Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Monasterio de Santa Marta

    Extremadura

    As is the custom throughout Spain, the nuns at this 15th-century convent bake their own pastries and sell them to the public. If the door's open, enter…

  • Contigo Fairtrade Shop

    Hanover

    Buy gifts with a good conscience at this fair-trade shop featuring the work of craftspeople from around the world – India, Thailand, Colombia, Chile and…

  • Moje Tezoro

    Dubrovnik

    Bringing ‘eclectic’ to a new level, this treasure trove stocks antiques from different periods, with some pieces a few centuries old. The curious…

  • Palmas Boutique

    Belgrade

    One of Belgrade's trendiest and most stylish boutiques, Palmas is a treasure trove of Serbian-designed pop culture, from art prints and hipster hoodies to…

  • Jerry Thomas Emporium

    Centro Storico

    An offshoot of the cult Jerry Thomas Project speakeasy, this shop stocks a collector's dream of vermouth, spirits and liqueurs. Among the Italian and…

  • Cabinet BCN

    Barcelona

    Charming interiors shop Cabinet BCN stocks a tasteful selection of homewares – including throws, cushions, bowls, candles and lamps, as well as quirky…

  • Tita Berlin

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Kerstin Jannsen has been designing sturdy, no-nonsense yet chic bags since 2003. All styles – from soft imitation leather shopping totes to children's…

  • Chocolate Line

    Antwerp

    While you can find cheaper chocolate shops, the Chocolate Line offers you a unique combination of celebrity 'shocolatier'-creator, a workshop where you…

  • La Cata Con Botas

    Granada

    Perfectly pairing with its clever name (a vino-themed pun on Puss in Boots), this bright wine specialist stocks almost exclusively drops from Granada…

  • Raster Gallery

    Warsaw

    A pioneer in promoting the Central European contemporary art scene, Raster represents stellar local artists such as Rafał Bujnowski and international…

  • Miden Agan

    Hania

    Food and wine lovers are spoilt for choice at this excellent shop, which stocks more than 800 Greek wines as well as its own wines and liquors, along with…

  • Passé Simple

    Wallonia

    You'll find a wide range of past treasures at this congenial antiques store on one of Mons' main shopping and dining streets. Porcelain, illustrated books…

  • Snowdon Honey Farm & Winery

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    All manner of honey-related goodies are sold here, including a range of mead, graded Roman, Celtic or Medieval, depending on sweetness. There's also honey…

  • Maioliche Nulli

    Umbria

    At Maioliche Nulli, Rolando Nulli creates each item by hand, while his brother Goffredo finishes them with intricate paintings, specialising in classic…

  • Altan Şekerleme

    Istanbul

    Kids aren't the only ones who like candy stores. İstanbullus of every age have been coming to this shop in the Küçük Pazar (Little Bazaar) precinct below…

  • Snegiri

    St Petersburg

    The traditional craft of Russian felt slippers and booties made from thick-fibred wool from Romanov sheep has been given a contemporary fashion spin here…

  • Alquímia Pervane

    Granada

    The anti-hero of Patrick Süskind's hit novel Perfume, displayed here in the window, was a master of manipulating people with his deviously-blended scents…

  • Fondaco dei Tedeschi

    Venice

    Occupying one of the Grand Canal's most imposing buildings, a 16th-century German trading house, this branch of the DFS chain is worth visiting whether…

  • Lady Loquita

    Barcelona

    At this chic little shop you'll find locally made, organic-cotton summer dresses and tops by Tiralahilacha (including for kids), evening wear by Japamala…

  • Kiernan Moloney Musical Instruments

    Galway City

    Stringed instruments including fiddles and harps are the speciality of this dealer in fine instruments, which handles sales, rentals and repairs. It also…

  • Golpe Lab.

    Bologna

    Bolognese designer Alessandro Vignoli is a one-man show at this San Vitale boutique featuring streetwear-inspired sweaters, dresses and leaf-shaped flap…

  • Das Neue Schwarz

    Vienna

    'The New Black' stocks a changing array of vintage clothes, shoes and accessories from some of the fashion world's biggest names: Jean Paul Gaultier,…

  • Loden-Plankl

    Vienna

    Kit yourself out Von Trapp family–style at this 1830-founded institution full of handmade embroidered Dirndls and blouses, capes, high-collared jackets,…

  • Military Shop

    St Petersburg

    In a city with men in uniform on every street corner, this is where you can get yours (the uniform that is!). Buy stripey sailor tops, embroidered badges,…

  • The Shop That Must Not Be Named

    York

    Casting a spell over Harry Potter fans, this shop opened on the Shambles – the street said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley – in 2017. Wands? Tick…

  • Pantopoleion

    Syntagma & Plaka

    There are plenty of shops in Athens selling traditional Greek foods, but this one is notable for its scale and scope. 'Everything for the Mediterranean…

  • Bonton

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Chic concept store Bonton stocks vintage-inspired fashion, furnishings and knick-knacks for babies, toddlers and children. Don’t leave without donning an…

  • Passage St-Michel

    Bordeaux

    Its claim to be an 'incubateur de tendances' (trend incubator) might be a tad exaggerated, but rummaging through the stalls of some 20 secondhand dealers…

  • Staraya Kniga

    St Petersburg

    This long-established antique bookseller is a fascinating place to rummage around. The stock ranges from fancy, mint-edition books to second-hand, well…

  • Scicc'Art

    Oltrarno

    Pop into this pocket-sized boutique and artist studio to shop for 'made in Tuscany' crafts and admire the colourful, floral-inspired contemporary…

  • Brava

    Barcelona

    Inspired by travel and the arts, fair-trade Barcelona-born label Brava works exclusively with Catalan and other Spanish and Portuguese ateliers, and uses…

  • Motto

    Kreuzberg

    Embark on a journey of discovery in this charmingly messy temple to the printed word. In an old frame factory, Motto stocks hundreds of distinguished…

  • Grainger Market

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Trading since 1835, Newcastle's gorgeous covered market has over 110 stalls selling everything from fish, farm produce, meat and vegetables to clothes,…

  • Ibiza Bagús

    Ibiza Town

    Sparkly sequins, jazzy pom-poms, floaty fabrics and rainbows of summer-inspired neon colours set a fun tone for kaftans, dresses, sandals, bags and plenty…

  • Meraner Markt

    Merano (Meran)

    Meranese designer Martino Gamper is behind this weekly artisan and produce market that showcases South Tyrolean traditions and includes seasonal farm…

  • Gill Wing Gifts

    North London

    This operation inhabits multiple stores on Upper St, including Gill Wing Cookshop with kitchenware at 190 and Gill Wing Jewellery at 182, but our…

  • Enoteca Ciak

    Monterosso

    Near the entrance to the old part of town, Ciak is a good first stop for picking up gourmet food items: high-quality olive oils, pastas and limoncino …

  • Bragorà

    Venice

    Bragorà is a multipurpose space: part shop, service centre and cultural hub. Its upcycled products include beach bags sewn out of boat sails, toy gondolas…

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