La Fàbrica
La Fàbrica is a music-themed bookshop that is also a wine bar, offering a wide selection of wines from the Empordà region, along with a space for wine-tasting.
At La Fàbrica you will also find instruments, sheet music, vinyl records and accessories, as well as a regular programme of events linked to the world of music and wine.
Behind this project is Lídia Lobato, a composer and singer who has spent much of her life performing and who has now settled in Calonge to bring this project to life.
Plaça Major, 1
Espai Libelista
Espai Libelista is a general bookshop offering titles in Catalan, Spanish, English, French and German. Its aim is to become a cultural and literary hub, representing the independent bookshops that form part of the Libelista online platform.
It also seeks to bring independent bookshops closer to their readers through values rooted in responsible, fair and local trade, always guided by collaboration and teamwork. The bookshop also promotes culture through reading clubs, children’s activities and literary vermouth gatherings.
645 95 81 17
Plaça Major, 4
La Històrica
La Històrica is Catalonia’s first bookshop dedicated to history. You will find essays, novels, comics and a section for young historians. Historian and history teacher Jordi Vilar offers guidance and recommendations regarding the best titles.
La Històrica also organises outreach activities for all ages, including “Historical Gatherings” on a range of topics, a “Film Club” exploring the history of cinema, and “Evenings at La Històrica”, featuring leading guests discussing subjects of historical interest. It is a place to meet, share and converse for anyone with a passion for history.
636 91 25 66
C/ Major, 12
Rals Llibres
Rals Llibres is a general and illustrated bookshop that aims to be a meeting point for curious minds and dreamers of all ages. With a strong focus on carefully curated backlist titles, it offers fiction, illustrated books and accessible non-fiction.
Meritxell Ral is a bookseller from Barcelona with degrees in Humanities and in Literary Theory and Comparative Literature. She has worked in the book sector since completing her studies and, after gaining experience and collaborating in publishing, launched this personal project five years ago.
972 65 16 24
C/ Major, 13
Calonge Comics
Calonge Còmics is a specialist comic bookshop offering American and European comics, manga, graphic novels and illustrated books. The shop also features a space for workshops and drawing classes, as well as an area to enjoy board games and collectible card games.
The project is led by Pol Verdeguer Veiga, an illustrator and digital artist trained in Barcelona, who also owns a silk scarf brand (Feral).
692 67 40 29
C/ Major, 27
La Botiga dels Fils
La Botiga dels Fils is a bookshop specialising in books and magazines on patternmaking, sewing, and crafts, offering titles rarely found elsewhere.
You will find haberdashery materials to create the projects featured in the books and magazines. The shop also hosts courses and workshops for both children and adults.
The bookshop is run by Izaskun Pretel, a sewing enthusiast who will guide you whether you are just starting out or already have experience working with fabrics and craft materials.
623 38 62 46
C/Àngel Guimerà, 5