The best fashion and gift stores LE CAMINO DEL NORTE

Since 2009, the former Artiach biscuit factory has been home to the Open area, a meeting point for the local creative industry. This place, which perfectly illustrates the effort to transform the city's former industrial spaces, organizes the large Open Your Ganbara flea market. Vintage objects, clothes... more than 2,500 m² host stands of all kinds, run by professionals or private individuals. On the ^2nd Saturday of each month, Open Your Sormena brings together the creations of local artisans, designers and artists.

The duo formed by Ibai León and Sara Campillo is at the origin of this 100% local brand, offering clothes with very arty graphics for men, women and children. A colorful and fun fashion to discover in their pretty shop at Casco Viejo, born in 2012 after several years of graphic experimentation. All their clothes are designed and made in their workshop in Bilbao, the result of a process combining new technologies and traditional know-how. Their tyrannosaurus head logo is a must!

You will find shirts and multiple objects to the glory of the club. On the whole, 4 shops in Bilbao and its surrounding area.

The La Bretxa shopping center has a fresh produce market, a supermarket and stores. Every morning, small producers display their products on open-air stalls. You will find an impressive selection of local products. This historic market was designed by architect Antonio Cortázar and later expanded by José de Goicoa. It takes its name (The Breach) from the place where it is located, having twice seen invaders enter the city through a breach created in the city walls.

Reduced models of delicious bois fishing boats.

In this shop dedicated to Basque craftsmanship, Maïté selects emblematic pieces of local culture, such as chistera, txapelas (berets), but also ceramics and Basque household linen. Established since 1939 in the Plaza de la Constitución, this small business is a gold mine for finding quality gift ideas and souvenirs. Don't miss the pretty selection of folklore items, such as the kilikis from Pamplona and the Donostia giants made of cardboard, indispensable characters of the local fiestas!

In this micro-boutique of the Parte Vieja, Nerea and Ramón exhibit their illustrations, prints and silkscreen prints, inspired by the landscapes and people of the city. The gallery occupies the premises of an old delicatessen, whose décor has been completely redesigned to accommodate their beautiful creations. Different themes and formats are proposed, some in limited editions, but always at very affordable prices, and presented in neat packaging. Perfect for a gift or an artistic souvenir of your stay in San Sebastián!

Two bears engraved in the Ekain cave more than 15,000 years ago are the logo of this innovative space located in the heart of the Parte Vieja, right next to the Plaza de la Constitución. Both an art gallery and an exhibition room, this place brings together on two floors the works of carefully selected Basque painters, sculptors and photographers. Exhibitions have been held of the famous sculptors Chillida and Oteiza, among others. An interesting visit, therefore, to explore the local artistic panorama, and why find an arty souvenir!

In the heart of old San Sebastián, a superb traditional shop founded in 1932, whose Basque name Iruela means "spinner" in French. Indeed, most of the embroidery, linens and baby clothes on display in the shop are handmade by the owners, the third generation of the same family. In addition to the undeniable quality of its products, the place deserves a visit for its marvellous décor and furniture that has remained unchanged for almost a century. The English royal family is among its loyal customers!

Chic clothes for women and little girls, scented candles and delicate soaps, this temple of lifestyle cultivates elegance as a standard bearer and seduces a clientele with refined tastes. Among his impeccable selection, the exquisite candles of Santa Maria Novella, the elegant fashion of Maliparmi, or the adorable children's clothes of Violeta e Federico. Scarves are the other great passion of the owners, who exhibit their own creations. The concept-store has an annex only 300 metres away (C/ Peñaflorida, 4).

A must for vintage lovers, this pretty boutique run by Nagore offers a lot of clothes imported from the United States, but also a selection of trendy brands (Komono, Anerkjendt, Herschel), the crisp jewellery of Hello Zephyr, as well as an area for children with old toys. Located in the heart of Le Gros, this address attracts the hipster crowd thanks to its sharp selection of rags and small brands, but above all because of its owner's impeccable taste for mix and match and vintage-modern assembly.

Telephone calls, Internet access, photocopies and sale of prepaid cards. 

The beautiful shop of the Guggenheim museum is worth visiting. It is difficult not to fall for one of the objects or books of this pointed selection.

On the other side of the bridge of La Salve, a place dedicated to graphic creation, also with a small art gallery. It is the meeting place for lovers of design and illustration, who come here to unearth original creations, admire the current exhibition or participate in one of its workshops dedicated to craft publishing. On its shelves: prints, illustrations, photographs and design creations inspired by Bilbao make it the perfect place to find a stylish souvenir... just a 5-minute walk from the Guggenheim!

This Madrid brand makes a card with trendy youth with its very British fashion. Duffle-coats, grosses jackets and ties for modern dandys; trenchs, colored and small striped dresses for young ladies in the wind!

The Parisian chic in Bilbao! You will find here the collections of the famous professor Sandro. 

This brand from Barcelona has made like all over the country with its colourful clothing for men, women and children. Take advantage of it, prices are cheaper than in France.

This multidisciplinary space is the result of Ana Taranco's different passions for fashion, decoration, art... The clothes of the Nuka brand are handcrafted in Bilbao, and are inspired by the movement of bodies, especially flamenco. There is also an area dedicated to art exhibitions and a café with an intimate atmosphere. Conceived as a vast showroom that can host all kinds of events, Nuka also welcomes the creations of other local brands that share its values.

For all those who love Gothic style. You will find music, books, articles and clothing… a real paradise in the heart of the old town.

A jewel of the modern shops in Casco Viejo, a boutique dedicated to engravings.