Shoes in La Manga are the front end of a massive Spanish leather industry which is facing decline as a result of growing cheap imports and environmental concerns. The leather industry in Spain is second only in importance to that in Italy and involves the manufacture of shoes, gloves, belts and garments and other goods.

Embossed leather was a very popular part of the leather industry in Spain from the middle ages to the present day reaching the levels of an Art Form. Cordoba in Spain was its prime center.

With increasing pressure on the Spanish leather industry to reduce polution in its manufacturing and with pressure on production costs from competitors, production has moved to third world countries where environmental controls are less and costs lower. This dual pressure has brought about a decline in the domestic Spanish leather industry.

Spanish leather goods are still of the highest quality and good value for money. The local markets have a great range of shoes, belts and and garments on the stalls where many local people appear to buy their leather goods. These are very popular too with visitors to the region. The many fine shoe shops in La Manga and shops selling other leather products are also very popular. There is nothing quite as pleasant as walking into a leather shop with the aroma of new leather.

There are plenty of la Manga shoe shops to browse in every town close to La Manga Club.   

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This article forms part of our la Manga guide to the industries of La Manga region

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