
Shopping in Alicante
Alicante sits on the eastern coast of Spain in the Alicante province of the Valencian Community. Travellers enjoy Alicante for many reasons, including the spectacular beaches of the area. However, shopping in Alicante is a special treat and is the perfect way to go home with local delicacies, artworks, and other souvenirs. Shops line the Explanda d’Espana selling local crafts, beadwork, clothes, and other souvenirs. Make sure you visit the Avenue El Sabino at the Mercado Central de Alicante to enjoy the main market of the city. Local cheeses, seafood, produce, and meat are available for purchase and make this destination a big draw on tourist agendas. Just outside the market is plenty of flower vendors stall, as well, selling flora. Alicante is a great place to purchase jewellery because the bulk of local jewellery is made of fourteen-karat gold and is rather inexpensive and runs from traditional styles to quite modern looks to fit any taste. Furthermore, of note are the local leather goods. The city centre offers many shops that sell handbags, jackets, coast, shoes, belts and other leather items, many of which are available at low prices. The Gran Via Shopping Centre is located on Avenida Gran Via and offers over 100 shops ranging from pricey designer fashion shops to toy shops, gift shops, and even newsagents. The Panoramis Complex is also a great shopping centre in the city. This mall has shops, restaurants, and bars and overlooks the harbour. The Panoramis offers shopping 24 hours a day to accommodate travellers any time of day or night. Cheap car hire is a great way to free up your visit to Alicante. Car hire at the airport makes it easy to exit your flight and go directly to your rental car. Travellers with cars will enjoy being able to drive to nearby towns to shop local arts and craft as well as the freedom of a nice large boot to carry all of their treasures after a day shopping in Alicante.Shopping in Alicante