Shopping at Platja d’Aro The shopping options at Platja d’Aro are some of the best in the area, and it is famous for its main avenue and host of shops and stores. It is also well-known for its leisure options both daytime and nighttime. Ceramics at La Bisbal D’Empordà You will not want to miss a stop in the region's capital, La Bisbal d’Empordà, popularly known as the ceramics capital. In particular the street Carrer de l’Aigüeta is worth a visit – it has plenty of shops offering typical ceramics produced locally at the potteries as well as the Terracotta Museum, devoted to the tradition of ceramics in the area. The old town is one of the most representative places in the city. Many of the streets have been pedestrianised which makes for a calm and enjoyable way to go shopping. In this area, highly traditional retailers rub shoulders with the most up-to-date and cosmopolitan shops: outlets of some of the best-known Spanish and international designers and brands, traditional jewellers with exclusive home-produced designs, furniture and decoration and leading edge interior design. There are craftsmen, antique dealers and auctioneers dealing in original antiques and curiosities. And for those with the most discerning of palates, wonderful delicatessens and wine stores carrying select ranges. MARKETS Now and again, fairs are organised in our towns, where local producers and craftsmen display and sell their products. These are an excellent opportunity to try different products from the region such as cheeses, cold meats, wines, honey, etc as well as get to know the local artist and ceramic and leather crafts, antique dealers and so on. Anyone wanting to get to know the region's products and art can also go to the different themed shows held throughout the year.
Weekly markets have traditionally been held in the towns and villages of our region. In the past, markets were very important because they were a point of exchange for the farmers' surpluses and a place for merchants and craftsmen to offer their products. Furthermore, it was there that the more important financial activities in the area took place because apart from coming to buy and sell, people went to the markets to make more important transactions: the purchasing and selling of animals and land, matrimonial agreements, and so on.
Today's weekly markets have changed a lot but they are still important popular events. The range of products is greater and stallholders from different all over make their way to the markets to offer all kinds of products: fruit and vegetables, clothing, shoes, utensils and so on...
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