Kos Town
Fragrant with spices, this lively open-arched market has a cornucopia of locally made honeys, natural soaps, bonbons, sandalwood spoons, mythological…
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Monti's streets are home to a number of clothing ateliers, and this is one of the best of them. The pieces sold here have an elegant simplicity and are…
Verona
One of only two supermarkets in the historical centre, this quite upmarket food store sells high-quality groceries in the historic old fish-market…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Regional fruit, vegetables and flowers are all on sale at Gorizia's historic covered market, including the Rose of Gorizia, a vibrant red chicory…
İzmir & the North Aegean
The name means 'Local Products' and that is exactly what this red-and-white store on the main square sells. It has wine, organic jams, clothes and…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Foodie treats ahoy. Head here for homemade and locally produced preserves, honey, olive oil, sweets, nougat, carob products and so much more, sourced from…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Now a global brand, this Italian company produces handbags, wallets and suitcases with a distinctive contemporary design. Prices are extremely reasonable…
Istanbul
Beautifully decorated antique wooden boxes and carved fabric stamps from Afghanistan are the major drawcard here, but there's also some nice silver and…
L'Eixample
Mother-and-son design team Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala specialise in classy men’s and women’s fashions made from natural fibres, which have…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
A cool discovery in the backstreets of Sliema with a very surprising selection of modern and vintage vinyl. Well worth the short stroll uphill from the…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
An independent Roman designer, Chiara Baschieri sells age-neutral clothing, featuring quality fabrics, from her small boutique located on one of Rome's…
Trabzon
Founded in 1940, this little shop's specialities are local hazelnuts in various guises. It also sells dates, sugared almonds, nut pastes and myriad other…
Granada
This bottle shop has an excellent selection of local vintages, including organic wines from around Andalucía, as well as wines from the rest of Spain and…
İzmir & the North Aegean
This Japanese-run shop in the old Bedesten (Covered Bazaar) sells lovely peştemals (bath wraps), shawls and tablecloths that have been woven and…
Corfu Town
Irresistible old-fashioned patisserie that’s an Old Town landmark thanks to its 40 flavours of ice cream, plus a mouth-watering array of homemade tarts,…
Kalkan
Designing and selling ear, nose, neck, finger and toe baubles for 30 years, Kalkan's best-known shop offers silver and gold-plated jewellery in…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
A literary fixture, this bookshop was founded in 1984 and supplies avid readers with new and second-hand books in a medley of languages, plus magazines…
Ciutadella
This richly scented gourmet emporium has entrances on two streets. Whole cheeses, shelf upon shelf of them, fill the shop window, and stacks of Menorcan…
Málaga
Perfect for handcrafted Andalucian ceramics produced by local artisans. You can find traditional designs and glazes, as well as more modern, arty and…
Milan
Rocking a range of mod-vintage styles from the 1950s and '60s, this cult eyewear brand from Abruzzo crafts beautiful made-in-Italy frames that you won't…
Palermo
This hole-in-the-wall gallery showcases the work of talented local artist Loredana Lo Verde, whose main studio is a short walk away.
Chueca
With 80 Spanish and 240 European cheese varieties, this fine cheese shop is the best of its kind in Madrid. The range is outstanding and the staff really…
L'Eixample
Dating from 1888 (though remodelled in 1998), the iron-clad Mercat de la Concepció has around 50 stalls selling food, flowers, wine and more, including…
Mardin
Viticulture has been practised by Syriac Christian communities throughout the region for more than 5000 years and this small shop stocks a fine range of…
Rhodes Town
Stylish boutique with an interesting mix of goods: from embroidered kaftans, beachwear and stunning one-off jewellery to fine alabaster busts of classical…
Valletta
Fine filigree work is the speciality at this traditional workshop that's been in the same family since 1972. Current artisan Matthew Borg is the son of…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
A vast indoor market in a modern building. Hundreds of stalls sell clothing, food, housewares and fine fabrics. Depending on your needs, it can be one big…
Bay of Naples
One of the best shops at the Mercato di Pugliano. Ask politely to check out the rare stock upstairs, often borrowed by international designers for study…
Milan
Stocked to the rafters with classic vinyl, and used and new CDs, this tiny shop is heaven for music aficionados searching out that hard-to-find '70s…
Segovia
Segovia has loads of places around town selling Spanish and Segovian gourmet food products, and this is one of the best of them. It also has a cafe…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A perfect pit stop for presents, this tiny workshop produces attractive hand-painted paper-bound boxes, photo albums, recipe books, notepads, photo frames…
Rhodes Town
The perfect pit stop for choice gifts, So Greek sells nicely packaged Greek wine, olive oil and a wide range of homemade honey, natural cosmetics and…
Ibiza
This stylish deli sells all kinds of gourmet produce from Ibiza, including honey and salt, as well as fair-trade and organic foodstuffs such as granola,…
Madrid
In a quiet lane just south of Plaza de la Villa, this appealing little shop sells homemade sweets baked by nuns in abbeys, convents and monasteries all…
Calabria
You can visit the studio and shop of Domenico Caruso to see how San Giovanni in Fiore's famous Armenian-style hand-loomed carpets and tapestry are woven…
Mercado Agrícola de Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise
A feast of organic fruit and veg, artisan honey, home-made marmalade and mojo, Lanzarote wines and cheeses and much more, in the pueblo marinero.
Chios
Efficient and attractive shop with a range of mastic-based products such as lotions, toothpastes, soaps and condiments. Ask for a sample of pure mastic to…
Chueca
Old postcards, posters, books and other period knick-knacks fill this treasure cave to the rafters. It's a wonderful slice of old Madrid in which to lose…
Skopelos
Beautiful handmade, Greek-designed jewellery and island-chic dresses, kaftans and scarves created from fabrics collected in India and Indonesia. On the…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Rome's most famous couturier, Valentino Garavani, opened his first store on Via dei Condotti in 1960. The brand now sells its creations from this nearby…
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