Bologna
An interesting shop for unique, nearly 100% Italian-made (there's one Spaniard represented) jewellery, funky ceramics and interior design pieces, many of…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
On the go since 1925, this old-fashioned sweet shop is lined with jars of traditional Scottish sweets (candies) such as boilings, macaroons, Edinburgh…
Palma de Mallorca
A classic of traditional Mallorcan shoemaking, Carmina makes a virtue of dark tones, brogues and loafers that will set you back €340 to €500. If you want…
Antwerp
Dries Van Noten's beautiful Antwerp flagship store is located in a distinctive 19th-century flatiron building in the heart of Sint-Andries.
Kraków
Perfect shop to stock up on all kinds of Polish alcoholic beverages, including vodkas distilled from both rye and potato, brandies and craft beers. Many…
Aliados & Bolhão
This beautiful old bookstore first opened its doors in 1942, making it one of Porto's oldest. Pop in for a great collection of Portuguese literature, as…
San Sebastián
It's all but impossible to walk past this fabulous old chocolate shop and resist the temptation to step inside. The famed chocolatier has been around…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Pick up your gourmet deli items at this bustling store. Look for traditional products such as jars of chilli-spiked mojo salsa, cactus marmalade, local…
Piran
There's nothing mass-produced at this elegant ceramic showroom where the pieces are displayed like works of art. The look ranges from classic to quirky…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Fantasy-inspired necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery pieces are crafted from metal springs dipped in antique silver, bronze or copper at this hybrid…
Edinburgh
This Edinburgh gallery is a showcase for the work of Orkney-based designer Sheila Fleet, whose gold, silver and platinum jewellery is inspired by the…
Belfast
Acoustic instruments, from guitars and mandolins to penny whistles and bodhráns (hand-held goatskin drums), fill the shelves here, along with books of…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Mohair, silk, llama, camel, yak and other natural, organic and ethical materials are hand-knitted into exquisite garments, almost too precious to wear, at…
Bristol
A cut above many a retro shop in terms of quality, at Jemima Rose you'll find high-class once-loved and designer items, ranging from knee-high boots and…
Paris
Originally a student of English literature, Paris-born designer Barbara Bui opened Kabuki in 1983 and currently has three boutiques in the capital,…
Lauterbrunnen
This cute speciality shop does a great selection of tangy Alpine cheeses from the region, Swiss chocolate, wine and honey. Take the opening hours with a…
Bilbao
Basque publications are strongly represented here. It also stocks books in Spanish and a few in English, and there’s an excellent map and travel section…
Ibiza Town
There are Pacha stores across the island (and beyond), but you can't beat shopping a stone's throw from this global superclub's HQ. Stocks bags,…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Since 1924 this family-owned beauty has been purveying all manner of headgear: hipsterish short-brimmed hats, low-key fedoras, elegant straw sun hats, a…
Corfu Town
It can’t be easy to run a shop devoted entirely to kumquat products, but somehow Corfu Taste & Beauty manages it, with an enticing (and very orange) array…
Athens
This shoebox shop is crammed with beads and baubles and trinkets, primarily for decorating your donkey. Don't have one? You can also pick up a set of…
The Jura Mountains
Not sure if you prefer your Comté young or aged for 16 months? Nibble before you buy at this helpful fruitière (cheese shop) by Poligny's tourist office.
Barcelona
Barcelona's biggest secondhand English bookshop stocks thousands of titles covering all sorts of subjects, from cookery to children’s classics. There's a…
Bilbao
Sunlit Lula does a fine job with its limited space, with racks full of appealing feminine designs, including linen tops, skirts in printed fabrics,…
Valletta
Good selection of ceramics, silver and glass from both Malta and Gozo. Especially popular are traditional Maltese brass door knockers. Designs include…
Bologna
Pick up a bottle of Lambrusco and so much more at Bologna's award-winning and most authentic wine shop, with over 4000 different Italian labels and a…
Warsaw
The Ministry of Good Soap has gathered local fans by producing small-batch, all-vegan soaps, scrubs, oils and balms, attractively packaged and scented…
Bristol
One of Bristol's's largest vintage clothing shops is a treasure trove of retro threads ranging from shirts and shorts to sunglasses and shoes. There's an…
St Petersburg
This colourful Petrograd Side market sells everything from vegetables, fruit, meat and fish inside to electronics, clothing and knick-knacks outside. Its…
Warsaw
English-speaking Marta can custom-make you a lovely new hat for between 500zł to 600zł in a couple of days. Materials include felt, straw, fake fur and…
Munich
The famous cloth producer stocks a wide range of Bavarian wear and other top-end clothes. The Lederhosen and Dirndl outfits are a cut above the discount…
Temple Bar
The sister shop of the long-established branch in the heart of Temple Bar, this store has a small but still excellent collection of traditional Irish and…
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Northwestern Tuscany
Fragrances, skincare products and ancient herbal remedies from this offshoot of Florence's historic perfumery-pharmacy, founded by Dominican friars in…
Barcelona
Spread across what was once a button factory, this lively bookshop and literary hub stocks both secondhand and brand-new titles in a stylish concrete…
Sultanahmet
Gleaming Russian icons, delicate calligraphy (old and new), ceramics, karagöz (shadow-puppet theatre) puppets, Ottoman prints and contemporary paintings…
Frankfurt am Main
Pick up Apfelwein, as well as apple brandy, regional wines, vinegars, oils, spirits, salts, mustard and other local delicacies like Frankfurt bonbons…
Bordeaux
Every self-respecting cook has a Le Creuset pot in their pantry. Shop for the hefty, cast-iron casseroles, pans and pots in every colour of the rainbow…
Budapest
One of Budapest's better museum shops, the Art Box in the Palace of Arts (enter from XIV Hősök tere) has books, publications, gifts and designer objects…
L'Eixample
An excellent multilingual bookshop with titles stocked amid lovely old tiled floors and a speciality cafe run by Satan's Coffee Company, with a sunny back…
Brussels
Belgium’s original – established in 1857. This stunning flagship shop has stained-glass windows and sumptuous displays. It is the home of the praline, a…
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