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       Hippy Jewellery
       A large number of hippy
       products sold in Ibiza and
       Formentera have been
       produced by a flourishing
       cottage industry, though
       less authentic products are                  Earrings
       beginning to dominate.
       Even so, it is still worth visiting
       these markets, if only for
       their atmosphere.      Box from India



                             Belt with shells
            Black pearl necklace
                                     Simulated Pearls
                                     Simulated pearls are Mallorca’s signature item.
                                     Though expensive, every item comes with a cert­
                                     ificate of authenticity. You can buy ready­made
                                     jewellery as well as single pearls that you can use
                               Ring  to make your own necklace or bracelet.


         Necklace of simulated pearls  Wickerwork
                              Wickerwork is very popular with
                              visitors to the Balearics and
                              wickerwork items are among
                              the most genuine Balearic
                              products. The baskets of
                              various shapes and sizes
                              are particularly attractive.

                                              Straw hat
               Beach basket
       Clothes                                      Cap with
       Clothes, including T­shirts with            “Mallorca”
       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.








                               Printed T-shirts

                           Alcohol
                           A large selection of alcoholic drinks is on offer. Each
                           island produces its own herb liqueur (hierbas). Adult
                           visitors to Menorca might like to try these and the
                           local gin. Connoisseurs will not miss the chance
                           to sample Mallorcan wines, particularly the best
                           of them – the red wine from Binissalem, but also
        Herb liqueur  Almond liqueur  white and rosé varieties from the same vineyards.  Local red wine




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