Must-see shopping in Evia & the Sporades

  • Galerie Varsakis

    Skiathos Town

    Crammed with handmade jewellery and unusual antiques, such as 20th-century carpets and 19th-century spinning sticks made by grooms for their intended…

  • Ploumisti

    Skopelos

    Owners Kostas and Voula Kalafatis have been running this wonderful shop for 40 years, stocking linen shirts and scarves, paintings, rugs and ceramics, as…

  • Colours of Skopelos – Keramika

    Skopelos

    Long-time Skopelos resident Elizabeth McGhie crafts gorgeous hand-painted bowls, mugs and other ceramic tableware, all inspired the island's sky-blues,…

  • Rodios Pottery

    Skopelos

    Known for its black-clay pieces made in ancient Greek style, Rodios is one of Skopelos' original and best-known pottery-making families, now into its…

  • Skopelos Sandals

    Skopelos

    Classic handmade leather sandals and belts in a range of styles, adjusted to fit by the genial owner. Prices are great – around €20 to €30 for sandals…

  • Efimeris

    Skiathos Town

    Among upper Papadiamanti's string of boutiques, elegant Efimeris stands out for its focus on handmade Greek products – striped Turkish-style towels,…

  • Figs of Kymi

    Evia

    A lively agricultural co-op supporting local fig farmers and sustainable production, with preservative-free fresh and dried figs and jams on sale, 3km…

  • Kalokairi

    Skiathos Town

    A breezy, upmarket island-chic boutique on the old port, selling colourful kaftans, beachy bold-print dresses, fabulous sandals made using traditional…

  • Olive Tree Skiathos

    Skiathos Town

    Small, inviting and earthy shop specialising in beautiful handcrafted bowls, cooking utensils, jewellery and more, all made from local olive wood, towards…

  • Achinos

    Skiathos Town

    Organic Greek food products, from unsalted pistachios (hard to find), locally sourced wines and fine olive oil to honey and herbal tea from the slopes of…

  • Kactri

    Skopelos

    Beautiful handmade, Greek-designed jewellery and island-chic dresses, kaftans and scarves created from fabrics collected in India and Indonesia. On the…

  • Archipelagos

    Skopelos

    Inviting, long-running crafts shop in a tall seafront mansion, selling handmade jewellery, icons, ceramics, carpets and artworks, all by Greek artisans.

  • Ikos Traditional Products

    Alonnisos

    Open year-round, this delightful women’s cooperative is not only a bakery, but also sells nuts and island herbs, olive oil, jams and honey.

  • Blue House Art Gallery

    Skiathos Town

    Handmade jewellery, ceramics and vintage pieces stand out at this intimate and lovely shop behind blue doors on the old port.

  • Geko

    Alonnisos

    Beautiful silver jewellery from across Greece, plus sarongs, sandals and other accessories, on the harbourfront.