Valencia Shopping

I entered the shop because of the lovely architecture but I got immediately impressed by the outstanding style of the clothes. Very colourful, original and somehow new. I bought a very nice dress, but they have also some jewels and bags.

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Confettis is a wonderfu shop ....you can find amazing piñatas full of candies , to break durant birthday celebrations .
There are really original gifts for children and adults too .
The shop is colourful and magic , a unique universe for dreaming....

What to buy: Piñatas

What to pay: 20-30 euros

The area of El Carmen is full of back streets, which in the afternoon become alive with shops filled with antique Spanish goods, glistening with gold, or intriguingly grubby. In other squares, hidden away are the shops where in the back, local artists use old techniques to make painted ceramics for reasonable prices. Take some time just to wander, and see what you find.

I found this cute little second hand bookshop, the only one in the city the specialises in international books with a book exchange option. The owners, Kelly and Andy were super helpful and I picked myself up some great books for my flight home. They've also got some snacks, and lovely hand made greeting cards.

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OK , this is Not a shop!- We were sitting outside La Bodogueta (see my nightlife tip) enjoying a drink or 2!, when we were approached by a hawker selling lighters and other tacky souvenirs.

We weren't really paying much attention, until he set down a toy black bull that scurried across the table - For Tina it was love at first sight! She had to have it!!

After some haggling Tina was the happy owner of Bully, all for 8 euros. (She was even happier when she saw one the same in a shop for 15 euros!)

Even better, Bully had a theme tune - as he set off running, a fanfare and Torro!! could just be heard above our laughs and mickey taking of Tina. Luckily she kept him in her bag for the rest of the night.

She later justified her buy as a present for her husband!! Hmmmmmmm!
Well 2 years later, Bully is still alive and kicking!

What to buy: Got to have a moving musical Bully! Haggle with the street Hawkers...

What to pay: 15 euros seen in a gift shop. Tina haggled for hers and got Bully for 8 Euros

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Valencia Airport has a few shops to while away the time waiting for your flight home, and buying those last minute gifts.

I usually like to buy foodie stuff if I haven't already bought anything from the local shops or supermarket.

This time I spotted a selection of Paella kits including a Paella pan.

I chose Paella de Marisco (seafood) There were also Beef, Chicken and Vegetable varieties.

As well as Biscuits (for my parents) and sweets (for work) I bought a fridge magnet - again for work - its now traditional to bring one back when any of us have been away.

What to buy: Rioja wine, Agua de Valencia, Sangria, beers, spirits

Cheeses, cold meats, olives etc

Paella pans

T-shirts, fridge magnets etc

Perfumes and cosmetics

What to pay: From 1 euro upwards

I'll update the name once I look on the map...forgot the name. Anyway, once I got off at the end of the bus 95 line (the end towards the sea side) I saw this huge mall. Didn't get the chance to stroll through it, but I guess it's worth the visit for someone on the shopping frenzy!!!

This is more for me...Many average priced shops in this Mall...Great for a bit of shopping. It has Mango, Zara, C&A and many other shops for almost any wallet :o)
It's right across the street from Kris Abadia hotel, another plus for it in that matter :O)