A tin of olives is one of the most popular Greek souvenirs. Tinned olives with or without different toppings can be found in every supermarket. If you want to buy fresh olives, you should visit the local market. They are sold in many variations here. Try them during your holiday and then buy the olives which you liked most. Olives are not expensive on Ios, so you can try all of them.
Ios is not a large island. Its width is 10 kilometres and the length is about 20. There are not many amusements parks and cinemas, but your child won't be bored on the island. Ios gives the … 
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You can find all the traditional Greek dishes on Ios. Despite the fact, that it is not the biggest island of the Cyclades, there are a lot of taverns. However, there are many catering … Open
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A lot of tourists bring pictures from the island. A great number of artists visit Ios every year. Masters and beginners are fascinated with the beauty of the island. Here are a lot of churches, the population is religious and cult objects are popular. Moreover, you can find different icons here. But you should know that these cult items don’t have any historical value. Pay your attention to local jewellery made of precious and semi-precious stones. Most of them are made in a unique "Byzantine" technique.
Every tourist should know that Greek people have their own gestures. They raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. It means «no». When … Open
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Shopping in Greece
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%.
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