Greece is a country known to olive groves and hospitable locals. Gathering to Greece, many tourists have no idea what you can buy there as a souvenir for friends. In this country there is a huge variety of not only banal magnets with local species, but also a lot of handmade souvenirs. In this article we will tell you to buy in Greece.
Olives and their products processing
Greece has many vacationers associated with olive groves. Olives can be purchased in special vacuum packages. It is very convenient during transportation, as the product occupies quite a bit. You can buy olives in tin cans or glass. In the market sell fruit for weight. In this case, take care of reliable packaging so that the brine does not stain your luggage.
Get a bottle of oil from these fruits for your friends. Keep in mind that the cost of the product in the souvenir shop is high, cheaper to purchase a gift in the usual grocery store.
Cosmetics and soap
Since Greece is rich in olives, a lot of cosmetics are sold in the country based on these fruits. It is not recommended to acquire cream in souvenir shops. Buy the necessary funds in the store or pharmacy. One of the best manufacturers of cosmetics based on olives are Olivelia Macrovita and Olive & Argan. Before purchasing funds, you can spend a spa procedures with its use. Most specialized stores offer such services. You can make sure that products.
In addition to cream, in Greece, you can purchase cosmetics for body care and hair. Products based on bee wax are characterized by restoring properties and is suitable for use by people prone to peelings and allergic reactions. Based on dictamos and olive oil, therapeutic shampoos and hair masks are manufactured.
In the souvenir shops sold a lot of handmade soap based on olive oil. It has a pleasant aroma and well moisturized.
Sweets
Churek - a national baking, similar in taste to our Easter cake. Desirably acquire treat before leaving. Buy baked goods can be at the airport or ordinary bakery. The range of products is very large. Cheese lovers can purchase Churek with cottage cheese or feta cheese, and sweet tooth should not miss baking chocolate.
Be sure to entertain your family Greek chocolate and Kozinaki. Corona dessert baklava in the country is. It is prepared differently than we do. If you love chocolate candy, get sokolataki. These are pieces of candied fruit and nuts, covered with honey, jam and chocolate. Wrapped in such confections foil. The most interesting is that each different candy to taste.
Small souvenirs, jewelry and ceramics
If you are superstitious, you can purchase one of the Greek amulets. The Greeks - the people who believe in life after death and the existence of supernatural forces, so the local souvenir shops all sorts of amulets, talismans and books with plots and prayers. Be sure to get the stone from the evil eye, which the locals call matopetra. This flat product that resembles an eye. The stone can be worn around the neck, arm, or be used as a keychain.
It is impossible not to draw attention to the unique vases, pottery, made in the Mycenaean style. Plates with paintings and images of mythical characters will decorate your table. Utensils made of copper can be purchased in Ioannina.
Greece - a paradise for lovers of jewelry. Local craftsmen make jewelry unique design that can not be found anywhere else. The cost of such purchases varies widely and depends on the materials used and the workmanship. The best jewelry stores are located in Athens, Santorini and Mykonos.
Cheese
Greece is famous for its cheeses. Almost every village has its own recipe for this product. The Greeks added the cheese in almost all dishes, there is even a special cheese product, which is charged with preparing salads and dressings for dishes. Particular attention should be paid to goat cheese. In most cases, it is characterized by a creamy texture and delicate flavor. In Greece, a similar product eaten for breakfast.
Alcoholic beverages
In Greece, very few vineyards, so the most popular alcoholic beverage is vodka, which is called the RCD. It consists of dilute alcohol with the addition of fragrant herbs. Such alcohol drinks easily thanks to spicy taste and pleasant aroma. If you prefer weaker alcoholic beverages, acquire metaxis. This is a mixture of wine with brandy with the addition of herbs. The cost of such a drinking will cost you 10 euros per liter.
Fur coats
If you relax in Greece in summer or in the spring, get a fur coat. The cost of the fur product at this time is very low. For small money you can buy a high-quality and beautiful coat of natural fur. A large range of outerwear can be found in the custom. The discount season is valid from mid-July until the end of August. Hurry up to please yourself with new things.
It doesn't matter that you will bring from Greece, the main thing is that all gifts are bought with love. Do not forget to pamper yourself, take a set of cosmetics based on olive oil.
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