3 Best Shopping in Castile–Leon and Castile–La Mancha, Spain

This is a one-stop shop for local wines, olive oil, Manchego cheese, and—most notably—Ibérico pork products (ham, chorizo, dry-cured sausages) made from pigs raised on the family farm. Stick around for charcuterie boards and generously poured glasses of wine.  

Since 1856, Santo Tomé has been Spain's most famous maker of marzipan, a Spanish confection made from sugar, honey, and almond paste. Visit the main shop on the Plaza de Zocodover, or take a tour of the old convent-turned-factory where it's actually made at  Calle de Santo Tomé 3 (advance booking required).

Toledo has various gourmet food stores, but this one takes the cake. Artisan cheeses, marzipan, and charcuterie are some of the mainstays, but also check out their regional olive oils and canned partridge and patés, which are easy to pack in your suitcase.