Shopping in Mykonos Island - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Olive oil is a truly Greek product. Greeks produce high-quality oil and local cooks add it to almost all of the dishes. Oil is sold in 1-litre bottles, 3 or 5-litre jerrycans and souvenir packages in the shape of Greek gods, mythological characters and amphorae. The best and the most expensive one is cold pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil with low acidity level. If you have bought olive oil in a tin package, it is better to pour it into a plastic bottle at home, otherwise, the taste of the product will be spoiled.

Olives themselves are also popular in Greece. They are sold in many variations. Try them during your holiday and then buy the olives which you liked most. The best place where you can buy them is a local market. Canned olives can be found in every supermarket. They are sold with a different topping for every taste.

Natural cosmetics production has become popular in Greece. Greeks love natural products and all their cosmetics is made of natural ingredients. Soap is the most popular product. It is quite cheap here and there is a variety of smells, from citrus to mint. Shampoos, lotions, creams and scrubs are based on olive oil. You should buy natural cosmetics in pharmacies or specialized shops. However, it is cheaper on markets, but you can't be sure about product composition. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you want to bring a sweet gift from Mykonos, pay your attention to local desserts. Baklava, loukoumades and nougat are a great choice. You can easily bring these desserts to your country, they won't go off. You can also buy a pack of coffee. Greeks love this drink and you can find a great variety of high-quality coffee on the island. Moreover, you can bring a coffee machine here.

Wine is one of the most popular hard drinks on Mykonos. You can try house wine in taverns. Be sure to buy a bottle of local retsina. Look for it in the refrigerators of local supermarkets, but not on the shelves with wine because it is served chilled. Local cognac Metaxa, anise vodka ouzo and grape vodka grappa are extremely popular on the island.

Do not pass by the local ceramics and different crafts. People also bring pictures and icons from Mykonos. Various artists come here to capture amazing views and they sell their works at a low price. High-quality leather items can be also found on the island.

One more Greek souvenir is Komboloi. It is a local variant of beads. It is twenty beads strung on a solid thread. Komboloi is not a cult object, it is usually used for a game. The material of the item shows the social status of a person. You can also buy matopetra. This souvenir is well-known among superstitious people. It is believed that this stone protects from the evil eye. Pay your attention to local jewellery made of precious and semi-precious stones. Most of them are made in a unique "Byzantine" technique.