Must-see shopping in Spain

  • Cabinet BCN

    Barcelona

    Charming interiors shop Cabinet BCN stocks a tasteful selection of homewares – including throws, cushions, bowls, candles and lamps, as well as quirky…

  • La Cata Con Botas

    Granada

    Perfectly pairing with its clever name (a vino-themed pun on Puss in Boots), this bright wine specialist stocks almost exclusively drops from Granada…

  • Alquímia Pervane

    Granada

    The anti-hero of Patrick Süskind's hit novel Perfume, displayed here in the window, was a master of manipulating people with his deviously-blended scents…

  • Lady Loquita

    Barcelona

    At this chic little shop you'll find locally made, organic-cotton summer dresses and tops by Tiralahilacha (including for kids), evening wear by Japamala…

  • Brava

    Barcelona

    Inspired by travel and the arts, fair-trade Barcelona-born label Brava works exclusively with Catalan and other Spanish and Portuguese ateliers, and uses…

  • Coquette

    La Ribera

    With its cut-back, industrial-chic designer look, this striking upmarket fashion boutique is attractive in its own right. Women can browse through casual,…

  • Ibiza Bagús

    Ibiza Town

    Sparkly sequins, jazzy pom-poms, floaty fabrics and rainbows of summer-inspired neon colours set a fun tone for kaftans, dresses, sandals, bags and plenty…

  • Normandie

    Barcelona

    Set up by Barcelona-born, Paris-trained designer Graziella Antón de Vez in 2000, this fashion label for babies and children up to six years utilises all…

  • Tarico

    La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules

    From award-winning extra-virgin olive oil from Jaén to goat’s milk cheese from Huelva, this airy food store showcases quality produce from small regional…

  • Amalia Vermell

    Barcelona

    Striking geometric jewellery made from high-quality materials such as sterling silver is handcrafted right here in the atelier by designer-owner Pamela…

  • Alfarería Tito

    Andalucía

    Juan Tito's distinctive style veers away from the classic green glaze, with intricate patterns and bright colours, especially blue. His large old-town…

  • El Siglo

    Cáceres

    Connected with Degusta San Juan, El Siglo serves a wider-than-usual range of extremeño foods and takes care of all your picnic needs in one go, including…

  • Mercado San Martín

    San Sebastián

    Originally built in 1884, Mercado San Martín was replaced with a gleaming modern structure in 2005. At street level you'll find butchers, greengrocers,…

  • Arrese

    Bilbao

    With almost two centuries of baking experience (it opened in 1836), you'd hope the cakes at this little patisserie would taste divine, and they do – even…

  • El Flamenco Vive

    Madrid

    This temple to flamenco has it all, from guitars and songbooks to well-priced CDs, polka-dotted dancing costumes, shoes, colourful plastic jewellery and…

  • Mercado de Santo Domingo

    Pamplona

    Pamplona's oldest market dates from 1877. Inside are stalls selling local specialities including Basque, Navarran and other Spanish cheeses, cured hams,…

  • Merkatu Plaza

    The Central Basque Coast

    On one of the old town's liveliest little lanes, Zarautz's 1903-opened market is a culinary treasure-chest of great produce from the Basque region. You'll…

  • Dr Bloom

    L'Eixample

    A new collection comes out every month at Dr Bloom, so the stock is constantly rotating. Designed and made in Barcelona, the label's dresses, tops, shawls…

  • Lantoki

    El Raval

    Designers Urko Martinez and Sandra Liberal handcraft their own minimalist women's fashion in this bright, breezy El Raval studio-boutique, which also…

  • Dr Bloom

    Barcelona

    Just off Sarrià’s main square, this cheery boutique designs and creates its own bright, boldly styled pieces in Barcelona. Finds include lovely vibrant…

  • Puente Vizkaia

    Biscay Province

    This small shop underneath the Puente Colgante stocks all manner of collectible objects bearing images of the famed bridge and other Basque Country…

  • Ultramarinos La Confianza

    Aragón

    It won’t take you long to deduce that La Confianza is the oldest grocery shop in Spain. With its tiled floors, elegant mirrors and old-fashioned shelves…

  • Mercat Claustre del Carme

    Menorca

    Just above Plaça d’Espanya, the 18th-century, former neoclassical cloisters of the Església del Carme have been imaginatively converted into a buzzing…

  • Artesania Catalunya

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A celebration of Catalan products, this nicely designed modern store is a great place to browse for one-of-a-kind pieces. You'll find jewellery inspired…

  • La Cabaña del Té

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    If you’re a tea drinker, stop by this temple to the tea leaf, with its shelves stuffed to bursting point with traditional metal tins of every imaginable…

  • Dolores Promesas

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    This Spanish designer apparently became inspired as a child by the bolts of material, buttons and bows at her grandfather’s modest haberdashery shop near…

  • Calzados Cantero

    Madrid

    A charming old-time shoe store, Calzados Cantero sells a range of shoes at rock-bottom prices. It’s most famous for its rope-soled alpargatas (espadrilles…

  • Aingara

    Biscay Province

    Shelves at this sweet neighbourhood shop brim with great gift ideas: jewellery with ancient Basque symbols; baseball hats and berets with those iconic red…

  • La Casa de los Falleros

    Valencia

    Here’s the place to buy a traditional fallera dress or accessories (for Las Fallas), or simply see roll upon roll of embroidered, sequined cloth and racks…

  • Libelula Shop

    El Centro & El Arenal

    A large fashion emporium located near Plaza Nueva, Libelula offers clothing and accessories for men, women and children. More than 20 designers cover all…

  • Librería La Central

    Madrid

    Part of the stunning extension to Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, La Central is perhaps Madrid’s best gallery bookshop, with a range of posters, postcards and…

  • La Maquinista

    Barcelona

    Arguably Barcelona's best shopping centrel, La Maquinista is a huge outdoor complex filled with covered walkways, palm trees and an array of both designer…

  • Vernita

    Barcelona

    Three mothers, Neli, Laura and Nacha, design and handmake children's clothing and accessories at this light, bright studio-boutique. Finds include animal…

  • Pinocchio

    Bilbao

    One for the kids, Pinocchio has loads of imagination-inspiring toys and games, and the small shop has old-fashioned charm in its carefully curated…

  • Picnic

    Barcelona

    This tiny, beautifully curated concept store has many temptations: stylish unisex sneakers by Spanish brand Barqet, jazzy tops from Basque label Loreak…

  • Tienda Real Madrid

    Madrid

    The Real Madrid club shop sells replica shirts, posters, caps and just about everything else under the sun to which it could attach a club logo. In the…

  • Le Swing Vintage

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Specialising in haute-couture classics like Chanel, Dior, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent, collected from Paris and LA as well as Barcelona, this…

  • Aristocrazy

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Don’t be intimidated by the exclusive-looking showroom with its mock fireplace and exquisitely groomed sales staff, this Spanish jewellers has a…

  • Pukas

    Parte Vieja

    Pukas is a historic name in San Sebastián's surfing circles, running a surf school near Zurriola beach and a number of shops across town, including this…

  • Family Beer

    Barcelona

    Around 200 varieties of local and international craft beers and ciders pack out the fridges at Peio and Sílvia's store. It also has brewing kits and books…

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