The West End
With modest beginnings as an Aldwych stall in 1742 and purveying a dizzying range of fine cheeses, this black- and gold-fronted shop holds two royal…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Barcelona
Along an increasingly cool stretch of El Poblenou, this small, well-curated shop sells mostly used records from local and international artists, plus some…
Kirkwall
This excellent produce shop in a noble old central building has fine Orkney meat, fish and cheeses and is perfect for finding posh picnic fare or an…
The Cotswolds
Stroud plays host to the greatest of all Cotswold farmers markets every Saturday. Dozens of stallholders converge on Cornhill Market Pl and the…
Vienna
A massive vinyl collection, loads of new vinyl and a sociable atmosphere make a trip to Rave Up a real pleasure. The store specialises in indie and…
Hamburg
What began as an obsession with world-renowned Danish furniture-maker Finn Juhl has turned into a more open love affair with Danish design in general…
Modena
This supremely cool artisanal boutique and workshop does exquisite modern, vegetable-dyed leather items that range from cute and kitschy (leather…
Hania
This is one of the few places in Crete where you can buy genuine, hand-woven goods (note, though, that they're not antiques). Amiable Mihalis Manousakis…
Centro Storico
A space for designers and artisans to showcase their wares, this shop is part of an ongoing project to sustain and promote Italy's artisanal traditions…
Paris
Smaller but more central than Paris’ other flea markets, the Marché aux Puces d’Aligre, adjoining the Marché d’Aligre street market, has a jumble of…
Graubünden
The Heidi Shop and Information Centre in Maienfeld is the place to head to if you're into Heidi and want to purchase Heidi paraphernalia, such as T-shirts…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Surf clothing and watches, wetsuits and shades: all your water-sport requirements are provided for in a neat and good-looking selection here. The shop is…
Paris
Selling everything from antiques and jewellery to rare books and art, Paris’ most established auction house has been in business for more than a century…
Trieste
Part bookshop, part Slovenian cultural hub, this is a fascinating place to explore the cultural fluidity of Trieste; it has a particularly engaging…
Guimarães
Guimarães is famous for its decorative needlework (known in Portuguese as Bordado de Guimarães), and this central shop keeps the tradition alive. Browse…
Malá Strana
Spreading through several ground-floor rooms of a Malá Strana townhouse, this 'pop-up shop' run by the Chemistry Gallery showcases the best of Czech art…
Northeastern Aegean Islands
This wonderfully designed shop, packed with multisized jars, sells unusual homemade preserves – spoon sweets, made of all kinds of fruit and vegetables,…
Trieste
Possibly the most beautiful of the Eataly family of food and wine superstores, set in an old dockside warehouse, with two floors of windows overlooking…
Oltrarno
One of Florence's oldest and most reputable fashion houses, this lovely boutique across from Palazzo Pitti keeps its edge thanks to American-Florentine…
İzmir
It first opened for business in 1901, and this much-loved sweet shop is still the first port of call for many shoppers when visiting Kemeraltı. It sells…
Trier
Over 250 craft beers are stocked at this specialist boutique, most of them German, such as liquorice oatmeal stout from Pax Bräu, Sunday Pale Ale from And…
Hora (Naxos)
Hidden in the maze of small streets behind the waterfront, this is a good spot to purchase jewellery made from the Eye of Naxos, the hard shell that…
Alghero
This is one of the oldest shops in the centro storico. It has been selling its own handmade leather belts and sandals since 1945 and still today the smell…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Using 100% natural vegetable oils, as well as scents, this aromatically enticing ecofriendly perfumería purveys beautifully packaged massage oils, body…
Aix-en-Provence
This pretty, orderly little shop sells delicious artisanal jams – including unexpected flavours like gooseberry, lavender, strawberries in champagne and…
Eastern Sardinia
True to Nuoro’s pastoral heritage (not to mention those dastardly bandits), Franco Piredda crafts exquisite Sardinian knives, including the famous Pattada…
Madrid
Atlético de Madrid has something of a cult following in the city and has enjoyed considerable footballing success in recent years. Its downtown store has…
Paris
‘Atelier Vintage’ (Vintage Workshop) is the thrust of this chic boutique that reinvents vintage pieces as new. Scarves, headpieces, sequins, bangles and…
Funchal
Thrown, fired, glazed and sold in this shop run by two Finnish sisters, the ceramics on sale here sport delicate, Madeira-themed motifs, most of a floral…
Alcúdia
No time to go south? Taste and buy Es Trenc's famous hand-harvested sea salt here in many flavours, from rose to orange and chilli, tomato, black olive…
St Petersburg
St Petersburg's largest record shop, and by record we do actually mean vinyl as well as CDs, is a great place to buy some quality Russian music souvenirs…
Oltrarno
This quaint old shopfront has watched Palazzo Pitti turn pink with the evening sun since 1856. One of Florence's oldest artisan families, the Gianninis –…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Were it not for its trade in 'magic truffles' (similar to the now-outlawed psilocybin mushrooms, aka 'magic mushrooms'), you might swear this large,…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Brilliant greens, reds, violets and other bold colours fill this much-loved French fashion boutique for women. This is the inaugural store; find another…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Artisanal lamps and lampshades have been produced at this colourful family-run workshop since 1938. Their one-off creations, made from materials such as…
Berlin
It's always worth popping by this key gallery to sniff out the latest names in contemporary art. Its founder, Gerd Harry Lybke, has a knack for…
Fira
This chic boutique in a white-cave shop on the steps down to the Old Port is a friendly family business. It offers colourful leather bags handmade in…
Chianti
This atmospheric macelleria (butcher shop) in the main square was established by the local Falorni family way back in 1806. Known for its finocchiona…
Centro Storico
Fashionable, versatile and elegant, Susanna Liso’s seasonal designs adorn this relaxed, white-walled boutique. Her clothes, often blended from raw silks,…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Hidden away on a country lane 6.5km northwest of Kells, this rural pottery is the base for Mark Campden, who turns out colourful majolica pieces with…
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