Recommended souvenir shops in Santiago

[JohnLloyd]

I’m a terrible shopper, confounded by too much choice.

I’d like to pick up a few nice souvenirs of my latest trip, like a third wristband to accompany these two.

Where should I go? Which shops offer best value/most authentic items to choose from?

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Sadly, in any city in the world, souvenir shops are much of a muchness. As for the authenticity of these outpourings from the PRC . . . (except the Compostela, obviously)

Just choose what takes your fancy and avoid anything likely to give you a rash/turn your skin green.

Hope you enjoyed your "Ingles" though it's a different enough experience to warrant a souvenir.

 

[natefaith]

Hi John,
I like the "El Peregrino" shops on Rua do Vilar. There are two of them. If you don't find what you like there, Rua do Vilar has a bunch of souvenir shops where we've found things.

There's also a shop called "The Pilgrim" on Xelmirez that carries some unique things.

And if you're looking for Galicia-focused souvenirs like fun notebooks and prints, there's a store at Rua Nova, 3, called "A Atlantica". Bonus is it's just a few doors down from us at Pilgrim House!

 

[JohnLloyd]

That’s exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks very much!

 

[Mark Francis Auchincloss]

The easiest thing to do is type in Google Maps App Santiago de Compostela then when you see site centred map of Santiago type the words souvenir shops or gift shops then you get a long list of them all with customer comments etc.

What's unique to Santiago is their artisan silver makers so head to the square Praza das Praterias and then off it head along Rua do Vilar which is full of gift shops with the local silver jewellery etc.

 

[JohnLloyd]

I quite like asking humans for their help too.

 

[Skybo]

I have heard that San Martin Pinario has a gift shop inside

 

[Damien Reynolds]

So walking around in Santiago near the cathedral is OVERWHELMING if you are looking for souvenirs. I had some friends last year who asked the same thing. Now not being a big souvenir guy myself, I said, “go into a shop, then leave, walk next door, go in, try again.”

 

[Scott Sweeney]

I’m a terrible shopper, confounded by too much choice.

I’d like to pick up a few nice souvenirs of my latest trip, like a third wristband to accompany these two.

Where should I go? Which shops offer best value/most authentic items to choose from?
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From most souvenir shops I've seen carry just about the same souvenirs. Most are mass produced and spread across Northern Spain. I will say that unless you go to specialty shop's that deal with silver or gold.
My grand daughter has always crafted one for .e before starting my walks. Seek and you shall find.
Good luck.

 

[auburnfive]

I have heard that San Martin Pinario has a gift shop inside

They do, and it’s a very nice one,

 

[Saranger]

Inside the Parador is a lovely gift shop and you can't go wrong with something from Sargadelos.

 

[Barney12]

Loving the current bracelets you're wearing...may I ask where you got those from? Or maybe they are easily come by...starting my Camino in 3 weeks..would love to have one now!

 

[Tiger 48]

So walking around in Santiago near the cathedral is OVERWHELMING if you are looking for souvenirs. I had some friends last year who asked the same thing. Now not being a big souvenir guy myself, I said, “go into a shop, then leave, walk next door, go in, try again.”

You are so right Damien!

 

[JohnLloyd]

Hi John,
I like the "El Peregrino" shops on Rua do Vilar. There are two of them. If you don't find what you like there, Rua do Vilar has a bunch of souvenir shops where we've found things.

There's also a shop called "The Pilgrim" on Xelmirez that carries some unique things.

And if you're looking for Galicia-focused souvenirs like fun notebooks and prints, there's a store at Rua Nova, 3, called "A Atlantica". Bonus is it's just a few doors down from us at Pilgrim House!

Are you guys there today? I’m luxuriating in the sun in the square right now, but it would be lovely to say “hello” later this afternoon.

 

[natefaith]

Yes!! Please come! Hubby Nate is on duty and would love to meet you. He’s there until 6pm.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

I honestly don't remember much from my 1977 visit to SdeC -- but I do remember all those souvenir shops! As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.....

 

[JohnLloyd]

Loving the current bracelets you're wearing...may I ask where you got those from? Or maybe they are easily come by...starting my Camino in 3 weeks..would love to have one now!

I can’t remember!

 

[JohnLloyd]

Yes!! Please come! Hubby Nate is on duty and would love to meet you. He’s there until 6pm.

En route!

 

[JohnLloyd]

Perfect presents purchased.

Ta muchly.

 

[Damien Reynolds]

Loving the current bracelets you're wearing...may I ask where you got those from? Or maybe they are easily come by...starting my Camino in 3 weeks..would love to have one now!

I like the bracelets too, and for whatever reason, I prefer the ones you can buy from a little girl and her mom on the side of the trail. Think Lemonade Stand. There are some. Well, there is also the occasional long hair (gasp) dude who has good stuff on the table at the side of the trail, usually made by hand. I have all varieties though, even the commercial ones available… better to get them on the way than b4, imo for what it’s worth.