Shopping in Heraklion - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Each trading street of Heraklion has its own characteristics. For the most fashionable brand things, you can go to Daedalou Street. Here, are concentrated the most fashionable boutiques, that sell clothes and accessories, chic perfumery and jewelry. On this street, are found shops of Greek designers, which differ by more affordable prices. It is here, that you should go in search of luxurious fur coats, clothes, and accessories made of genuine leather.

1866 Street is famous for its numerous souvenir shops. Each of which offers exclusive goods. In local stores, you can buy not only magnets and T-shirts popular with every tourist, but wonderful spices, natural cosmetics of local production, and excellent Cretan honey in beautiful decorative jugs. This street will be of interest to gourmet. There are lots of gastronomic shops where they sell wonderful cheese of local production and other delicacies.

The largest choice of excellent national products and delicacies is presented in the Central market, attendance of which remains a special entertainment. They sell literally everything, from inexpensive clothes and souvenirs to popular national sweets and street food. Right on the market, are several wonderful cafes where you can enjoy popular national dishes. The Central Market operates every day, but the best day to visit it is Saturday. On Saturday, you have access to every trading pavilion. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Heraklion's Talos Plaza is the largest shopping center in Crete. Its area is about 9000 sq. m. Talos Plaza presents dozens of clothing and footwear shops and several more restaurants and cafes. Ladies will be interested in choosing cosmetics produced directly in Crete. A large cinema is a pleasant bonus.

Women should definitely visit Hondos center store. It offers wonderful olive oil-based natural cosmetics. It can be found in large shopping centers, as well, however, specialized stores guarantee the highest quality of goods. The level of prices for cosmetics in such stores is slightly higher than in trading complexes and souvenir shops.

A great place for shopping will be the Fokas department store, which presents pavilions of famous world brands. Demanding women will have an opportunity to come by BSV and Trussardi stores. Those who love modern fashion will be interested in visiting boutiques of Salvin Klöin and US polo. The department store houses shops of the most popular brands, including Timbérland and Lacoste.

Heraklion is famous for its wonderful jewelry stores. Kosmima Gold & Silver store is one of the most popular. They sell wonderful exclusive pieces of gold and silver in Greek style. The choice of goods is just huge, from miniature rings and pendants to luxurious necklaces and jewelry with precious stones.

Vassiliki's Herb Broidery is a very unusual shop. It looks like an old pharmacy. They have various spices and herbs, as well as dozens of herbal teas. This store will appeal to those who're concerned about the health. The store offers various kinds of balms and herbal infusions created on the basis of herbs. Women will be especially impressed with lots of wellness and beauty elixirs.

For edible souvenirs go to Faskomilo store, that offers the most popular Cretan delicacies. Great farm sausage, olive oil and honey, fresh bread and dozens of cheeses, natural sweets and spices - they have all kinds of souvenirs to your liking. Yoy can certainly try the products before buying. The owner of the store helps tourists not to get confused in the variety of products.