Black Sea Coast
In Giresun's little flatiron building, Fındıkevi is one of a trio of nearby boutiques dedicated to the hazelnut in all its guises: salted, chillied,…
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
During the 1960s Ferruccio Serafini was one of Rome’s most sought-after artisans, making handmade leather shoes and bags for the likes of Liz Taylor and…
Centro Storico
If your 12 year old (or younger child) needs a wardrobe update, look up Rachele in her delightful shop just off Via del Pellegrino. With everything from…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A celebration of Catalan products, this nicely designed modern store is a great place to browse for one-of-a-kind pieces. You'll find jewellery inspired…
Corniglia
This Italian fashion brand markets itself as an all-female workshop of ethical fashion, and has thoughtfully designed pieces in organic cotton and other…
Kythira
Exquisite one-off pieces of bespoke jewellery are available in this boutique, overseen by the eponymous fish tank. It's not always open and hours vary,…
Menorca
Just above Plaça d’Espanya, the 18th-century, former neoclassical cloisters of the Església del Carme have been imaginatively converted into a buzzing…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Whether it's a unicorn or a steampunk explorer mask you're after, this traditional workshop will see you right. Alternatively you can paint your own…
Bologna
A temple for musical purists, this old-school record shop is of more modest days, when browsing rows of vinyl and CDs was a perfectly entertaining way to…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
If you’re a tea drinker, stop by this temple to the tea leaf, with its shelves stuffed to bursting point with traditional metal tins of every imaginable…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This Spanish designer apparently became inspired as a child by the bolts of material, buttons and bows at her grandfather’s modest haberdashery shop near…
Naples
Pick up anything from Italian DVDs and music CDs to novels and coffee-table tomes at this buzzing three-level book-and-music megastore, complete with cafe…
Centro Storico
Take home some Mediterranean sunshine. Artist Maria Grazia Luffarelli's paintings are a riotous celebration of Italian colours, with sunny yellow…
Valencia
Here’s the place to buy a traditional fallera dress or accessories (for Las Fallas), or simply see roll upon roll of embroidered, sequined cloth and racks…
Madrid
A charming old-time shoe store, Calzados Cantero sells a range of shoes at rock-bottom prices. It’s most famous for its rope-soled alpargatas (espadrilles…
Centro Storico
Materie is a lovely showcase for unique handcrafted jewellery. Each year owner Viviana Violo travels to source new pieces from designers and artisans…
Venice
Vintage mirrors and beautiful wooden shelving adorn this attractive, long-standing hat store. Owners Roberta and Misty stock traditional panamas and…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Buying leather gloves in Rome is a rite of passage for some, and the city's most famous glove-seller opposite the Spanish Steps is the place to go. Choose…
Venice
Get that ‘just got in from Monaco for my art opening’ look beloved of cashed-up bohemians. The high-drama Delphos tunic dresses make anyone look like a…
Perugia
This old-fashioned, handle-with-care shop showcases high-quality majolica ceramics. Their wares hail from Deruta, a nearby town that has been renowned for…
Cagliari
Wine buffs will enjoy exploring the racks at this specialist wine shop on Piazza Yenne. The onus is on Sardinian wines but you'll also come across Italian…
Istanbul
Specialising in the sweet liquid gold so beloved by Turks, this small shop behind the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque sells three types of bal (honey): flower…
Madrid
Part of the stunning extension to Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, La Central is perhaps Madrid’s best gallery bookshop, with a range of posters, postcards and…
Venice
Utilising traditional Murano techniques and materials, including oxides and resins, Sabina Melinato conjures up contemporary glass and costume jewellery…
Rome
In 1933 Alfonso Bialetti revolutionised domestic coffee-making by creating his classic moka caffettiera. His design has by now become a household staple,…
Beyoğlu
The city's most beloved chocolate company started trading in 1947 and neither its logo nor this flagship store have changed much since that time. The milk…
Hania Province
The Women’s Cooperative, on Gavalohori's main square, sells a few rare pieces of kapaneli (intricately worked silk lace) made by local women. You can…
Barcelona
Arguably Barcelona's best shopping centrel, La Maquinista is a huge outdoor complex filled with covered walkways, palm trees and an array of both designer…
Venice
Daniela Lavera and Alessandra Gardin work with ceramics, porcelain, wood and glass to turn out contemporary homewares and stylish jewellery. Shapes are…
Barcelona
Three mothers, Neli, Laura and Nacha, design and handmake children's clothing and accessories at this light, bright studio-boutique. Finds include animal…
Fira
A block north of the cable car, this gallery features colourful glasswork from the prioprietor, Mary, as well as silver jewellery, paintings and ceramics…
Amalfi
Unabashedly tourist-geared, Il Ninfeo has a vast showroom displaying an excellent selection of ceramics, ranging from giant urns to fridge magnets. If…
Barcelona
This tiny, beautifully curated concept store has many temptations: stylish unisex sneakers by Spanish brand Barqet, jazzy tops from Basque label Loreak…
Madrid
The Real Madrid club shop sells replica shirts, posters, caps and just about everything else under the sun to which it could attach a club logo. In the…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Selling produce from its Tuscan farm, this shop is a great place to pick up presents to take home. Choose from different varieties of pesto, honey and…
Bilbao
One for the kids, Pinocchio has loads of imagination-inspiring toys and games, and the small shop has old-fashioned charm in its carefully curated…
Preveza
Established in 1949 by a family from Lesvos, this distillery and shop has barely changed since. Its fan-cooled interior is a dreamworld of grey-and-white…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Specialising in haute-couture classics like Chanel, Dior, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent, collected from Paris and LA as well as Barcelona, this…
Sorrento
There are numerous shops selling leather sandals in the centro storico, but head to the far end of Via Fuoro and you’ll find this tiny, old-fashioned…
İzmir
Selling particularly delicious helva (sweet made from sesame seeds), tahini and pekmez (syrup made from grape juice) since 1885, this is one of the most…
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