Northeastern Aegean Islands
This wonderfully designed shop, packed with multisized jars, sells unusual homemade preserves – spoon sweets, made of all kinds of fruit and vegetables,…
Must-see shopping in Northeastern Aegean Islands
Samos
A duo or – as they call it – an alloy of female artists, Alek Lindus and Maria Karavatou produce mesmerisingly beautiful, prehistoric-looking jewellery…
Limnos
It's the kind of liquor shop you might have seen in pirate movies, with well-aged bottles covered in dust and spiderwebs, and an idiosyncratic bearded…
Chios
Drop by this gem of a shop in Mesta to taste homemade sweet wine and tsipouro or stock up on spoon sweet preserves made from citrus types you've likely…
Chios
Efficient and attractive shop with a range of mastic-based products such as lotions, toothpastes, soaps and condiments. Ask for a sample of pure mastic to…
Lesvos
Canadian artist Paul Henry makes medium-sized melancholic sea-themed sculptures from papier-mâché and opens his shop-cum-gallery for a couple of hours a…
Samos
Come to watch Giorgos spinning his wheel and making beauty out of mud. The main shop is in the main street between the parking lot and the main square.
Ikaria
This wonderful market-deli-bakery in the heart of Hristos Rahes sells jams, herbs and sweet treats made on the premises.
Ikaria
Small, attractive shop up from the bridge, selling local crafts, soaps, herbs, honey and sweets.
Lesvos
Attractive high-end jewellery shop that also sells pottery. Located above the harbour.
Ikaria
On the main road, near the entrance to Cavos Bay Hotel, this attractive shop and studio is named for the kedroi, or cedar tree. You'll find lots of…
Chios
Rambling Sarandis carries a bit of everything, from cold drinks and wine to mastic-style lotions and good maps of the island.
Lesvos
Despina Iossifelli makes the handmade ceramics and jewellery at this bright and inviting waterfront gift shop.
