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What to Buy in the Balearic Islands Hippy Jewellery
A large number of hippy
The choice of souvenirs in the Balearic Islands is products sold in Ibiza and
considerable, but it can be difficult to find genuine local Formentera have been
produced by a flourishing
handicrafts among them. However, it is still possible to cottage industry, though
buy items from each of the islands that is characteristic less authentic products are Earrings
of the place. In Mallorca, these include simulated pearls, beginning to dominate.
glassware, dolls and wines from the Binissalem region; Even so, it is still worth visiting
these markets, if only for
in Menorca – leather goods, textiles and local gin; in their atmosphere. Box from India
Ibiza – hippy souvenirs or club clothes.

Doll in regional costume
Ceramics Belt with shells
Ceramic items are among
the most popular Black pearl necklace
souvenirs. The variety Simulated Pearls
of forms and designs Simulated pearls are Mallorca’s signature item.
is staggering. Many Though expensive, every item comes with a cert­
of those on offer ificate of authenticity. You can buy ready­made
have not actually jewellery as well as single pearls that you can use
been produced on Ring to make your own necklace or bracelet.
the islands and it is
best to buy from one of
the local manufacturers. Condiment
Plate decorated with cobalt Colourful plate container Necklace of simulated pearls Wickerwork
Wickerwork is very popular with
Glass visitors to the Balearics and
The high-quality wickerwork items are among
glassware produced the most genuine Balearic
on the Balearic Islands products. The baskets of
was once as popular various shapes and sizes
as that made in Venice. are particularly attractive.
To this day, the most Leaf-shaped bowl Pestle and mortar
popular articles of glass-
ware are modelled on Wooden Articles Beach basket Straw hat
traditional designs.
Articles made of olive wood are very popular with
visitors to the islands. They have a distinctive colour Clothes Cap with
and are very durable. The choice is, however, limited Clothes, including T­shirts with “Mallorca”
“Gordioli” goblet to a few designs. a variety of slogans and original inscription
designs, such as the ones sold
on Menorca with the “Ecológica
de Menorca” sign, are also pop­
ular. Club clothes likewise make
interesting souvenirs.
Leather wallet
Traditional sandals

“Lafiore” pots
Printed T-shirts
Leather Goods
Menorca is famous for its
leather goods. The factory Alcohol
shops sell virtually everything A large selection of alcoholic drinks is on offer. Each
that can be made of leather, island produces its own herb liqueur (hierbas). Adult
including wallets, coats and Woman’s handbag visitors to Menorca might like to try these and the
jackets. Many articles are local gin. Connoisseurs will not miss the chance
made to order for large to sample Mallorcan wines, particularly the best
international companies. of them – the red wine from Binissalem, but also
Warm leather gloves Herb liqueur Almond liqueur white and rosé varieties from the same vineyards. Local red wine

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