Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe

  • Cyprus Handicrafts Centre

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This government-sponsored store is the best place for seeking out authentic, traditional and fairly priced handmade crafts.

  • El Corte Inglés

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A secondary branch of Spain's only remaining department store, selling electronics, fashion, stationery and sports gear.

  • Glykos Peirasmos

    Nafplio

    The place for delicious chocolate, baklava, loukoumi (Turkish delight) and honey-sodden walnut cake.

  • Gappa

    Pafos

    Colourful and highly original ceramics are on display here; you can watch the potters at work in the adjacent workshop.

  • ReCamper

    Mallorca

    Snag a bargain at Camper's factory outlet, which does a brisk trade in seconds and end-of-lines.

  • Gay Odin

    Naples

    One of several branches around town, Gay Odin is famous for its delectable artisanal chocolates.

  • Del Giudice

    Centro Storico

    The second Centro Storico shop of this high-quality artisanal leather goods company.

  • Gorostiga

    Bilbao

    Gorostiga has been crafting traditional txapelas (Basque berets) and hats since 1857. Its nine different berets cover all parts of the Basque Country,…

  • Peletería Ramón Ezkerra

    Bilbao

    At Bilbao-born Ramón Ezkerra's atelier, limited-edition pieces handcrafted from sustainably sourced Basque and Spanish leather are primarily made on site…

  • Eturel

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    Fabrics, patterns and designs from rural Castilla–La Mancha, updated with the merest style twists, lie behind this lovely store which sells cushions,…

  • DendAZ

    Bilbao

    Emerging and established Basque artists and designers showcase their works at this retail space within the Azkuna Zentroa cultural centre. Browse for…

  • Buying from a vendor at the Feriköy Organic Market

    Feriköy Organic Market

    Istanbul

    Established in 2006 as Turkey’s first ‘100% ecological bazaar’, this bustling Saturday market is still going strong, with hundreds of colourful stalls…

  • Women’s accessories in Antonia

    Antonia

    Milan

    Every fashionista in Milan frequents Antonia – and not just because of the sleek design and 17th-century palazzo (mansion) location. What makes it special…

  • Pifebo, store's sunglasses display.

    Pifebo

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Seek out a secondhand steal at Pifebo, the city’s top vintage boutique. Shelves and racks brim with sunglasses, boots, clothing (including lots of denim),…

  • The Mutinelli shop front

    Mutinelli

    Milan

    Millayne bonnets were all the rage in the 15th and 16th centuries, so much so that they gave the city its name. Founded a few centuries later in 1888,…

  • Nina stands on the corner of a square and a pretty canal

    Nina

    Venice

    There are plenty of high-fashion stores in Venice, but Nina fills a gap with interesting, elegant creations. Owner Daniela Soreca champions Italian…

  • Window display, Ink-P.

    Ink-P

    Oltrarno

    Giulia and Antonio work from their diminutive studio by Piazza Tasso creating contemporary fashion and accessories – funky leather sunglasses, gloves or…

  • Exterior of vintage shop Bivio

    Bivio

    Milan

    The brainchild of San Franciscan Hilary Belle Walker, Bivio is a buy-sell-trade store offering top quality 'pre-owned' fashion at a fraction of the…

  • The entrance to Guadagni Design Store

    Guadagni

    Venice

    This interior design store has sumptuous fabrics, contemporary design products and sleek fittings and furnishings for sale. The charming owner, Carla…

  • Mamu building entrance.

    Mamu

    Milan

    Taking a leaf out of the concept-store book, Nicola Kitharatzis has created this classical music wonderland, a huge 350-sq-metre space where enthusiasts …

  • Melissinos Art

    Athens

    Pantelis Melissinos continues the sandalmaking tradition started by his grandfather in 1920 and made famous by his poet/cobbler father Stavros, who built…

  • A crowded desk inside the studio of Officina Nora

    Officine Nora

    Oltrarno

    Once a mechanic’s shop, this workspace for contemporary jewellery-makers brings Florence’s rich history of expert goldsmithing right up to date. The large…

  • Etro shop entrance

    Etro

    Milan

    Home-grown talent Gimmo Etro founded his fashion brand in 1968 and it's still run by the family. Contrary to the usual Milanese penchant for minimalism,…

  • Miran

    Athens

    The sausages hanging from the ceiling may be plastic (thanks, health codes), but this deli near the central market is the real deal. It makes its own…

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    La Madrileña

    Madrid

    La Madrileña has been serving its customers ham, cured meats and sausages since 1909. Its white sausages are perfect for the griddle, or you can try the…

  • Do Design's main entrance.

    Do Design

    Chueca

    Picture-perfect concept store Do Design is an ode to living artfully. Part fashion supplier, part interior-design dream, it stocks artisanal goods ranging…

  • Hello Wonderful shopfront in Oltarano

    Hello Wonderful

    Oltrarno

    Find contemporary women’s fashion in this tiny showroom, home to dynamic designer duo Livia and Vivian, who design trousers, tops and ethereal dresses in…

  • The shop window of CB Made in Italy

    CB Made in Italy

    Milan

    If you can’t face the teetering heels modelled in the Quadrilatero d'Oro, opt for Cecilia Bringheli’s handmade loafers in a rainbow range of soft suede,…

  • Reciclo on via Romana.

    Reciclò

    Oltrarno

    This upcycling store stocks cute and quirky items, unique homewares and one-off custom-made furniture for the design curious – think along the lines of…

  • Nipper shop front.

    Nipper Milano

    Milan

    With a focus on vintage technology, Nipper feels like a mix between a period newsroom and a games arcade. The shop is the brainchild of Alfonso and…

  • Bernier/Eliades

    Athens

    This gallery, established in 1977 and occupying this grand old home since 1999, showcases prominent Greek artists and an impressive list of international…

  • Xylouris

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Set in an arcade with several other music shops, this treasure trove is run by the family of legendary Cretan composer Nikos Xylouris. They can guide you…

  • Display of merchandise

    Acid Drop

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Mother-daughter duo Ileana and Eleonora Ottini prove creativity is inherited at their quirky boutique. Unconventional statement pieces include punchy silk…

  • Vintage-inspired designs at Tina B Sondergaard.

    Tina B Sondergaard

    Centro Storico

    Danish designer Tina Sondergaard's boutique faithfully follows the formula of her flagship store in the Monti neighbourhood, measuring, sewing and…

  • Leather-bound notebooks at Taller Puntera

    Taller Puntera

    Madrid

    If you’re looking for high-quality gifts to take back home, Taller Puntera has leather goods of all kinds. From notebooks to briefcases, backpacks and…

  • The Premiata shop exterior.

    Premiata

    Milan

    On trend as ever, Premiata's flagship store is designed by Vincenzo de Cotiis. The contemporary interiors provide a backdrop for this historic Marche…

  • Vintage rack in Cavalli e Nastri

    Cavalli e Nastri

    Milan

    Claudia Jesi turns her expert eye to vintage menswear in this outpost of Cavalli e Nastri. Expect to find a large selection of tailored suits, boldly…

  • Macchinine, bursting with colourful toy cars of all stripes.

    macchinine

    Chueca

    Packed with nearly 5000 miniature cars, this is a hotspot for toy-car enthusiasts. The likeable owners are just as passionate about connecting hobbyists…

  • Outside The Slowear Store

    The Slowear Store

    Milan

    Slowear takes its cue from the Slow Food philosophy and markets an ethical stable of menswear labels (Incotex, Zanone) that fit a wearable, timeless and…

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