La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Going strong since 1977, this atmospheric shop revolves around beautifully handcrafted marionettes, many of them made by owner Teresa Travieso herself…
Must-see shopping in Spain
Gran Canaria
A divine aura of sorts hangs over Teror, a fitting place to find snacks handmade by nuns. Climb up steep Calle Herrería, next to the museum, until you…
Madrid
Describing what this shop sells – fabrics, buttons and all manner of knick-knacks for dressmakers – only tells half the story. It's one of many such…
L'Eixample
Chocoholics will be convinced they have died and passed on to a better place. Load up on every conceivable flavour (rosemary, perhaps, or curry?) or head…
Ibiza Town
Known for its carefully curated couture collections, reVOLVER is all about subtly luxurious dresses, shirts, jeans and shoes from the likes of Kenzo,…
L'Eixample
One of the stars of Spanish prêt-à-porter, this label produces classic men’s and women’s garments from quality materials. Encompassing anything from regal…
Castilla y León
You could pick any of the shops around town selling embutidos (cured meats), but this excellent little place is just a stone's throw from the Plaza Mayor…
Barcelona
After its decade-long success on the Balearic island of Formentera, Catalina House now has a second branch in Barcelona's Sant Gervasi. Sustainable…
El Raval
Backing on to Carrer de Valldonzella, this Ibiza import is inspired by the Balearic island’s long-established (and now somewhat commercialised) hippie…
Barcelona
The delicate basketry and beautiful custom-designed bowls, mugs, plant pots, vases and other ceramics dotting this charming studio-boutique are created by…
South Ibiza
Ibiza is full of overpriced 'hippy' markets but this quirky secondhand affair, in the dust bowl of an old horse-and-buggy racetrack, is something else. It…
Barcelona
Fans of the Belgian boy wonder should make a beeline to this Gràcia store, where you'll find Tintin T-shirts, posters, action figures, book bags,…
La Ribera
A sight in its own right, housed in the former coach house and stables for the Royal Mint, Loisaida (from the Spanglish for 'Lower East Side') is a…
Salamanca
Spanish fashion is not all haute couture, and this world-famous cool and quirky shoe brand from Mallorca offers bowling-shoe chic with colourful, fun…
La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
Overshadowed by the Metropol Parasol, Ana’s shop has an eye-catching turquoise facade and an impressive range of wines from less well known Spanish…
North Coast Tenerife
Carries a superb range of Spanish hams, including the highly desired jamón iberico de bellota, made from acorn-fed black pigs. Expect to pay around €16.50…
La Ribera
Wonderful, atmospheric, wood-fronted Casa Gispert has been toasting nuts and selling all manner of dried fruit since 1851. Pots and jars piled high on the…
La Ribera
Clay's organic beauty products and soothingly stylish homewares and lifestyle pieces are carefully collected by a trio of designer friends, from artisans…
Bilbao
This old-time chocolate shop spills over with pralines, truffles and nougats in shapes including anchovies and oysters, and stocks its own hot chocolate…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
You can find a turrón (nougat) treat year-round at Torrons Vicens, which has been selling its signature sweets since 1775. As well as classic almond…
El Centro & El Arenal
An antique print makes a perfectly portable memento to take home from Seville. Amiable Englishman Laurence, whose shop is near the Museo Bellas Artes, has…
El Centro & El Arenal
Hailing from Guadix in Granada province, Jesus offers beautiful, simple ceramics in classic blue and white designs at excellent prices. The shop’s name…
North Coast Tenerife
Tenerife’s excellent art-and-crafts chain Artenerife has its local outlet in this magnificent 17th-mansion. Casa Torrehermosa provides a fitting setting…
Madrid
This gilded outpost of Spanish Catholicism has to be seen to be believed. Churches, priests and monasteries are some of the patrons of this overwhelming…
Bilbao
On Sunday mornings, Plaza Nueva transforms into a modest, open-air flea market, with vendors setting up their wares behind the colonnades. You'll find…
Biscay Province
This friendly and youthful boutique lures you in with its vintage wallpaper and eye-catching displays of summery tops, stylish footwear and beaded…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
At first glance this shop resembles more of a jumble sale than anything else, but take the time to browse and you will discover all kinds of gems,…
Biscay Province
Set on one of the most atmospheric lanes of Portugalete's old town, this crafty store has lots of eye-catching wares with Basque iconography, all made of…
Chueca
This old-style shop stocks an excellent range of local wines, and the knowledgable staff can help you pick out a great one for your next dinner party or a…
Barcelona
Though Barcelona-founded women's label System Action has shops across northeast Spain, its design headquarters are a few blocks south of this outlet store…
North Coast Tenerife
This absorbing place is not really a museum but more of a shop dedicated to local viticulture and various types of Canarian wines, including Malvasía, as…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The charming and helpful owner of this shop will guide you through the local wines here, including eco-wines and the famous banana wine with the peeled…
Sóller
A dynamic and inspiring artistic space that's simply bursting with ideas, Arte Artesanía is at once classy and avant-garde, with its designer jewellery…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Launched by a well-travelled German-Danish couple, this soothing homewares haven stocks scented candles, yoga mats, woven baskets and other alluring…
Barcelona
Lined with bold original works by Barcelona artists, this graceful showroom specialises in Scandinavian vintage furniture from the 1940s to 1970s, which…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Run by an enthusiastic young couple, this deli has a vast range of carefully sourced gourmet products, with an emphasis on Spanish delights such as great…
Palma de Mallorca
This extraordinary collection of secondhand books, including some really valuable treasures, rambles over three floors. It's the place for secondhand,…
Tienda Librería de la Alhambra
Granada
A fabulous shop for Alhambra aficionados, with a great collection of books dedicated to the monument, its art and its history. You'll find everything from…
La Ribera
Avant-garde Barcelona brand Custo presents daring women’s and men’s collections each year on the international catwalks. The dazzling colours and cut of…
Extremadura
As is the custom throughout Spain, the nuns at this 15th-century convent bake their own pastries and sell them to the public. If the door's open, enter…
