Palma de Mallorca
The sprawling Rastro (Flea Market) is something of a Palma insitution. Alongside second-hand stalls with the usual mix of trash and treasure, you'll find…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Innsbruck
The charming Herby Signor will help you pick an excellent bottle of Austrian wine at his shop-cum-bar. s’Culinarium also stocks other Tyrolean…
Nice
Owner Laurent Viterbo presides over a cornucopia of locally produced cheeses – including sheep-, goat- and cow-milk varieties – at this favourite Vieux…
The Luberon
A small sweet shop selling locally made fruits confits (candied fruits) and calissons d’Aix (iced candied fruits). It’s been in business for three…
Salzburg
As well as knocking fabrics into Dirndls and other dapper traditional costumes, Salzburger Heimatwerk does a fine line in local handicrafts, schnapps,…
Reims
Shop for wines the way savvy locals do. At the end of the courtyard, head down into the cellar for a huge selection (some 1000 vintages are on offer),…
County Sligo
Rosie makes fine rustic ceramic items at this small studio and shop on Main St, with prices ranging from around €10 to €20. She also runs ceramics…
Azerbaijan
The big, bustling bazaar sells everything from pottery, metalwork and carpets to masses of fresh food. Saffron comes in a wide variety of qualities, the…
Budapest
This shop sells antique furniture, paintings, glass, porcelain, clocks and weapons; it’s a good option on V Falk Miksa utca and the owner is particularly…
County Donegal
This lovely shop was once the 'hospital' for the workhouse next door. Today it is a much more cheery place: it displays works and crafts by local artists…
Rethymno
This pint-sized music store is run by a knowledgeable owner with good taste in Greek rock, punk, psychedelica and jazz, along with traditional Cretan…
Lake Siljan
This shop sells high quality textiles, knitted cloths, ceramics, and other local crafts including Dalahäst (wooden horses), candleholders, linens, yarn…
Mérida
Selling some of Extremadura's best jamón, Nico Jimenez is both deli and tapas bar where you can sample the produce before you buy. There are more sit-down…
Zagreb
Zagreb's best bookshop for foreign-language titles. Downstairs there's a vast range of English novels and nonfiction as well as travel guidebooks and a…
Zürich
Parents – as well as travellers searching for a perfect imported baby gift – will love the huge, colourful selection of kids' clothing, books and toys at…
Belfast
In addition to offering knitting and crochet classes, arty Wicker Man sells a wide range of contemporary Irish crafts and gifts, including silver…
East Cornwall
Renowned local cheesemaker that has made its name with the powerful, pungent Cornish Blue, which you can buy in the traditional blue-and-white-striped…
Ring of Kerry
You can buy organic smoked salmon direct from this 1782-founded smokery just across the bridge from Killorglin's town centre, which smokes salmon caught…
Glasgow
With three separate entrances, this store combines a florist, an excellent fruit and vegetable vendor, plus a larger organic produce shop and deli that…
Biarritz
Scrumptious chocolates and Basque sweets, including canougas (chocolate-covered caramels) and gateaux basques (cream-filled cakes, often flavoured with…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Run by a cooperative of North Wales–based potters and designers, this gallery showcases the latest works from its members and is a mine of information…
Nottingham
Behind a black-painted facade, urban and street art are the focus of this small all-white space where emerging and established local and international…
Verona
One of only two supermarkets in the historical centre, this quite upmarket food store sells high-quality groceries in the historic old fish-market…
Split
For a little place, Uje stocks a large range of top-quality Croatian olive oil, along with locally made jam, pasta sauce, rakija (grappa), wine, soap and…
Kos Town
Fragrant with spices, this lively open-arched market has a cornucopia of locally made honeys, natural soaps, bonbons, sandalwood spoons, mythological…
Malmö
Representing a dynamic collective of Swedish artists, artisans and designers, this central shop-gallery stocks striking wares, from ceramics and pottery…
Frankfurt am Main
A Frankfurt institution, this toy shop has been delighting kids for decades with handcrafted dolls, pull-along wooden toys, teddy bears and jigsaws as…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Monti's streets are home to a number of clothing ateliers, and this is one of the best of them. The pieces sold here have an elegant simplicity and are…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Regional fruit, vegetables and flowers are all on sale at Gorizia's historic covered market, including the Rose of Gorizia, a vibrant red chicory…
Helsinki
All things Moomin are sold at this official shop, including author and illustrator Tove Jansson's classic books in English and Finnish. Branches include…
Vienna
Pasta, noodles, dumplings, gnocchi and pestos and sauces, all lovingly handmade with local ingredients and available to take away, including as gifts and…
New Town
The former St James Centre is undergoing a massive redevelopment, scheduled to open in 2020 as a huge shopping centre anchored by John Lewis, alongside…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Foodie treats ahoy. Head here for homemade and locally produced preserves, honey, olive oil, sweets, nougat, carob products and so much more, sourced from…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
In Rua dos Bacalhoeiros ('cod-vessel street') lies this store dedicated wholly to slinging tinned fish, and whose walls are a mosaic of retro wrappings…
İzmir & the North Aegean
The name means 'Local Products' and that is exactly what this red-and-white store on the main square sells. It has wine, organic jams, clothes and…
Évora
Each weekend sees the Feiras no Largo, one of four different markets held in the city. Expect antiquities, used books and collectables, art and artesenato…
Småland
This sprawling outlet store doesn't just hawk glassware – there's a huge clothing outlet on the top floor with a wide range of gear at reasonable prices…
Latin Quarter
Stuffed olives and capsicums and marinated aubergine are among the picnic goodies at this gourmet Italian deli, which also sells ready-to-eat hot meals…
Zagreb
If Croatia’s wine and spirits have gone to your head, get your fix here. Stocks an astonishing collection of brandy, wine and gourmet products. There's…
Glasgow
This characterful spot is just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with a smell of dust and venerability and a wide range of intriguing volumes on the…
