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…
Must-see shopping in Greece
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…
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…
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…
Ioannina
The high-style-and-hand-crafted souvenir trend has reached Ioannina, and of course you want a set of coasters with an image of the city clock tower, or a…
Athens
A long-standing anchor of contemporary Greek artists, just off Plateia Kolonakiou. Exhibitions change every three weeks.
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.
Athens
The horsey set buys their bridles and breeches at this posh shop. It also stocks a few handsome rural crafts, such as traditional accessories for donkeys…
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…
The Mani
Has an excellent selection of hiking maps and books on the region, though the interior is comically cluttered and the exterior can be chaos as locals grab…
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…
Thessaloniki
This dazzling shop is crammed with gold chandeliers and lovingly handpainted icons in ornate frames. You can commission a specific icon with advance…
Athens
Go deep into Pangrati to check out its Friday laïki agora (weekly street market). It runs along Pirrou, starting at Ymittou and heading southeast.
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.
Athens
This chic boutique carries a wide range of clothes and accessories by Greek fashion brands such as Zeus + Dione, as well as international designers.
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.
Corfu Town
Busy open-fronted boutique selling an array of women’s clothing, including colourful dresses and smocks, plus assorted gifts and accessories.
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.
Kalambaka
Efficient and friendly corner store facing the roundabout at Plateia Dimarhiou. It stocks good maps, international press and souvenirs.
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.
Kalambaka
Kalambaka's busy little fruit and vegetable market takes place on Friday mornings alongside the central roundabout.
Alonnisos
Beautiful silver jewellery from across Greece, plus sarongs, sandals and other accessories, on the harbourfront.
Hora (Mykonos)
Come for the sunset cocktails and stay for the handmade leather sandals from this company established in 1948.
Lesvos
Despina Iossifelli makes the handmade ceramics and jewellery at this bright and inviting waterfront gift shop.
Athens
One of the best selection of English books – in fact, books in all foreign languages – in central Athens.
Athens
This is a good shop to browse for antique and rare books, old maps and postcards, engravings and prints.
Thessaloniki
Browse an eclectic selection of jewellery, transport and nautical models for a quirky craft-shop gift.
Ioannina
This chain book and tech shop has maps and travel guides for Zagorohoria and the rest of Greece.
Athens
This 'Place to Sell Words' offers a great selection, with titles in English and other languages.
