Ceràmica Planas Marquès

Before you head to the many attractive shops in the Aigüeta neighbourhood in La Bisbal, the town that is the undisputed centre of the Costa Brava's ceramics industry, we suggest taking a trip to this large store on the area's main road. Els Planas Marquès were pioneers in techniques for painting on clay and tiles, working with wavy and very personal shapes -in a way it's impressive that for prices that start from just €5, you can take home pieces that are practically unique. If you let staff know that you want to buy a gift for someone to take them a piece of the Empordà, they'll be overjoyed. Take special note of the fruit bowls and lamps, they're marvellous. They also have a shop in the medieval village of Pals.