Shop tour: what is brought from Greece

How nice to go shopping in a country where, according to a famous saying, everything is there! The most important thing is to familiarize yourself with the customs rules before making excursions to shopping centers and boutiques . Otherwise, there is a risk of leaving a good half of their purchases at the border. Another good rule is to keep a cold head. Do not throw everything at once, come to the choice carefully. Pay attention not only to the low price, but also to the quality of the goods. Now it's time to go shopping.

A great popularity among the souvenirs that are brought from Greece, use ceramic products. Hand-painted vases and figurines will be an excellent decoration for the house. The original gift can be "The Foot of God" - a plaster foot, shod in sandals. Pay attention to the busts of historical figures: Plato, Aristotle, Archimedes.

Shoes made of genuine leather, bags, icons, carpets - these goods from Greece are also in the top of shopping among tourists. When buying gold products, do not hesitate to bargain and bring down the price. No less interesting are ornaments from natural materials: shells, gems, ceramics and other. Cost of jewelry starts from 10 euros.

Local products, delicacies and delicacies - that's what they bring from Greece, gourmets and just lovers of delicious food. Olives grown on local fields and the oil they receive are not at all similar to 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, from 0.3% - only for frying.

On the second place among the gastronomic purchases is cheese. Favorite varieties are the Cypriot Halumi, made from sheep and goat milk, and Feta. Sweet tooth will like thyme honey with the addition of cedar or walnuts. In addition, be sure to check into the pastry shop and take a taste of local pastries and chocolate.

There is a great demand for alcohol, which is brought from Greece as souvenirs - for example, the brandy "Metaxa", which is easy to find in any local store. Another no less popular strong drink is the aniseed vodka "Uzo". Here it is customary to dilute it with a little water before drinking.

In addition to cognac from Greece, wine is brought and Rezinu is a weak alcohol with a taste of pine needles or pine resin. It is inexpensive, easy to drink and can be a great gift to friends. On the island of Crete, they make homemade honey on honey - "Rakomelu". It tastes sweet, but strong enough. Of the fruits of the tree growing in this country, kumquat is made with the same name liqueur.

You can not forget about fur products. Fur coats that are brought from Greece are not inferior in quality to the Russians, but they differ significantly in price. However, do not react only to low cost. Carefully inspect the proposed purchase for defects.

Of course, this is not the whole list of goods that can be brought, going to a shopping tour in Greece. Blankets, rugs and other textiles, dishes, natural sponges, spices and much more. Successful shopping for you and a great trip!