Crete Island Shopping

 6 Reviews   Municipal markets can be found in most towns in Crete (as well as all over Greece). They're open from the morning till early afternoon. There you'll be able to buy fresh food, some local crafts,... 

 3 Reviews   I first saw those nice 'frutti-di-mare' clay sculptures in 2004 in south Crete. They are not large (approximately some 7 to 12 cm long) and very colorful. I know, they're quite close to kitsch... 

 7 Reviews  Lidl supermarkets have become extremely popular in Crete, they seem to be everywhere. Fortunately for us, being budget minded, there was a Lidl on the outskirts of Hersonissos. Easy to get to in the... 

 2 Reviews   You'll be able to get these in department stores all over Crete (and probably Greece as well). They're inexpensive, cheap actually. As soon as you get them home and wish to feel as if you are... 

 1 Review   These fake antiques are available throughout Crete, usually at unreasonably high prices. They are fake and they look fake. I believe that there are some people who like such things and buy them... 

 1 Review  You'll find these in the towns and cities of Crete - ad all over Greece, for that matter. What are they? Little street kiosks that are open very long hours. They sell cigarettes, sweets,... 

 etfromnc Says:  Knives, flokatis, and pottery are the most typical Cretan handicrafts which catch the eye of most tourists but to really have "the most special" Cretan... 

 moscowgirl Says:  Any shop sells olive oil over there but it has nothing to do with a reality. You may find the real one at any restaurant in the village as the owner might... 

 Puckfair Says:  This market has everything from discounted Bags, to Fish to Fruit everything here, All the locals are here , and it is very big and its right by the harbour so... 

 claire1011 Says:  The ladies clothes shops in Agios Nicolaos are just fab so up to date so designer for so little cost.All the latest fashion and all the assistants very helpful... 

 siso010 Says:  1- In Limani area there are some streets which offer some stuff in touristic prices,it is not that high but you can buy it little bit lower from the market in... 

 bpwillet Says:  This shop run by Mari-Elena and her family is sells great local crafts for the home. It is open and full of mostly ceramics, wooden pieces, and table... 

 bpwillet Says:  Probably the best place to buy traditionally woven Cretan rugs and carpets. Mihalis Manousakis and his family use a loom that is over 400 years old and he does... 

 AndyRG Says:  The variety of shops and items is impressive, prefer the local products. Be careful especially in the summer -all the summer period, from May to October, the... 

 siso010 Says:  You will find some shops offers everything for 1 euro,try to collect things which worth 1 euro. everything mostly Antiques. 1 Euro. 

 Tea4Two Says:  If you like herbs and spices then stock up whilst you are here. I bought some herbs which were sold as Mountain Tea. It was a fabulous brew and I wish I had got... 

 Jannick_L. Says:  In Rethymnon, Irakleion, Chania, everywhere you go you can find a lot of jewelry shops 

 gmadmax Says:  Another view of these nice roads with the the colorful houses and shops arround!