Shopping in Constantine is characterized by the Algerian craft items. The wide variety of merchandise and finished goods available in Constantine makes Shopping in Constantine an interesting affair for the tourists and travelers.
Constantine is a nice place to shop for beautiful souvenirs and gifts. The best part of shopping is that one can shop and bargain in the local markets. The city has many street markets and handicraft shops that sell just about all that you want under the sun. Some of the local products which make the city famous include leatherwear, rugs, copper and brassware, local dresses and jewelry.
The shops of the city reflect the thriving handicrafts industry of the country. The broad spectrum of products manufactured includes carpets to ceramics and leather to lute making on one hand and pottery to glass working and silverwork on the other. The country has a tremendous variety of skills that produce goods which are sold in many other countries. From the Sahara comes the beautiful finely dyed basketwork and primitive-style pottery.
Shopping tips in the city of Constantine requires a person not to accept the first price of a product stated. Bargaining is always an integral part of shopping. It is customary to bargain in street markets and in smaller shops. However the state-run craft markets has fixed rates and does not accept bargaining. In the street market of the city artists play their selections of art throughout the day.
The acceptance of debit and credit cards are very limited in the city. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other available services in Constantine. However one may easily exchange currency in the banks of the city.
The markets of the city are a real pleasure to visit. It is a mosaic of colors and of scents. Once here one can smell the overpowering smell of olives, dates, oranges and other fruits and vegetables and spice.
The shopping hours of shops in Constantine are usually from Saturdays to Thursdays from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 14:00 pm to 19:00 pm. Friday are a religious day and so most shops remain closed. However some shops are also open on Fridays.
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