Shopping in Almeria

During your visit to Almeria, Spain you may want to stop and pick up some gifts for the folks back home, souvenirs for yourself, or just enjoy some recreational browsing at the local malls and markets. Reserve a car hire in Almeria to get around to the best shopping venues and store all your purchases until you get back to your hotel.

The predominant handmade crafts from Almeria are ceramics, textiles, woven baskets, and woodwork, so for something unique from this region these are the types of items you should look for. Many craftsmen still practice their craft in the capital or work on coral in the coastal regions. Corals, baskets, pottery or woodworks come in all shapes and sizes as well as price ranges here, making them perfect souvenirs for most tourists.

During your stay check out the textile work of Velefique. Velefique is influenced by the Moorish culture, which is reflect in their weaving mills. They are world renowned for their 'jarpas', which are similar to blankets but are now commonly used for decorative purposes. Head your Almeria rental car over to the areas of Fiñana, Carboneras and Alboloduy for their textiles, as well as fine baskets and other similar products.

In downtown Almeria you can visit major shopping centers, such as Mediterraneo Centre. There you can find lots of fashion outlets, cafes, and a supermarket - basically what you would expect from urban shopping in any major city. There is underground parking available if you choose to arrive by an Almeria car rental.