Konya
Konya's bazaar sprawls back from the post office building virtually all the way to the Mevlâna Museum, cramming the narrow streets with stalls, roving…
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Palermo
Colours pop at this family-owned ceramics showroom. There's an extensive range of vibrant, handmade items, from egg cups, platters and vases to Med-chic…
Cagliari
Roberto, his brother and their enthusiastic team do a brisk trade in glorious Sardinian food at this breezy Marina emporium. Stop by for the finest…
Cappadocia
This rather swish outlet for Cappadocia's Kocabağ Winery is the best place in town for a spot of wine tasting. Just outside, a small selection of vines…
Venice
Hiding in plain sight on touristy Strada Nova, this authentic Murano glass shop stocks jewellery from some of Venice's very best glass artists, many of…
Sóller
A dynamic and inspiring artistic space that's simply bursting with ideas, Arte Artesanía is at once classy and avant-garde, with its designer jewellery…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Suitably set beside the appetite-piquing Rialto Market, cheery Casa del Parmigiano heaves with coveted cheeses, from potent parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan)…
Positano
Come here for leather sandals handmade by craftsman Giovanni in his small workroom at the back of the shop. Choose a colour and any decorative flourishes…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Consider Paolo’s hand-bound marbled-paper journals and photo albums a challenge: now it’s up to you to create Venice memories worthy of such inspired…
Terracotta Ceramiche di Caltagirone
Syracuse
This is where the cognoscenti (including Dolce & Gabbana) head for beautiful ceramics from Caltagirone, a central Sicilian town famed for its ceramic…
Milan
This 1930s studio is a blast from the past with its wood-framed cabinets packed with frames, ranging from vintage '60s butterfly lenses to chic modern…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Launched by a well-travelled German-Danish couple, this soothing homewares haven stocks scented candles, yoga mats, woven baskets and other alluring…
Trieste
A former screen-printing factory, with beautiful original architecture, is home to this interesting textiles workshop and retail shop. Triestine designers…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Run by an enthusiastic young couple, this deli has a vast range of carefully sourced gourmet products, with an emphasis on Spanish delights such as great…
Vernazza
Pick up a fine bottle of Nebbiolo or Montepulciano at this welcoming small wine shop on the main drag. You'll also find Sciacchetrà (dessert wine local to…
Barcelona
Lined with bold original works by Barcelona artists, this graceful showroom specialises in Scandinavian vintage furniture from the 1940s to 1970s, which…
Vernazza
Hidden behind a small weather-beaten facade, Bottega d'Arte sells the lush paintings of Antonio Greco, who spent his childhood in Vernazza. His works of…
Milan
It all began in Padua with Marol Paresi combining her love of travel and her craft skills to create ethnically inspired and artfully beaded, embroidered…
Modica
Modica's much-loved flea market is one of the best in the region. Held on the last Sunday of the month, its rows of stalls peddle everything from vintage…
Naxos
Gun-metal amphorae with a twinkle of mica line the street by this ceramics shop on the main pedestrian drag. They are locally made, as are the beautiful…
Syracuse
The flamboyant jewellery of Messina-born Massimo Izzo is not for wallflowers. Bursting with life and whimsy, his creations are bold and idiosyncratic,…
Tienda Librería de la Alhambra
Granada
A fabulous shop for Alhambra aficionados, with a great collection of books dedicated to the monument, its art and its history. You'll find everything from…
Centro Storico
Outfitting Catholic clergy since the early 1800s, and bringing the Knights of Malta and the Holy Sepulchre into the fold in the 1960s, this large boutique…
Palma de Mallorca
This extraordinary collection of secondhand books, including some really valuable treasures, rambles over three floors. It's the place for secondhand,…
Corniglia
One of Corniglia's shop-owning pioneers, Fanny has been in business since 1997, selling brightly hued ceramics (pitchers, trays, cups, olive dishes) as…
Extremadura
As is the custom throughout Spain, the nuns at this 15th-century convent bake their own pastries and sell them to the public. If the door's open, enter…
Barcelona
Charming interiors shop Cabinet BCN stocks a tasteful selection of homewares – including throws, cushions, bowls, candles and lamps, as well as quirky…
Centro Storico
An offshoot of the cult Jerry Thomas Project speakeasy, this shop stocks a collector's dream of vermouth, spirits and liqueurs. Among the Italian and…
Granada
Perfectly pairing with its clever name (a vino-themed pun on Puss in Boots), this bright wine specialist stocks almost exclusively drops from Granada…
Hania
Food and wine lovers are spoilt for choice at this excellent shop, which stocks more than 800 Greek wines as well as its own wines and liquors, along with…
Istanbul
Kids aren't the only ones who like candy stores. İstanbullus of every age have been coming to this shop in the Küçük Pazar (Little Bazaar) precinct below…
Granada
The anti-hero of Patrick Süskind's hit novel Perfume, displayed here in the window, was a master of manipulating people with his deviously-blended scents…
Umbria
At Maioliche Nulli, Rolando Nulli creates each item by hand, while his brother Goffredo finishes them with intricate paintings, specialising in classic…
Venice
Occupying one of the Grand Canal's most imposing buildings, a 16th-century German trading house, this branch of the DFS chain is worth visiting whether…
Azienda Autonima di Stato Filatelica e Numismatica
San Marino
Collectors can pick up rare San Marino stamps and coins at this small shop. There's a mailbox just outside for mailing those 'proof-you've-been-there'…
Syntagma & Plaka
There are plenty of shops in Athens selling traditional Greek foods, but this one is notable for its scale and scope. 'Everything for the Mediterranean…
Bologna
Bolognese designer Alessandro Vignoli is a one-man show at this San Vitale boutique featuring streetwear-inspired sweaters, dresses and leaf-shaped flap…
Barcelona
At this chic little shop you'll find locally made, organic-cotton summer dresses and tops by Tiralahilacha (including for kids), evening wear by Japamala…
Ibiza Town
Sparkly sequins, jazzy pom-poms, floaty fabrics and rainbows of summer-inspired neon colours set a fun tone for kaftans, dresses, sandals, bags and plenty…
Naples
Beautiful, lightweight and precisely fitting suits from the granddaddy of Neapolitan tailoring. Former clients include Neapolitan film director Vittorio…
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