Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Secondhand bliss. This is the number-one stop in Nicosia for lovers of vintage fashion, accessories and homewares. From funky industrial lighting and…
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Venice
Venice isn't known for its leatherwork, but there's always an exception to the rule – and Franco Balducci is it. Step through the door of his Cannaregio…
El Cotillo
Stop by this ecologically aware and very neat-looking place that stocks cool surf wear in soft greens and blues. The business donates a percentage of all…
Athens
Votsi is renowned for her big and bold designs using exquisite semiprecious stones. So sculptural is her work that she was selected to design the 2004…
L'Eixample
Taking inspiration from the world of dance and cultures around the globe, barcelonin designer Silvia Garcia Presas creates her elegant women's dresses,…
El Raval
Decorative pieces made from Chiang Mai wood, lampshades that reuse old bamboo lobster traps and handmade hanging terracotta plant pots are just a few of…
Maspalomas
If you’re after local handicrafts, visit the small Fedac shop located within the main tourist office. Fedac is a government-sponsored nonprofit store,…
Madrid
The shop and workshop may be tiny, but Juan Alvarez is one of the most celebrated guitar-makers in Spain. The family business dates back to 1945 and…
Pollença
Artisans have been making the striped Mallorcan fabrics known as robes de llengües here at this family-run business since 1854, and the contemporary…
Formentera
'Alma Gemela' means 'soulmate' in Spanish and this lovely little boutique lives up to its name, specialising in glammed-up espadrilles (€60 to €70), which…
Lanzarote
One of the island's best places to buy local goat’s cheese – and you can taste it first. Choose between smoked, fresh, semicured, or coated with paprika…
Centro Storico
Don’t be fooled by its workaday look – those in the know head to this small corner shop for the latest footwear fashions. Women's styles, ranging from…
Barcelona
A gorgeous little boutique in an area that's not short of them, Mushi Mushi specialises in quirky but elegant women's fashion and accessories,…
Eastern Mediterranean
This government-controlled shop next to the toruist office sells handicrafts, jewellery, ceramics, musical instruments and more. Made in the surrounding…
Centro Storico
Although no longer run by the label's founder, society shirtmaker Piero Albertelli, this renowned tailor's continues to dress Rome's well-to-do. Ready-to…
Bologna
Bologna's most famous cheese shop carries a wide selection of aged parmigiano reggiano, along with hams and other deli items. It doubles as a wine bar and…
Bilbao
High-quality leather products are Malababa's stock in trade. Based in Madrid, the company designs and produces everything in Spain, and uses ecological…
Trieste
The shop of a local artisan, Vud showcases the rich tradition of wood craft in the region, along with a nice contemporary simplicity. You might not be in…
Volterra
Conservators Silvia Gazzina and Rita Scarselli run this paper and parchment restoration laboratory that is used by major cultural organisations and…
Barcelona
A minimalist-chic world of Catalan, other Spanish and international designerware, Coquette showcases elegant women's pieces with a timeless Parisian edge,…
Colours of Skopelos – Keramika
Skopelos
Long-time Skopelos resident Elizabeth McGhie crafts gorgeous hand-painted bowls, mugs and other ceramic tableware, all inspired the island's sky-blues,…
Madrid
This fine Huertas shop does a carefully curated collection of men's and women's fashions, with brand names like Scotch Soda, Blue Hole, Andy and Lucy and…
Fira
This small fashion boutique, run by designer Sophia Hatzigeorgiou, draws inspiration from Santorini's unique landscapes, colours and lifestyle. The…
Milan
Kristina Ti specialises in things that are swoon-inducingly pretty but never one-dimensionally girly. Her collection includes very wearable slouchy t…
Alghero
A local landmark near the entrance to the centro storico, this foodie shop is a gourmet's treat, selling everything from local liqueurs and island wines…
Barcelona
In a calming space with exposed-brick walls and wooden furniture, Nostàlgic specialises in all kinds of modern and vintage photography equipment, from…
Granada
Laden with everything from leather satchels and Moroccan-style slippers to gaudy ceramic wares, cheap jewellery, scarves and Swiss Army knives, the brazen…
Hydra Town
Youthful beach- and loungewear created by Greek designers fill this sparkling white shop just back from Amalour, on the way to the Bratsera Hotel. Prices…
Corfu Town
This standout shoe store, on the narrow lane that holds Corfu Town’s heaviest (and tackiest) concentration of souvenir shops, sells well-priced handmade…
Menorca
Seek out the perfect pair of immensely popular, stylishly patterned Pretty Ballerinas at this glitzy boutique from top Menorcan footwear brand Mascaró, a…
Puerto de la Cruz
This market-style stall is a daily institution, and where locals come to stock up on all those deli goodies, including cheese, chorizo and the famous…
Genoa
A wonderful find in a country increasingly dominated by big budget labels, everything here is handmade in Genoa. Smocks, shirts, shorts, cardigans and…
Como
Wines, vintage whiskies and grappas, along with olive oils and balsamic vinegars, line the walls of this sociable wine shop and bar. Drop by in the…
Cuesta de Claudio Moyano Bookstalls
Madrid
Madrid’s answer to the booksellers that line the Seine in Paris, these secondhand bookstalls are an enduring city landmark. Most titles are in Spanish,…
Barcelona
Along an increasingly cool stretch of El Poblenou, this small, well-curated shop sells mostly used records from local and international artists, plus some…
La Laguna
Owned by music buff Fernando, Jumping Man has a petite space stuffed with jazz, soul, funk, R&B, hip-hop, pop and rock vinyl and CDs, much of it classic…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Cyprus’ heritage of producing silk from silkworms and the once-ubiquitous mulberry tree comes alive in this shop, where owner Munise and her elderly…
Trieste
Part bookshop, part Slovenian cultural hub, this is a fascinating place to explore the cultural fluidity of Trieste; it has a particularly engaging…
Centro Storico
A space for designers and artisans to showcase their wares, this shop is part of an ongoing project to sustain and promote Italy's artisanal traditions…
Hania
This is one of the few places in Crete where you can buy genuine, hand-woven goods (note, though, that they're not antiques). Amiable Mihalis Manousakis…
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