Montmartre & Northern Paris
If you're in need of supplies for a picnic on the canal quays, pop into La Crèmerie for heavenly cheeses (brie with truffles, soft goat's cheese rolled in…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Skiathos Town
Among upper Papadiamanti's string of boutiques, elegant Efimeris stands out for its focus on handmade Greek products – striped Turkish-style towels,…
Kirkwall
Orkney's best-known jewellery designer creates some exquisite pieces seemingly lit from within. She draws on local traditions and storytelling for her…
Vienna
Iconic furniture from the 1900s to 1970s, by names such as Eames, Thonet and Mies van der Rohe, fills this massive space. Even if you’re not planning to…
Paris
A designated Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Enterprise), La Botte Gardiane handcrafts shoes, sandals and boots for men, women and…
Siena
Inspired by the works of Sienese masters of the 14th and 15th centuries, artists Chiara Perinetti Casoni, Paolo Perinetti Casoni and Michelangelo Attardo…
Paris
Looking more like an exclusive boutique, this ultra-contemporary bakery and patisserie has dramatic black walls that showcase the jewel-like cakes, tarts…
Edinburgh
Established by an enthusiast who has been collecting vintage fashion for more than 30 years, this boutique is a cornucopia of high-end clothes and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Concrete is a well-known Dutch design house and this venue is part exhibition space – showing rotating exhibitions of adventurous photography, graphics…
Clermont-Ferrand
Behind a pretty belle-époque façade is a wealth of ways to enjoy a sugar rush, from chewy nougat and caramels to regional favourites including pâtes de…
Veliko Târnovo
A sturdy favourite among locals, expats and tourists, this bookstore at the bottom of the Varosha district is run by an enormously helpful owner and is…
L'Eixample
Spanish designer Purificación García's collections are breathtaking as much for their breadth as anything else. You’ll find all kinds of clothing over…
San Sebastián
Basque label Loreak Mendian specialises in affordable style for men and women – everything from T-shirts and hoodies to dresses and lightweight sweaters…
Andalucía
Zuheros is renowned for its cheeses and you can see and buy a top selection at this wonderful organic goat- and sheep-cheese maker, on the Doña Mencía…
County Wicklow
Everything you need for a camping trip – tents, maps, cooking equipment, portable heaters, waterproofs and other clothing – is stocked at this Blessington…
Budapest
With a positively enormous antique showroom (some 2000 sq metres) in a series of cellars near the Parliament building, Pintér has everything – from…
Brussels
Vintage and used clothing are given a hip twist within a lovely sloping alley in the heart of the Marolles. Stylishly arranged by colour, the selection…
Évora
On a boutique-lined street leading off the main plaza, this is a great one-stop shop for gifts. The shelves are packed with quality olive oils, azulejos …
Madrid
One of Madrid's best international bookshops, Desperate Literature sells mostly English books, with some in Spanish, French and other languages. Fiction…
Hania
Hania’s cross-shaped market hall opened in 1913 and bustles mostly with souvenir-hunting tourists, though a few stands selling traditional Cretan produce…
Cagliari
Add a touch of Sardinian style to your wardrobe with a trip to Bistimentas. The shop is a celebration of island costumes and customs with everything from…
Edinburgh
An independent music shop that specialises in vinyl (old, new and remastered), Assai also has its own record label that promotes new Scottish talent. As…
Palermo
If you're hankering for a handmade Sicilian coppola, this bolthole sells modern, unisex takes on the traditional island flat cap. Most models come in a…
Lipari
You simply can’t leave the Aeolian Islands without a small pot of capers and a bottle of sweet Malvasia wine. You can get both, along with meats, cheeses…
Bilbao
The gourmet delicacies at La Bendita are sourced almost exclusively from the Basque Country. You'll find chocolates, foie gras, anchovies, olive oils,…
Bordeaux
Watch master luther Simon Bour at work in his beautiful workshop, filled to bursting with violins, violas and other elegant string instruments in front of…
Glasgow
This splendid historic arcade doglegs between Buchanan and Argyle Sts and has done since before Victoria reigned. It's quite a sight with its end-to-end…
Chişinău
This small, private wine shop and bar is one of the best places in town to purchase and taste Moldovan wine. Specialises in smaller wineries, and the late…
Dublin
This utterly charming lingerie shop focuses on vintage and handmade pieces—think chiffon '60s nightgowns and men's silk pyjamas. The tiny shop feels more…
Edinburgh
This small, independent pottery produces its own colourfully glazed ceramics, both decorative and functional, in a wide range of styles, with objects…
Mercat d’Artesania de Sant Joan
North & Interior Ibiza
Every Sunday, Sant Joan hosts one of the most authentic farmers' markets in Ibiza, with stalls selling organic local produce alongside traditional crafts…
León
One of the better delicatessens around town, selling much-praised cured meats (including cecina, one that's typical of the region), cheeses and, unusually…
Edinburgh
If you’re hunting for secondhand vinyl from way back, this cramped little shop has a stunning and constantly changing collection of jazz, blues, rock and…
Madrid
Colourful, stylish women's fashions by local designer Paloma del Pozo are well worth seeking out at the top end of Huertas. The look somehow manages to be…
Friedrichshain
Low-key and friendly, this pioneer on Wühlischstrasse (aka Friedrichshain's 'fashion mile') is great for kitting yourself out head to toe with affordable…
Valencia
Madame Bugalú and her killer poodle, to give it its full name. Stylish and fairly pricey by Spanish standards, it offers women's clothing, bags, earrings…
El Raval
Built into what was originally a chapel, La Central stocks an impressive range of titles in various languages (including Barcelona guides) and a smart…
Kraków
The city's most atmospheric and historic place to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers is this sprawling covered market, which dates back to the…
Funchal
If you are staying in one of the many hotels or self-catering flats at the western end of the Hotel Zone, you will at some point gravitate towards this…
Berlin
Artesanal edibles and drinkables made in Berlin are the ammo of this little shop tucked into a back courtyard of the Hackesche Höfe. From honey to gin,…
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