Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Land of Corfu Natural Products

    Corfu Town

    Specialising in wholesome and healthy natural products, this ochre-fronted shop sells locally made cosmetics and soaps.

  • Maison Paillot

    Yonne

    Food-and-wine lovers should head for Maison Paillot, which combines a charcuterie/deli with a well-stocked wine cellar.

  • Spina Cafe Épicerie Henriroux

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    Owned by renowned chef Patrick Henri­roux, this cafe, deli and wine shop sells tantalisingly packaged gourmet goodies.

  • Kauf Vintage

    Valencia

    An excellent selection of vintage clothing marks this out as a key Russafa port of call. You can order online as well.

  • Morrico Fino

    Aragón

    One of several tiny shops selling regional food products (pâté, jams, sausage) and wines found hidden in Sos' lanes.

  • Kapadokya Ebru Sanat Evi

    Ürgüp

    Ebru (paper marbling) artworks as well as ebru techniques used on fabrics for one-of-a-kind scarves.

  • Cepelia

    Gdańsk

    A branch of the national Polish arts and crafts chain and hence the most obvious place to head for Kashubian trinkets.

  • Wave Music

    Budapest

    Wave is an excellent outlet for both Hungarian and international indie guitar music. Good selection of T-shirts, too.

  • Kaslöchl

    Salzburg

    A mouse-sized Austrian cheese shop, crammed with creamy alpine varieties, holey Emmental and fresh cheese with herbs.

  • Borghetto Flaminio Flea Market

    Rome

    Rummage through the vast heaps of used (vintage?) and new clothing, housewares and bric-a-brac at this weekly market.

  • Custy's Music Shop

    County Clare

    A must-stop shop for Irish music, with instruments, musical paraphernalia and a wealth of info about the local scene.

  • Feltrinelli

    Siena

    This branch of the national chain stocks a good range of English-language fiction and travel guides, as well as maps.

  • Galler

    Bruges

    Chocoholics will be in heaven in this boutique chocolatier just off the Markt.

  • Iris Hantverk

    Stockholm

    This shop has impeccably made woodwork, linens, textiles, candlesticks, handmade soaps, glassware and crafting books.

  • Shelta

    Gothenburg

    Pimp your style with limited-edition and must-have sneakers and streetwear from big players and lesser-known labels.

  • Forstenlechner

    Salzburg

    For a fusion of modern and traditional Trachten outfits in myriad colours, try the midrange Forstenlechner.

  • Råkk og Rålls

    Oslo

    Crate-digger heaven: a huge, rambling den of secondhand vinyl, mostly from the '70s and '80s, and much else besides.

  • El Tio Picho

    Extremadura

    Las Hurdes is known for its excellent honey and El Tio Picho sells a good selection, as well as other local produce.

  • Pana’s Patchwork

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Crammed with a colourful jumble of ornaments, tapestries, dolls and embroidered pieces, all made by the owner, Pana.

  • Swiss Chocolate Chalet

    Interlaken

    One of the best chocolatiers in town. You'll find delectable bars, pralines and truffles, all attractively packaged.

  • Gallery Anatolia

    Kaş

    This upmarket gallery overlooking the marina has locally designed ceramic and porcelain pieces, including crockery.

  • Linnaeus Bookstore

    Amsterdam

    Lovely neighbourhood bookstore with a well-curated selection of English novels, travel guides and children's books.

  • Entre Deux

    Maastricht

    Multilevel shopping arcade fronted to the south by a medieval-house facade. Focuses mainly on clothing and fashion.

  • Summerbird Chocolaterie

    Aarhus

    Exquisite choc-shop in the Latin Quarter. The pretty packaging makes these a classy souvenir for someone back home.

  • Sunday Farmers' Market

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    A great opportunity to sample local cheese, honey, bread and fruit 'n' veg, and to meet the producers responsible.

  • 20 20 Gallery

    Cork City

    Commercial fine-art gallery selling paintings, ceramics and photographic prints by a broad range of Irish artists.

  • Keats & Chapman

    Belfast

    You could lose hours browsing the crammed shelves of this secondhand bookshop, that's been in business since 1928.

  • Hasla

    Oslo

    Norwegian silversmiths handcraft simple designs inspired by nature as well as classic Scandinavian modern pieces.

  • Chloé

    Paris

    Bold prints, bohemian layers and uneven hemlines have given street cred to this 1950s-established Parisian label.

  • Inverarity One to One

    Glasgow

    This excellent basement wine shop has some very interesting choices, as well as a nice line in whiskies and gins.

  • FNAC

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    One of the city’s biggest book and music stores. You can buy tickets for many concerts and events here as well.

  • Turquoise

    Hydra Town

    Local designer Dimitris creates an annual line of womenswear and accessories using intricate Indian block prints.

  • Etsi Ki Allios

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Geometric Moroccan-style wall tiles and colourful, abstract teapots and homewares, all handmade and hand-painted.

  • Bengans Skivor & Café

    Gothenburg

    Gothenburg’s mightiest music store is set in an old cinema, complete with retro signage and an indie-cool cafe.

  • Kings Avenue Mall

    Pafos

    The largest shopping mall in the Republic with around 125 stores, plus restaurants, coffee shops and a cineplex.

  • Svoura

    Hydra Town

    Carefully curated ceramics from all over Greece plus a smattering of fashion make this one of Hydra's top shops.

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