Chueca
We love the playfulness of this designer Chueca store where screen-printing artist Xoan Viqueira throws his creativity at everything from alpargatas …
Must-see shopping in Spain
Mallorca
Sprawling over most of the town centre, Inca's Thursday market is one of the biggest on the island, with hundreds of stalls doing a brisk trade in…
Valldemossa
Vicky Vidal's artistic eye rarely misses anything. The homewares, jewellery and accessories at this petite boutique are mostly either handmade or recycled…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Handcrafted soaps and soap petals in seductive flavours like olive oil and tarongina (orange blossom) are the draw at this fragrant little shop. Varieties…
Barcelona
On a summer Saturday, the ultimate place to pick up provisions for a picnic in the neighbourhood's parks and gardens is this farmers market, laden with…
San Sebastián
Founded in 1908, Benegas stocks leading international brands and in-house creations such as Ssirimiri, which uses San Sebastián as its inspiration – the…
Parte Vieja
Dating to 1870, San Sebastián's Mercado de la Bretxa is now home to chain stores, but adjacent to it, accessed via escalators in a glass kiosk-like…
La Ribera
A wonderful little oasis of originality, this colourful long-running shop specialises in masks for costume and decoration, with inspiration dancing from…
L'Eixample
More than 70 stores are gathered under one roof to offer the most varied selection of collector’s pieces. These range from old porcelain dolls through to…
Bilbao
A former warehouse with timber beams, exposed brick walls and cast-iron columns makes an inspiring backdrop for browsing cutting-edge fashion by top…
Basque Country
Heavenly smells lure in would-be passers-by at this small shop, which has been keeping Vitoria – and other places in Spain – happily caffeinated since…
La Ribera
Within the undulating-roofed Mercat de Santa Caterina, this simple, glassed-in store is stacked with olive oils and vinegars from all over Spain, as well…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Wafts of floral scents greet you at the oldest shop in Barcelona, whose interior has a beautifully baroque quality with a sweeping Gone With the Wind…
El Centro & El Arenal
Part-boutique, part-gallery, La Importadora captures the hip Alfalfa vibe with its exposed white-brick walls, contemporary (and original) artworks, pot…
Ibiza Town
Going strong since 1916, this celebrated hat specialist sells an enticing selection of headgear, including panamas, trilbies, berets and cowboy hats in…
Madrid
Founded in 1867, this timeless old-clock repairer just off Plaza de Olavide is the official watch repairer to Spain's royalty and heritage properties…
El Raval
Over 500 products, such as woodland dolls, tin robots, vintage posters and Mexican rubber tablecloths, fill this colourful shop, which sources its…
El Raval
The creative work of Catalan artists is the star at this jolly little shop with a few branches around the city centre. Pick up snazzy Barcelona-map prints…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Born in Barcelona and now with branches around the world, this sweet shop beneath vintage signs feels like a step into another era. The speciality is pots…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
In business since 1877, this gallery has maintained its position as one of the city’s leading purveyors of Catalan art, exhibiting a rich variety of works…
La Ribera
Catalan designer Miriam Cernuda handcrafts beautiful, minimalist, earthy-toned bowls, mugs, vases and other ceramics from all-natural materials, inspired…
Gran Canaria
There's an enticing collection of deli items at this good-looking shop, from a wonderfully whiffy selection of cheeses to locally made olive oil, mojo,…
North & Interior Ibiza
Just west of the centre, on the road to Sant Mateu, this inviting bookshop has a good stock of tomes about Ibiza's culture, history and nature, as well as…
El Cotillo
Stop by this ecologically aware and very neat-looking place that stocks cool surf wear in soft greens and blues. The business donates a percentage of all…
L'Eixample
Taking inspiration from the world of dance and cultures around the globe, barcelonin designer Silvia Garcia Presas creates her elegant women's dresses,…
Biscay Province
If you're shopping for kids, don't miss this sunny little shop on Algorta's main drag. You'll find quality gear, such as backpacks by Swedish label…
El Raval
Decorative pieces made from Chiang Mai wood, lampshades that reuse old bamboo lobster traps and handmade hanging terracotta plant pots are just a few of…
Maspalomas
If you’re after local handicrafts, visit the small Fedac shop located within the main tourist office. Fedac is a government-sponsored nonprofit store,…
La Ribera
Say it with a sausage! Although this delightful deli sells all sorts of goodies, the mainstay is an astounding variety of handcrafted sausages – the…
Madrid
The shop and workshop may be tiny, but Juan Alvarez is one of the most celebrated guitar-makers in Spain. The family business dates back to 1945 and…
Pollença
Artisans have been making the striped Mallorcan fabrics known as robes de llengües here at this family-run business since 1854, and the contemporary…
Formentera
'Alma Gemela' means 'soulmate' in Spanish and this lovely little boutique lives up to its name, specialising in glammed-up espadrilles (€60 to €70), which…
Barcelona
A gorgeous little boutique in an area that's not short of them, Mushi Mushi specialises in quirky but elegant women's fashion and accessories,…
Lanzarote
One of the island's best places to buy local goat’s cheese – and you can taste it first. Choose between smoked, fresh, semicured, or coated with paprika…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
Flamingos sells vintage clothing for men and women, including a selection of old denim, cowboy boots, leather jackets, Hawaiian shirts and more. Some…
Bilbao
High-quality leather products are Malababa's stock in trade. Based in Madrid, the company designs and produces everything in Spain, and uses ecological…
Madrid
This fine Huertas shop does a carefully curated collection of men's and women's fashions, with brand names like Scotch Soda, Blue Hole, Andy and Lucy and…
Barcelona
A minimalist-chic world of Catalan, other Spanish and international designerware, Coquette showcases elegant women's pieces with a timeless Parisian edge,…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
The son of a famous Valencian designer (both are called Alex Vidal) has recently opened this boutique in his own right. Approachable high fashion for…
Granada
Laden with everything from leather satchels and Moroccan-style slippers to gaudy ceramic wares, cheap jewellery, scarves and Swiss Army knives, the brazen…
