Bilbao
Named after the city in Sweden, Malmö specialises in beautiful Scandinavian design with products you won't find elsewhere. Check out handsome Ölend…
Must-see shopping in Spain
Madrid
Wandering around central Madrid, it’s easy to imagine that flamenco outfits have been reduced to imitation dresses sold as souvenirs to tourists. That’s…
Salamanca
Catalan pastry chef Oriol Balaguer has a formidable CV – he's worked in the kitchens of Ferran Adrià in Catalonia, won the prize for the World’s Best…
Chueca
Born in 1846 in Madrid, Loewe is arguably Spain’s signature line in high-end fashion and its landmark store on Gran Vía is one of the most famous and…
Pollença
This gloriously retro emporium merges vintage style with contemporary design. Among the unique trinkets and gifts are nostalgic sepia postcards of old…
Madrid
Opened in 1905, Papelería Salazar is a priceless relic, Madrid's oldest stationery store and is now run by the fourth generation of the Salazar family. It…
Valencia
More than 50 years ago, three Lladró brothers produced the first of their famed porcelain sculptures. Nowadays, their factory on the city's northern…
Toledo
Since 1963, this small slightly shabby shop has specialised in damasquinados (damascene), the art of decorating steel with threads of gold and silver. It…
Madrid
Comfy, rope-soled alpargatas (espadrilles), Spain’s traditional summer footwear, are worn by everyone from the king of Spain down. You can buy your own…
Bilbao
A pair of Bilbao textile artists created this small shop, which is making waves across the Basque Country. Graphic T-shirts are the speciality, featuring…
Southern Mallorca
Artworks jazz up the walls of this lovely stone-and-wood, split-level gourmet food store on the main drag. As well as doing great coffee, it sells gourmet…
Mallorca
One of rural Mallorca's most venerable traditions, Sineu's weekly market has taken over the town centre every Wednesday morning since 1306. Spreading out…
Pollença
A full-on savoury and pungent aroma of wholesome food fills your nostrils as you walk into Enseñat. Pick up salts, preserves, cheeses, meats, including…
Chueca
For picking up some of the country’s olive-oil varieties (Spain is the world’s largest producer), this place is perfect. With examples of the extra-virgin…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Chocolates, dainty pastries and mouth-watering cakes can be nibbled behind the Modernista mosaic facade here or taken away for private, guilt-ridden…
Madrid
All wine shops should be like this. This family-run corner shop really knows its wines and the interior has scarcely changed since 1913, with wooden…
Salamanca
Behind the attractive old facade lies a connoisseur’s paradise, filled with local cheeses, sausages, wines and coffees. The products here are great for a…
Palma de Mallorca
'The Palate' is a wonderland for jamón lovers. The flavour of air-cured pig scents the air, mingling with the cheese, sobrassada and other delights on…
Andalucía
This is the workshop of British ceramicist Matthew Weir and Spanish artisan Isabel Hernández, who produces artistic jarapa (cotton-rag) rugs. As well as…
Palma de Mallorca
It's almost impossible to manoeuvre in this narrow little shop, so crowded are its shelves with local Mallorcan food products – cheeses, honey, olives,…
Bilbao
Cheese lovers shouldn't miss this wondrous shop. You'll find more than 40 varieties of the good stuff, with new selections every week. It's also worth…
Salamanca
If your style is as refined as your palate, the exquisite chocolates in this tiny shop will satisfy. The packaging is every bit as pretty as the bombones …
Pollença
Held year-round, Pollença's Sunday market is one of the largest and liveliest in Mallorca. Fruit, veg, cheese, wine, herbs and spices are concentrated in…
Palma de Mallorca
This small shop is dedicated to promoting the craftsmanship and gastronomy of Mallorca. Here you'll find wines, olive oils, salts and liquors, as well as…
Palma de Mallorca
The Gordiola family can call on nearly 300 years of glassmaking skill, everywhere evident in the fantastically shaped and coloured vases, lamps, stemware…
Salamanca
Nothing to wear to the Oscars? Do what many Hollywood celebrities do and head for Manolo Blahnik. The showroom is exclusive and each shoe is displayed…
Cartagena
This government-funded shop displays the works of local artisans. There's an excellent range of everything from paintings to honey. It's a great spot to…
Burgos
This is the pick of many stores around the town centre offering local produce that's ideal for a picnic or a gift for back home.
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A secondary branch of Spain's only remaining department store, selling electronics, fashion, stationery and sports gear.
Mallorca
Snag a bargain at Camper's factory outlet, which does a brisk trade in seconds and end-of-lines.
Bilbao
Emerging and established Basque artists and designers showcase their works at this retail space within the Azkuna Zentroa cultural centre. Browse for…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Fabrics, patterns and designs from rural Castilla–La Mancha, updated with the merest style twists, lie behind this lovely store which sells cushions,…
Bilbao
At Bilbao-born Ramón Ezkerra's atelier, limited-edition pieces handcrafted from sustainably sourced Basque and Spanish leather are primarily made on site…
Bilbao
Gorostiga has been crafting traditional txapelas (Basque berets) and hats since 1857. Its nine different berets cover all parts of the Basque Country,…
Madrid
La Madrileña has been serving its customers ham, cured meats and sausages since 1909. Its white sausages are perfect for the griddle, or you can try the…
Chueca
Picture-perfect concept store Do Design is an ode to living artfully. Part fashion supplier, part interior-design dream, it stocks artisanal goods ranging…
Madrid
If you’re looking for high-quality gifts to take back home, Taller Puntera has leather goods of all kinds. From notebooks to briefcases, backpacks and…
Chueca
Packed with nearly 5000 miniature cars, this is a hotspot for toy-car enthusiasts. The likeable owners are just as passionate about connecting hobbyists…
Valencia
A welcome surprise in lager-dominant Spain, this beer-lover’s boutique sells hundreds of bottles from more than 30 countries, including a good range from…
El Raval
Set inside an old chocolate-maker's store, with original wooden shelving and stained glass, Chök specialises in all things sweet, but especially doughnuts…
