Your interactive family guide to Spain as recommended by local mums | Last updated 58 minutes ago
Here we have listed your favourite online shops fro designer shoes to health food stores, all of which deliver to Spain. If you have a favourite online store or two, do send us your recommendations
A Taste of Home - English Supermarket has a very good selection of English food (stock of over 2000 items) for those who miss homecooking. They also cater for Americans, Germans and Dutch and deliver on a very regular basis to Barcelona. Delivery is free in and around Barcelona.
Calle Floridablanca 78, 08015 Barcelona inge-barker@hotmail.com www.atasteofhome.com
Fantastic value for the likes of DVDs (such as Baby Einstein), CDs and baby and toddler books& toys, both new and second-hand. Much cheaper than if bought locally.
www.amazon.co.uk
Comments:
They will wrap for you at a small extra cost
Online photo library where you can personalize your own cards. New baby and Christmas cards available. Library is regularly updated. Each individual card comes with a recycled envelope and biodegradable cellophane bag. 10% discount available on orders of 10 cards or more.
www.barcacards.com
Comments
"Barcacards is a brilliant idea - a fantastic online card store to make up for the lack of decent card shops in Barcelona. The personalised service, where you can use your own photo, is a great idea too." (FC)
Online bookstore which delivers fast and FREE to Spain. Site also has book blogs and interviews with authors.
www.bookdepository.co.uk
Comments:
" If you haven´t heard of them, I can tell you from first hand experience that the prices are great and the delivery time is quick!" (CD)
British Corner Shop carries over 7,000 of the most popular branded food, household and toiletry items as well as numerous toddler and baby products.
Among foods on offer are Heinz Baked Beans, Marmite, PG Tips Tea, Cow & Gate baby food, Persil Non-Bio Powder, Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, Calpol and lots more! And if you can’t find what you are looking for, British Corner Shop will do their best to add it to their product range.
www.britishcornershop.co.uk
**British Corner Shop would like to offer MumAbroad readers a 15% discount off their service (excluding delivery costs) until the end of April 2011. Please enter the code MUMABROADBCS when prompted at the checkout. Happy Shopping!**
The following all ship British produce including kids´ favourites from the UK up to 30kg. The shipping price in pounds is in brackets.
www.expatdirect.co.uk/ (£24.99), www.expatessentials.com/ (£21.80)
www.britsuperstore.com/ (£22.99) www.expatshopping.coop/ (£19.99)
www.xpatshop.co.uk/Contents.asp (£20.45) www.britishcornershop.co.uk/ (£12.99)
www.britishsupermarketworldwide.com/ (£21.99)
Exclusive Spanish outlet website - loads of different labels and changes all the time
http://es.buyvip.com/index.jsp
Organic, ecological and Fair Trade food & products with home delivery
www.delaterra.com
Comments:
"For shopping of delicious healthy food, and eco and child friendly products check www.delaterra.net they deliver at home!!!." (LL)
A parapharmacy based in Maresme which deliver across the whole country. Good for baby nutrition and health foods. Very quick delivery.
www.farmafree.es
Pampering extravaganza for men & women sometimes without a delivery charge!
www.feelunique.com
Great selection of underwear for adults and kids as well as some beautiful maternity underwear and nightwear.
www.figleaves.co.uk
Fully prepared, fresh curry sauces. No artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. Gluten free. Suitable for vegetarians. Indian and Thai Flavours. Deliver across Spain
Tel 663 02 72 97 E-mail: info@freshcurry.com www.freshcurry.com
Comments:
"Their sauces have truly delicious, authentic Indian flavours and they make it incredibly easy to knock up a great meal" (IT, Sep 2010)
Gavin Richardson is a young illustrator based in Wales, who regularly does commissions for artwork. He spent a summer out in Barcelona doing several drawings of its beautiful architecture as you can see from the page www.gavinrichardson.com/drawing.htm
www.gavinrichardson.com
Comments:
"Gavin recently completed a drawing for me of Paseo del Born in Barcelona for a wedding present from a photo I sent him. I was absolutely delighted with the final result, due to its originality and colourful design. I have found nothing like it in Barcelona and highly recommended Gavin, as he is good value for money and also sends off the final framed drawing to the recipients!"(CF)
Handcrafted jewellery, unique in design. Also offeres a collection of jewellery that has been designed specifically for children, Baby Ruby. It is simple, pretty and appealing to young eyes! Crafted in sterling silver, it is a handmade keepsake that children will treasure into the future. See http://www.rubyjewels.ie for full collection.
Check out the some of the fascinating products,. An ingenious fleece jacket that incorporates your baby carrier, inflatable booster seats, mooncups…the list goes on!
www.instintomaternal.com
The ubiquitous Swedish furntiure chain with stores across Spain
www.ikea.es
Comments:
"An obvious choice for a great selection of nursery furniture at cheap prices. Also baby baths, bowls, cutlerey - you name it, they have it with the exception of when I went there with the express intention of buying a Moses basket!" (MR)
La Plaza Spain, gives visitors a virtual shopping mall experience with many UK highstreet brands which will deliver to Spain, usually at very low delivery costs. There is a Privilege Shopper Club where member´s can receive special discount codes and vouchers.
www.laplazaspain.com
This is a beauty product website, which stocks loads of quality brands. Aveda, GHD, Sebastien, St Tropez, Paul Mitchell, Benefit, Gatineau, Clarins and many, many more.
