The Greek island of Crete, located in the Mediterranean Sea, attracts tourists with its beaches, cozy hotels, delicious national cuisine, ancient history and flavor, as well as exciting excursions and shopping trips. If you are looking to shop in Crete, heed the advice of those who have already been there.
Purchases
If you decide to go to Crete for shopping, then do a good job of exploring the area before going shopping. Remember that Crete is a tourist resort, and therefore prices in some shops may be unreasonably high.
You should first go through several stores, compare the cost of goods, and then decide where and what to buy.
It is best to buy clothes, shoes, as well as perfumes and cosmetics in shopping centers, since there you will not only be guaranteed the quality of the goods, but will also issue a check marked Tax Free, according to which you can refund the overpaid tax on your purchase.
Sales
Greek shops and hypermarkets are open daily and almost around the clock. Shopping enthusiasts will love the seasonal sales in Crete. So, there are two sales periods: winter and summer. Winter sales start with the Christmas markets and continue until mid-spring. The summer discount season runs from August to the end of autumn. At this time, you can buy goods at bargain prices.
Bazaars
Special attention of tourists is attracted by street bazaars, which are famous not only for the range of their products, but also for the good concessions of sellers. People usually buy here:
- souvenirs, - national products made of wood, leather, - handicrafts.
If you find yourself in a street bazaar and have looked at a little thing, do not rush to buy it right away, even if the price seems small to you. Sellers can be great at giving in to you, as soon as you start bargaining with them. However, it is worth remembering that open-air bazaars can offer you goods of dubious quality, so do not expect to buy branded items here, especially at low prices.
Don't forget about textiles. In Crete, you can find excellent quality items made from natural materials. Most of the fabrics are whitewashed, and the finish is usually traditional - soft blue.
Exclusive jewelry by local craftsmen is especially valuable. There are not many shops with really cool goods, but they are known to all the inhabitants of the island, so you can easily find them. In some, the craftsmen themselves sell jewelry, telling amazingly interesting stories about the history of each created masterpiece.
Don't miss the opportunity to buy a gizmo with a legend.
Souvenirs
Not a single tourist has yet left Crete without souvenirs with its symbols. Such souvenirs are offered at every turn, in kiosks and hypermarkets, in bazaars and in small shops. The most attractive in terms of the cost of souvenirs are the shops, where everything is sold for one and a half euros. The pride of Crete - olive oil is best purchased at a butcher's shop.
In Crete, Russians can also buy real estate. This is one of the few places where it is allowed to acquire houses entirely in foreign ownership.
