For those who love to indulge in retail therapy, Spain is the place to get your money's worth and also some great shopping experiences. Famous for its leather, ceramics, textiles, wooden artifacts, spices, pottery, arts and crafts, lace, jewelry, rugs, carpets, musical instruments and all kinds of foods and wines, Spain is a shopper's paradise.

Most Spanish cities have their own indoor markets in each locality. Known as “mercados” these covered markets are filled with local products and specialties of the region. If you're looking for unusual and unique items, it's a good idea to browse through the flea markets or Sunday markets, which again are there in nearly every Spanish town. There are also several local large department-store chains where you can get wonderful Spanish spices, arts and crafts and pottery.

Electronics and electrical goods are best found in Andorra or the Madrid flea markets where you may even chance upon second-hand bargains.

Spain is best known for its affordable leather crafts. Traditional tanning and curing methods are used to produce world-class jackets, belts, clothing, bags and luggage. Spanish leather upholstery is also a very popular purchase but it has to be shipped to your home as it can be too bulky to transport. Wallets and purses are a popular gift or souvenir to take back with you for friends and family. Spanish leather goods are known for their intricate craftsmanship and excellent quality.

Furnishings, linen and lace are a great option to shop for in Spain. Some of the most exquisite lace is made by the Catholic nuns in the convents all over Spain and Spanish mantillas are a fabulous gifting option. Tablecloths (a Spanish specialty), curtains, bedspreads and fine bedsheets are available at very affordable rates in most cities in Spain. Carpets and rugs may also be bulky to carry with you, but they can certainly be shipped to your home. The latest in haute couture is available off the racks in Spain and you can find some great international designer-wear in towns like Barcelona, Ibiza and Madrid.

Handicrafts, antiques and curios are available in most Spanish cities, but for truly local ware, it's best to try Seville and Toledo or some of the smaller coastal towns for unusual and unique items.

Barcelona's La Ramblas has hundreds of antique shops, booksellers, flower shops, and those with second-hand goods like cameras and electronic items. You can also find fine jewelery in gold and silver with fine antique craftsmanship, coins and stamps, maps, religious icons, parchments and religious mementos. The world-famous Bouqueria is located in Barcelona and has a mind-boggling array of delicious, fresh food, vegetables, fruits, chocolates, spices and wines.

All over Spain, you can find well-stocked malls and hyper-markets selling an array of local and international goods. Whether it's gifts and souvenirs to take home with you or whether you're looking for decorative items to do up your interiors, you'll find them all here.

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