Shopping in Greece

Shopping in Greece is an enjoyable and a memorable experience. Greece is a shopper's paradise and the range of items includes clothing, jewelery and also traditional Greek products like wines, pottery, religious icons and embroidery. Shopper's are amazed by the reasonable price and the good product quality. The shopping hours in Greece are 8.30 to 17.00 hrs on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday it is from 8.30 to 14.00hrs and after a short break resumes from 17:30hrs and stretches upto 20:30hrs. Sundays most of the shops are closed, except for those around the Plaka and the Monastiraki area. During the festive seasons like Christmas the shopping hours change accordingly.

The capital city of Athens has an excellent selection of shops. The Ermou Street located in the heart of Athens is a wonderful place to shop for clothes. The variety ranges from internationally renowned brands, stand alone exclusive boutiques and also clothing which are locally tailored. Cigarettes, newspapers and magazines are available in the small kiosks littered in and around the street corners. These are open for 24 hours. The district of Kolonaki, located right at the foot of Lycabitus Hill is a one of the main shopping destinations in Greece. This shopping area in Greece is dotted with large number of cafes, where the impulsive shoppers can enjoy refreshment.

For souvenirs of gifts, Monastiraki in the Plaka area of Athens is a shopping paradise of Greece. Items like marble statues, jewelery, key rings, posters and a huge number of other fascinating items can be bought here. The Ekonomeas Gallery in The Plaka Area Athens is an exclusive Art shop. Unique ceramic statues, different art books adorn the racks in this shop. Different leather goods like the leather sandals, leather bags and jackets are abundant in the Plaka area. Antiques are available in plenty. Famous antique shops sell copied versions of ancient statues in terracotta and plaster of paris.

Fur coats are a must buy for shoppers in Greece. Kastoria in Greece, produces the world's best fur coats. Stores in Ermou street specialize in fur coats.