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Over 400 products, including a Mexican skull rattle, robot moon explorer from China and
recycled plastic zebras from South Africa, are to be found in this colourful shop, which
sources its items from Mexico, India, Bulgaria, Russia, Senegal and 20 other countries. It's a
perfect place to buy all the things you don't need but can't live without.
COFFEE
LA PORTORRIQUEÑA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Carrer d'en Xuclà 25;
9am-2pm & 5-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat;
Catalunya)
Coffee beans from around the world, freshly ground before your eyes, has been the winning
formula in this store since 1902. It also offers all sorts of chocolate goodies. The street is
good for little old-fashioned food boutiques.
FASHION
HOLALA! PLAZA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Plaça de Castella 2; 11am-9pm Mon-Sat; Universitat)
Backing on to Carrer de Valldonzella, where it boasts an exhibition space (Gallery) for tem-
porary art displays, this Ibiza import is inspired by that island's long established (and some-
what commercialised) hippie tradition. Vintage clothes are the name of the game, along with
an eclectic program of exhibitions and activities.
MUSIC
DISCOS CASTELLÓ
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Carrer dels Tallers 7; 10am-8.30pm Mon-Sat; Catalunya)
Castelló used to dominate this street of instrument and CD shops, but the recession took its
toll and now only this store remains, selling new and second-hand CDs of all types of music
from metal to classical, along with a selection of related books and paraphernalia.
ARTS & CRAFTS
TERANYINA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.teresarosa.com ; Carrer del Notariat 10;
11am-3pm & 5-8pm Mon-Fri;
Catalunya)
Artist Teresa Rosa Aguayo runs this textile workshop in the heart of the artsy bit of El Rav-
al. You can join courses at the loom, admire some of the rugs and other works that Teresa
has created, and, of course, buy them.
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