El Raval
Named for the Canberra home of Australian owner Amy Cocker's grandparents, this stylishly reimagined former perfume shop is decked with tempting trinkets,…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Oslo
Take note of this lovely 1929 functionalist shopfront before browsing the great mid-century design within; designed by Arne Korsmo and Sverre Aasland, it…
Belgrade
The newest edition from Jane Doe – real name Bojana! – expands from the vintage realm of the Kapetan Mišina shop to include designer jewelry, clothing and…
Lviv
If you are in the market for some traditional Ukrainian folk costume and have rather a large budget, this vintage emporium sells the real thing with…
West Cornwall
If it's fresh crab and lobster you're after, this wharf warehouse is the best place in Cornwall – you can buy unpicked whole hens and cocks or, if you'd…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The adjacent burnt-red and caramel brick factory of this chocolatier, in business since 1901, churns out slabs of Alpine-rich Gruyère milk chocolate, and…
North London
Not to be confused with Camden Market, Camden Passage is a pretty cobbled lane in Islington lined with antique stores, vintage-clothing boutiques and…
North Coast Tenerife
Housed in a former 17th-century convent, this museum shop sells a superb range of Ibero-American art and crafts, mainly from Central and South America…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Stop by this family-run museum-shop, producing perfumes since the 1870s, and the staff will take you through the distillation and water-filtering process…
West Flanders
Open when it's open, this tiny basement bookstore has a sweet collection of art plus poetry and other genres in a variety of languages.
Greater Reykjavík
Sóley brings together powerful, organic Icelandic herbs and generations of expertise to create bath and beauty products that are used in many upscale…
Kensington & Hyde Park
A burst of colour and Gallic creative exuberance, Pylones is always such a breath of fresh air, despite the location in a mall up the escalators at the…
Golden Ring
'Polka' means 'shelf' in Russian, and every shelf here contains handmade wares from a different local artist – it's like a miniature craft fair. You'll…
Bergen
This enticing shop in a historic landmark building has been ensuring the good people of Bergen are warm and dry since 1883. The city's best selection of…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The original design store (going strong since 1987), the Conran Shop is a treasure trove of beautiful things – from radios to sunglasses, kitchenware to…
Extremadura
Just down the hill south of the Plaza Mayor, this old-school pastry shop has been around since 1939 and is still run by the same family. It serves up…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Huth's has been roasting its coffee in-house daily, in small batches, since 1851. But there's much more to browse here: two counters filled with gourmet…
Skopelos
Owners Kostas and Voula Kalafatis have been running this wonderful shop for 40 years, stocking linen shirts and scarves, paintings, rugs and ceramics, as…
North Coast Tenerife
As the name implies, Canarias Concept sells solely Canarian-made crafts and products. It has a large showroom packed with jewellery, ceramics, artwork,…
Madeira
One of only three craftsmen left on the island who can make the traditional Madeiran botachã (leather ankle boots), Duarte Roche creates more modern…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Trading since the mid-19th century in a fabulous old building, this Vegueta market has a real abundance of aroma, and an explosion of colour from the…
Larnaka
Probably the best bookshop on the island. This friendly shop has a huge range of both English- and Greek-language titles, ranging from best-selling novels…
Klagenfurt
On Thursday and Saturday mornings head to the Benediktinerplatz for a feast of local cheeses, salamis, fruit and veg at this superb market. Around the…
Bergen
The latest addition to the Colonialen arsenal, this impeccably cool cafe-deli serves up lavish lunchtime sandwiches, plus an irresistible selection of…
The West End
The flagship bookshop of the London Review of Books fortnightly literary journal doesn’t put faith in towering piles of books and slabs on shelves, but…
Warsaw
Worth searching out if you're in the market for a piece of vintage Polish glass, crystal, china and stoneware. The cafe (which serves excellent coffee)…
Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread Shop
The Lake District
In business since 1854, this famous sweet shop next to the village church makes Grasmere's essential souvenir: traditional gingerbread with a half…
Swansea (Abertawe)
There's been a covered market in Swansea since 1652 and at this site since 1830. Rebuilt in 1961 after being bombed in WWII, the current version is a…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
One of the city's best bets for traditional Icelandic clothing and unique modern designs. Geysir's menswear store boasts an elegant selection of sweaters…
The Northern Fjords
Bengt Dahlberg's scented trail can reach as far as the dock as he handcrafts his wares in the basement of an old boathouse. Follow your nose and pick up a…
Oslo
This is our kind of shop: good coffee, tasty dishes from around the world (dhal from India, snacks from Italy and cakes from...where else but Norway),…
Aran Islands
One of the island's main employers was founded more than 40 years ago and today exports fine woollen garments – including iconic Aran sweaters – to some…
Aix-en-Provence
Bibliophiles rejoice: this brilliant Anglophile bookshop has a huge selection of English-language books for sale (among works in other languages) and a…
Ålesund
In the old harbour district near the fishing museum, this quirky glassworks turns out all manner of curious creations – from technicolour chicken jugs to…
Derry (Londonderry)
Run by local artists and designers, Smart Swag sells original and unusual pieces such as jewellery made from vinyl records, upcycled furniture, screen…
Amsterdam
Travel lovers will be in heaven in the galleried, skylit interior of Europe's largest travel bookshop. If it's travel- or outdoor-related, you can dream…
Oslo
Both a rare and cult lit dealer and cafe, this bookshop is set to be your new favourite. Make yourself at home on the front-room sofa with a good coffee…
Candelaria
Get into the soul-stirring mood in Candelaria by checking out the religious statues, shrink-wrapped Santa Ritas, photos, plaques, candles, and holograms…
The West End
The fashion doyenne of the punk and new-wave aesthetic, Westwood has always had a reputation for being controversial and political. She continues to…
Iraklio
This recommended shop specialises in the kinds of souvenirs that won't embarrass you a year down the track: designer art prints, jewellery, notebooks,…
