Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe

  • Ekseption

    Salamanca

    This elegant showroom store consistently leads the way with the latest trends, spanning catwalk designs alongside a look that is more informal, though…

  • La Belle Histoire

    Turin

    Torinese women have a very particular version of the Italian bella figura and the mostly Italian designers here (with Japan and France also occasionally…

  • Fratelli D'Angelo di Donato

    Naples

    A veritable library of fabrics, Fratelli D'Angelo di Donato was founded by brothers Mario, Antonio and Augusto D'Angelo in 1931. Still run by the same…

  • Sal de Ibiza

    South Ibiza

    Amid turquoise-tastic design, savour salty treats made with all-natural sea salt harvested from Ibiza's glittering Ses Salines natural park. Salts are…

  • Il Mercante di Sabbia

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    Soft lighting from the handcrafted lamps on sale illuminates the shop window, making the alluring display of silver jewellery shimmer. Inside, you can…

  • Janne Ibiza

    Formentera

    For the ultimate barefoot-chic Balearic bikini, drop by the Es Pujols workshop of this small Ibiza-born brand, where the uberskimpy two-pieces come in a…

  • Bottega d'Arte Giuliana Longo

    Venice

    Giuliana’s shop is the dream hat-cupboard of any true sartorialist. Styles range from hand-woven Montecristi panama hats to a fuchsia felt number made for…

  • Butteghetta Magica

    Genoa

    Stock your kitchen from a selection of brightly glazed traditional ceramics and beautiful contemporary kitchenware. This is also the place to buy a…

  • Nilüfer Karaca

    Beyoğlu

    Local designer Nilüfer Karaca creates sculptural pieces in muted tones that customers can purchase off the rack or have made to measure in two or three…

  • Perlei

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    This tiny artisanal jeweller on Monti's best shopping street showcases handmade pieces by Tammar Edelman and Elinor Avni that will appeal to those with a…

  • Be

    Barcelona

    With several branches around town, Be is a fun place to browse for clothes, accessories and all kinds of trinkets. You're likely to find Fjällräven Kånken…

  • Loewe

    L'Eixample

    Loewe is one of Spain’s leading and oldest fashion stores, founded in 1846. It specialises in luxury leather (shoes, accessories and travel bags), and…

  • Mercatino Antiquariato Piazza Marina

    Palermo

    Palermo's best-loved flea market takes over Piazza Marina and surrounding streets every Sunday morning. Those with a sharp eye can find some real…

  • Augusta Perusia Cioccolato e Gelateria

    Perugia

    Founded in 2000 by Giacomo Mangano, an expert chocolatier who learned his craft at Perugina, Augusta Perusia is a renowned chocolate maker. This, the…

  • Paperoowl

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    Stefania Giannici’s nimble fingers have been practising origami since she was four years old. Now a master of her craft, she folds, prints, rolls and…

  • Aerakis Music

    Iraklio

    An Iraklio landmark since 1974, this little shop stocks an expertly curated selection of Cretan and Greek music, from old and rare recordings to the…

  • Mimo San Sebastián Gourmet Shop

    San Sebastián

    Located inside the regal Hotel Maria Cristina, this is where those with a real appreciation of fine food and wine come to do their shopping. The shop also…

  • Caigo da Mar

    Venice

    Venetian pirates once headed to Constantinople for all their interior-decoration needs, but today they'd need look no further than Caigo da Mar. This tiny…

  • Borsa del Pellegrino

    Palermo

    Using traditional techniques and Tuscan leather (including vegetable-tanned leather), self-taught leather craftsman Francesco Pellegrino and his partner…

  • Bodega Bonavista

    Barcelona

    An excellent little neighbourhood bodega, Bonavista endeavours to seek out great wines at reasonable prices. The stock is mostly from Catalonia and…

  • Mercato Caramanico a Poggioreale

    Naples

    Also known as the Mercatino delle Scarpe (Shoe Market), Naples' largest open-air market is famous for its kicks, from designer overstock to no-frills…

  • Umbrò

    Perugia

    Part cafe, restaurant, cultural space and gourmet supermarket, trendy Umbrò occupies the former Ospedale di Santa Maria della Misericordia, one of the…

  • Mercadillo de Teguise

    Lanzarote

    First launched in the 1980s with just 16 artisan vendors, Teguise's enormous, very touristed Sunday-morning market carpets the old town, with flamenco on…

  • Palo Market Fest

    Barcelona

    One of the city's most loved events, festival-vibe Palo Market takes over an old Poblenou warehouse wreathed in flowers and greenery once a month. Local…

  • Kulak Ceramic Atelier

    Nişantaşi, Bomonti & Harbiye

    Elegant yet just a bit off-kilter, the contemporary ceramic pieces made by Zeynep Saraçoğlu and Pınar Philliskirk have an air of wabi-sabi – the ancient…

  • Circo Fortuna

    Syracuse

    The hand-painted ceramics of Dutch-born, Ortygia-based artist Caroline van Riet burst with childlike joy. Cheerful, storybook-like creatures, sunny island…

  • Gargiulo & Jannuzzi

    Sorrento

    Dating from 1863, this old-fashioned warehouse-shop is a classic. Knowledgeable assistants guide you through the three floors of locally made goods,…

  • A Picci

    Como

    First opened in 1919, this is the last remaining silk shop in town dedicated to selling Como-designed-and-made silk ties, scarves, throws and sarongs…

  • Claudia Canestrelli

    Venice

    Hand-coloured lithographs of fanciful lagoon fish, 19th-century miniatures of cats dressed as generals, and vintage cufflinks make for charming souvenirs…

  • Enoteca Costantini

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    If you're after a hard-to-find grappa or a special wine, this excellent enoteca is the place. Piero Costantini's superbly stocked shop is a point of…

  • Lipstick Vintage

    Genoa

    A treasure trove of upmarket vintage fashion with pieces from classic Italian designers such as Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci, with some fashion…

  • Marta Ray

    Centro Storico

    Women's ballet flats and elegant, everyday bags in rainbow colours and super-soft leather are the hallmarks of the Rome-born Marta Ray brand. At this…

  • 3rd Culture

    Beyoğlu

    Having returned to İstanbul after many years living and working around the globe, siblings Emre and Zeynep Lale Rende decided to open a concept store…

  • Çorum Market

    Central Anatolia

    If you find yourself in Çorum on a Wednesday, spare some time to stroll the mammoth weekly market that sets up just off Inönü Caddesi, in front of the…

  • Dezen Dezen

    Trieste

    Marco and Michele's handprinted textiles are inspired by traditional Balkan scarves. In fact, their workshop has revived a family business that once…

  • Monastiraki Flea Market

    Athens

    Ifestou is signed as the 'Athens flea market', but the street mostly has souvenir shops. The true flea feel is on Plateia Avyssinias and in nearby small…

  • Antica Dolceria Bonajuto

    Modica

    Sicily's oldest chocolate factory is the perfect place to taste Modica's famous chocolate. Flavoured with cinnamon, vanilla, orange peel and even hot…

  • Brezilya Kurukahve ve Kuruyemiş

    Kadıköy

    Located on the produce market's main strip, this shop has been selling coffee beans, nuts, dried fruit (including particularly delicious plums from…

  • Balenciaga

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Design lovers will adore this boutique of French fashion label Balenciaga, which is set inside a 19th-century palazzo with vintage furniture and a…

  • Ceramica Artistica Solimene

    Vietri sul Mare

    This vast factory outlet, which looks like something Gaudí might have built, is the most famous ceramics shop in town. It sells everything from egg cups…

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