Extremadura
Of the numerous places selling typical Extremaduran specialties (such as the deliciously pungent and creamy Torta del Casar cheese, jamón from Monesterio…
Must-see shopping in Spain
Maspalomas
There are more than 200 businesses in this four-level commercial centre, where you can buy tax-free shoes, leather goods, perfume and anything else you…
Salamanca
We’re not sure if it’s an official rule, but batteries seem to be outlawed at this traditional toy shop, where all kinds of old-fashioned board games and…
North & Interior Ibiza
A quirky auction house that's always a treat to browse, with everything from classic cars to wood-carved doors, antique oil paintings and 1920s jewellery…
Garachico
This ceramic and art shop would look happily at home in any urban-chic big city. Run by German artist Alice Gauer and her Spanish partner Julian Betemps,…
Bilbao
Overlooking the river by the Deusto bridge, this impressive brick, stone and glass shopping centre was designed by US architect Robert Stern in 2004…
Barcelona
At the base of La Rambla under the Mirador de Colom, this small, well-established market is a requisite stop for antique hunters. Here you'll find old…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This vast rambling flea market is held every Sunday along two parallel streets starting from Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África and running along José…
Centre Comercial de les Glòries
Barcelona
In the former Olivetti factory, this sprawling complex covers everything from fashion to sports and gifts, with all the usual suspects like Zara and…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Not the kind of place you want to enter with sand between your toes, this exclusive boutique sells quality traditional and contemporary fashions for men…
Valencia
It's sometimes easy to forget that Valencia has two football teams, so head here to pick up a Barcelona-like replica shirt of perennial football underdogs…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
If you fancy dropping a line and sinker, or investing in some thigh-high wellies (in secret or otherwise), or if you just want to browse through the piled…
Pontevedra
The city food market makes for a fascinating browse, with all manner of fresh bounty from Galicia attractively displayed in very clean surroundings, and a…
L'Eixample
A gleaming, modern neighbourhood market, on the site of a 19th-century open-air predecessor, the Mercat del Ninot sells mostly meat and fish and also has…
Málaga
This lovely deli has been a family-run business since the early 1950s. Choose from great wheels of crumbly Manchego cheese, several grades of local…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
A refreshing change from the humdrum fashions aimed at souvenir-hoarding tourists (like slogan-blazoned T-shirts and overpriced swimwear), this eye…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
An upmarket jewellery and watch shop with beautifully displayed – and beautiful – items, including from all the swanky, known brands like Versace, Mont…
Cáceres
Part gourmet delicatessen and part tasting salón, this bubbly store allows you to buy and/or taste local jamón, cheeses, oils and wine, along with some of…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
Dark and atmospheric like the high-quality chocolate it peddles, and offering a bar counter where you can sip on luscious liquid versions. Price are…
Barcelona
One of a string of boutiques along this street, Tomates Fritos carries a trove of unique wares. The cache of global designers includes Abrigo Ganni …
Madrid
They make numerous plays on Spanglish in their fun T-shirts – 'Madrid is buen rollo' or 'Living like there is no mañana' and the like – at this bright T…
La Gomera
At the far north end of the beach, a warehouse-like boutique reveals boho-inspired jewellery made by local artisans, original cards and paintings,…
Palma de Mallorca
The Chocolate Factory does precisely what it says on the tin. Besides irresistible pralines, macaroons and slabs of amazingly intense 100% cocoa chocolate…
La Latina & Lavapiés
A sweet shop that needs to be seen to be believed, Caramelos Paco has been indulging children and adults alike since 1934 and remains unrivalled when it…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
If you like bling, leopard-skin prints (on everything from wellington boots to umbrellas), killer-heel shoes or gold lamé frocks, be sure to check out…
Zaragoza
This fabulous shop dates from 1856 and is decorated with elaborately packaged sweets, ranging from cream-filled cakes and mini-macaroons to wonderfully…
Mallorca
This company, the best-known Manacor pearl manufacturer, was founded by German Eduard Heusch in 1890 and now has its two-storey showroom on the edge of…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This quality name in cool men's fashion keeps trend-hungry stylistas looking good. Fashions are funky, fun, and not for shrinking violets: tweed jackets…
Aragón
In business since 1890 (take a look at the original National cash register and Toledo weighing scales), Echeto bakes cakes and pastries unmatched in town…
Puerto de la Cruz
This is the place to stock up on some edible mementos from a wide array of Canarian specialties, including banana wine (available for tasting), mojo…
Gran Canaria
Wander into this small shop to peruse its collection of hand-carved toys, ornaments, animals, puzzles and decorative objects in wood. Prices start at…
Sóller
The place for authentic Mallorcan handcrafted porqueras, shoes made from recycled car tyres. The funky bowling-shoe designs in rainbow-bright colours won…
Chueca
One of the most important gay and lesbian bookshops in Madrid, Librería Berkana stocks gay books, movies, magazines, music, clothing, and a host of free…
Madrid
This smaller, quieter shop a block or two from its better known sister sells Spanish fans, shawls, umbrellas and canes. This is the workshop, which is…
Ibiza Town
Partying hard? This long-running organic health store provides a roster of supplements and nutritional support: vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino…
Madrid
This four-storey megastore has a terrific range of CDs, DVDs, video games, electronic equipment and books (including English- and other foreign-language…
Madrid
Madrid's love affair with chocolate keeps rolling on. The chocolates from the Belgian homeland of chocolatier Paul-Hector Bossier are, as you would expect…
Logroño
There are countless wine outlets in town, but this one stocks an impressive assortment of quality Rioja labels. In addition to local varietals, it's a…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Monster-sized department store that will keep you stocked in whatever your heart desires. It also has a restaurant and an excellent and huge (albeit…
Cáceres
High in the Ciudad Monumental, the nuns at this convent produce delicious local cookies as is the custom throughout Spain. Ring the bell, make your order,…
