Must-see shopping in Spain

  • Cubiñá

    L'Eixample

    Even if interior design doesn’t ring your bell, it's worth a visit to this century-old world of furniture, lamps and just about any home accessory…

  • Ahumadería de Uga

    Lanzarote

    Bizarrely for an island bereft of rivers or lakes, you'll spot delicate, delicious smoked salmon on menus everywhere. Back in the 1970s, a German couple…

  • Cooperativa de Ganaderos Central Quesera

    El Hierro

    Farmers from all over the island deliver milk to this cooperative, 2km north of Isora, where delicious herreño cheese is produced. Pop in to buy varieties…

  • Grey Street

    La Ribera

    Delightful Australian-owned Grey Street brings Amy Cocker's expertly curated collection of wonderfully fun and original homewares, statement jewellery and…

  • Aurobelle

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Its name inspired by the sustainable international community of Auroville in southern India, this boutique is all about the vibrant, hippy-chic creations…

  • Bagués-Masriera

    L'Eixample

    In thematic harmony with its location, inside the Modernista Casa Amatller, this is more than just any old jewellery store. The team from Bagués-Masriera…

  • Pasajes Librería Internacional

    Madrid

    One of the best bookshops in Madrid, Pasajes has an extensive English section (downstairs at the back), which includes high-quality fiction (if it’s a new…

  • Joaquín Luna

    Mérida

    This is the place for extremeño deli items, such as top-notch jamón from Extremadura and Torta del Casar cheese. It also sells mini rolls called pulguitas…

  • Joaquín Luna

    Extremadura

    An outlet for one of Extremadura's well-respected producers of jamón and other cured meats, plus local cheeses. Also does tasty €1 pulguitas (mini filled…

  • Hofmann Pastisseria

    La Ribera

    All painted wooden cabinets and tiffany-blue interiors, this bite-sized gourmet patisserie is linked to the prestigious Hofmann cooking school. Choose…

  • Dédalo

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    It may look like just another small accessory shop, but step inside to discover a galaxy of well-displayed, dazzling and exquisite jewellery, created by…

  • Eliurpí

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Founded by self-trained Catalan designer Elisabet Urpí and her photographer partner Nacho Umpiérrez, this whimsically stylish boutique is all about…

  • La Colmena

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    One of Barcelona's most ancient pastry shops, 1868-opened La Colmena is still run by the same family who acquired it in 1927 and produces its treats…

  • Arenas

    Barcelona

    Housed within an old 1900-built bull ring (bullfighting ceased in 1977), Las Arenas is one of the city's best malls, converted by Italian-British…

  • Coco Sevilla

    El Centro & El Arenal

    Run by friendly French owner Didier, this pretty shop stocks a range of colourful 19th-century azulejos (ceramic tiles) made across the river in Triana…

  • Atlantida Artesania

    La Laguna

    Jam-packed with preserves, pickles, gofio (ground, roasted grain), mojo (spicy Canarian sauce), cheeses, honey, local wines, Scotch whisky, cigars and…

  • Janne Ibiza

    Formentera

    Keep your summer look luxe, local and head-turning with this small local brand, which produces barely there, Formentera-chic bikinis (around €85) in…

  • Fromagerie Can Luc

    Barcelona

    At any given time this inviting shop stocks 150 different varieties of European cheese. Catalan favourites are the speciality, though you'll also spot a…

  • Kukuxumusu

    Pamplona

    With shops all around the Basque Country, this long-running clothing company was born right here in Pamplona during a the San Fermín festival in 1989…

  • Binoé

    El Centro & El Arenal

    This quirky little shop by interior designer and events planner Javier Duran has a wry, eclectic mix of delights: locally made esparto grass cacti,…

  • Charo Ruiz

    Ibiza Town

    Step into the fashion-forward world of Ibiza-based, Seville-born designer Charo Ruiz, famous for her elegant, figure-hugging, island-inspired women's…

  • Rzik

    Bilbao

    Street fashion goes green at this hip little store, where everything is made from recycled materials. You'll find colourful messenger bags made from old…

  • El Rincon Extremeño

    La Laguna

    A good place to buy jamón ibérico de bellota (from acorn-fed black pigs) priced at around €40 a kilo. Other less expensive hams are also available –…

  • Lurdes Bergada

    Chueca

    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…

  • Codo

    Madrid

    Classy designer jewellery handcrafted in Barcelona from silver, pewter and other natural products is a real find down this quiet pedestrian lane off the…

  • Ekseption

    Salamanca

    This elegant showroom store consistently leads the way with the latest trends, spanning catwalk designs alongside a look that is more informal, though…

  • Capsule

    La Ribera

    Elegantly understated fashion and homewares sourced from small, sustainable, independent Spanish and international brands grace this tucked-away boutique…

  • Sal de Ibiza

    South Ibiza

    Amid turquoise-tastic design, savour salty treats made with all-natural sea salt harvested from Ibiza's glittering Ses Salines natural park. Salts are…

  • Janne Ibiza

    Formentera

    For the ultimate barefoot-chic Balearic bikini, drop by the Es Pujols workshop of this small Ibiza-born brand, where the uberskimpy two-pieces come in a…

  • Be

    Barcelona

    With several branches around town, Be is a fun place to browse for clothes, accessories and all kinds of trinkets. You're likely to find Fjällräven Kånken…

  • Loewe

    L'Eixample

    Loewe is one of Spain’s leading and oldest fashion stores, founded in 1846. It specialises in luxury leather (shoes, accessories and travel bags), and…

  • Mimo San Sebastián Gourmet Shop

    San Sebastián

    Located inside the regal Hotel Maria Cristina, this is where those with a real appreciation of fine food and wine come to do their shopping. The shop also…

  • Mercadillo de Teguise

    Lanzarote

    First launched in the 1980s with just 16 artisan vendors, Teguise's enormous, very touristed Sunday-morning market carpets the old town, with flamenco on…

  • Bodega Bonavista

    Barcelona

    An excellent little neighbourhood bodega, Bonavista endeavours to seek out great wines at reasonable prices. The stock is mostly from Catalonia and…

  • Palo Market Fest

    Barcelona

    One of the city's most loved events, festival-vibe Palo Market takes over an old Poblenou warehouse wreathed in flowers and greenery once a month. Local…

  • Un Gato en Bicicleta

    El Centro & El Arenal

    This arty bookshop, gallery, cafe and ceramics studio is a hub for Seville’s creative community. Look for painter Agustín Israel’s irreverent takes on…

  • Bazar Matey

    Madrid

    Bazar Matey is a wonderful store catering to collectors of model trains, aeroplanes and cars, and all sorts of accessories. The items here are the real…

  • Drap-Art

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A non-profit arts organisation runs this small gallery space devoted to wild designs made from recycled and reused products. Works change regularly, but…

  • Roberto & Victoria

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Jeweller duo Roberto Carrascosa and Victoria Aroca handcraft exquisite, unique pieces in gold, silver, brass and semiprecious stones at their intimate,…

  • Mundaka Basque Country

    The Central Basque Coast

    On the main plaza a short stroll inland from the waterfront, Mundaka BC captures the free-spirited ethos of this lovely coastal enclave with its iconic,…

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