Shopping in Kos - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

While on Cos Island, modern ladies of fashion should definitely visit Anna Riska, a store exclusively for women. Here they can buy literally everything, from luxurious lingerie and swimsuits to beautiful classic clothes for business. The store pleases customers with a large selection of beautiful women's trousers, blouses, evening dresses, as well as trendy outfits for every day.

Mouzakis is considered one of the best shoe stores on the island. It positions himself as a prestigious shop for avid fashionistas. Indeed, here you can pick an exclusive pair of designer shoes, while the range of classic budget options is equally wide. The cost of quality shoes starts from 30 euros. One of the main principles of this popular store is the maximum shift away from monotony.

The island of Kos boasts many attractive jewelry stores, among which Lapis stands out. It is aimed at a wide range of customers so both reputable ladies and young people who are not indifferent to piercing will be able to pick some great pieces of jewelry. The salon features jewelry of various price categories. Wealthy visitors can choose luxury jewelry with natural stones, while a large selection of silver products and inexpensive trinkets are available to budget travelers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Fans of gastronomic shopping must visit Kava Chartofilis, one of the largest and most famous wine shops on the island. In this shop, one can buy the most popular Greek wines such as "Ouzo", "Metaxa" and "Tsipouro". The owners are true professionals of their craft so they always help guests in their choice of drinks. Visitors are allowed to taste many varieties of wine before buying.

If you'd rather prefer strolling through modern shopping malls, be sure to explore Hondos Center, which is largely aimed at the fair sex. Within its walls are excellent fashion stores for every taste, several pavilions with organic cosmetics made in Greece, jewelry boutiques, and very interesting shops selling household goods. In the mall, men can find several interesting clothing stores too, and a number of shops specialize here in children's goods.

The real attraction of the island is its colorful markets, and one of the largest can be visited in the village of Antimachia. It is famous for a huge selection of souvenirs, as local artists and artisans sell their works in this market. There are also grocery rows - a huge selection of fresh seafood, vegetables and fruits, as well as wonderful homemade cheese and pastries are always available to visitors.

The village of Zia has another great souvenir market. People come here in search of handmade ceramics, elegant textiles, bright handmade rugs, and traditional souvenirs. In this market, visitors have access to a broad range of fresh products, as well as to lovely national restaurants. The most popular national delicacy among tourists is tomato jam.

There is a lively road between the capital of the island, the city of Kos, and Zipari, along which there are many popular shops. Here you can visit salons selling fur coats and other natural fur products, as well as several shops offering goods made of genuine leather. These goods are produced in local factories so sold at very attractive prices. There are also Chinese shops selling clothes and accessories, which are very popular with budget travelers.

In Kefallos, honey lovers will be able to visit Melissa specialized store. It sells dozens of different kinds of honey produced at local apiaries and indispensable accessories for beekeepers. Those who expect to visit local bee yards during their vacations will have a chance to buy excellent protective suits here.