Agios Nikolaos
In business since 1925, Jane's is a handy spot for self-caterers to pick up whatever the sea has yielded that night – from shrimp to octopus, snapper to…
Must-see shopping in Crete
Hania
Sells driving and hiking maps, guidebooks in several languages and otherwise hard-to-find books about Crete, along with a few mainstream English-language…
Hania
This small shop is both an atelier and a boutique crammed with unique handmade hats – beribboned, in felt or in canvas – and printed textiles.
Plakias
Covering most tourist needs, the waterfront Forum has two floors of beach apparel, travel accessories, postcards, souvenirs and books on Crete.
Hania
A good spot for gifts and souvenirs by Greek artists and designers, from handmade Lommer bags and olive-oil soaps to handcrafted ceramics.
Hania
Small store for outdoor clothing and hiking shoes; its more hard-core army-supply store across the road sells camping and climbing gear.
Hania
Shop for organic local products, from raki, wine and mountain tea to olive oil and honey.
Agios Nikolaos
This quirky little boutique sells stylish ladies’ tees, dresses, shoes and beachwear.
