Classic Handmade Flat Espadrilles

The espadrille is Spain's oldest shoe, and this Barcelona institution hand-makes the real thing for less than the cost of a taxi to the airport.

Price: 14 EUR (In-store starting price for basic handmade flat espadrilles at the Barcelona workshop (nicer styles €24-100))

Where to buy: La Manual Alpargatera, Carrer d'Avinyó 7, Barcelona (making espadrilles since 1940; Dalí and Picasso were customers) — closed Sundays

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Handmade on-site with jute soles and cotton canvas — sizes vary slightly pair to pair, so try on in store rather than ordering blind
• Expect queues in summer; they also make custom ribbon-tie styles to order
• This is the authentic €14 original of the shoe Castañer sells as luxury for €115+ — buy both ends of the spectrum