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Gibraltar is a duty-free shopper's paradise and still continues to offer duty free goods despite changes elsewhere in Europe. Prices at the airport, notably for tobacco and spirits, are among the least expensive in the world. Shops are normally open by 10.00 a.m. and stay open all day through to 7.30 p.m. on weekdays, many close Saturday afternoon, and most, if not all, close Sunday. Main Street, Gibraltar's principal shopping thoroughfare, runs almost the length of town and the shops are filled with goods of all kinds at attractive prices. Turn off Main Street into the little lanes and alleys and there are even more shops. Items to look out for include jewellery, both precious and semi-precious, fine glassware and porcelain, leather goods, perfumes, silks and cashmere. At the Gibraltar Crystal Factory you can see glassware being made. Among the 'ohardware' there are computers, cameras of all kinds, watches, optical equipment and electrical goods including the latest TV's, radios and hi-fi's. On expensive items a little gentle haggling will not be taken amiss. If you are looking for souvenirs to take home as presents you will find plenty of local handmade items. |
