Western Sardinia
On the main road through the village, this is the place to stock up on local olive oil. A litre costs between €8 and €9.
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Get your five-plus a day here on Wednesdays when local farmers set up their fruit and vegetable stalls on Constanza Bastion.
Società Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro
Volterra
Showcases the work of local alabaster artisans in a roomy town-centre shop – the scope of objects and styles is impressive
Castilla y León
Local gourmet foods from the Zamora area are sold here, but it's the wines from Toro in particular that take centre stage.
Corfu Town
Rather lovely Old Town boutique, which as well as simple gold and silver jewellery does a brisk trade in jewellery stands.
Larnaka
This central market is great for self-caterers, with plenty of stalls piled high with fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables.
Burgos
Local Burgos jewellery designer Jorge Revilla is becoming a global name for his exquisite and sophisticated silver pieces.
Salamanca
The time-honoured tradition of monks and nuns making sweets and selling them to a paying public is alive at this convent.
Menorca
Ferreries' weekly market overflows with fresh local produce and Menorcan crafts, and folk dancing happens in high season.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This tiny shop sells quirky, individual handcrafted pendant necklaces, earrings, chunky stone rings and funky bracelets.
Ikaria
This wonderful market-deli-bakery in the heart of Hristos Rahes sells jams, herbs and sweet treats made on the premises.
Edirne
A branch of the popular retail chain selling lokum and badem ezmesi, located opposite the Old Mosque.
Land of Corfu Natural Products
Corfu Town
Specialising in wholesome and healthy natural products, this ochre-fronted shop sells locally made cosmetics and soaps.
Valencia
An excellent selection of vintage clothing marks this out as a key Russafa port of call. You can order online as well.
Ürgüp
Ebru (paper marbling) artworks as well as ebru techniques used on fabrics for one-of-a-kind scarves.
Aragón
One of several tiny shops selling regional food products (pâté, jams, sausage) and wines found hidden in Sos' lanes.
Borghetto Flaminio Flea Market
Rome
Rummage through the vast heaps of used (vintage?) and new clothing, housewares and bric-a-brac at this weekly market.
Siena
This branch of the national chain stocks a good range of English-language fiction and travel guides, as well as maps.
Extremadura
Las Hurdes is known for its excellent honey and El Tio Picho sells a good selection, as well as other local produce.
Lemesos (Limassol)
Crammed with a colourful jumble of ornaments, tapestries, dolls and embroidered pieces, all made by the owner, Pana.
Kaş
This upmarket gallery overlooking the marina has locally designed ceramic and porcelain pieces, including crockery.
Cáceres
One of the best delis in town, with plenty of cheeses, jamón, wines and fresh and tinned local products.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Geometric Moroccan-style wall tiles and colourful, abstract teapots and homewares, all handmade and hand-painted.
Hydra Town
Local designer Dimitris creates an annual line of womenswear and accessories using intricate Indian block prints.
Pafos
The largest shopping mall in the Republic with around 125 stores, plus restaurants, coffee shops and a cineplex.
Hydra Town
Carefully curated ceramics from all over Greece plus a smattering of fashion make this one of Hydra's top shops.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Hand-loomed rugs, tapestries, scarves and shawls in wool, hemp and linen bearing traditional geometric patterns.
Cyprus
In this interesting antiques trove you can find traditional Cypriot ceramics, engravings, embroidery and gifts.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Funky screen-printed clothes, homewares and accessories, plus some quirky and cute T-shirts and gifts for kids.
Chianti
The town's best-known wine shop sells wines from its La Castellina estate and also offers tastings from €5.
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Beautiful handmade ceramic jewellery with a floral theme, which make fabulous, inexpensive and unusual gifts.
Meteora & Thessaly
Charming shop with only one item for sale: loukoumi, a traditional Greek version of Turkish delight.
Bellagio
Magda Guaitamacchi turns out gorgeous ceramic and porcelain pieces that have gone on show around the world.
León
Some lovely etchings and reproductions of medieval art are among the many attractions of this classy shop.
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Accessory-focused second store of upmarket fashion boutique Gente.
Beyoğlu
A long-standing business with three floors of books – head to the 3rd floor for English-language titles.
Bari
Stock up on Pugliese drops such as Primitivo di Manduria at this gorgeous old wine shop, founded in 1911.
Palma de Mallorca
Best known of Mallorca’s famed shoe brands, funky, eco-chic Camper is now incredibly popular worldwide.
Salamanca
Flagship store for the celebrated Basque Balenciaga brand, with a stunning limestone-and-marble interior.
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Datça's three main products – almonds, honey and olive oil – are sold here in copious quantities.
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