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Rebecca May 12th, 2002 11:03 PM

My family and I also collect the beautiful Lladro figurines. I have mine displayed in a custom made glass cabinet. I am always complimented on my collection by everyone that sees them. And, I purchased the most adorable outfits and leather shoes during our visit to Spain last Fall.

Kathy May 17th, 2002 10:53 PM

Rioja wines, Sherry, and Olive oil are great gifts to bring back home.

Shari May 18th, 2002 10:52 PM

Spain has excellent leather goods.

john May 19th, 2002 12:11 AM

Can I come with you?

steve May 19th, 2002 08:08 AM

Granada - inlaid wood items. Look around before buying to find a unique piece. My sister bought one a a little factory that was completely different from everything else we saw.<BR><BR>Toledo - Inlaid gold and silver on blackened steel. Intersting geometric designs. Necklaces were a good value (been a number of years, not sure how inexpensive they are now, but unique nontheless)

lori May 19th, 2002 08:21 AM

Just returned from Costa del Sol (Marbella) yesterday. Lladro is still a great buy. Be sure to watch out for the fake pearls, know whom you are purchasing from. I didn't purchase any leather goods, they seemed to smell too strong, and the quality was not very good. The pottery in Seville and Mijas was an excellent buy.(Take your bubble wrap!)My best buy was the olive oil at $9.00 a gallon!

Hillary May 19th, 2002 02:36 PM

As in Italy, there are different types of leather. You get what you pay for darling. I bought exceptional leather pants, jacket and shoes in Spain for reasonable prices, not cheap. I only purchase quality items, even if it costs more. As for the olive oil, there is an assortment offered which are all quite delicioso. Viva Espana!

Gen May 29th, 2002 02:59 AM

Beautiful pottery, ceramics and clothing. Delicious cheeses, hams, seafood, sherry and sangria. Great music and entertainment.

Art May 31st, 2002 03:44 AM

Olive oil, sherry, tapas, saffron, tiles, swords, leather, flamenco, sangria, cheese, roast suckling, chocolate, lace, rioja wine, capes, porcelain, shoes, soaps and paintings.

Henda May 31st, 2002 04:09 AM

Just back from Spain and brought back seven pairs of shoes and seven handbags. Can't wait to go back next year.

francesca May 31st, 2002 06:24 AM

Soap and ham (jabon and jamon). My favorite soaps are Magno (the black one) and Macedonia (clear glycerine with globs of colorful coconut fat). Smells fantastic. Costa Ingles dept store has a huge selection and these soaps are very cheap.

oy May 31st, 2002 07:19 AM

g-strings.

Charles Kent May 31st, 2002 10:44 AM

Spain is famous for shopping, eating, drinking, and dancing the night away!

Samantha May 31st, 2002 11:07 AM

Definitely shoes and clothing. And any food items that you can sneak back into your country will be appreciated by everyone. My family loved the saffron, wines, olive oil and cheese. Next time, I will bring back some of the beautiful pottery and fancy tiles. And, maybe a cape!

Tamara May 31st, 2002 11:47 PM

Lladros, shoes, dresses and soaps are my favorites. My sister's choices are shoes, swimsuits, skirts, ceramics, & olive oil. And, we both purchased gorgeous artwork from local artists.

tina Jun 1st, 2002 02:14 AM

for those who say that Clothing is one of the good buys in Spain, can you be more specific on where one could shop for cloth and/or house items in Barcelona or Sevilla

Gilbert Oct 9th, 2002 08:01 PM

Another product worth buying are Camper shoes. This is a "hip trendy" urban shoe that often retails for $140-180 in New York or San Francisco. But you can get them for $60-90 in Madrid on account of buying direct. They have lots of stores in Barcelona and Madrid. Check them out at www.camper.com.

ROLAND GARZA Oct 12th, 2002 06:59 AM

<BR> Leather JacketS and the worlds best<BR> Brandy FUNDADOR

pedro Oct 14th, 2002 08:14 AM

You may shop a pet bull. They are lovely and after all you spare one live.


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