Shopping in Bilbao: Shops with character
Would you like to discover four of Bilbao’s most interesting shops?
Some people have a natural flair for adding their own personal touch to everything. It really doesn’t matter what it is, they manage to leave their own distinctive stamp on whatever product they happen to be selling. We invite you to discover four stops that offer their customers a truly unique style thanks to their combination of quality and originality.
Ruiz de Ocenda: A space that awakens the senses
One of the most evocative shops in Bilbao since 1991: Ruiz de Ocenda. Here not only can you can find unique niche perfumes that fit your personality like a glove, but also natural cosmetics and handmade jewellery, not to mention a thousand and one little touches that can make our home a much warmer place, such as flowers or scented candles. Just step inside and you’ll be whisked away to a world full of magic. Recognised as the Best Designer Perfumery in Spain in 2022.
Suart: Handcrafted jewellery with unique designs
Apparently unassuming on the outside, number 9 bis on Calle Iparraguirre in fact contains a veritable treasure trove of handcrafted jewellery by Ane Navarro. Since 2018, the establishment, which also houses the artist’s workshop, has been displaying pieces by Navarro herself and by other jewellers whose creations are equally renowned for their painstaking attention to detail. Based on intuition and experimentation, modern and innovative pieces emerge in Suart Jewelry.
Goya: The Writing Boutique
One establishment that can boast of being Bilbao through and through is Goya – eighty years and three generations can vouch for that. What started out as a book-lending business shortly after the war, is now the city’s most famous stationery shop. It contains a boutique, a unique space in which you can find writing instruments and leather goods from the most prestigious brands alongside top quality design items. Goya’s professional and friendly staff will be more than delighted to help and advise you.
Misschocole: How to make the sweetest moments even more unforgettable
At their shops in Calle Heros 11 and Calle Doctor Areilza 44, Misschocole takes chocolates and pastries to an entirely new level. Here, Bilbao’s time-honoured pastries go hand in hand with innovative and creative chocolate recipes. There are so many original and surprising combinations that it’s just not possible to have a favourite. This shop is bursting with creativity and keen to welcome with open arms any chocolate lover eager to try their unique chocolates.
