Corfu Town
Selling elegant and light-as-a-feather women’s clothing in pale cottons and linens, the self-styled 'smallest clothes shop in Corfu' is so tiny that it…
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Montepulciano
In the leather goods business since 1848, local success story Maledetti manufactures good-quality shoes, bags, coats and belts. This is the clothing store…
Perugia
An old-school record shop featuring rows and rows of new and used vinyl, CDs and musical paraphernalia. From jazz to punk, new wave to krautrock, most…
North Coast Tenerife
The women's fashions here are sharp, sassy and inexpensive, with an emphasis on informal designs, colourful prints and natural fabrics. The regular sales…
Athens
A long-standing anchor of contemporary Greek artists, just off Plateia Kolonakiou. Exhibitions change every three weeks.
Hania
This high-concept store has great postcards with old photos, a small selection of rare books, handmade arts and crafts by local artists, Cretan music, and…
Madrid
This bookshop may be small, but it’s the place to find books (mostly in Spanish) covering everything to do with Madrid, from coffee-table books to…
Ioannina
The high-style-and-hand-crafted souvenir trend has reached Ioannina, and of course you want a set of coasters with an image of the city clock tower, or a…
Monaco
This open-air fruit and vegetable market, open daily year-round, is one of Monaco's most authentically local experiences – even if the prices are just as…
Hora (Mykonos)
Worth buying for the designer's name alone, this collection of original handmade jewellery uses hypoallergenic materials, semiprecious stones and recycled…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This bookshop, set over three floors, has a good range of Italian literature, reference books and travel guides, as well as CDs, a cheery children’s…
El Hierro
Lovely hand-painted green murals adorn the exterior of this well-stocked organic shop, where you can pick up dairy-free milks, wholemeal pastas and…
Puerto de la Cruz
The shopping street of Calle Santo Domingo has a couple of gems on it, including Rhodian House, which sells jewellery primarily made from natural abalone,…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Near the Vatican, this art deco–style covered market is a workaday stalwart, but can still be relied upon for good fruit and picnic fare. Amid the…
Venice
Italian design sensibilities meet Venetian trading smarts at this fair-trade boutique on the steps of the Rialto. It sells everything from organic…
Valletta
Historic dessert and sweets shop, open since 1843, selling 'pick-and-mix' and beautifully decorated, delectable cakes as well as homemade biscuits. Cafe…
Antalya
Secondhand bookshop, stocked mostly with travellers' hand-me-downs, under the care of eccentric literary larrikin Kemal Őzkurt, who can probably name…
Fuerteventura
Opposite the town swimming pool, La Oliva's food and craft market sells an abundance of goods: cheese, fruit, vegetables and other local produce,…
Fira d'Artesania del Palau de Mar
Barcelona
Artisans sell a range of crafty items, including jewellery, graphic T-shirts, handwoven hats, fragrant candles and soaps, scarves, ceramics, espadrilles…
Livorno
Head here in the morning to join the local shoppers making their purchases from open-air stalls full of violet artichokes, golden courgette flowers, hot…
Fira del Col·lectiu d'Artesans d'Alimentació
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Once a fortnight, gourmands can sample homemade honeys, sweets, cheeses, oils and other edible delights at this Friday-to-Sunday artisan market on one of…
Bodrum Town
This dumpy white building hosts Bodrum's Tuesday clothes market, a treasure trove of fake T-shirts, textiles, watches and Atatürk paraphernalia, as well…
Kadıköy
It may not look like much from the front, but this shop often sells top-quality towels and sheets manufactured in Turkey for major international brands…
Istanbul
Iranian saffron joins honey, perfumed oils and spices of every imaginable colour and aroma on the shelves of this reliable store in the Spice Bazaar…
Oviedo
With its origins dating all the way back to the 1520s, Oviedo’s colourful 19th-century food market is packed with meats, fish, fruit and veg. For the best…
Rome
A point of reference for DJs in the capital, this store stocks a comprehensive range of high-tech DJ gear as well as tunes: hip-hop, house, trance, disco,…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Locally produced handmade sandals and boots with simple designs and quality leather are the standout items here, with prices starting from just €25. The…
Extremadura
Pick up homemade pastries and cakes from the cloistered nuns at Zafra's 15th-century Convento de Santa Clara, just off the central Calle Sevilla.
Barcelona
Crate diggers will love rummaging through the vinyl collection here. There's a huge range of rock, pop and jazz, including plenty of Spanish music, along…
Hydra Town
Hydra's central market square holds several vegetable and meat shops and a taverna.
Puerto de la Cruz
An enchanting small boutique selling beautifully crafted jewellery, designer-look women’s fashion and casual chic accessories, including sequined belts…
La Gomera
Locally based artisans sell handcrafted jewellery, original cards, tye-dye clothes and fabrics brought from India at Valle Gran Rey's small Sunday market,…
Aragón
This really is the one-stop sports store in town, selling equipment and sportswear for just about every activity you can think of. It also carries a good…
Athens
The horsey set buys their bridles and breeches at this posh shop. It also stocks a few handsome rural crafts, such as traditional accessories for donkeys…
Ventimiglia
The honey bees of the Italian Riviera make some sublimely delicious product. This shop has a huge range of honey, including many naturally scented with…
Menorca
This fragrant little store creates divine natural soaps (around €5) and bath salts in a rainbow of lively colours, many of which take their inspiration…
Andalucía
A rambling shop with a big choice of ceramics, coloured-glass lights, esparto, and brass and wrought-iron decorative items – all handcrafted locally, much…
Corfu Town
Local, largely organic food and cosmetics in this friendly backstreet deli range from fig pies to donkey-milk hand cream, plus plentiful soaps, cookies…
The Mani
Has an excellent selection of hiking maps and books on the region, though the interior is comically cluttered and the exterior can be chaos as locals grab…
Valencia
In the Benimaclet pedestrian zone, this is well worth a browse for its excellent selection of craft beers and meads, including some it brews itself. Wines…
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