5 Best Shopping in Canary Islands, Spain

Snap up jewelry, hats, paper goods, and home decor items at this gorgeous little boutique (est. 2018) in El Cotillo run by four women. Many of the wares are made by local artisans. 

Traditional crafts sold at this kiosk near the tourist office are made by local artisans and guaranteed by the island's government as productos artesanos. The selection includes calado—exquisitely embroidered linen tablecloths and place mats—and clay pottery made using the same methods as those used by the island's aboriginal settlers. (The Guanches didn't use potter's wheels; rather, they rolled the clay into churros, or cylindrical strips, and hand-kneaded these into bowls. Pebbles, branches, and shells were used to buff the results.)

The government-funded FEDAC carries a selection of Gran Canaria crafts and handiwork.

Out of his studio in Gáldar, a town west of Las Palmas, this award-winning knife maker sells handmade blades with ornate handles made from ebony, gold, silver, steel, and nickel. Every piece is one of a kind. Visits are by email appointment only:  [email protected].

Regional arts and crafts are available here.