Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie
Strasbourg
Bakes scrumptious Alsatian gingerbread, macarons, raisin-stuffed kougelhopf and sablés (butter cookies) flavoured with nuts and spices.
Must-see shopping in Europe
Split
Showcasing the work of local artist Pavo Majić, 'Studio Orange' sells original art and very cool T-shirts, tote bags and postcards featuring his designs.
Valencia
Drop into this venerable, courteous shop to admire the fabulous colours and designs used to create traditional valenciana outfits for the Fallas.
Lugano
Find glorious formaggio at this Gabbani outpost – with 250 different varieties of cheese to choose from.
Rethymno
This tiny store filled with musical instruments is the place to get that bouzouki or Cretan lyra. You can also pick up CDs of local Cretan music.
Castle District
An alternative to the delicate Herend are the hard-wearing Herend pottery and dishes sold here, decorated with bold and colourful fruit and flower motifs.
Munich
Get tooled up for the Alps at this sports megastore boasting seven shiny floors of equipment, including cycling, skiing, travel and camping paraphernalia.
Castle District
This shop has folk arts and crafts; next door you'll find CDs and DVDs of Hungarian and other folk music as well as musical instruments, scores and books.
Vienna
At the Schmuckladen workshop, goldsmith Ilga Zemann puts her own imaginative spin on jewellery, from fragile silver leaf necklaces to quirky button rings.
Samos
Come to watch Giorgos spinning his wheel and making beauty out of mud. The main shop is in the main street between the parking lot and the main square.
Podgorica
Head upstairs for a small but interesting selection of English-language titles, including translations of Balkan classics. There's a small cafe attached.
Derry (Londonderry)
One of Northern Ireland's best independent record shops, Cool Discs has a wide selection of music by Irish artists old and new and sells concert tickets.
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Save on gallery fees by buying direct from the artists at Amsterdam's art market. Some 60 Dutch and contemporary artists set up on the square every week.
Warsaw
Tucked away in the Old Town is this small shop selling fine, handmade leather gloves in a variety of styles and colours. Prices start from around 180zł
Athens
Whether you're a skater or just want a fresh pair of Vans, head to this long-established dealer of gear and streetwear, from boards to shoes and beyond.
Northern European Russia
Vologodskie Suveniry sells classic kruzhevo (Vologda lace), colourful lacquerware, painted wooden trays and delicately carved birch wood items.
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A haven crammed with books – every millimetre of wall space contains English-language fiction and nonfiction (including children's) and travel guides.
De Pijp
Browse Stenelux' delightful collection of gems, minerals, stones and fossils. The fascinating collection from this world and beyond includes meteorites.
Budapest
This huge emporium on two levels, with four branches throughout the city, carries all the gear you’ll need for camping, hiking, trekking and climbing.
Dalyan
Aiming to introduce customers to Turkish culture, Gallery İz has a wonderful assortment of Turkish artwork. Formerly Dalyan İz, and in a new location.
Piran
In the Venetian House, this place sells nicely packaged cooking salts and bath sea salts, along with other products all made from the salt of Sečovlje.
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
For quirky necklaces, earrings and brooches with designs such as frogs, ladybirds and exquisite mini Eiffel Towers, head to this divine little boutique.
Latin Quarter
A mouthwatering range of chocolates by several maîtres chocolatiers (master chocolate-makers) are laid out like jewels at this chocolate shop.
Northwestern Tuscany
This multibrand fashion queen and trendsetter dresses men and women; find her boutiques almost opposite each other on chic shopping strip Via Garibaldi.
Ischia
A fabulous modern chocolatier, combining ranks of sweet chocolate treats with sumptuous artisanal ice cream. The prettily wrapped boxes make good gifts.
County Kerry
As befits a writers' town, Listowel is blessed with an excellent independent bookshop in the shape of Woulfe's, stacked with a huge selection of titles.
Syntagma & Plaka
Spiros Actipis designs elegant jewellery using smooth pebbles, gleaming silver and raw leather. The shop closes in summer, as Spiros decamps to Mykonos.
Košice
One-of-a-kind Slovak and Czech clothing and jewellery are artfully arranged, with not a ceramic pendant out of place, in this minimalist designer store.
Skopelos
Inviting, long-running crafts shop in a tall seafront mansion, selling handmade jewellery, icons, ceramics, carpets and artworks, all by Greek artisans.
Palma de Mallorca
Local designer Rosario Pérez, a trained artist, sells her delicate hand-painted silk clothes, scarves and other accessories from this little boutique.
Oslo
Beer-lovers' heaven with one of Norway's largest selections of beers from classics to the novel and the rare. Friendly staff make it a double pleasure.
Stockholm
Right on the corner of Biblioteksgatan is an outlet of the groundbreaking Swedish fashion designer. There are also several other locations around town.
Larnaka
Delicately patterned plates and traditional Cypriot cooking pots are some of the many pieces on offer. You can even try your hand at your own creation.
Lake Bled
The perfect spot to pick up that last-minute gift or souvenir – whether it be a bottle of wine, a T-shirt or locally made cheese, honey or chocolate.
Sofia
Stylish women's fashions designed by Sofia couturier Mirella Bratova are on display at this little shop, including knitwear, jewellery and accessories.
Glasgow
This innovative and upbeat West End store is a fine place to browse presents for folks back home, with everything from jewellery to homewares on offer.
Palma de Mallorca
This attractive street-long market sells some original art and crafts from stalls set between the palm trees and is open late for post-dining browsing.
Greater Reykjavík
Iceland's largest mall has more than 90 shops, cafes, restaurants, a multi-screen cinema and a gym. Bus 2 from the city's Hlemmur depot stops outside.
Verona
Exquisite perfumes beautifully bottled in Murano glass are the sole speciality of this fragrant boutique. Expect to pay €80 to €120 per fragrance.
Southwestern Slovenia
Stop by this attractive wine store for advice on local drops, tastings, and the chance to sample and buy local delicacies (hams, cheeses, oils etc).
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