Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Europe

  • Iguazú

    León

    A fine little travel bookshop, with regional hiking maps.

  • ABC Serrano

    Salamanca

    Elegant shopping centre with mainstream Spanish brands.

  • Ilias Lalaounis

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Fine pieces from the renowned Greek jewellery artist.

  • Friday Market

    Kaş

    The weekly market is full of fresh local produce.

  • Art Market

    Madrid

    Sells local art and prints of the greats.

  • Alimentari Franca

    Riomaggiore

    One of several small grocers in Riomaggiore, the tiny Alimentari Franca has slightly better options than elsewhere. You'll find cheeses, nuts, antipasti,…

  • Scaglione Renato

    Ischia

    This little shop has a small but sparkling range of exquisite jewellery, incorporating turquoise, amethyst, amber and coral. Prices are slightly lower…

  • Alimentari Rispoli

    Praiano

    Sells cheese and cold cuts, as well as fruit and drinks; a useful place to stock up before embarking on the Sentiero degli Dei hiking trail.

  • Medusa Handmade

    Thessaloniki

    Opposite the Arch of Galerius, this inventive shop has handmade jewellery and accessories, including unique pendants, vintage-inspired scarves and Mary…

  • Cedid Mehmet Efendi Medresesi

    Sultanahmet

    Renovated by the Turkish Touring & Automobile Club, this 18th-century medrese's classrooms and dorms house a small selection of handicraft shops.

  • Magnifica Preda

    Turin

    This huge vintage shop has both high-end collectable pieces and good quality everyday finds if you're willing to put in the leg work.

  • Street Market

    Valletta

    This market sells mainly clothes, shoes, watches, jewellery, pirated CDs and computer games.

  • Munper

    Mallorca

    Munper's factory outlet is a cornucopia of bags, belts, shoes, clothes and accessories.

  • Meinardi Sport

    Aosta

    A well-stocked sports shop with walking supplies and maps.

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