You can also bring sweets from Lemnos. Baklava, lokum, nougat and kozinaki won't go off even during a long flight. A pack of local coffee, a coffee machine or a cezve can be a good gift too. Greek people love coffee and all that is connected with it, so you will find only high quality products here. Be sure to bring a bottle of local retsina from the island. It can be found in refrigerators of local supermarkets. Wine is a special drink on Lemnos. It was known at the times of Homer, who mentioned this drink in his «Illiad». You can find homemade delicious wine in every tavern on the island. Anise vodka ouzo, grape vodka grappa and local cognac metaxa also deserve your attention.
One more interesting local souvenir is 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 are made of different materials such as wood or 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.
Some of the tourists bring pictures from Lemnos. The island attracts painters from all over the world. Beginners and masters come on Lemnos to capture amazing views and get inspiration. Moreover, they sell their works at low prices. Icons and different cult objects are sold here too. Pay your attention to local lace, embroidered napkins and fur products.
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