Rethymno Province
Down a side road at the top of the village (look for the sign 'Ceramic Art'), Konstantinos Gallios makes some beautiful pieces, displayed in his inviting…
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
La Laguna
Stuffed with browse-worthy goodies, this shop has an excellent range of vintage clothing, as well as jewellery, wine, collectables, bric-a-brac and odds…
Corralejo
One local surf-wear label to check out is No Work Team. You’ll find good-quality, comfy threads for men, women and children, with an unmistakeable surfing…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
An enchanting perfume shop crammed full of deliciously enticing bottles of scent, including lots of small, lesser-known brands that will delight perfume…
Athens
Chic silk ties, scarves and a few other accessories all with patterns and colours inspired by Greece – which translates into myriad shades of blue and…
Lesvos
Canadian artist Paul Henry makes medium-sized melancholic sea-themed sculptures from papier-mâché and opens his shop-cum-gallery for a couple of hours a…
Anilion Women’s Agricultural Group
Pelion Peninsula
It's well worth popping into this women's cooperative, on the upper square at Pouri, to sample and buy their homemade jams, hand-picked herbs and other…
Treviso
If you are in the market for local produce, this superb food emporium has the lot, from dried mushrooms to pickled radicchio, and Veneto wines to local…
Le Maioliche di Riccardo Varsallona
Central Sicily
This reliably creative and innovative local ceramicist produces some interesting designs as well as the more traditional testa di Moro (Moor's head).
Hora (Mykonos)
Ecologically friendly women's garments made from organic cotton and other sustainable fibres, as well as one-of-a-kind jewellery made from recycled…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Vintage clothes, accessories and one-off pieces by local designers: this market in the hip 'hood of Monti is well worth a rummage if you're here on a…
Salamanca
Second-hand books (mostly in Spanish) and designer jewellery may seem like a strange combination but this narrow little shop is always full and deservedly…
Verona
Wonderful old-style Veneto deli bedecked in hams and salamis and packed with everything from wines and olive oils to splayed codfish and multicoloured…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and home decorations made by a local design team fill this lovely showroom. Silver and semi-precious stones are the…
Siena
The helpful and enthusiastic staff at this shop sell running and walking gear and also organise urban running tours.
Athens
Shop for the best treats from all over Greece, from cheeses to local honeys, cold cuts, olive oil and wine, available in bulk and straight from the barrel.
Rethymno
This tiny store filled with musical instruments is the place to get that bouzouki or Cretan lyra. You can also pick up CDs of local Cretan music.
Valencia
Drop into this venerable, courteous shop to admire the fabulous colours and designs used to create traditional valenciana outfits for the Fallas.
Castilla-La Mancha
This large deli and gourmet shop across from the tourist office has a vast selection of cheeses and, better still, the majority are available for tasting.
Samos
Come to watch Giorgos spinning his wheel and making beauty out of mud. The main shop is in the main street between the parking lot and the main square.
Athens
Whether you're a skater or just want a fresh pair of Vans, head to this long-established dealer of gear and streetwear, from boards to shoes and beyond.
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A haven crammed with books – every millimetre of wall space contains English-language fiction and nonfiction (including children's) and travel guides.
Ischia
A fabulous modern chocolatier, combining ranks of sweet chocolate treats with sumptuous artisanal ice cream. The prettily wrapped boxes make good gifts.
Syntagma & Plaka
Spiros Actipis designs elegant jewellery using smooth pebbles, gleaming silver and raw leather. The shop closes in summer, as Spiros decamps to Mykonos.
Skopelos
Inviting, long-running crafts shop in a tall seafront mansion, selling handmade jewellery, icons, ceramics, carpets and artworks, all by Greek artisans.
Dalyan
Aiming to introduce customers to Turkish culture, Gallery İz has a wonderful assortment of Turkish artwork. Formerly Dalyan İz, and in a new location.
Northwestern Tuscany
This multibrand fashion queen and trendsetter dresses men and women; find her boutiques almost opposite each other on chic shopping strip Via Garibaldi.
Larnaka
Delicately patterned plates and traditional Cypriot cooking pots are some of the many pieces on offer. You can even try your hand at your own creation.
Palma de Mallorca
Local designer Rosario Pérez, a trained artist, sells her delicate hand-painted silk clothes, scarves and other accessories from this little boutique.
Palma de Mallorca
This attractive street-long market sells some original art and crafts from stalls set between the palm trees and is open late for post-dining browsing.
Verona
Exquisite perfumes beautifully bottled in Murano glass are the sole speciality of this fragrant boutique. Expect to pay €80 to €120 per fragrance.
Beyoğlu
This small shop is crammed with CDs, including a fine selection of Turkish classical, jazz and folk music. It's a popular hangout for local musicians.
Northwestern Tuscany
The studio of fashion designer Paolo Milani is a riot of bold vibrant prints and a wild mix of textures covering the whole sombre-to-sequin spectrum.
Hania
This local designer, whose work is distributed internationally, creates wonderful contemporary leather bags (from €100), jewellery and accessories.
Western Anatolia
Craft shops, selling İznik tiles, and a cafe are set in and around this restored 14th-century hamam, where a section of paved Roman road is visible.
Rome
This covered market established in 1926 is one of northern Rome's magnets for fresh produce, from fruit and veg to artisanal cheeses and local meats.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This shop has a very extensive range of bicycles and accessories, as well as specialist stock for pretty much everything you might need for cycling.
Bologna
This three-level bookshop houses Eataly's gourmet market and restaurant along with thousands of books, including many in English, French and German.
Extremadura
Specialising in the finest cured meats, cheeses and some extremeño wines, Iberllota is perfect for picnic treats and local-flavour gifts.
Montón de Trigo Montón de Paja
Segovia
With handcrafted handbags, jewellery, block-prints of Segovia and a host of other artsy, locally made items, this shop is ideal for creative gifts.
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