Shopping on these islands really is an experience to savour and one not to be missed. There are a wide range of small village shops and markets that sell local produce and wonderfully crafted leather, copper, bronze, terracotta and wooden items. The bigger towns are lined with chic boutiques offering the latest trends in clothing, shoes, and beauty items.
Here you will find top designer labels to original jewellery pieces, folk art and the sacred olive oil, the oil is rated the best in the world by many people. Wherever you shop you will find great gift ideas, holiday essentials and luxury items at competitive rates.
Dolphins are considered sacred and very lucky in Crete and they tend to feature in much of the local jewellery. Also widely available are the local wines, olives, cheese and delicious honey. The honey is one of the islands finest products and a jar of this makes it a tasty souvenir.