Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Hung Up

    Nottingham

    Behind a black-painted facade, urban and street art are the focus of this small all-white space where emerging and established local and international…

  • Bornstein

    Zagreb

    If Croatia’s wine and spirits have gone to your head, get your fix here. Stocks an astonishing collection of brandy, wine and gourmet products. There's…

  • Caledonia Books

    Glasgow

    This characterful spot is just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with a smell of dust and venerability and a wide range of intriguing volumes on the…

  • Mandarina Duck

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Now a global brand, this Italian company produces handbags, wallets and suitcases with a distinctive contemporary design. Prices are extremely reasonable…

  • Feiras no Largo

    Évora

    Each weekend sees the Feiras no Largo, one of four different markets held in the city. Expect antiquities, used books and collectables, art and artesenato…

  • Yöresel Ürünler

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    The name means 'Local Products' and that is exactly what this red-and-white store on the main square sells. It has wine, organic jams, clothes and…

  • Delizius

    Latin Quarter

    Stuffed olives and capsicums and marinated aubergine are among the picnic goodies at this gourmet Italian deli, which also sells ready-to-eat hot meals…

  • Bakali

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Foodie treats ahoy. Head here for homemade and locally produced preserves, honey, olive oil, sweets, nougat, carob products and so much more, sourced from…

  • Conserveira de Lisboa

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    In Rua dos Bacalhoeiros ('cod-vessel street') lies this store dedicated wholly to slinging tinned fish, and whose walls are a mosaic of retro wrappings…

  • Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    Manchester

    This award-winning centre (in a building dating from 1873) stocks jewellery, ceramics, bags and furnishings all handmade by local designers. There's also…

  • Sept Cinq

    Paris

    Scarves, designer T-shirts, Paris-themed stationery and locally made jewellery make this boutique worth a peek. The in-house tearoom also serves light…

  • Haşimi Mücevherat

    Istanbul

    Beautifully decorated antique wooden boxes and carved fabric stamps from Afghanistan are the major drawcard here, but there's also some nice silver and…

  • Slanj Kilts

    Glasgow

    This upbeat shop is a top spot to hire or buy kilts both traditional and modern, as well as other tartan wear and a range of T-shirts and other…

  • Lurdes Bergada

    L'Eixample

    Mother-and-son design team Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala specialise in classy men’s and women’s fashions made from natural fibres, which have…

  • Kastner & Öhler

    Graz

    Graz' main department store is the glamorous Kastner & Öhler, just north of Hauptplatz. There's a dedicated hiking and climbing section, with its own …

  • JJ Graham

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    There's been a grocer here since 1793 and this endearingly old-fashioned deli is still the place to pick up treats such as local cheeses, homemade…

  • Sunset Records

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    A cool discovery in the backstreets of Sliema with a very surprising selection of modern and vintage vinyl. Well worth the short stroll uphill from the…

  • Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    Paris

    This elegant épicerie fine (specialist grocer) stocks a scrumptious array of gourmet goods to take away; it adjoins a striking art nouveau dining room…

  • Cirav Fındık

    Trabzon

    Founded in 1940, this little shop's specialities are local hazelnuts in various guises. It also sells dates, sugared almonds, nut pastes and myriad other…

  • Chiara Baschieri

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    An independent Roman designer, Chiara Baschieri sells age-neutral clothing, featuring quality fabrics, from her small boutique located on one of Rome's…

  • La Maison de Poupée

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Opposite the residence of the French Senate’s president, this delightful little shop sells its namesake dolls' houses as well as poupées anciennes …

  • Granada Vinos

    Granada

    This bottle shop has an excellent selection of local vintages, including organic wines from around Andalucía, as well as wines from the rest of Spain and…

  • Le Verre en Cave

    Geneva

    A great resource for wine lovers, with dozens of vintages from Switzerland and 10 other countries, and a 'try-before-you-buy' selection of 32 wines…

  • Şen Naoe Ev Tekstil

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    This Japanese-run shop in the old Bedesten (Covered Bazaar) sells lovely peştemals (bath wraps), shawls and tablecloths that have been woven and…

  • Galeria SAS

    Gdańsk

    The quality oil paintings at this commercial gallery make unique and interesting souvenirs. All are by local artists and the owner is very knowledgeable…

  • Studio Marja Putus

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Artist and fashion designer Maria Putus makes and sells stylish outfits (many made using Marimekko fabric) at her atelier in a timber house in Savonlinna…

  • Demmers Teahouse

    Warsaw

    Stocking well over 100 different types of teas and infusions, as well as all the accoutrements needed for a splendid tea party, Demmers is a top spot for…

  • Pro Musica

    Cork City

    A focal point and meeting place for Cork's musicians, with a full range of instruments from electric guitars to clarinets, recording equipment, sheet…

  • Papagiorgis

    Corfu Town

    Irresistible old-fashioned patisserie that’s an Old Town landmark thanks to its 40 flavours of ice cream, plus a mouth-watering array of homemade tarts,…

  • Librería Barbara

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    A literary fixture, this bookshop was founded in 1984 and supplies avid readers with new and second-hand books in a medley of languages, plus magazines…

  • Just Silver

    Kalkan

    Designing and selling ear, nose, neck, finger and toe baubles for 30 years, Kalkan's best-known shop offers silver and gold-plated jewellery in…

  • Alfajar

    Málaga

    Perfect for handcrafted Andalucian ceramics produced by local artisans. You can find traditional designs and glazes, as well as more modern, arty and…

  • Hop Malt Market

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Craft beer from all over the world, Paris included, is the speciality of this bottle-filled shop, which stocks over 600 varieties in all. Look for the…

  • Alte Hofapotheke

    Salzburg

    For a whiff of nostalgia and a packet of sage throat pastilles, nip into this wonderfully old-fashioned, wood-panelled pharmacy. Salzburg’s oldest, it was…

  • Rodolphe Delcroix

    Nice

    Down in the heart of Nice's antiques district, this amazing shop specialises in vintage musical instruments of every description, from hunting horns to…

  • Ca Na Fayas

    Ciutadella

    This richly scented gourmet emporium has entrances on two streets. Whole cheeses, shelf upon shelf of them, fill the shop window, and stacks of Menorcan…

  • Krupka

    Hamburg

    Stylish shoe heaven: rare brands of women's shoes plus Krupka's own designs are sold in this leather-scented shop. It's one of many alluring boutiques in…

  • 18sedem3

    The Julian Alps

    A central farmers-market foodstore, just next to the TIC. Stocks loads of delicious locally made products like honey, cheese and edible oils, as well as…

  • Lurù Galleria d'Arte

    Palermo

    This hole-in-the-wall gallery showcases the work of talented local artist Loredana Lo Verde, whose main studio is a short walk away.

  • Mezopotamya Süryani Şarap

    Mardin

    Viticulture has been practised by Syriac Christian communities throughout the region for more than 5000 years and this small shop stocks a fine range of…

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