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

Spetses You can bring a craft in the form of the ship from Spetses. Locals are very proud of the victory in the battle of 1822, so all the types of naval souvenirs are popular here. You can also pay your attention to a truly Greek souvenir, matopetra. Locals believe that this souvenir protects from the evil eye. Even if you are not a superstitious person, matopetra deserves your attention because it is just a nice accessory.
Cuisine of Spetses Island for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
If you want to know more about Greece, don’t miss a chance to try traditional Greek cuisine. You can visit local taverns and taste unique dishes which can be found only in Greece. … Open
Many tourists prefer to buy komboloi, the local variant of beads. It is not a cult object, komboloi show the social status of people and are used for concentration. They can be made of wood or precious stones. A lot of tourists bring paintings from Spetses. Artists from all over the world come here to get inspiration and capture picturesque views. Beginners and masters sell their works, so you can buy a masterpiece at a low price.
There are many churches on Spetses and almost all of the locals are orthodox Christians. A great number of religious items is sold here. You can buy different icons here: from simple patterns to carved images with a framework made of precious metals. You should know that these icons don’t have any cultural value. Local laces and embroidered napkins, towels and tablecloths are popular among tourists. Greek furiers and jewellers produce high quality products. Many jewellery is made in a unique Byzantine technique which is used only in Greece. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Spetses Island inhabitants
Spetses is filled with a festive atmosphere which will relax even straight-up workaholics. The thing is that Greeks have very peculiar temper and habits. It is not customed here to work hard … Open
Olive oil is a traditional Greek souvenir which can be useful for everyone. You will hardly find a Greek house without a couple of olive oil bottles. There are souvenir packages in the shape of amphorae or famous Greek characters. The best one is cold pressed oil with low acidity level. However, if you are not looking for a beautiful package, you can buy a 1-litre plastic bottle or 3 or 5-litre jerrycans. If you have decided to buy olive oil in a tin package, it is better to pour it into a plastic bottle, otherwise, the taste of the product will be spoiled.
Spetses-02 Olives are not only used in oil production. Local markets are full of fresh inexpensive olives. They are of the same quality but have different taste. Just try them all during your holidays and choose what you like most. Moreover, fresh olives have a long shelf life and you can easily carry them home. Tinned olives with different toppings can be found in local supermarkets. Local coffee can be also found here. Greeks love coffee, so you will definitely buy high quality coffee here and you can also buy a coffee machine or a cezve. Be sure to find local retsina in the fridges of the supermarkets and explore shelves with local wine. Anise vodka ouzo, grape vodka grappa and cognac metaxa are also popular hard drinks on Spetses. If you want to bring sweets, pay your attention to nougat, lokum or baklava.
Excursion over cultural sights of Spetses Island - 'must visit' points of interest
Spetses have been attracting aristocrats from all over the world for many centuries. It is a perfect small and quiet land for holidays. You can visit Palio Limani and admire the 19th-century … Open
Natural cosmetics have become popular in Greece in recent years. These cosmetic products are usually based on olive oil. Soap is the most popular product here. Natural soap can be found with different smells: from mint to cinnamon or coffee. Handmade soap in the souvenir package is a good gift for your friend. Conditioners, creams, shampoos and scrubs are sold here too. But you should better buy them in pharmacies or specialized shops, local markets can offer low-quality products with strange composition.
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Shopping in Greece

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. … Open
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Designer outlets in Spetses Island and nearby
♥   Outlet 'McARTHURGLEN factory outlet ATHENS' Building Block E71, Yalou, 19004, Greece, 104.3 km from Spetses Island. On the map

Shopping advices for the whole region around Spetses Island

Hydra Island
Olive oil is very popular on Hydra, it can be found everywhere. It is connected with the peculiarities of national cuisine, Greeks add oil to almost all of the dishes. You can buy oil in 1,5-litre bottles or 3 and 5-litre jerrycans. If you want to buy it for your ... Open »
Attica Region
Among shopping centers we recommend to visit the Athenian Capitol shopping mall (located near Omonia metro station). The shops are really huge, here you can find almost everything. Furthermore, there is a high-tech cinema in the mall. Not far from Nerantziotissa ... Open »
Agistri Island
Olive oil is traditional Greek souvenir. Be sure to bring a bottle of olive oil from Agistri. Greeks produce high-quality oil and local cooks add it to almost all of the dishes. You can find olive oil in every supermarket. It is sold in 1 litre bottles, 3 or 5 litre ... Open »
Aegina Island
If you have arrived on Aegina, be sure to buy a pack of pistachios. They are grown here in large quantities. Aegina pistachios are considered to be the best in Greece. One more traditional Greek souvenir is olives. They are sold everywhere on the island. You’d ... Open »
Loutraki
Loutraki is also distinguished by a variety of interesting gastronomic shops, including Geraneia Confectionery that offers its customers authentic Greek delight. Opened in 1958, today it sells dozens of types of the popular national sweet. In it, you can buy exotic ... Open »
Athens
In Athens, there are many beautiful shopping streets. You can find interesting shops on each. The central shopping street is Ermou. It is here that local fashionistas and thousands of tourists go shopping. At the top of this street you can find boutiques of famous Greek ... Open »
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