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

Serifos is not the best place for those who want to have «serious» shopping. It is best to purchase authentic souvenir products from local producers, and you should better go to the mainland for brand clothes. For example, you can buy komboloi or Greek beads here. Despite the fact that Greeks are religious people, komboloi is not a cult object and it is used only as a thing for relaxation and concentration. Beads are made of different materials such as wood or semi-precious stones. Usually, komboloi consists of twenty large beads strung on a strong thread.

One more traditional Greek souvenir is matopetra. It is well-known among superstitious people. It is believed that this stone protects from the evil eye. A variety of religious accessories is sold here. Remember that it is legally prohibited to sell items of historical value on the island, and do not get fooled by the stories of sellers about the alleged antiquity or significance of the sold object. The island attracts painters from all over the world. Many people purchase paintings from the island's painters, who arrive on Serifos looking for inspiration. You can find here works of novice painters, and masterpieces created by experienced masters.

A set of ceramic dishes or a beautiful plate decorated with a view of the island will be quite useful souvenirs for your friend. All kinds of leather products are sold here at attractive prices – handbags, shoes, light sandals, boots, backpacks, belts, and other leather items. Leathercraft has been popular among local men for centuries, so you can buy leather crafts on the island. Many tourists buy hand-embroidered tablecloths, pillowcases, towels and napkins on Serifos. When buying these items, do not forget that too low price says about the Asian factory production of the goods. Local lace is also popular among tourists. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Women and men may be interested in island cosmetics from natural ingredients. Handmade olive soap has become extremely popular in recent years. It can be found with any smell - from mint to coffee, tea or lemon. Handmade soap in a souvenir package can be a nice gift for your close people. Natural masks, shower gels, shampoos and hair balms can be found here. But be careful and try to buy cosmetics in specialized shops and pharmacies. Markets can offer cheap products but they can be a counterfeit made of unknown ingredients.

You should look for another product in local markets that made Serifos famous all over the world – olives. They are sold literally on every corner at an unusually low price. The best fresh olives are sold on local markets at the best prices. There are different types of olives on Serifos. 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. You can find canned olives with different toppings in local supermarkets. An even more popular souvenir from the island is olive oil. The best one is cold-pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil with low acidity level. You can buy it in 1-litre bottles or jerrycans. Moreover, you can find a bottle of olive oil in the shape of amphorae or a famous Greek character. 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.

You can also bring sweets from Serifos. Baklava, lokum, nougat and kozinaki won't go off even during a long flight. A pack of local coffee, a coffee machine or a cezve can be a good gift too. Greek people love coffee and all that is connected with it, so you will find only high quality products here. Be sure to bring a bottle of local retsina from the island. It can be found in refrigerators of local supermarkets. Anise vodka ouzo, grape vodka grappa and local cognac metaxa also deserve your attention.