Hydra Town
Carefully curated ceramics from all over Greece plus a smattering of fashion make this one of Hydra's top shops.
Must-see shopping in Greek Islands
Hydra Town
Charming owner Elena offers unique island-friendly, high-end fashion and Greek-designed jewellery.
Ikaria
Small, attractive shop up from the bridge, selling local crafts, soaps, herbs, honey and sweets.
Skyros
A sparkling little boutique specialising in handmade jewellery by artisans from across Greece.
Lesvos
Attractive high-end jewellery shop that also sells pottery. Located above the harbour.
Rethymno
Hidden away in Rethymno's labyrinth of alleys is this bakery that's been at it since 1958. As well as freshly baked spanakopita and pastries, it's most…
Iraklio
An Iraklio institution, if slightly touristy these days, this busy, narrow agora (market), along Odos 1866 between the Meidani crossroads and Plateia…
Corfu Town
This light, appealing Old Town gallery sells affordable pottery ranging from colourful homewares, ornaments and toys to striking wood-fired pieces made…
Corfu Town
Forming an alleyway north of Plateia G Theotoki, between the newer part of town and the Neo Frourio, Corfu Town’s fresh-produce market sells fruit and…
Corfu Town
For souvenir hunters, this old bookshop near the cathedral is of most interest for its handmade notebooks and unusual framed prints, old and new; serious…
Hora (Mykonos)
Gladiator sandals, handmade loom bags, menswear, wrap jumpsuits, beachwear, butterfly maxi dresses, geometric Grecian-style jewellery and more by Greek…
Corfu Town
Named for a village in Epirus, not far away on the mainland, that’s renowned for its hard goat's cheese, this hole-in-the-wall deli is piled high with…
Ikaria
On the main road, near the entrance to Cavos Bay Hotel, this attractive shop and studio is named for the kedroi, or cedar tree. You'll find lots of…
Rhodes Town
If you have a leaning toward the myths and classics, you'll find quality terracotta and alabaster statues here of everyone from Aphrodite to Alexander the…
Agios Nikolaos
If you're a stickler for quality coffee, stock up on freshly roasted beans at this shoe-box-size shop that also sells biscuits, sweets and nuts as well as…
Aegina
A lovely little shop that sells arts and crafts made by Greek artists and designers – choose from ceramics, jewellery and small paintings, tote bags and T…
Corfu Town
Backstreet shop selling one-of-a-kind, mostly wooden ornaments and souvenirs, hand-crafted on the premises by the friendly owner. The star attractions are…
Corfu Town
An absolute treasure trove of the wonders of the East, this colourful cave sells everything from Afghan jewellery to Turkish rugs and Indian pashmina…
Hora (Mykonos)
Going strong for more than 20 years, this cute shop specialises in all things olive oil – soap, skincare products, the oil itself, plus olivewood kitchen…
Corfu Town
Selling elegant and light-as-a-feather women’s clothing in pale cottons and linens, the self-styled 'smallest clothes shop in Corfu' is so tiny that it…
Hania
This high-concept store has great postcards with old photos, a small selection of rare books, handmade arts and crafts by local artists, Cretan music, and…
Hora (Mykonos)
Worth buying for the designer's name alone, this collection of original handmade jewellery uses hypoallergenic materials, semiprecious stones and recycled…
Hydra Town
Hydra's central market square holds several vegetable and meat shops and a taverna.
Corfu Town
Local, largely organic food and cosmetics in this friendly backstreet deli range from fig pies to donkey-milk hand cream, plus plentiful soaps, cookies…
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…
Hora (Naxos)
A large, well-stocked newsagent and bookshop that has most international newspapers the day after publication and perhaps the best collection of postcards…
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…
Hora (Mykonos)
For something special for women and for men, find the work of Athens designer and long-time Mykonos resident Dimitris Parthenis and his daughter Orsalia.
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.
Corfu Town
Busy open-fronted boutique selling an array of women’s clothing, including colourful dresses and smocks, plus assorted gifts and accessories.
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.
Chios
Rambling Sarandis carries a bit of everything, from cold drinks and wine to mastic-style lotions and good maps of the island.
Skyros
Interesting furniture and woodcarving workshop of artist Yiannis Trachanas, just off lower Agoras near the bus stop.
Alonnisos
Beautiful silver jewellery from across Greece, plus sarongs, sandals and other accessories, on the harbourfront.
Lesvos
Despina Iossifelli makes the handmade ceramics and jewellery at this bright and inviting waterfront gift shop.
Hora (Mykonos)
Come for the sunset cocktails and stay for the handmade leather sandals from this company established in 1948.
