Göreme
Loved all those hamam towels in İstanbul's twee boutiques but shuddered at the cost? Sultan's Charm has beautiful stacks of sensibly priced hand-loomed…
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This small but flavour-packed delicatessen is a good place to pick up all sorts of Italian delicacies – fine cured meats, buffalo mozzarella from Campania…
Capri
Always fancied yourself flouncing around in one of those sherbet-yellow, baby-pink or powder-blue floppy hats? Then this is the place to pick one up (€15)…
Eastern Sardinia
This art gallery showcases works by contemporary artists such as Antonio Corriga, Vittorio Calvi and Franco Carenti. Oils and watercolours predominate…
Edirne
Also known as the Kavaflar Arastası (Cobblers' Arcade), this historic market below the Selimiye Mosque was part of the original külliye (mosque complex)…
Larnaka
Just 50m from Agios Lazaros towards the sea is this eclectic store featuring myriad pendants, stones, anklets, rings and necklaces, made from everything…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This large cartoleria (stationery shop) stocks beautiful printed paper, cards and envelopes that will inspire you to bring back the art of letter writing,…
Beyoğlu
This family business has been pickling vegetables and fruit since 1913 and has a devoted local clientele. It's a great place in which to sample şalgam…
Syntagma & Plaka
This tiny, delightful store has a tempting selection of fun and original contemporary designs from Athena Axioti, Themis Bobolas and other local designers.
Ibiza Town
Partying hard? This long-running organic health store provides a roster of supplements and nutritional support: vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino…
Venice
A much-loved antiques flea market held several weekends a year; check the website for dates. Head in early for the best finds, among them vintage Campari…
Centro Storico
Interior design classics from the 1940s to '70s star at this elegant showroom. Prepare to swoon over sexy retro glassware, Bakelite jewellery,…
Naples
Even the doors heave with gourmet grub at this jam-packed little deli. Fill your bags with everything from pasta, macaroons and grappa (Italian pomace…
Monterosso
A small but handy shop for picking up provisions, this chain has all the essentials for a gourmet picnic. You'll find cheeses, cured meats, wines, craft…
Ikaria
On the main road, near the entrance to Cavos Bay Hotel, this attractive shop and studio is named for the kedroi, or cedar tree. You'll find lots of…
Vernazza
A few steps from the train station, this food shop (part of Cinque Terre–wide grocery chain) has reasonably priced fruits and vegetables, cheeses, cured…
Logroño
There are countless wine outlets in town, but this one stocks an impressive assortment of quality Rioja labels. In addition to local varietals, it's a…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Contemporary lamps become works of art at Artemide, an Italian powerhouse for lighting design since 1960. Some of the world's greatest designers and…
Madrid
Madrid's love affair with chocolate keeps rolling on. The chocolates from the Belgian homeland of chocolatier Paul-Hector Bossier are, as you would expect…
Madrid
This four-storey megastore has a terrific range of CDs, DVDs, video games, electronic equipment and books (including English- and other foreign-language…
Rhodes Town
If you have a leaning toward the myths and classics, you'll find quality terracotta and alabaster statues here of everyone from Aphrodite to Alexander the…
Venice
Venice artisan Ninfa Salerno gives staid pearl strands a sense of humour with bouncy black rubber, weaves fuchsia rubber discs into glowing UFO necklaces,…
Agios Nikolaos
If you're a stickler for quality coffee, stock up on freshly roasted beans at this shoe-box-size shop that also sells biscuits, sweets and nuts as well as…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Specialising in everything mare (sea) related, this 'concept bookstore' stocks maritime books (some in English), nautical charts, binoculars, pirate flags…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Monster-sized department store that will keep you stocked in whatever your heart desires. It also has a restaurant and an excellent and huge (albeit…
Aegina
A lovely little shop that sells arts and crafts made by Greek artists and designers – choose from ceramics, jewellery and small paintings, tote bags and T…
Princes’ Islands
Housed in a handsome timber building adorned with art nouveau timber fretwork and jewel-coloured stained glass, this shop sells old photographs,…
Cáceres
High in the Ciudad Monumental, the nuns at this convent produce delicious local cookies as is the custom throughout Spain. Ring the bell, make your order,…
Corfu Town
Backstreet shop selling one-of-a-kind, mostly wooden ornaments and souvenirs, hand-crafted on the premises by the friendly owner. The star attractions are…
L'Eixample
With branches throughout Spain, the ‘Home of the Book’ is a well-stocked general bookshop with sections devoted to literature in English, French and other…
La Laguna
A solid, good-quality and well-priced local store selling fashion for men, women and children, cosmetics, shoes and sportswear. It carries the popular…
Corfu Town
An absolute treasure trove of the wonders of the East, this colourful cave sells everything from Afghan jewellery to Turkish rugs and Indian pashmina…
Matera
Locally crafted ceramics, sculptures chiselled from the Materan tufa (limestone), lamps, animal figurines and other objets d'art can all be found at this…
Salamanca
In addition to the small range of souvenirs sold in the municipal tourist office, there is another shop, found under the arches on the north side of Plaza…
Puerto de la Cruz
Swiss-owned Marysol was one of the first shops to open back in the ‘80s and specialises in fine jewellery made with coral, lava, silver, steel and olivine…
Palma de Mallorca
One of the largest dealers in secondhand books (mostly English, but some Spanish and German), it also sells furniture and serves as something of a meeting…
Hora (Mykonos)
Going strong for more than 20 years, this cute shop specialises in all things olive oil – soap, skincare products, the oil itself, plus olivewood kitchen…
Vietri sul Mare
Located at the entrance to town, and with a convenient car park, the showroom here has a great choice of ceramics, including some reasonably priced and…
Taller de Artesanía Reinaldo Dorta Déniz
Lanzarote
This town hall-supported craft workshop sees local artisans producing silverware, ceramics, embroidery and charming pieces made of palm leaves and reeds…
Fuerteventura
This small shop packs all sorts of goodies into a tight space: mojo, sauces, jams, goat's-milk alcohol, cactus alcohol, rums of many different shades and,…
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