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THE LANZAROTE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Looking for a shopping afternoon? The island has several shopping and leisure centers and an array of stores and boutiques.

You can buy watches, alcohol, sunglasses, clothes, shoes bags, perfumes, jewelry, electronic goods, books, cosmetics, etc. at prices generally much lower than in the UK. The main shopping districts are located in Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca with their modern commercial centers and also their traditional weekly markets.

You can find local craftworks in Mozaga and fresh cheeses and an assortment of souvenir items at the most popular and biggest Sunday market in Teguise.
Using the internet, finding an updated list of shopping centers or specific items in Lanzarote is just a few mouse clicks away.

The seasoned traveler knows that one of the best sources of shopping information you get is from the local people. Ask in the Lanzarote tourism office, the friendly cab driver or at the hotel reception.

Are you ready? Get your credit card? Happy shopping!

Shopping Smarts
Tips for how to get the most of Lanzarote shopping

If it's too good to be true, then it probably isn't.

Compare prices of items before you buy.

It is okay to haggle.

Before you make a purchase, confirm that the store has a return policy for defective merchandise. Make sure that the guarantee is a European guarantee, normally signed out by en CE.

When you receive your purchase item, inspect for damage or defects, and always ask for a receipt.

A note to consumers.

In Arrecife, the political and commercial capital of Lanzarote, you will find a galore of shops selling all kind of goods: international brand names, duty free goods and electronic equipments (best prices and service) and much more.

The main shopping street is Calle León y Castillo, locally know as Calle Real but interesting shops are found as well along the promenade, on Calle José Antonio, Fajardo and Canalejas.

 
 
  • COSTA TEGUISE
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The shopping district of Costa Teguise is gathered along Playa de las Cucharas (see photos) where you can find endless shops selling brand names sportswear (from bathing suits to surf boards), souvenirs and accessories; many shops as well are clustered together in Las Cucharas Commercial Centre, mainly dealing with electrical goods.

Every Friday night in Pueblo Marinero there is a craft market and the area is surrounded by shops and lively cafes.

 
 
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Playa Blanca is a booming resort almost always basked in warm sunshine with wonderful shops and cafes. The main shopping areas are along the promenade, Calle Limones and the leisure centre Papagayo.

 
 
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Playa Honda hosts one of the largest shopping centres of the island with an array of shops (formal and sports wear, perfumes, electrical goods.) and cafes.

 
 
  • PUERTO DEL CARMEN
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In Puerto del Carmen, one of the main resorts in Lanzarote, shops galore can be found along the main strip of Avenida de las Playas selling electronics goods (be ware of counterfeit), formal and sports wear and accessories.

The main shopping district stretches from Hotel Fariones to Hotel San Antonio. In proximity to the promenade is a brand new shopping centre, covering several floors which combine the pleasure of shopping with those of entertainment.

From this area you can have a stroll down the picturesque old town and browse in some interesting sports wear shops. In the opposite end of Puerto del Carmen, along Playa de los Pocillos, you will find more shops clustered in the following shopping centres: Centro Comercial Pocillos, Costa Mar and Jameos, around the Hotel Jameos Playa.
 
 
Biosfera Plaza Shopping Centre. The Shopping Centre´s total area is 25,000 m2. The commercial area which includes more than 50 stores, is 9,000 m2. The Shopping Centre´s stores focus mainly on fashion and accessories...
Avenida Juan Carlos I, 15. 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Tías.
Tf.: +34.928.51.53.20. Fax: +34.928.51.44.84
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Ikuchi Accessories. New York and Barcelona are no longer the only cities where you can buy The Colbys accessories...
C/ Juan Carlos I. C.C. Biosfera Plaza, 3-11. Puerto del Carmen.
Tf.:+ 34.928.59.62.16.  
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A visit to Teguise, the ancient capital of Lanzarote, is a must for visitors of the island. One of its most popular events is the grand open air Sunday Market, the ideal spot to hunt down souvenirs and gifts at a bargain price.

Stroll through the village and discover as well the charm of its arts and crafts shops, local produce, fashion boutiques and visit the largest warehouse of the Canaries of antique furnishing imported directly from the orient, interspersed with fascinating curiosities from around the world.

 
 
Emporium Art and Antiquities. is a delight of antique furnishings imported directly from China, interspersed with fascinating oddities from around the world. As well as our constantly changing line of fine Ming reproductions and genuine antique furniture, there's also a wonderful array of small household items to enhance your home.
C/ Notas, 15. Villa de Teguise.
Tf.: +34.928.84.50.69. Fax: +34.928.81.09.50
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Artesanía Lanzaroteña, S.L. was the first business to open its door to the public in Teguise around 1970 and witnessed the gradual development that took place in the former capital of the island...
Plaza de La Constitución, 12. Teguise.
Tf.: +34.34.928.84.51.06.
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