Shopping in Maspalomas - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

There are several opportunities for extensive shopping in Maspalomas. The population of the town is small. However, the constant influx of tourists has led to the opening of a large variety of souvenir shops. There are also really big shopping centers in the town. For example, more than two hundred fashion boutiques, supermarkets, shops, bars, and restaurants are located in the Yumbo Center on Avenida Street. The shopping gallery is open around the clock. This is quite remarkable because most local stores are closed on weekends and after eight in the evening.

If you decide to postpone the purchase of souvenirs until the last day of your vacation, you can visit the Centro Comercial Atlántico before arriving at the airport. This is a shopping and entertainment center. It is located in the suburb of Maspalomas. There are shops with goods from European companies and local products and a fairly modern cinema here. McDonald's is also open here for those who miss American fast food. There are also several major outlets in the town. It's better to shop here outside of the high season. Prices are falling as the number of tourists on the island decreases. Although in general, some products are cheaper here than on the mainland all year round. The Canary Islands have the status of an offshore zone.

If you want to bring a product with a Canarian flavor, you should go to Fedac. This is a small shop in the tourist area of Cabildo. Interestingly, this is a non-profit enterprise sponsored by the local government as part of a program to support the crafts of indigenous islanders. If your attention is more focused on practical souvenirs, you can visit any of the local supermarkets. There are many of them in the town. Jamon is known in mainland Spain. It is cheaper in Maspalomas than almost in all other places of the archipelago. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

A package or two of local cheese will be a good purchase in addition to meat delicacies. This product is stored for a long time. It will not spoil even after a long flight. Also, the locals know how to cook cheeses that taste and smell great. Island honey will be another inexpensive and practical gift. You can buy it both in stores and from citizens. Many of them are engaged in beekeeping in their suburban areas. Tea will be another good purchase. You can also buy local bananas. They are small in size and very sweet.

Alcohol costs should be considered a separate line of expenses. Winemaking is held in high esteem throughout the archipelago. Maspalomas is no exception in this regard. You can find dozens of different types of wine in local stores. Both the cheapest varieties at three and a half euros per bottle and elite collectible varieties are sold here. Their cost can be much more significant amounts. You can choose the wine based on your preferences. You can also ask for advice from friends or listen to the seller's opinion. Quite high-quality alcohol is sold in the markets. Therefore, you can buy it without fear of poisoning. Almost all local wines have notes of fruit and berries in their taste.

A set of four or six small jars of sauces will be inexpensive, and, most importantly, a universal gift from the island. Locals love sauces. They know how to make them. Sauces are added to almost all dishes. There are a great many options for sauces here. All varieties of red are hot. Green sauces contain certain herbs. You can buy both an unremarkable set and several jars in a special beautiful souvenir container. Prickly pear jam is interesting. It is quite tasty and relatively inexpensive.

Good perfumes are sold at a fairly good price in Maspalomas. You can find a fragrance from the latest collection almost a third cheaper here than in continental Europe thanks to tax breaks. Some tourists buy expensive equipment and watch in local stores also because of the low price. The choice of such products is small in the town. But such an acquisition can be profitable. Beware of fakes and do not buy anything from individual sellers, especially in places popular with tourists.

You can also find numerous different pearls in the town. A variety of jewelry made of gold and silver are also sold here in large quantities. You can also buy an inexpensive bracelet or earrings made of olivine. This is a semi-precious stone of green color. You can buy a variety of t-shirts, caps, magnets and mugs with views of the island from souvenirs. You can also buy ornaments made of wood for your home, wicker baskets, figurines made of stone or clay. A small souvenir bottle of high-quality olive oil will be another universal purchase. Local chefs love olive oil.