Shopping in Alcala del Jucar - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Alcala del Jucar can hardly please fashionistas and shopaholics. There are no trendy boutiques and large shopping malls here. Small specialty shops are the only places where tourists can shop in this town. They sell not only interesting souvenirs but also the best regionally sourced delicatessen. Many tourists choose to buy premium jamon and different kinds of sausages produced at local farms.

You will have an opportunity to select from different types of pickled olives, fermented and marinated vegetables, and spices that are typical for the regional cuisine. Do not forget about fine local wine that is available both in local shops and directly at wineries in the suburbs of Alcala del Jucar. There is a bakery in the town where visitors can purchase cookies and other pastries. If you like bringing delicious souvenirs to your friends and relatives, do not miss a chance to buy homemade jams. Grocery shops in Alcala del Jucar sell many interesting products.

To shop for meat delicacies, head straight to Carnicería Gil. This shop always has premium jamon and sausages in stock. Many meat delicacies are available by the weight, so even budget tourists can make a purchase here. Besides meat delicacies, the shop offers canned food, sauces, and wine. Local people make up the majority of visitors to Carnicería Gil. They like this shop for quality and affordable prices. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Bazar Y Bodega La Cueva is the most interesting souvenir shop in the town. It offers hundreds of different goods, many of which are handmade. Take a look at cute ceramic artworks that are produced and painted by hand. The shop is famous for its large stock of colorful t-shirts including the children’s ones. Male visitors might find it interesting to shop for high-quality tourist knives and women like attractive fashion jewelry. Of course, Bazar Y Bodega La Cueva has a stock of practical gifts such as quality handmade wallets and backpacks, different accessories for the kitchen, and woven baskets. There is even a small grocery department with the best local wine.

Don’t forget to visit the main bakehouse in the town – La Artesana – and try its signature product, mouthwatering almond cookies. All types of cookies and pastries are sold by weight, so visitors can buy affordable edible souvenirs for their loved ones here. Besides cookies, the bakehouse offers delicious fruit cakes, various patty cakes, traditional bread types, and many other baked products.

The largest supermarket in the town, Supermercado La Compra, is open in the center of Alcala del Jucar. It is also interesting to visit it if you are searching for memorable gifts. The supermarket has a large stock of wine and liqueurs produced in the region. Besides them, you can purchase excellent tea and coffee, gift sets with candies and cookies, and spices at affordable prices here. Some tourists prefer to buy exotic fruits as souvenirs for their friends and family members - Supermercado La Compra always has a large stock of fruits.

There are several interesting shops on the outskirts of Alcala del Jucar. If you are a fan of Spanish wine, you will be pleased with your visit to Cooperativa del Campo San Isidro. This shop offers wine from different regions of the country. The shop owner is a true wine expert. He is always ready to help to choose the best wine for any taste and occasion. The choice of drinks is wide – there are both affordable and exclusive varieties of wine available for sale. Having chosen wine, do not miss an opportunity to visit Carnicería Juan Antonio & María José that is located nearby. It specializes in meat delicacies and sells only products produced at the nearby farms.

If you have enough time, head to farms in the countryside in search of rare delicacies. There are many charming farms in the nearest suburbs of Alcala del Jucar. As a rule, these farms sell special types of sausages, ham, and other delicacies that are unavailable in regular grocery shops and supermarkets. Bargaining is not common in the town. Tourists can only expect to get a small discount in souvenir shops if they are buying many items at the same time.

Take into consideration the work hours of local shops. As a rule, most shops close early and usually stay open until 6 pm or 7 pm. There might also be a lunch break during which shops close in the daytime. That is why it is better to go shopping in the morning or after 4 pm. To make local sellers pleased, it is always a good idea to learn several phrases in Spanish. Not everyone in Alcala del Jucar speaks English or other foreign languages.