Shopping in Samos Island - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

One of the most popular souvenirs from Greece is a bottle of olive oil. That’s not surprising, because it is a high-quality product. Olive oil can be used in every kitchen. You can buy it as a gift for your friend because oil is sold not only in bottles or jerrycans. You can find it in souvenir packages in the shape of Greek gods and heroes. Pure Olive Oil is suitable for frying and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil will compliment any dish. Pay attention to the acidity of the oil and try to choose a product with a low acidity level.

One more «universal» souvenir from Samos is alcohol drinks. Everybody will be happy to get a gift like this. Furthermore, you can take a bottle at home and enjoy Greek recine, remembering your holidays. You should look for this kind of wine in supermarkets. It can be found in fridges near beer bottles. It is obvious because retsina is served chilled. You can also buy Greek cognac, grape raki and ouzo. The last one has a specific taste, so be careful if you want to buy it as a gift for someone.

If you want to buy a gift for a woman, focus your attention on local natural cosmetics. For example, Greek soap. It is made of natural ingredients with different perfume additives. There are flavours of honey, vanilla, rose and orange. Shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and creams are made with the addition of olive oil. Try to buy these cosmetics in specialized shops or pharmacies. Otherwise, you risk buying a low-quality product. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Take a look at local ceramics. Painted vessels, plates and cups convey the spirit of Samos. A picture can become a good gift. Different artists from all over the world come to Samos to enjoy its beauty, so you can find a picture for a reasonable price. Many tourists bring icons from Samos. Here are a lot of churches, the population is religious and cult objects are popular. You can find absolutely different items, from canonical images to a carved face. There are also icons with frameworks of precious and semiprecious stones and metals. All the souvenirs don’t have any historical value.

There is a wide range of shells and coral crafts on the island. You can also buy a sea sponge in the local markets. It is better to choose the one with a minimum of chemical treatment. Embroidered table-clothes, napkins and wooden plaids can become a good gift for your relatives. Despite the common souvenirs like magnets and T-shirts, there are some necessary items for every tourist. For example, coffee of local production is a high-quality product. Greek sweets are very delicious, the most famous are lokma and Greek chocolate. Sweets with different toppings, usually with nuts, biscuit, chocolate and dried fruit are packed into foil and have a traditional Greek taste.