Menorca Shopping Guide
Ideas, best buys
Shopping on Holiday
Menorca has a small population so don't expect any shopping centres ( Menorca Malls ) ...but Menorca's ladies have something you may have lost with small fashion boutiques by the bundle on Menorca especially in the cities of Ciutadella and Mahon.
Updated October 2025
Shopping Good to know
Clothes and Fashion Brand stores on Menorca
Is there a Zara store on Menorca? Other big clothing brands? No there is currently no Zara,Desigual, H&M, El Corte Inglés stores in Menorca.
The Fashion Shopping focus is more on individuallity at a leisurely pace - no Primark mayhem here! If you are fed up of looking at the same repetition in clothing chain stores back home then you will enjoy the individuallity that little boutique shops on Menorca offer.
Shop Hours on Menorca
In the towns and cities opening times for most shops are 09.00/09:30 to 13.30/14:00 and 16.30/17.00 - 20.30. Big supermarkets open Mon. - Sat. 09.00 - 21.00 and some on Sunday mornings ( 10 -14:00 ) . (Some small shops open until 10.00). Exceptions are in the bigger beach resorts., where some may stay open all day during mid june - mid september.
NOTE beach resorts shops follow their own timesBest Buys on Menorca
Ceramics, jewelry, leather items (bags, and belts ). Menorca's cheese and gin are favorites among visitors. You can discover handcrafts and local crafts at the artisan evening markets
Despite it's small size Menorca has an international reputation for high quality Leather Shoes and Bags, handmade summer sandals and Artisan Jewellry.
Naturally, most things have to be imported so the the best buys are the locally produced goods:
Avarcas (Abarcas)
Now fashionware, these extremely comfortable sandals' origins were simple footwear on the farm. They lend themselves to individualism and these days feature a myriad of designs (handpainted,bejewelled and bespoke fit) and in a rainbow
of different soft coloured leathers. Once worn, you'll quickly realise why they are so popular as summer footwear. The shape is unisex and the soft leather moulds to any foot shape.
Avarcas sandals & where to buy
Handmade Shoes and Leather Fashion
Menorca has a long tradition for hand made high quality leather shoes and fashion goods and this continues today. However many of the brands will be unknown to you as they are sold mostly in french and german quality fashion stores. Locally bought you can indulge in some quality new shoes heels, flats and boots.
Artisan and Costume Jewellery
Surprising to some, Menorca has a long tradition of handmade jewellery ( costume , gold and silver). There are quite a few Bijou shops where the artisan creators can be seen at work in the back while your eyes wonder over the original works on display. Visit Ciutadella and Mahon for stores and of in summer the Artisans are at the Street Markets.
Artisan Markets
Very enjoyable on summer evenings, browse the night market stalls where Artisan costume jewellry and fashion are sold. Night Markets around Menorca - summer only
Best places to shop on Menorca, where to shop
Big high streets and stores is about as far away as you can get from shopping reality on Menorca. Personal size spaces in charming buildings is more Menorca's style.
If there is only a single visit 'allowed' then visit old town Ciutadella where it's lovely to just wander and shop with cafebar stop offs.
Don't forget that Siesta applies in Menorca so from 13:00 to 17:00 almost nothing will be open. Evenings are the prefered time for shopping, taking in some Tapas and people watching while siping a coffee or something stronger.
Mahón where to shop
While mahon has fours recognised shopping streets - Carrer de ses Moreres,Carrer de Hannover,Carrer Nou and Carrer s'Arravaleta, 22, 07702 Maó, Illes Balears, Spain ( all in the Mahon's pedestrian old city centre ) don't forget the sidestreets and marina area which have some hidden surprises.
In Mahon, the fashion shops are a little more spread out in the old town along the main pedestrian shoppings streets not forgetting the side streets of Carrer del Carmen,Carrer del Cami des Castell - see map and along the portside road.
Mahón's main shopping streets - on a map
Ciutadella where to shop
Ciutadella is a bustle with with it's tiny alleyways which hide so many fashion boutiques in Ciutadella's old town
Es Castell where to shop
On a summer evening there is nothing better than to combine a meal/drink in the town or Es Castell's Harboursides with some shopping. On the pretty harbour promenades in old fishermans caves are a few souvenir and fashion boutiques. Even better every MONDAY in July & August along the pedestrian area above the harbour. A variety of Artisan Crafts ( Decor and Jewellry ) plus live Music.
Menorca Leather Fashion Brands
Many of the island 's high quality leather footwear designers and manufacturer also offer bags
Menorca Brands - Pons Quintana
P+Q is the brand logo, produce very feminine luxury women's footwear right here on the island. A name that might be unfamiliar in UK as a lot of the production is sold in fashionable shops in France and Germany. Renowed for their handmade woven leather designs that are very comfortable yet sylish. Pons Quintana have walk-in stores and online
Pons Quintana Leather Shoes by hand - stores
Menorca Brands - Mascaró
Menorca Brands - Pretty Ballerinas
Menorca Brands - Homers Artisan Shoes
Menorca Outlet Shopping
Factory Shops
Good to know - If the thought of outlet store shopping parks sets your heart thumping, relax this is all small scale stuff and more and more places advertising themselves as 'outlet' but in reality it is just a marketing ploy.Shoe and leather fashion has a long tradition on Menorca with Factory shops for most of the island's manufacturers.
Outlet ( Factory Shop ) stores can be found at out of town commercial areas ( signposted Polignos ) in Alaior,Ferreries,Ciutadella and Mahon. Menorca outlet stores and factory shops
Fresh Food Shopping
For self caterers the in resort supermarkets are small, larger ones are situated on the local town's trading estate area ( signposted as Poligno ) so you will need a hire car / taxi to reach them. However we would encourage you to visit the smaller shops.
There is nothing better than tasting food grown in Menorca's own soil. It's ripe and fresh and welcome back to TASTE! Many smaller food shops will have loose fruit and vegetables so you can smell them without the plastic. The two cities each have their own vibrant fresh food markets with surrounding inviting Cafe Bars.
Menorca Gastronomy Local produce and specialist food stores
- Mercat Des Claustre - Mahon Indoor Market
- Ciutadella Mercat Municipal - fresh food and farmer's market
- Delis and Gourmet foods
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