Must-see shopping in Spain

  • Malvasia de Banyalbufar

    Serra de Tramuntana

    This shop run by a cooperative of local wineries was set up to promote the locally grown malvasia grape. It's the perfect place to pick up a bottle of…

  • Envinarte

    Valencia

    It's an unusual scene here: racks of high-quality menswear tucked among a small but well-selected and beautifully displayed range of Spanish and…

  • Divina Providencia

    Malasaña & Conde Duque

    Divina Providencia has moved seamlessly from fresh new face on the Madrid fashion scene to almost mainstream stylishness, with fun clothes for women and…

  • La Flor de Castilla

    Ávila

    This patisserie-cafe is a fine place to buy a yema de Santa Teresa, a sticky, ultrasweet treat made of egg yolk and sugar that's said to have been…

  • Room 278

    Parte Vieja

    Though small in size, Room 278 has loads of great gift ideas, including prints of picturesque San Sebastián scenes, rugged canvas bags, mugs, pillowcases,…

  • Lurdes Bergada

    Malasaña & Conde Duque

    Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala, a mother-and-son designer team from Barcelona, offer classy and original men’s and women’s fashions using neutral…

  • Norma Comics

    L'Eixample

    Norma stocks a huge range of comics, both Spanish and international – everything from Tintin to out-there sci-fi comics, along with figurines, clothing,…

  • Flea Market

    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…

  • Nico Jimenez

    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…

  • Vinyl Eye

    Western Valencia

    This very cool shop has a range of T-shirts and prints with original designs inspired by rock bands and other musical influences. There are occasional…

  • Lurdes Bergada

    L'Eixample

    Mother-and-son design team Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala specialise in classy men’s and women’s fashions made from natural fibres, which have…

  • Granada Vinos

    Granada

    This bottle shop has an excellent selection of local vintages, including organic wines from around Andalucía, as well as wines from the rest of Spain and…

  • Librería Barbara

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    A literary fixture, this bookshop was founded in 1984 and supplies avid readers with new and second-hand books in a medley of languages, plus magazines…

  • Alfajar

    Málaga

    Perfect for handcrafted Andalucian ceramics produced by local artisans. You can find traditional designs and glazes, as well as more modern, arty and…

  • Ca Na Fayas

    Ciutadella

    This richly scented gourmet emporium has entrances on two streets. Whole cheeses, shelf upon shelf of them, fill the shop window, and stacks of Menorcan…

  • Poncelet

    Chueca

    With 80 Spanish and 240 European cheese varieties, this fine cheese shop is the best of its kind in Madrid. The range is outstanding and the staff really…

  • Mercat de la Concepció

    L'Eixample

    Dating from 1888 (though remodelled in 1998), the iron-clad Mercat de la Concepció has around 50 stalls selling food, flowers, wine and more, including…

  • Chic Gallery

    Barrio del Carmen

    This interesting space in a historic building has a handful of small stalls selling enticing arrays of clothing, including some vintage gear, and…

  • Diablo Cojuelo

    Segovia

    Segovia has loads of places around town selling Spanish and Segovian gourmet food products, and this is one of the best of them. It also has a cafe…

  • Etnia

    La Ribera

    Bold, art-world-inspired, Barcelona-designed glasses and sunnies are the stars at celeb-loved Etnia's flagship boutique, opposite the Basílica de Santa…

  • Polen

    Ibiza

    This stylish deli sells all kinds of gourmet produce from Ibiza, including honey and salt, as well as fair-trade and organic foodstuffs such as granola,…

  • El Jardín del Convento

    Madrid

    In a quiet lane just south of Plaza de la Villa, this appealing little shop sells homemade sweets baked by nuns in abbeys, convents and monasteries all…

  • Aitor Lasa

    Parte Vieja

    This high-quality deli is the place to stock up on ingredients for a gourmet picnic, with a heavenly array of cheeses, mushrooms and seasonal fruit and…

  • Mercado Agrícola de Costa Teguise

    Costa Teguise

    A feast of organic fruit and veg, artisan honey, home-made marmalade and mojo, Lanzarote wines and cheeses and much more, in the pueblo marinero.

  • Casa Postal

    Chueca

    Old postcards, posters, books and other period knick-knacks fill this treasure cave to the rafters. It's a wonderful slice of old Madrid in which to lose…

  • Place

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    With several stallholders in one communal space, Place offers a bit of everything, from unique small-designer pieces to vintage clothing and creative…

  • Atelier & Co

    La Laguna

    Stuffed with browse-worthy goodies, this shop has an excellent range of vintage clothing, as well as jewellery, wine, collectables, bric-a-brac and odds…

  • No Work Team

    Corralejo

    One local surf-wear label to check out is No Work Team. You’ll find good-quality, comfy threads for men, women and children, with an unmistakeable surfing…

  • La Nave

    Salamanca

    Second-hand books (mostly in Spanish) and designer jewellery may seem like a strange combination but this narrow little shop is always full and deservedly…

  • De Piedra

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and home decorations made by a local design team fill this lovely showroom. Silver and semi-precious stones are the…

  • Pannonica

    Barrio del Carmen

    A quirky and intriguing shop selling vintage objects and furniture and other curiosities. It's a pleasurable, friendly trap for anyone with a hipster bent.

  • Álvaro Moliner

    Valencia

    Drop into this venerable, courteous shop to admire the fabulous colours and designs used to create traditional valenciana outfits for the Fallas.

  • Quesos Téllez

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This large deli and gourmet shop across from the tourist office has a vast selection of cheeses and, better still, the majority are available for tasting.

  • López Pascual

    Malasaña & Conde Duque

    This jamón producer of long standing is a wonderful place to find a healthy, Spanish fast-food snack or the essential ingredients for a picnic.

  • Rosario P

    Palma de Mallorca

    Local designer Rosario Pérez, a trained artist, sells her delicate hand-painted silk clothes, scarves and other accessories from this little boutique.

  • Craft Market

    Palma de Mallorca

    This attractive street-long market sells some original art and crafts from stalls set between the palm trees and is open late for post-dining browsing.

  • Bike Gran Canaria

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This shop has a very extensive range of bicycles and accessories, as well as specialist stock for pretty much everything you might need for cycling.

  • Iberllota

    Extremadura

    Specialising in the finest cured meats, cheeses and some extremeño wines, Iberllota is perfect for picnic treats and local-flavour gifts.

  • Montón de Trigo Montón de Paja

    Segovia

    With handcrafted handbags, jewellery, block-prints of Segovia and a host of other artsy, locally made items, this shop is ideal for creative gifts.

  • Mercadillo Marina Rubicón

    Playa Blanca

    This twice-weekly arts and crafts market sees artisans set up shop along the water, showcasing everything from olive oil to handcrafted jewellery.

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