How nice it is to go shopping in a country where, according to the famous saying, everything is there! The most important thing is to familiarize yourself with customs regulations before making excursions to shopping centers and boutiques. Otherwise, there is a risk of leaving a good half of your purchases at the border. Another good rule is to keep a cool head. Do not rush to everything at once, approach the choice carefully. Pay attention not only to the low price, but also to the quality of the product. Now is the time to go shopping.
Ceramic products are very popular among the souvenirs brought from Greece. Hand-painted vases and figurines will be a great decoration for your home. An original gift can be the "Leg of God" - a plaster foot, shod in sandals. Pay attention to the busts of historical figures: Plato, Aristotle, Archimedes.
Genuine leather shoes, bags, icons, carpets - these goods from Greece are also in the top shopping among tourists. When buying gold items, do not hesitate to bargain and bring down the price. No less interesting are jewelry made from natural materials: shells, gems, ceramics.and others. The cost of jewelry starts from 10 euros.
Local products, delicacies and delicacies - that's what gourmets and just lovers of delicious food bring from Greece. The olives grown on local fields and the oil obtained from them are not at all like what is on the shelves in our supermarkets. Be sure to pay attention to the acidity of the oil: from 0.1 to 0.2% - for salads, starting from 0.3% - only for frying.
Cheese is in second place among gastronomic purchases. Favorite varieties are Cypriot Halloumi, made from sheep and goat milk, and Feta. Sweet tooths will like thyme honey with the addition of pine nuts or walnuts. Also, be sure to stop by the patisserie for some local pastries and chocolates.
Alcohol is in great demand, which is brought from Greece as souvenirs - for example, Metaxa cognac, which is easy to find in any local store. Another equally popular strong drink is Ouzo aniseed vodka. Here it is customary to dilute it with a little water before drinking.
In addition to cognac, wine and Retsina are brought from Greece - this is a weak alcohol with a touch of pine needles or pine resin. It is inexpensive, easy to drink and can be a great gift for friends. On the island of Crete they make moonshine on honey - "Rakomela". It tastes sweet, but quite strong. The liqueur of the same name is made from the fruits of the kumquat tree growing in this country.
We should not forget about fur products. Fur coats that are brought from Greece are in no way inferior in quality to Russian ones, but differ significantly in price. However, do not react only to low cost. Carefully inspect the proposed purchase for flaws.
Of course, this is not the whole list of goods that you can bring when going on a shopping tour to Greece. Blankets, blankets and other textiles, dishes, natural sponges, spices and much more. Happy shopping and have a great trip!
