Another delicious souvenir from Milos is local honey. Despite the similarity between the Cyclades, there are differences in the prevalence of a particular plant, and honey from each part of the archipelago is unique. From alcoholic beverages, in memory of the trip, you can buy Metaxa. A mixture of wine and brandy, infused with herbs, is of different quality here: there is an elite one, 12 * and 7 *, a simpler 5 * and an “economy option” 3 * and 2 *. Another true Greek drink is considered anise vodka ouzo. For tourists, it is sold in both ordinary and souvenir bottles in the form of ancient deities. You should also buy a bottle of grape vodka and a unique Greek variety of wine called Retsina.
In the local pharmacies and specialty stores you can find good natural cosmetics based on olive oil. There is also soap with various additives, and all sorts of shampoos, balms, masks, and scrubs. It’s better not to buy such things from someone on the street – it’s hard to say what could be in the composition of a product. The samples of local ceramics can also be bought as a souvenir. No wonder the Greeks improved their mastery of potters for thousands of years: the variety and quality of the production of clay products are amazing. Here you can find painted plates, and all kinds of jugs, mugs, amphoras, and pots for cooking. Everything is beautiful and very practical.
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