Shopping in La Palma Island - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Every traveler will be able to make a good purchase in La Palma. You can easily purchase clothing and shoes from well-known brands here, as well as local authentic souvenirs. We have to point out, that you won’t be able to take back home unique black volcanic sand, its export from the island is forbidden. Have you noticed a beautiful plant while traveling through La Palma and want to plant the same one in your own garden? Then take a picture of this curiosity and visit the nearest shop for gardeners and look for the one that has already sprouted. You won’t be able to export the flower you’ve picked anyway. Fortunately, you can buy local plants in some department stores, in chains like Hiper Dino and Spanish Style.

Basically, small sprouts of dragon tree, cactuses, bougainvillea, oleander, aloe or yucca can become a great present for a friend or a relative. Fortunately, they are not that expensive. By the way, the aforementioned Hiper Dino – is one of few store chains that is open on weekends. It’s better to go shopping on weekdays. And remember about siesta! Generally, you can find goods from all famous brands on the island at a good price. It is due to a tricky tax legislation, which makes the selling of any goods in La Palma and Canary Islands more profitable then in mainland Spain. So don’t worry, you’ll find something for your taste in local shops.

Make sure to ask sellers about duty-free. Sale seasons here are in line with European. Don’t forget that you can bargain in shops and at markets. Don’t be too persistent – smile and courtesy will help you communicate with even the most stubborn seller. Pay attention not only to branded clothing and shoes, but also electronics, household appliances and jewellery, because prices for them in La Palma can be very attractive. There is a large assortment of leather craftsmen products. Bags, shoes, belts of good quality and with traditional embroideries can be purchased in many souvenir shops. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Women can pay close attention to aloe cosmetics. It should be purchased in specialized shops only, there is a high risk of buying a counterfeit product at the street markets. Do you want to bring home something practical but at the same time with island color? Then visit the small shops, where local craftsmen are trading. La Palma is famous for its lace. Unique tablecloths, bed sheets, towels, pillowcases will add an island mood to your interiors. Bowls, mugs, pitchers and vases with traditional ornament will also become a beautiful and useful souvenir. As a house decoration you can buy wooden and stone statuettes and even wicker furniture. Fashionistas can look into olivine jewellery and pearls. With pearls in La Palma they can make you any jewellery masterpiece, based on your sketch and for a moderate price.

Foodies should not miss a jam or juice made of prickly pear. Delicious, wholesome and very original. And what’s also important – very affordable. In any supermarket the smallest jar of cactus jam can be bought for a couple of euros. Do you like exotic fruits? Then you should look for nispero, kiwano or canarian bananas. Make sure to purchase a couple of jars of red and green mojo sauce, the actual symbol of island’s cuisine. Palm and flower honey will also be a good purchase, it has a unique taste due to the unusual local flora. Amazing wines, banana liquor, rum and beer of La Palma should definitely be purchased. But keep in mind that in the airport you’ll have to present an invoice for each purchased bottle.