Greece is a fabulous sunny country that has a rich history and is a unique center of all cultures. Ancient excavations, warm beaches and olive groves attract tourists from all over the world. Greece is saturated with a unique culture, a part of which anyone who has managed to visit here will want to take a part. What is interesting to bring from Greece?
- Alcohol
- Wines
- Metaxa
- Cancers
- Ouzo
- Kumquat
- Antique souvenirs
- Pottery
- Figurines
- Seafood
- Icons
- Pictures
- Furs
- Blankets, blankets,
- carpets Olives and olive oil
- Olive soap
- Sweets
- Honey
- Jam and jams
- Kozinaki
- Baklava
- Feta cheese
- Jewelry and bijouterie
- You can not take out
Alcohol
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Wine produces practicallyin every region of Greece. The most ancient wine of the country is "Retsina", it has a bitter taste of resin and a strong smell. One of the best is the wine "Kechri" or Pine Tear, which is made in Thessaloniki. The traditional drink is the Cahors from Mount Athos.
to table of contents ^Metaxa
Metaxa is a mixture of grape wine and grape brandy. In the range of local shops there are drinks with different aging time and as a consequence price. It is worth considering that the Greeks themselves use a three-star drink exclusively for culinary purposes, and drink with an endurance of at least 5 years.
Crayfish
Cancers - Greek grape vodka. It tastes tart and strong, so they serve it, usually in small glasses. It is recommended to try and rakomelo - it's the same crayfish, but infused with honey with cloves and cinnamon. They produce and sell it mainly in Crete. In winter, people drink warmly, as a medicine for colds, and in summer as a regular alcoholic drink.
to the table of contents ^Ouzo
Since ancient times Greece is famous for the production of aniso vodka ouzo. The inhabitants of Hellas consider the drink to be national and drink it in pure form or in combination with orange or tomato juice. In addition to excellent taste qualities, ouzo has also useful properties, such as improving sleep and digestion. They produce a drink in all regions of the country.
to contents ^Kumquat
Greece is famous for its liqueur "Kumquat".Prepare it on the basis of the same-named citrus fruit, which in appearance looks like an orange, but tastes like mandarin. Therefore, in bottles with liquor, as a rule, you can meet these small fruits. On the island of Corfu, this liquor is sold in beautiful bottles in the form of an island map or in the form of statues of Greek gods.
to the table of contents ^Antique souvenirs
to the table of contents ^Ceramics
It is impossible to return from Greece and do not bring with you a ceramic souvenir featuring the heroes of Hellas or the sights of Greece, because the ceramics here are incredibly beautiful and of excellent quality. A good souvenir will be sets, vases, jugs and amphorae made with a special ornament - on a black background golden Greek patterns. The most popular is ceramics from the island of Crete and clay products from Santorini and the islands of Chalkidiki. The largest market of ceramic products is in Athens.
Figurines
In any souvenir shop you can buy statuettes of ancient Greek gods, figures of Olympians and antiquebuildings, as well as busts of Socrates, Plato, Pythagoras. The best choice of figurines is on Plaka.
to the table of contents ^Seafood
Seashells and ornaments from them are a cute and inexpensive souvenir that can be found in every souvenir shop. The sea sponges are very popular among tourists. This is a small and useful gift. They are soft and hard, large and small. The widest selection of sponges can be found in Rhodes and Kalymnos.
Icons
In souvenir shops and monasteries in Greece you can buy all kinds of icons - carved, in the form of a small book and inlaid with semiprecious stones. The most valuable gift will be the icon, brought from the holy Mount Athos.
to the table of contents ^Pictures
Very often tourists bring pictures of Greek sights, painted by watercolors and oil by local artists. Here you can buy regular paintings, or you can order exclusive paintings. The price of them depends on the size, technique and the availability of the frame.
to the table of contents ^Fur products
Greece presents a huge range of fur products. From such a variety you can choose a model and liking, but also on a pocket. That is why tour operators often organize special three-day "fur coat" tours to Greece. Sending for such a purchase is better in Kastorju, where the most popular salons of leading fur factories are located: Elegant Furs, Avanti, Afrodita Furs, Estelle.
back to contents ^Blankets, rugs, carpets
A blanket, plaids and carpets will become a practical and pleasant souvenir from Greece. Buy them better in Crete, Rhodes, in Athens and Delphi. Wool and silk products should be preferred. Carpets are hand-woven more and the older it is, the higher its price. Prices for similar products depend on the complexity of the picture and the materials used.
back to contents ^Olives and olive oil
Greek olives are very tasty, large and contain many useful substances. They are sold here everywhere in tin cans and by weight. Another pride of Greece is olive oil. In supermarkets and family shops it is presented in a wide range.
to contents ^Olive soap
Olive soap is a good and useful souvenir from Greece. Practically all Greek soap is made by hand on the basis of olive oil with the addition of lavender, honey, pink or orange oil. Most often, such soap is sold in pieces by weight. It is well-washed, has a pleasant aroma and makes the skin soft and velvety.
to the table of contents ^Sweets
to the table of contents ^Honey
Each region of Greece produces its own original honey, which beekeepers take pride in. Homeland of the most delicious honey in Greece is Halkidiki. Here it is sold in its pure form or with hazelnut, cedar and walnuts.
to table of contents ^Jam and jams
For the preparation of jam and jams in Greece, often use oranges, quinces, figs, cherries, peaches, kumquats, and sometimes pistachios.
to the table of contents ^Kozinaki
Traditional sweetness of a kozinka is a tile made of pistachios, sesame, peanuts or almonds in sugar or honey syrup. They resemble kozinaki, but differ in the recipe for cooking. This is a very tasty and healthy treat - a vitamin and energy bomb.
to contents ^Baklava
This is a traditional Greek pie made of puff pastry with crushed nuts and cinnamon, soaked in honey. A distinctive feature of the Greek baklava is 33 layers of dough, symbolizing the age of Christ.
to the table of contents ^Feta cheese
A real Greek salad can be made using only Greek cheese Feta. As a rule, this cheese is made from sheep and goat milk, it is snow-white in appearance, has high fat content( 30-60%) and brackish taste. Sell Fet in brine in plastic, metal and vacuum packs.
to contents ^Jewelry and bijouterie
The country is famous for its jewelery of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls. The largest assortment is presented in the stores of jewelry houses Kessaris and Ilias Lalaounis in Athens, Santorini, Delphi, Mykonos and Ioannina. Very popular jewelry, made in the Byzantine style.
Inexpensive and original presents will be bijouterie, which in Greece is best bought in souvenir shops. Very beautiful necklaces, brooches and bracelets here are made of olive wood, shells, marble, ceramics, gems and metals.
to the table of contents ^Do not export
- antiquities, including stones from archaeological excavations and items found on the seabed;
- drugs, narcotics and drugs;
- weapons, explosive and poisonous substances;
- plants, flowers, wild animals and birds and endangered species of flora and fauna.
You should always save checks on all purchased items.