Greece is popular among tourists not only for its unlimited opportunities for cultural tourism and beach holidays. It can become a paradise for a shopaholic. Twice a year, there are sales in the country. Winter sales start in January, and the summer discounts are set in the middle of July. By the end of the season lasting about a month and a half, discounts in stores and shopping centers can reach a record 70 percent. Real Greek goods - olive oil, fruits, spices, honey, and cheese - are bought at markets. The temperament of the Greeks suggests bargaining. You can reduce the price to 50% of the declared price. Greece is also widely known for its fur coats. The fur capital of the country is the town of Kastoria.
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Shopping in Greece is centered around major cities. Numerous shops can be found in Athens and Thessaloniki. The largest shopping centers of the capital are Golden Hall and 4-storey The Mall Athens. In Athens, there is also a fairly large outlet. Arthur Glen. It presents more than 100 brands. Sales here do not stop all year-round. Ermou street features various shoe shops of Bournazos, Haralas, and Pollini. There are also shops of the Spanish brand Zara, Mango, and Accessorize.
One of the largest shopping centers of the country and Thessaloniki is Mega Outlet. This large shopping center is called a small town. Its area covers more than 15 thousand square meters; it features over 400 brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Replay, Max Mara, Triumph, and Levis. There are also many sports shops, including Adidas, Fila, Nike, and Puma. Mediterranean Cosmos is another major shopping center of more than 250 thousand square meters. It’s situated in the suburbs as Mega Outlet does. You can find such brands as Mango, Zara, Bershka, H&M, Benetton, and Raxevsky, which is a Greek brand with reasonable prices. Not far from Thessaloniki, there is the city of Kastoria. The best fur coats all over the world are sewn there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Shopping on Crete is centered in the big cities of Chania, Rethymnon, and Heraklion. In Heraklion, it’s worth going to the central street of Dadal. Travelers can find shops of both Greek and foreign brands, with Zara, MEXX, Bershka, and Lacoste among them. In small shops, you can buy outfits by local designers, who offer unique solutions and excellent quality. The real feature of Crete are flokati, which are plaids and rugs made of sheep wool. The best olive oil producers are located in Sitia.
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Shopping in Rhodes is associated with fur and leather items. You can buy inexpensive stylish stuff at local factories. As in other cities, you can buy clothes of European brands at affordable prices in local shopping centers. The most popular stores are Zara, H&M, Benetton, and Mango. It’s worth to buy souvenirs in Rhodes. Most memorabilia contain images of the Kolos of Rhodes, as well as a deer, which is another symbol of the island. Jewelry deserves special attention. Rodos Gold Vogiatzis is one of the largest jewelry stores in Rhodes.
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Hondos Center stores are located throughout the country. There are about 80 shopping centers. There, you can buy goods for the house, clothes, and souvenirs or gifts. When buying for more than 120 euros, guests of the country can use the tax free system and return the value-added tax. To do this, you must ask the seller to give a check and a special form. The seller must print it, otherwise the form will be invalid at the customs. Leaving the country, it is necessary to show documents in a dedicated department at the customs. The VAT in the mainland Greece is 23%, while on the islands it is 16%.
Greece is popular among tourists not only for its unlimited opportunities for cultural tourism and beach holidays. It can become a paradise for a shopaholic. Twice a year, there are sales in the country. Winter sales start in January, and the summer discounts are set in the middle of July. By the end of the season lasting about a month and a half, discounts in stores and shopping centers can reach a record 70 percent. Real Greek goods - olive oil, fruits, spices, honey, and cheese - are bought at markets. The temperament of the Greeks suggests bargaining. You can reduce the price to 50% of the declared price. Greece is also widely known for its fur coats. The fur capital of the country is the town of Kastoria.
Shopping in Rhodes is associated with fur and leather items. You can buy inexpensive stylish stuff at local factories. As in other cities, you can buy clothes of European brands at affordable prices in local shopping centers. The most popular stores are Zara, H&M, Benetton, and Mango. It’s worth to buy souvenirs in Rhodes. Most memorabilia contain images of the Kolos of Rhodes, as well as a deer, which is another symbol of the island. Jewelry deserves special attention. Rodos Gold Vogiatzis is one of the largest jewelry stores in Rhodes.
