Trabzon
It's worth popping in just to breath the deliciously spiced air in Trabzon's most enticing food shop. Offerings include honey, dried fruits, nuts, lokum …
Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe
Genoa
Evoking all the exoticism of far-flung travels to North Africa and beyond, this tiny shop has shelves packed with jars of fragrant spices, nuts, colourful…
Troödos Mountains
Selling her products all over Cyprus, and exporting as far as Australia, Niki makes marmalades, fig preserves and walnut sweets. Many of her preserves…
Rethymno
At this small store-workshop you can watch the owner make quality handmade leather belts in all sorts of colours and designs. There’s also a good…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The international branch of Italy’s ubiquitous bookseller has a splendid collection of books in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Designer Livia Risi designs women's clothes for that elusive sweet spot: elegant daily wear that's super-comfortable to wear while being both stylish and…
Dodecanese
Look for the left-field window display with coloured wigs, hidden down an alley, and enter this cave of finely wrought one-off pieces of pendants,…
Bilbao
Cheese lovers shouldn't miss this wondrous shop. You'll find more than 40 varieties of the good stuff, with new selections every week. It's also worth…
Syntagma & Plaka
This charming jewellery store is a delight before you even enter: turn the handle on the window display and watch as gears and pulleys animate the scene…
Trieste
Windows full of vintage treasures lure curious passersby into this Aladdin’s cave where you can find 1950s signage, good-as-new Artemide lamps, pinball…
Lemesos (Limassol)
Full of fresh produce, the restored municipal market is a must-visit for self-caterers, and is also an excellent source of foodie-style souvenirs, such as…
Oltrarno
Exquisite hand-made hats crafted with extraordinary passion and creativity by Austrian-born, Florence-based designer Reinhard Plank is what this tiny…
Salamanca
If your style is as refined as your palate, the exquisite chocolates in this tiny shop will satisfy. The packaging is every bit as pretty as the bombones …
Pollença
Held year-round, Pollença's Sunday market is one of the largest and liveliest in Mallorca. Fruit, veg, cheese, wine, herbs and spices are concentrated in…
Alghero
If you're looking for a souvenir, this well-stocked showroom specialises in traditional Sardinian craftwork. You'll find everything from rugs and…
Athens
From a family of goldsmiths, Ioannidis merges Greek and other global folkloric elements into jewellery that is light, bohemian and sometimes even a little…
Hydra Town
Athens- and Hydra-based Kelly Fotopoulou designs a range of women's and kids' clothing, jewellery and kaftans – perfect for the beach and summer lounging …
Verona
The flea market fills Piazza San Zeno and the surrounding streets, and is a feast of art nouveau light fittings, gramophone players, Fascist-era bike…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Levi Gregoris' prosciutto is known for its sweetness and perfume and you can buy as much as your heart and stomach desire at his Bottega del Prosciutto,…
Athens
This charming bookshop and gallery, run by Julia Tsiakiris and hidden at the back of cafe-bar Noel, is a wonderful find. Browse locally published books…
Syntagma & Plaka
This cute shop has a tightly curated collection of souvenirs and travel gear. Get your hand-stamped 'φλανέρ' (that’s 'flâneur' spelled in Greek) notebooks…
Palma de Mallorca
This small shop is dedicated to promoting the craftsmanship and gastronomy of Mallorca. Here you'll find wines, olive oils, salts and liquors, as well as…
Meteora & Thessaly
Kalambaka-born ceramicist Maro Theodorou runs this delightful shop in the heart of Kastraki village, selling her own distinctive pottery as well as works…
Turin
Europe's largest food market has hundreds of stalls, including a large open-air market with a separate undercover local and organic produce area, and a…
Kythira
Intriguing one-room, one-woman workshop on the pedestrian alleyway south of the main square. All the colourful and very distinctive hand-woven shoulder…
Matera
The eponymous Elisa and Janna are (respectively) an Italian goldsmith and sculptor and a Swedish gemologist who combine precious stones with salvaged…
Cappadocia
Funky, colourful felt bags, cute knitted children's toys, crocheted jewellery and scarves, and local foodie products such as mantı (Turkish ravioli) pasta…
Rhodes Town
Best viewed by night, this Aladdin's cave of a shop conjures up thoughts of the Arabian Nights, with its shiny brass lamps, ornate antique rings and…
Nafplio
Wine enthusiasts can find a fine selection of wines from all over the country, including Nemean reds and spirits. Tastings are offered. Well-read owner…
Oltrarno
Precious silks, velvets and other luxurious fabrics are woven on 18th- and 19th-century looms at this world-famous fabric house where opulent damasks and…
Palma de Mallorca
The Gordiola family can call on nearly 300 years of glassmaking skill, everywhere evident in the fantastically shaped and coloured vases, lamps, stemware…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
In a prominent location opposite the Spanish Steps, this boutique showcases clothing produced by the iconic Italian clothing brand famed for its…
Dodecanese
On the waterfront, and one of the most eclectic and long-standing art shops on Patmos, Selene has a fascinating collection of ceramics, vintage items,…
Salamanca
Nothing to wear to the Oscars? Do what many Hollywood celebrities do and head for Manolo Blahnik. The showroom is exclusive and each shoe is displayed…
Frosso Bora Pottery Studio & Shop
Rethymno
Local artist Frosso Bora makes beautiful pots, vases, candlesticks, bowls and other vessels from local clay using the wheel or slabs. Prices are very…
Cartagena
This government-funded shop displays the works of local artisans. There's an excellent range of everything from paintings to honey. It's a great spot to…
Sultanahmet
This Arasta Bazaar branch of Mehmet Çetinkaya's gorgeous gallery sells textiles and antique jewellery.
Troödos Mountains
Maria Aristou is an icon painter and sells her work at this small shop in the backstreets of Omodos. Prices range from €80 to €120.
Burgos
This is the pick of many stores around the town centre offering local produce that's ideal for a picnic or a gift for back home.
Cyprus
Talented craftswoman Sylvana creates striking and unconventional jewellery using silver, polymer clay and handmade beads.
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