“La Manual Alpargatera” is a shop specializing in espadrilles (alpargatas in Spanish or espardenyes in Catalan) since the 1940s. There you will find the authentic traditional espadrilles as well as new designs at reasonable prices.
The traditional Catalan “espardenyes” are flat and have long ribbons that are to be tied around the ankles. In the past, they were used in the countryside and they are still worn by the Catalan police, the so-called “Mossos d´Esquadra”, as part of their gala uniform. You may see them on special occasions at the “Palau de La Generalitat”, the siege of the Catalan Government situated at the “Plaça Sant Jaume”, in the old city district.
The traditional Catalan “espardenyes” are flat and have long ribbons that are to be tied around the ankles. In the past, they were used in the countryside and they are still worn by the Catalan police, the so-called “Mossos d´Esquadra”, as part of their gala uniform. You may see them on special occasions at the “Palau de La Generalitat”, the siege of the Catalan Government situated at the “Plaça Sant Jaume”, in the old city district.
The espadrille is a light shoe made with natural materials, vegetable fibers for the sole and cotton and linen for the instep. Some models are still hand sewn. They fit very nicely and, in summer, they feel extremely fresh and comfortable. A summer favorite is the basic espadrille, without ribbons, worn as flip-flops. They are cheap and come in many colors. Espadrilles for kids are cute and comfortable.
www.lamanualalpargatera.com
Calle Avinyó, 7
It is almost at the corner with C/ Ferràn, near the Plaça Sant Jaume, not far from the Ramblas. Nearby metro stations: Liceu (green line at the Ramblas) and Jaume I (yellow line).
The original title of a master work by Pablo Picasso known as Les demoiselles d’Avignon was Les Demoiselles d´Avinyó after this street of Barcelona.
Calle Avinyó, 7
It is almost at the corner with C/ Ferràn, near the Plaça Sant Jaume, not far from the Ramblas. Nearby metro stations: Liceu (green line at the Ramblas) and Jaume I (yellow line).
The original title of a master work by Pablo Picasso known as Les demoiselles d’Avignon was Les Demoiselles d´Avinyó after this street of Barcelona.
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