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Sunset in Skopelos... Don’t leave Skopelos without a bottle of olive oil. It is highly produced and used on the island. It is obvious because oil is not only a souvenir product here. You will find a bottle of olive oil on every Greek kitchen. You can find oil in souvenir packages in the shape of amphorae or a famous Greek character. Moreover, you can buy a plastic 1-litre bottle or 3 and 5-litre jerrycans. If you have bought oil in a tin container, you should better pour it into a plastic bottle, otherwise, the taste of the product will be spoiled. The best product is cold-pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The second place goes to Virgin Olive Oil. Try to choose oil with low acidity level.
Skopelos will definitely please those who love walking. There are at least 2 peaks that every tourist should reach. Palouki Mount is only 567 meters high. There are amazing views on its peak … Open
Olive oil is also used in the beauty industry. Natural cosmetics have become popular in Greece and on Skopelos in recent times. Soap based on olive oil is extremely popular here. It is produced with different flavouring additives: mint, grapefruit and even coffee. You can also buy natural creams, shampoos, shower gels and face masks. You should better buy these cosmetic products in pharmacies or specialized shops. The price can be lower on markets but you can't be sure about the composition of the goods.
However, not all of the olives are used in oil production. You can find delicious tinned olives with different toppings in local supermarkets. They are all of the same quality but have different taste. Fresh olives of different tastes are sold in local markets. There are many kinds of olives, so you should better try them all during your holidays and choose what you’ve liked most. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
There are more than a hundred beaches on Skopelos to choose from. Stafylos Beach is the closest to the capital. It doesn’t feature infrastructure, and therefore is almost never … Open
If you 've come to a local supermarket, don’t pass by local retsina. This kind of wine is usually served chilled, so look for it in refrigerators with beer. Pay your attention to local wine. There are more than 70 sorts of wine on Skopelos. Moreover, you can try delicious homemade wine in local taverns. Some of the most popular stronger drinks are anise vodka ouzo, grape vodka grappa and local cognac metaxa. The best souvenir for sweet teeth is baklava, lokum or nougat. All of these desserts can be easily carried home even if you live far from Skopelos. Look for local chocolate sweets which are sold by the weight. A nice bargain is a pack of local coffee. Greeks love this drink and produce it with great care.
GREECE Skopelos, Thessaly and Sporades Islands There are more than three hundred of cult buildings on Skopelos. It is not surprising that you can find various 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. You can also find unique beautiful pictures here. Beginners and masters come on Skopelos from all over the world to capture picturesque views and get inspiration. Moreover, they sell their works at reasonable prices.
There are more than 150 hotels and apartments on the island enjoying high demand among tourists. One of the most upscale hotels is Adrina located in the picturesque resort village of … Open
You can visit local jewellery shops and buy jewellery made in unique Byzantine style which is used only in Greece. Furthermore, you can ask to make an item according to your own sketch. Pay your attention to komboloi, Greek beads. Despite the fact that Greeks are religious people, komboloi is not a cult object and it is used only as a thing for relaxation and concentration. Beads can be made of different materials from wood to semi-precious stones. One more traditional Greek souvenir is matopetra. It is well-known among superstitious people. It is believed that this stone protects from the evil eye. Don’t pass by leather products, local lace and embroidered napkins, towels and tablecloths. Skopelos is also famous for its ceramics.
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Designer outlets in Skopelos Island and nearby
♥   Outlet 'McARTHURGLEN factory outlet ATHENS' Building Block E71, Yalou, 19004, Greece, 128.3 km from Skopelos Island. On the map

Shopping in Greece

Shopping on Crete is centered in the big cities of Chania, Rethymnon, and Heraklion. In Heraklion, it’s worth going to the central street of Dadal. Travelers can find shops of both Greek and foreign brands, with Zara, MEXX, Bershka, and Lacoste among them. In small shops, you can buy outfits by local designers, who offer unique solutions and excellent quality. The real feature of Crete are flokati, which are plaids and rugs made of sheep wool. The best olive oil producers are located in Sitia. … Open
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Shopping advices for the whole region around Skopelos Island

Shopping advices for Skopelos Island. The best spots for buying designer clothes and local delicacies from Greece - shops, galleries, boutiques and outlets. We provide you with the shopping streets map, so you can plan your efficient shopping routes, while hunting for authentic souvenirs, goods, drinks, shoes and clothes in Skopelos Island.
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