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

No tourist in Odessa will have problems with choosing interesting shops to visit. Here you can plan shopping for every taste. Among the most popular tourist goods are branded clothes and accessories, shoes of famous global brands, as well as leather and fur products that can be bought at very attractive prices in Odessa. The city has many souvenir shops, antique shops, and art galleries, so you can come up with any kind of souvenir you like. Many visitors to Odessa pay primary attention not to modern shopping centers and boutiques, but to the main city markets - Odessa's unchanged symbols.

Privoz Market has operated since the founding of the city, and it is simply impossible to list all the categories of goods presented here. Here they sell dozens of types of seafood, popular sweets, fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as popular regional products. Many come here in search of the best Ukrainian "salo" (traditional cured pork fat) and blood pudding. They also sell all sorts of homemade pickles at the market. It is customary to taste absolutely all grocery products before buying, as well as bargain for any goods you like. At the famous Ukrainian market, you can buy lovely edible gifts for loved ones, and the most unusual delicacies are salo in chocolate, as well as dried and smoked fish.

Another unique attraction of Odessa is the 7th Kilometer Market - the biggest market for wholesale and retail products in Europe. It was founded in December 1989 and currently has about 15,000 stalls. Today, there is even a small hotel at the market, so every customer can stay here for a few days. It's worth checking out the 7th Kilometer in search of high-quality and affordable clothes and shoes. It is also famous for its huge selection of children's goods. They sell wonderful local textiles, household goods, homeware, and a variety of food products. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Deribasovskaya Street is considered the main shopping street in Odessa. It is a series of various shops, shopping galleries, restaurants, and cafes. Here you can find the city's largest shopping center Europa, as well as shops of all possible profiles. In search of inexpensive but high-quality food products, many go to Tavria Supermarket where, besides groceries, they sell ready-made meals and fresh pastries. A must-have for ladies is Brocard store located in the same street. This one sells cosmetics and perfumes from famous European brands. Another great store targeted at ladies is Accesorize. It sells women's shoes, bags, and all sorts of accessories for creating a stylish image. It is also worth noting that the main shopping street concentrates shops of various price categories. Therefore, not only wealthy but also budget travelers will find it interesting to shop here.

Book lovers are encouraged to take a walk along Preobrazhenskaya Street famous for its bookstores. Local stores often host new book presentations and meet-and-greets with popular contemporary writers. Apart from literary publications, shops sell travel guidebooks, albums with photographs of local attractions, and other book attributes that may be of interest to tourists.

In search of original souvenirs, many guests of the city go to the so-called Odessa Montmartre. This area is a favorite place of creativity among Odessa artists where they present their best works and offer passers-by to paint their portraits. Besides art workshops, the area accommodates interesting antique shops where you can buy many amazing old things. They sell old vinyl records, jewelry in the style of past years, ancient works of art, and even antique furniture.

Well, several shops in Odessa Montmartre offer tourists traditional souvenirs. This is where you can buy plates with painted Odessa landscapes, traditional T-shirts, and linen bags with inscriptions in the local dialect. Originally decorated tin beer mugs are very popular with beer lovers. They also sell souvenirs made of shells and mother of pearl in the traditional Black Sea style.