Where to buy local products in Lloret de Mar?
Gastronomy is one of the major attractions of Spain. Taking back local products after your stay in Lloret de Mar is a good idea that allows you to prolong that holiday sensation or let your loved ones discover the flavours of Spain!
Here are some tips for buying local products in Lloret de Mar.
1. Take home fresh produce: the markets of Lloret de Mar.
As well as many shops and grocery stores, Lloret de Mar also has two markets. One is covered and permanent, the second is open-air and held every Tuesday. Paying a visit is a good idea if you want to take back fruit, cold meats or cheese. A Catalan speciality is “mato”, a sort of traditional cottage-cheese served with honey and grilled almonds.
Make sure that you keep your purchases fresh before leaving for the journey home! If you are taking the plane, note that certain products cannot be transported in the cabin, notably liquids of more than 100ml.
Weekly market in lloret de Mar :
Address: Marie – Pl. de la Vila, 1
Tel. :+34.972.36.18.00
Permanent municipal market in Lloret de Mar :
Hours : open from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 2pm; Friday and Saturday from 8am to 2pm and from 5pm to 8.30pm
Address: Sènia del Rabich, s/n
Tel. :+34.972.36.18.21
The market tradition is very strong in Catalan and you can find many, even outside Lloret de Mar. South of the town, a 5 minute drive, Blanemarket is known for the quality of the fresh produce. It is held every Monday morning and is worth a visit! Have an unforgettable holiday in Lloret de Mar in a dream villa!
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2. Taking back alcohol
Catalonia and Spain have numerous vineyards. Therefore in Lloret you can find wine products from the Iberian Peninsular such as Ribera del Duero (region of Valladolid), the wines of Penedès or Perelada (Catalan). Vermouth and sangria are also local specialities. You can find these products, as well as other less local alcohol such as Pastis or Chartreuse, in the many wine cellars of the town.
The Wine Palace is one of the good places to go as the choice is vast and they often have deals. They also sell cold meats and savoury biscuits. If you want to take back alcohol, think about checking the authorized limits on the government site.
Wine Palace Lloret-Centro
Address: Vila de Blanes, 8-10
Tel. :+34.972.37.12.36
As well as the Wine Palace and the supermarkets in town, there are several other good places to buy fine wine and alcohol in Lloret. Many wine cellars offer their own “house wine”. Here are some good “bodegas” in Lloret de Mar
BODEGA EL PARATGE
Address: Carretera de Lloret a Vidreres, km1
Tel. :+34.972.36.83.95
CRISTINA
Address: Carrer Sant Romà, 12, Lloret de Mar
Tel. :+34.972.36.49.79
MÒN A PART
Address: Carrer Emili Martinez Passapera, 13
Tel. :+34.972.37.05.94
3. Taking back sweets
If you are more sweet than savoury, you will not be disappointed either. Spain produces some very good little sweets such as turrón. These are a sort of nougat, usually soft and in different flavours. A favourite is thecrema Catalana turron.
The boutique Vicens in Lloret de Mar offers several varieties of turrón, as well as other derivative products such as turrón liqueur or cakes. They also sell a selection presented as a gift boxes. An original and tasty idea to take as a souvenir of Lloret de Mar!
Torrens Vicens Lloret de Mar
Address: Carrer de Narcis Fors, 5, Lloret de Mar
Tel. :+34.653.96.59.38
Note that in Spain, especially in the festive season, they eat” mazapan” and “mantecaos”. The “mazapan” is marzipan generally presented in the form of varied figurines and the “mantecaos” are dry biscuits. You can find these in Lloret de Mar’s supermarkets and bakeries.