The Fundacion para la Etnografoa y el Desarrollo de la Artesania Canaria, a foundation promoting local crafts, has opened a chain of shops all over the island. The one which is located in the charming Triana district, with its mixture of Modernist and modern buildings, is situated in a restored early 20th-century house. It has two rooms, one devoted to traditional crafts and one to new crafts. Inside you'll find goods made from baked clay, wood, stone, basketwork, jewelry, etc.
This is the main shopping street in Las Palmas. The Triana area was built not long after the city was established, opposite Barranco Guiniguada, a ravine. Running into Calle Triana are some lovely side streets, such as La Peregrina or Malteses.The most varied architectural styles give this pedestrian zone a style of its own. As well as appreciating the architecture, visitors should go into the many clothes, electronic, jewelery and sports shops and visit the famous bars and outdoor terraces.
Every important Spanish city has one of these stores. The Gran Canaria branch is right on the main avenue and is spread between two buildings. All in all, there are 12 floors selling all sorts of goods: perfume, fashion, electrical appliances, houseware items, furniture, food, sporting goods, audio equipment, music, computers, etc. The store also has its own travel agents where you can pick up great bargain offers. There is ample parking (fee paying). The stores have their own brand of store credit card, as well.
Fund Grube is a classy store located within the Centro Comercial El Mirador. It stores a variety of perfumes and cosmetics alongwith beauty supplies that are sourced from the top brands. Clarins, Orlane, Shiseido, Lancôme and Sisley are some of the names that make up the collection. Drop by and ask the helpful staff to suggest some good products according to your skin type.
One of the busiest shopping complexes between Telde and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Centro Comercial Las Terrazas is popular with locals and tourists. It boasts a multitude of eateries, bars and shopping boutiques where one can find the latest products in the market. Enjoy bowling, go-karting and watch movies here. There is an open-air theater as well as a supermarket. There is a huge parking space for vehicles as well as easy connectivity with public transport. Drop by and enjoy a day of fun-filled shopping here.
Boutique Laura Luján is a classy clothing and jewelry store that offers customers a variety of designer ornaments to flatter your look. Choose from the exquisite rings, neck pieces, bracelets and earrings that are crafted by the talented artisans. There is a selection of handbags, headdresses and watches as well that help accentuate your attire.
Explore the variety of crafts and handicrafts that are on display at the La Molina Artesanía. The store offers a host of creative accessories like wooden pens, feathers, scarves and T-shirts that can add a quirky touch to your wardrobe. Jewelry items like dichroic pendants are also available that are sure to make you stand apart from the crowd.
Librería Sinopsis is a quaint bookstore in Gran Canaria, and one of the lesser known places to get your hands on some amazing collections of books. The theme is decidedly Japanese, and one can browse through a wide selection of authors and titles. The staff are good at recommending books, and can also source books for you.
Regaliz Funwear brings to Gran Canaria, the fashion trends from all across the fashion capitals of the world, and has a well curated collection of t-shirts, jackets, sneakers and bags to boast of, for the metro-sexual male. The store is beautifully designed, and features brands such as Stance, Diadora, Rodia, Fil Noir, Komono and many more.
The cigars and cigarettes from the Canary Islands are famous for being of the highest quality and comparable with the best labels from all over the world. This little shop offers the best from these islands as well as Cuba. You will also find all kinds of smoking accessories here, from pipes and cigarette holders to lighters, matches and more. You will be surprised by the quality of their hand-made products. The shop is very simple, the products themselves making up the decoration and giving the place a special, aromatic atmosphere.
A gem in the shopping circles of the city, Roes offers a range of flattering garments for men that suit all occasions. The selection features stylish shirts, comfortable T-shirts, jazzy jackets and trousers alongwith a good collection of shoes as well. The brands consist of Adidas, Kapala, Wrangler, MMX among others. Browse here and be amazed by the variety of choices on offer. The staff is helpful and polite.