Must-see shopping in Greece

  • Mon Coin

    Athens

    Contemporary ceramics and a few other modern Greek craft products are stocked in this sister shop to the Koukaki branch. There were plans in the works to…

  • Despina Karavella

    Chios

    Drop by this gem of a shop in Mesta to taste homemade sweet wine and tsipouro or stock up on spoon sweet preserves made from citrus types you've likely…

  • Kerazoza

    Agios Nikolaos

    This gem of a shop sells eye-catching necklaces, bracelets and rings, and masks and marionettes derived from ancient Greek theatre, along with some good…

  • Sox Art Shop

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    A great little boutique specialising in Greek-made arts and crafts, with jewellery, sculpture and paintings, plus the specially designed Armata festival…

  • Synantisis

    Epiros

    This old-fashioned shop stocks a bounty of sweet and savoury preserves, all from local ingredients (including a bewitching jelly made from purple…

  • Women's Agritourism Cooperative Zagora

    Pelion Peninsula

    The oldest women's cooperative in Greece is renowned for its delicious jams and sweet products. Stop in for a coffee and to see what's available,…

  • Aristokratikon

    Syntagma & Plaka

    This shop has been making fine chocolates since 1928. One of its specialities is dried fruits and candied citrus peel dipped in dark chocolate.

  • Elena Votsi

    Hydra Town

    Hydra native Votsi is renowned for her original, bold jewellery designs using exquisite semiprecious stones, which sell in New York and London. She…

  • Redo

    Athens

    Cork fabric from Portugal and Italian leather are used for the striking range of handbags and backpacks made at this atelier by designer Maria Mavroudi…

  • Figs of Kymi

    Evia

    A lively agricultural co-op supporting local fig farmers and sustainable production, with preservative-free fresh and dried figs and jams on sale, 3km…

  • Lappa Avocado Shop

    Rethymno Province

    Across the street from the remains of Ancient Lappa and under the stone archway, you’ll find the Lappa Avocado Shop. It sells organic cold-pressed avocado…

  • Kalokairi

    Skiathos Town

    A breezy, upmarket island-chic boutique on the old port, selling colourful kaftans, beachy bold-print dresses, fabulous sandals made using traditional…

  • Corfu Vintage

    Corfu Town

    You could spend a happy hour or so rummaging through the antiques and general bric-a-brac in this dusty shop. Most of the items have come from old Corfu…

  • True Image

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Digitally print images onto T-shirts and Converse sneakers while you wait – either from the store's vast digital library or bring in your own image. A…

  • Peristeriona

    Sifnos

    Of Sifnos' many ceramics stores, this is the most stylish. Bright glazes and rainbow stripes decorate tumblers, plates and casserole dishes, while large…

  • Papyrus

    Hora (Naxos)

    What began as a box of books left by a traveller has turned into a shockingly organised collection of over 10,000 secondhand books, covering multiple…

  • Kasseta

    Syntagma & Plaka

    There's barely room in this snug shop for the owner and his stock, but it's the place to come for electronic dance music, and to find out where the good…

  • Monastic Art

    Athens

    All of the products in this store are made by monks on Mt Athos: olives, wine, beauty products from wild and cultivated herbs, and beautiful gold and…

  • Avli Raw Materials

    Rethymno

    Foodies will love the store at Avli restaurant, packed with a huge range of gourmet delights from around Greece, including great wines, olive oil,…

  • Art & Soul

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Run by the Rousounelos family for over 30 years, this gallery is for serious collectors. On display you'll find sculpture and paintings by renowned Greek…

  • New Art

    Fira

    For hand-printed, Santorini-made T-shirts in subtle colours and cool motifs (shoals of sardines for good luck feature prominently), look no further than…

  • Politeia

    Athens

    Large bookstore that occupies four storefronts. It stocks plenty of English-language books, filed in the relevant sections. And because it's on the edge…

  • Corfu Taste & Beauty

    Corfu Town

    It can’t be easy to run a shop devoted entirely to kumquat products, but somehow Corfu Taste & Beauty manages it, with an enticing (and very orange) array…

  • Hrisanthos

    Athens

    This shoebox shop is crammed with beads and baubles and trinkets, primarily for decorating your donkey. Don't have one? You can also pick up a set of…

  • Mediterraneo Bookstore

    Hania

    On the waterfront, this bookshop sells a good range of travel guides, hiking guides to Samaria Gorge and books on Crete, as well as international press…

  • Greco Gold Santorini

    Fira

    Just north of the cathedral, Greco Gold has been around for over four decades, selling the well-known Greek brand Konstantino, handmade Byzantine-style…

  • Vassilis Zoulias

    Athens

    An old-school designer, Zoulias specialises in elegant, feminine shoes that are timeless in their style. His couture line continues this theme, with…

  • Olive Wood

    Symi

    Redolent with the scent of olive wood this small shop is packed to the gills with the eponymous wood: spoons, chopping boards, cups, backgammon boards and…

  • Gallery

    Rhodes Town

    Stretching back through a maze of small rooms on this rewarding shopping lane, the unimaginatively named Gallery is a true treasure trove of carvings,…

  • B.Loose

    Oia

    Going strong for almost a decade, this is the Oia outlet of the Athens casual fashion label that specialises in comfortable, loose-fitting streetwear…

  • Plan 59

    Athens

    Between this and Old School Records next door, your vintage vinyl needs are covered. Both stock a lot of jazz and psychedelia, while Plan 59 has more…

  • Olive Tree Skiathos

    Skiathos Town

    Small, inviting and earthy shop specialising in beautiful handcrafted bowls, cooking utensils, jewellery and more, all made from local olive wood, towards…

  • Achinos

    Skiathos Town

    Organic Greek food products, from unsalted pistachios (hard to find), locally sourced wines and fine olive oil to honey and herbal tea from the slopes of…

  • To Ploio

    Corfu Town

    While specialising in handcrafted contemporary jewellery, both elegant and playful, this eye-catching Old Town boutique also sells souvenir wooden ships…

  • Muse

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Pick up a fluoro Greek god, a marble figurine modelled on the blank-faced Cycladic originals or a replica of the classical art, jewellery and ceramics…

  • Diskopoleion Music Store

    Rethymno

    This pint-sized music store is run by a knowledgeable owner with good taste in Greek rock, punk, psychedelica and jazz, along with traditional Cretan…

  • Dimotiki Agora

    Kos Town

    Fragrant with spices, this lively open-arched market has a cornucopia of locally made honeys, natural soaps, bonbons, sandalwood spoons, mythological…

  • Papagiorgis

    Corfu Town

    Irresistible old-fashioned patisserie that’s an Old Town landmark thanks to its 40 flavours of ice cream, plus a mouth-watering array of homemade tarts,…

  • Vana's Gift Shop

    Rhodes Town

    Stylish boutique with an interesting mix of goods: from embroidered kaftans, beachwear and stunning one-off jewellery to fine alabaster busts of classical…

  • So Greek

    Rhodes Town

    The perfect pit stop for choice gifts, So Greek sells nicely packaged Greek wine, olive oil and a wide range of homemade honey, natural cosmetics and…

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