Comments:
"I've used them many times, and have never had a problem with an order" (HB, March 2011)
Maternity Jean offers sexy and fashionable maternity clothes.
In Spain www.ropa-maternal.jeanspremaman.com
in The UK www.maternityjean.co.uk
Comments:
"Hi, I have received both garments ordered today as you've confirmed on the phone.
I am very happy with the quality of the garment. You sell a pretty maternity line. Your jeans are special and the elastic band do support my bump. I must say that both garments I bought fit relly nice and comfortable.
I approve your products and service 100%. I'll definitelly buy other garments in the future, being confident that everything will be ok again" (Eveline)
Original online store allowing you to personalize greeting cards for all occassions. Average cost to Spain works out about 5 euros.
www.moonpig.com
Homeware, gifts, Fashion & baby items
C/ Velazquez 48 MADRID
www.musgo.com
Comments:
"Some lovely inexpensive jewellery, quite an world craft feel. Lots of pretty gift ideas such as picture frames, funky household ware, and a clothes section at the rear of the store" (HB, Dec 2010)
Penny Sanderson specializes in organic images such as flowers & fruit. Her work has been exhibited her work in galleries nationwide in group and solo exhibitions. Her work has also been featured in magazines including Country Homes & Interiors and 25 Beautiful Homes.
Painting from life, Penny uses oil on canvas and uses bold colours and strong composition to give a classic subject a contemporary twist.
Penny is based in London but takes commissions and can post paintings abroad.
pennybotting@hotmail.com :: Mobile 00 44 7985 125239
http://pennysanderson-art.com
Comments:
"Penny's work is truly brilliant. Check out her website!" (CF)
Outlet website which gives you a 5 euro gift when you join courtesy of an existing member
http://es.privalia.com
Outlet website - loads of different labels with up to 70% reductions on its clothes.
www.privateoutlet.es
Huge amount of designer & high street shoes & bootsfor kids & adults. They don't have all the US shoe labels however.
www.shoes.com
Online children´s clothes shop where you can personalize anything from a rugby shirt to a pair of socks for babies and children
Calle Mallorca 184, Pral.1. 934525417 info@simplycolors.es www.simplycolors.es
Comments:
Everything is 100% cotton. It is a small company so the orders can be a little slow but overall product is excellent. They make good birthday gifts.
Excellent online photography site where you can personalize gifts such as calendars, mugs, T-shirts, greeting cards, mousemats, puzzles and also create your own digital photo album. Good value too.
www.snapfish.com
Great range of cosmetics with FREE delivery
http://es.strawberrynet.com/main.aspx?region=ES
SusanitaTieneUnRaton.com is an on line site designed to help you create and design products with your favourite photos:
You can choose from handmade albums, calendars and postcards of different qualities, prices, formats and sizes.
info@susanitatieneunraton.com
www.susanitatieneunraton.com
Comments:
"Now that the summer vacation has started, I decided to create an album of the kids to surprise our relatives in Spain and England. I was looking for a straightforward website, and that's how I found SusanitaTieneUnRaton.com (well, I guess you could translate it as “Susanita has a mouse” :-)), and I must admit that I haven't regretted my choice for a minute. First of all, the website (available in English, Spanish and Catalan) is very user friendly as it is designed keeping in mind the lack of time most parents experience on a daily basis. This means that there are no pop-up windows, abundant descriptions, etc. Second, there's no need to register so you can start creating your photo album or calendar right away. At the beginning of their program there is a little, very cute Susanita telling you how to proceed, and once you have uploaded the photos you want to use, you can also add text boxes, photo frames, background themes and even some very original and sweet clip arts.My relatives were impressed by the high quality of the albums we sent them, so I can advise the website to anyone (especially mums with a lack of time) looking for an original gift this summer!" (LG, July 2011)
Beautiful hand-crafted jewelry available to order online
http://www.facebook.com/suzujayne
Comments
"I needed gifts for girlfriends and really liked Suzu Jane´s necklaces. I chose the open neck ones, a bit of a gamble, because they are so different. I then went back and bought myself 2 of the open neck because they look so interesting on" (Reena, March 2012)
" I don´t normally go for anything different, I like to stay in my comfort zone, but for some reason I fell in love with the open neck design. My one with the feathers is never off my neck" (Eileen, March 2012)
" I like the long necklaces and feel really good in them because everyone notices what I am wearing and askes where they can get one. I like saying, this is the only one she made" (Valerie, March 2012)
" I bought a necklace for my daughter for Christmas. As a young mom she doesn´t wear jewellery, and I really didn´t know what she would like. I chose a black and pink one and she really likes it, and wears it" (John, March 2012)
"I needed a present for my mother in law and decided on an open neck with lots of brown stones. I was very happy she liked it" (Laurie, March 2012)
Renowned online French cosmetics & make-up store which always has good offers and a fair amount of freebies!
www.yves-rocher.es
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