Cannes
Artisan chocolatier Jean-Patrice Paci crafts perfectly formed rounds of Camembert cheese, ravioli squares, red roses, tool boxes and flower pots out of…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Zagreb
The weekend antiques market on Britanski trg is one of central Zagreb’s joys. Browse tables stuffed with oddities and knick-knacks before grabbing a…
Fira
Just north of the cathedral, Greco Gold has been around for over four decades, selling the well-known Greek brand Konstantino, handmade Byzantine-style…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Prepare to be impressed by the highly original pottery, including homewares, colourful mobiles and jewellery, created by master ceramicist Stavros. He…
Kreuzberg
This convivial store stocks retro alarm clocks to futuristic espresso machines – there's even a walking stick with a hidden whisky flask – it’s all here…
The West End
Stop for a shot of espresso (£1) or cappuccino (£1.20) while choosing your freshly ground beans from over 80 varieties of coffee and 120 teas at this…
The West End
Uber-cool, yet a fairly chill vinyl store stocking mainly house, electro and hip hop. Dig deeper and there's re-mastered reggae, dub, jazz and rock…
Chrysaliniotissa Crafts Centre
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This small arts centre is worth dropping into for its display of Cypriot arts and crafts. Several workshops surround a central courtyard in a building…
The Dolomites
Visit local wool manufacturer Moessmer for cashmere and Tyrolean tweeds from its outlet shop on the town's outskirts, or just for an interesting slice of…
Athens
An old-school designer, Zoulias specialises in elegant, feminine shoes that are timeless in their style. His couture line continues this theme, with…
Symi
Redolent with the scent of olive wood this small shop is packed to the gills with the eponymous wood: spoons, chopping boards, cups, backgammon boards and…
Extremadura
This enticing cheese shop is like a one-stop introduction to Extremadura's and Spain's cheeses, with a focus on little-known local cheeses. There are…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
With one of the more colourful shop windows you’ll find anywhere, Gatapou sells accessories, handmade kids’ toys and decorations, including slippers,…
Berlin
This German fashion label makes stylish clothing, shoes and accessories for grown-up women, sold at least at a 40% discount in its nicely designed factory…
The Midlands & the Marches
At this cherry-red deli you can buy handcrafted chocolates (such as strawberry and pepper, Jack Daniels truffles or milk-chocolate pencils that actually…
Ljubljana
If you’ve forgotten your sleeping bag, ski poles, hiking boots, climbing gear or rucksack, this shop in Krakovo can supply you with all of it – and more…
Prague
This neat, colourful boutique sells odds and ends from young Czech and Slovakian designers for very reasonable prices. You never know what you'll find,…
Antwerp
Even if you hate shopping malls, it's worth poking your head into this one, which has a vast central hall dating from 1908 that's a festival of giltwork…
Glasgow
Unusual and intriguing, this shop is lined with large glass bottles stocking artisanal vinegars, oils, liqueurs and distillates. Try before you buy, then…
Aarhus
Scour Aarhus' monthly flea market for treasure; check the website calendar for dates. In cooler months, the market moves inside, to the foyer of…
South Cornwall
This excellent farm shop – quite possibly Cornwall's best – is based at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and sells a vast array of local goodies, from smoked…
Warsaw
Browse original prints and posters from the 16th to the 21st centuries at this small gallery. Particularly attractive are the limited-edition streetscape…
Western Sardinia
Seneghe's award-winning olive oil comes in containers of every shape and size at this market in the heart of town. Grab an ultra-portable 250mL bottle (€5…
Madrid
This is where Spain’s toreros (bullfighters) come to have their traje de luces (suit of lights, the traditional glittering bullfighting suit) made in all…
Baku
For two decades, Çiraq has been Baku's leading English-language bookshop. It has a decent range of classics, bestsellers, travel guides and locally…
County Cork
Midleton's farmers market is one of Cork's oldest and best, with bushels of local produce on offer and producers who are happy to chat. It's behind the…
Valencia Club de Fútbol Megastore
Valencia
Right on Plaza del Ayuntamiento, this sizeable shop offers souvenirs, scarves, woolly hats and many a memento more for the city’s major football club…
Oia
Going strong for almost a decade, this is the Oia outlet of the Athens casual fashion label that specialises in comfortable, loose-fitting streetwear…
The Finnish Lakeland
Not far from Olavinlinna Castle, this lovely little shop sells all manner of homewares, rugs, textiles and other carefully chosen goodies. Some of it…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The trademark of this luxury Italian brand is its rubber-studded loafers – perfect weekend footwear for kicking back at your country estate. There's a…
Dublin
This quirky homewares store moved from Temple Bar to Rathmines in April 2019, and is the place to go if you fancy a mounted dinosaur head or a monkey lamp…
Warsaw
Geometric designs are a hallmark of the gold-plated silver jewellry by designer Marcin Zaremski. You'll also find creations here by other designers…
Marbella
This is the place for designer and luxury vintage fashion from 1960s Chanel suits to classic Yves Saint Laurent three-piece suits. Also sells accessories,…
Utrecht
This music-and-design concept shop sees retro-record players and rare vinyl facing off against prints by local artists, cartoon shopping bags, slogan…
Rhodes Town
Stretching back through a maze of small rooms on this rewarding shopping lane, the unimaginatively named Gallery is a true treasure trove of carvings,…
Warsaw
Ewelina Prusak handpaints the iron horseshoes cast by her husband in Waldemar in pretty primary-coloured florals and other patterns. They make for unique …
Northern Lapland
Felt artworks and handicrafts are of extremely high quality at this artist’s studio 1km west of Njurgulahti. It's also possible to stay in cabins here.
Valencia Province
This showroom for local wine producers has a huge range to buy and is by far the best spot in Requena to do so. It runs tastings from 11am to 1pm daily,…
Formentera
Spot the bicycle by the sky-blue doors: this stylish, whitewashed inside-outside boutique stocks strappy sandals, straw hats, Balearic woven baskets and…
Athens
Between this and Old School Records next door, your vintage vinyl needs are covered. Both stock a lot of jazz and psychedelia, while Plan 59 has more…
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