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…
Must-see shopping in Greece
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…
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…
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…
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…
Athens
An old-school designer, Zoulias specialises in elegant, feminine shoes that are timeless in their style. His couture line continues this theme, with…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Skiathos Town
Small, inviting and earthy shop specialising in beautiful handcrafted bowls, cooking utensils, jewellery and more, all made from local olive wood, towards…
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…
Corfu Town
While specialising in handcrafted contemporary jewellery, both elegant and playful, this eye-catching Old Town boutique also sells souvenir wooden ships…
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…
Skyros
This delightful small ceramics shop on middle Agoras features the fine work of Stamatis Ftoulis, whose workshop in Magazia you can also visit.
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…
Kos Town
Fragrant with spices, this lively open-arched market has a cornucopia of locally made honeys, natural soaps, bonbons, sandalwood spoons, mythological…
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,…
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…
Skyros
Beautiful traditional Skyrian embroidery and handmade jewellery by Amerissa Panagiotou, who also offers embroidery classes. A typical island wedding dress…
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…
Skopelos
Beautiful handmade, Greek-designed jewellery and island-chic dresses, kaftans and scarves created from fabrics collected in India and Indonesia. On the…
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…
Rethymno Province
Down a side road at the top of the village (look for the sign 'Ceramic Art'), Konstantinos Gallios makes some beautiful pieces, displayed in his inviting…
Skyros
Beautiful patterned bowls, mugs and other Skyrian-style pieces in a colourful workshop on the main square, where you can see ceramicist Olga Zacharaiki at…
Anilion Women’s Agricultural Group
Pelion Peninsula
It's well worth popping into this women's cooperative, on the upper square at Pouri, to sample and buy their homemade jams, hand-picked herbs and other…
Athens
Chic silk ties, scarves and a few other accessories all with patterns and colours inspired by Greece – which translates into myriad shades of blue and…
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…
Hora (Mykonos)
Ecologically friendly women's garments made from organic cotton and other sustainable fibres, as well as one-of-a-kind jewellery made from recycled…
Athens
Shop for the best treats from all over Greece, from cheeses to local honeys, cold cuts, olive oil and wine, available in bulk and straight from the barrel.
Rethymno
This tiny store filled with musical instruments is the place to get that bouzouki or Cretan lyra. You can also pick up CDs of local Cretan music.
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.
Syntagma & Plaka
Spiros Actipis designs elegant jewellery using smooth pebbles, gleaming silver and raw leather. The shop closes in summer, as Spiros decamps to Mykonos.
Athens
Whether you're a skater or just want a fresh pair of Vans, head to this long-established dealer of gear and streetwear, from boards to shoes and beyond.
Skopelos
Inviting, long-running crafts shop in a tall seafront mansion, selling handmade jewellery, icons, ceramics, carpets and artworks, all by Greek artisans.
Hania
This local designer, whose work is distributed internationally, creates wonderful contemporary leather bags (from €100), jewellery and accessories.
Athens
Not just vinyl records, but the whole 'vinyl culture' – whatever that entails. Lots of new and interesting stuff, plus tickets to local shows.
Thessaloniki
This family-run deli is a great place to stock up on Greek produce. The owners also sell their own preserves, such as cabbage pickled in wine.
Alonnisos
Open year-round, this delightful women’s cooperative is not only a bakery, but also sells nuts and island herbs, olive oil, jams and honey.
