EL ArtGallery (Halki)

Shopping

The place to go for some of the best shopping on Naxos is, of course, the island's Hora. Items typical of Naxos are olive-derived products, local sweets and candy, organic foods such as cheeses and herbs, wines, and "kitron" (citrus liquor). When it comes to souvenirs, explore the variety of Naxian handicrafts: from hand-woven fabrics to ceramic pieces to hand-made artisan jewellery. The larger villages of Halki, Apiranthos, and Filoti offer further shopping opportunities. For everyday needs, several vendors' stalls and mini-markets are usually in operation on and around the large beaches.

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Kastro (Naxos Town)

Hora's old quarter known as Kastro is the island's shopping hot spot - its windy streets are packed with tiny stores and boutiques selling all manner of things, from clothing and beach paraphernalia to local delicacies and souvenirs, including Naxian foods and …

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Fish & Olive (Halki)

Those who venture out on a hike to to the scenic Halki will be duly rewarded by a chance to marvel at the masterful ceramics and exquisite jewellery by the well-regarded local Fish & Olive brand. The boutique also stocks a fabled extra-virgin olive oil produced by the Mercouri family. …

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Naxia Sweet Home (Naxos Town)

The tiny family-run Naxian boutique specializes in artisan candy, made with quintessentially local flavors such as sage, citrus, mastic, and even ouzo. Candy is made directly before the eyes of the visitors, who are welcome to sample several varieties before taking a …

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Limpertas Manolis Pottery (Naxos Town)

This artisan pottery shop is where the talented host invites visitors to watch as the one-of-a-kind creations emerge from under his hands. The tucked away studio offers a selection of exquisite creations that make perfect souvenirs to bring home with you. Ask for directions to find your …

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Melissinos Jewellery (Naxos Town)

This family-run jewellery shop offers unbeatable, personal customer service and a selection of unique, artisan items designed locally as well as by well-established Greek designers (Stella Deligianni, Margoni and Sarina, among others). Conveniently located in Naxos Town's Court …

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Pagonis Greek Sandals (Naxos Town)

The Pagonis leather store specializes in hand-made shoes and sandals, and sells all manner of natural leather goods from bags to belts - for men and women. The family-run enterprise aims to represent local Greek producers, and has been in business since …

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Papyrus (Naxos Town)

What once was a small used book shop has now turned into a store with a rather impressive selection of literature in a variety of European languages - an estimate of 15 000 editions altogether. A special book-swap system is in place, allowing customers to exchange books at a very moderate …

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Tziblakis (Naxos Town)

Naxians themselves frequent Kiriakos Tziblakis - a longstanding local store, that packs an assortment of authentic cheeses (made by the managing family), wines and raki, honey, a variety of spices and so-called "spoon sweets", rare teas, and even a few ceramic pieces and …

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Flisvos Sports Gear (Naxos Town)

For water sports enthusiasts (or those inspired by Naxian waters on-the-spot), Flisvos Sports Gear offers a ready-made solution, packing its small space to the brim with water sports attire and all sorts of equipment for wind- and …

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Prompona's Citrus (Naxos Town)

The store is a good place to stock up on the citrus liquor ("kitron") indigenous to the island, as well as browse through a nice selection of locally produced wines and sweets ("spoon sweets" — fruit and vegetables preserved in a thick syrup without artificial …

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Techni (Naxos Town)

If you're in the market for some exquisite authentic embroidery, rugs, bed linens, and other home decor items made of fabric, look no further - Techni stocks an incredible selection of artisan pieces, both old and new, many being one-off examples of hand-made Naxian …

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EL ArtGallery (Halki)

A Naxian local, who had spent a good three decades living abroad in New York, has returned home only to start this exquisite gallery-cum-art store, packed with artisan items inspired by the verdant island. Olive tree motives dominate the art work: from home decor pieces to …

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Penelope (Halki)

The artisan crafts shop in Halki village is run by its talented namesake Penelope, who puts the knowledge passed down to her through generations to practice and creates unique traditional designs of bed linens, table cloths, items of clothing, and other souvenir-perfect …

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