Fira shopping

The installation pieces outside are sure to catch your attention before you even step inside this gallery. This is the main exhibition space of Yorgos Kypris, an internationally celebrated artist who takes much of h…

AK, Santorini's first art gallery, was founded in 1980 by local artists, painter Christopher Asimis and his wife, Eleni Kolaiti, who specialises in jewellery and sculptures. The stunningly white gallery, near the Or…

This new gallery and shop next to the Megaro Gyzi Cultural Centre at the northern end of town displays gorgeous pieces by some of the island's top artists. Expect everything from fusion glass to modern bronze statue…

Head to step 570 on the steps up from the Old Port in Fira and you'll find this elegant and popular gallery specialising in Greek contemporary art. Tzamia-Krystalla means 'glasses and crystals', but paintings, ceram…

This small fashion boutique, run by designer Sophia Hatzigeorgiou, draws inspiration from Santorini's unique landscapes, colours and lifestyle. The clothing is hand-sewn in Greece and, as the name suggests, collecti…

Tucked behind the cathedral, this gallery is in a renovated traditional building that was used in wine production. It's filled with diverse pieces from the island's top artists: silver jewellery, paintings, glasswor…

The new kid on the block is a chic boutique in a white-cave shop on the steps down to the Old Port. It offers colourful leather bags handmade in Greece, plus appealing accessories. Owned and operated by three local …

Just north of the cathedral, Greco Gold has been around for over four decades, selling the well-known Greek brand Konstantino, handmade Byzantine-style jewellery and contemporary pieces designed and made by Greco Go…

Forget the standard painted-on T-shirts. If you want quality to take back home, the subtle colours and motifs of designer Werner Hampel’s tees have real style.