Must-see shopping in Northeastern Aegean Islands

  • Ka_ndilos

    Northeastern Aegean Islands

    This wonderfully designed shop, packed with multisized jars, sells unusual homemade preserves – spoon sweets, made of all kinds of fruit and vegetables,…

  • Kerannymi

    Samos

    A duo or – as they call it – an alloy of female artists, Alek Lindus and Maria Karavatou produce mesmerisingly beautiful, prehistoric-looking jewellery…

  • To Kelari

    Limnos

    It's the kind of liquor shop you might have seen in pirate movies, with well-aged bottles covered in dust and spiderwebs, and an idiosyncratic bearded…

  • 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…

  • Mastihashop

    Chios

    Efficient and attractive shop with a range of mastic-based products such as lotions, toothpastes, soaps and condiments. Ask for a sample of pure mastic to…

  • First Kiss Gallery

    Lesvos

    Canadian artist Paul Henry makes medium-sized melancholic sea-themed sculptures from papier-mâché and opens his shop-cum-gallery for a couple of hours a…

  • Genesis Pottery Shop

    Samos

    Come to watch Giorgos spinning his wheel and making beauty out of mud. The main shop is in the main street between the parking lot and the main square.

  • Women's Cooperative

    Ikaria

    This wonderful market-deli-bakery in the heart of Hristos Rahes sells jams, herbs and sweet treats made on the premises.

  • Mythos

    Ikaria

    Small, attractive shop up from the bridge, selling local crafts, soaps, herbs, honey and sweets.

  • Mythos Gallery

    Lesvos

    Attractive high-end jewellery shop that also sells pottery. Located above the harbour.

  • Book & Art

    Lesvos

    Unusual and inviting side-street bookshop, gallery and toy store.

  • Kedroi Ceramics

    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…

  • Sarandis Tourist Shop

    Chios

    Rambling Sarandis carries a bit of everything, from cold drinks and wine to mastic-style lotions and good maps of the island.

  • Thalassaki

    Lesvos

    Despina Iossifelli makes the handmade ceramics and jewellery at this bright and inviting waterfront gift shop.