Eye-catching is the best way to describe this small produce market on Tolosa Hiribidea, a major…read morethoroughfare where our massive hotel, the NZ Aranzazu, happened to be located. In fact, as Jamie W. and I were chatting with our taxi driver, he couldn't help but point out how gorgeous the fruits and vegetables were. We were entranced as well, so much so that the following morning, we made our first pit stop here to pick up some fruit in anticipation of our hike up Monte Urgull. Gorgeous produce on display here neatly organized almost looking like they were polished for immediate consumption starting with the seedless watermelon enticing us in front (photo: http://bit.ly/2zH5XN4), and the prices seemed quite reasonable to us.

Very fine looking fruit and gourmet items…read more Plus an incredibly well-trained dog who sat by the door looking at everyone who came and went. Not sure if he was with a customer or the shop.

Beautiful slices of jamon. Make it a point to try as many as possible and take some back to your…read moreapartment for late night snacking. Lovely owners, nice selection of conservas, txakoli, and crianza, too!

Must-stop shop in Donostia-San Sebastian, for high-quality foods at fair prices in a clean, cozy…read moreshop in Parte Vieja. We were looking for tasty local and regional specialties to bring home, and our finds there did not disappoint. Sylvain was friendly, well-informed about everything on the shelves, and so helpful. He hand-carved some Ibérico from Córdoba for us to sample. Will stop in again the next time we visit the area.