank, Boulevard 15 stocks outside brands as well as its own signature line. The...more
If you have enough of a sweet tooth to travel for your fix, a 15-mile drive from San Sebastián to Pastelería Brasil, in the border town of Irún,...more
Bilbao's El Mercado de la Ribera is the country's largest wholesale produce market, and although it's worth a visit just to take in the sheer spectacle, it's...more
Just down the street from the Guggenheim, this wine shop stocks a wonderful variety of vintages from Spain and beyond, and also hosts regular tastings....more
If you want to bring home something unique from the region, it's worth visiting San Sebastián's Saski-Naski. It sells locally handmade crafts ranging from...more
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