Shopping in Granada - Best Spots and Tourist Traps to Avoid

Shopping in Granada is a fun and enjoyable way to connect with traditional crafts and customs. With its rich mix of Moorish and Andalusian influences, Granada offers a unique shopping experience you won't find anywhere else.

Whether you're looking for handmade crafts, clothes, local food, or interesting souvenirs, Granada has something for everyone. From narrow historic streets filled with artisan shops to lively modern roads, Granada is full of places to explore, discover, and bring home something special.


This guide walks you through the best places to shop in Granada, with practical advice on what to buy, where to go, and how to make the most of your visit. Every area has a unique character, some locations are well-known for artisan crafts, others for fashion, or food.

Before You Buy

Alcaicería – Granada's Moorish Market

Right next to Granada's Cathedral, you'll find the Alcaicería, a small area with narrow streets that once formed the city's old silk market.

Today, it's a lively area full of shops that feel like a mini souk (Arabic market), with colorful lamps, handmade pottery, and the smell of incense in the air.

This is one of the best places in Granada to buy traditional souvenirs. You'll see beautiful Fajalauza pottery, a local ceramic style with green or blue designs on white. There are also Arabic lanterns, painted tiles, embroidered scarves, and mosaic trays.

After shopping, enjoy a coffee or a snack in nearby Plaza Bib-Rambla.

Some good shops to check out:

Recogidas Street – Fashion and Big Brands

Calle Recogidas is one of Granada's main shopping streets, stretching from Puerta Real toward Camino de Ronda.

It's the best area in the city for fashion and high-street brands. If you're looking for clothes, shoes, or beauty products, this is the place to go.

If you want a larger variety, go to El Corte Inglés near Fuente de las Batallas. This is Spain's most famous department store and has floors of fashion, home goods, local food products, and souvenirs all in one place.

Besides the big-name stores, Calle Recogidas also has a few independent boutiques tucked between the major brands. These smaller shops often carry local or Spanish-designed fashion and accessories you won't find elsewhere.

Some good shops to check out include:

Albaicín – Crafts and History in the Old Quarter

Albaicín is Granada's oldest neighborhood. Its narrow, winding streets and white houses make you feel like you’ve gone back in time. There you will find small shops selling traditional crafts and local products.

If you want to find handmade souvenirs that show Granada's history, this is a great place to explore.

Here you can buy leather goods such as bags and belts, artisanal soaps and perfumes, and ceramics adorned with traditional Andalusian styles.

Many of the items here are made by local artisans, so you help small businesses and get something special.

Some shops to check out are:

Carrera del Darro & Paseo de los Tristes

Walking along the Carrera del Darro and Paseo de los Tristes is one of the most beautiful shopping experiences in Granada.

These streets run beside the Darro River and are are full of small shops, art galleries, and cozy cafés.

The setting is perfect if you want to shop while enjoying stunning views of the Alhambra and the old city.

Here, you can find unique local art, such as watercolors and prints that capture Granada's beauty, as well as handmade jewelry and flamenco-inspired souvenirs like fans and shawls.

On weekends, there’s a market on Paseo de los Tristes with lots of cool handmade local stuff.

Some places worth visiting:

Plaza Bib-Rambla – The Heart of Local Flavors

Plaza Bib-Rambla is a popular square in the center of Granada.

It's a popular place for locals and tourists alike, especially when markets or festivals turn the square into a market with food stalls crafts, and flowers.

If you want to experience local life and grab tasty snacks or little souvenirs this is a great place to visit.

In the square and nearby shops, you can find local sweets like piononos (a small, sweet pastry unique to Granada), spices, olive oil, and honey, lovely presents to remember your trip. There are also plenty of ceramics and decorative items reflecting Andalusian culture.

Some favorites include:

Realejo – Trendy Finds in the Jewish Quarter

Realejo is the old Jewish quarter of Granada, now a lively neighborhood filled with local shops, small galleries, and antique stores. It's one of the popular locations for people looking to find distinctive handmade items.

In Realejo, you can find independent clothing brands, handmade soaps, vintage clothes, and natural beauty products. The area has a creative, relaxed atmosphere, with many cafés and tapas bars to enjoy as you shop.

The majority of the shops focus on sustainability and handmade production, and offer such items as recycled fashion, artisan jewelry, and natural skincare products.

Because it's less touristy than the center, prices are frequently lower, and shop owners are usually happy to chat about how their products are made.

Some stores worth visiting are:

Calle Elvira – A Bohemian Shopping Street

Calle Elvira is a vibrant street close the Albaicín. It is well-known for its ethnic atmosphere, it's a mix of Arabic influences, vintage shops, and bohemian boutiques.

This street is worth checking out if you're searching for something unique and a little off the usual route.

Hookahs, incense, Arabic textiles, and a range of alternative clothing and handcrafted accessories may all be found here.

It's also a good place for used books, vinyl records, and unique curiosities. Many shops have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you can browse at your own pace.

Places to check out include:

San Agustín Market – Fresh Flavors of Granada

The San Agustín Market is the place to go if you want to sample and purchase locally produced goods. This indoor market is located near the Cathedral and is popular with both locals and visitors looking for authentic food and ingredients.

This place has stalls offering Iberian ham, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, spices, olives, and nuts. If you want to try making some Andalusian food at home, it's also a good place to pick up ingredients.

Many vendors offer vacuum-sealed packages, so you can easily take these tasty treats home as souvenirs.

Some popular stalls include:

Sweets in Granada

The nuns of Granada make very nice cakes. You can buy them at:

Santa Catalina de Zafra Convent: Address: Carrera del Darro, 43. They only sell sweets from November until Christmas.

In Granada there are several good bakeries, some of them:

La Ysla: it is a chain that has several locals. One of them is in Avenida de la Constitucion 48.

Flor y Nata: This in the same area as Ysla, in the Avenida de la Constitucion

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Shopping off the beaten path in Granada

I’ve enjoyed exploring the small, local craft shops in the Albaicin. They’re spread all around the neighborhood, so I found myself just wandering around the Albaicin and discovering them by chance.

Each one has its own charm, from handmade ceramics to local artwork. It felt more personal and authentic than shopping in big chain stores in the center.

In the Mirador de San Nocolás there also some stalls, but I think they are overpriced, and too touristic.