5 Best Shopping in Castile–Leon and Castile–La Mancha, Spain

A food-lover's paradise, this pristine, well-lit store carries all the Castilian delicacies you can imagine, from Burgos-style morcilla and cheese to roasted oil-packed peppers and top-quality dried beans and pulses.

This is a one-stop shop for local wines, olive oil, Manchego cheese, and—most notably—Ibérico pork products (ham, chorizo, dry-cured sausages) made from pigs raised on the family farm. Stick around for charcuterie boards and generously poured glasses of wine.  

At Salamanca's most historic market with more than 50 stalls, you can stock up on local gourmet specialties—such as farinato sausages, jamón ibérico, and sheep's cheeses—and round out your shopping spree with a glass of wine at any of the traditional tapas counters.

Toledo has various gourmet food stores, but this one takes the cake. Artisan cheeses, marzipan, and charcuterie are some of the mainstays, but also check out their regional olive oils and canned partridge and patés, which are easy to pack in your suitcase. 

Prada a Tope has a restaurant, winery, and gourmet store, plus a huge estate in the countryside outside León. It operates this small café and shop in the city whose delicacies include chestnuts in syrup, bittersweet figs and pears in wine, jams, and liqueurs. Not enough room in your suitcase? Order by mail from its website.