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…
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…
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…
La Ribera
Delightful Australian-owned Grey Street brings Amy Cocker's expertly curated collection of wonderfully fun and original homewares, statement jewellery and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
La Ribera
All painted wooden cabinets and tiffany-blue interiors, this bite-sized gourmet patisserie is linked to the prestigious Hofmann cooking school. Choose…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
La Laguna
Jam-packed with preserves, pickles, gofio (ground, roasted grain), mojo (spicy Canarian sauce), cheeses, honey, local wines, Scotch whisky, cigars and…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
Salamanca
This elegant showroom store consistently leads the way with the latest trends, spanning catwalk designs alongside a look that is more informal, though…
La Ribera
Elegantly understated fashion and homewares sourced from small, sustainable, independent Spanish and international brands grace this tucked-away boutique…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Barcelona
An excellent little neighbourhood bodega, Bonavista endeavours to seek out great wines at reasonable prices. The stock is mostly from Catalonia and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…