One of the most truly Greek souvenirs is a bottle of olive oil in the shape of amphorae or a famous Greek character. The oil is widely produced here not for tourists but for locals. They often use oil and you won't find a Greek kitchen without a couple of olive oil bottles. The best one is cold-pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil with low acidity level. You can buy it in 1-litre bottles or jerrycans. If you have decided to buy olive oil in a tin package, it is better to pour it into a plastic bottle, otherwise, the taste of the product will change.
However, Greeks grow olives not only for oil production. Olives themselves are also popular here. You can find canned olives with different toppings in local supermarkets. The best fresh olives are sold on local markets at the best prices. There are different types of olives on Lemnos. They are all of the same quality but have different tastes. So, you should better try them during the holiday and choose what you like most.
Olive oil is used not only in cooking. Different natural cosmetics have become popular in Greece in recent years. Its composition always includes olive oil. Soap is the most popular cosmetic product here. There is a soap with different aromatic additives: from lavender to citrus and coffee. Handmade soap in a souvenir package can be a nice gift for your close people. You can also find natural shampoos, conditioners and creams on Lemnos. But be careful and try to buy cosmetics in specialized shops and pharmacies. Markets can offer a counterfeit made of unknown ingredients.
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