Shopping in Athens

Athens is a shopper’s paradise too. Besides Monastiraki and Plaka, Central Athens is also a popular shoppers spot. The street merchants sell practically everything scarves, apparels-for both men and women, shoes, jeans T-shirts etc.

The shops here also sell clothes for really big sized people. Soccer jerseys, sweatshirts of reputed college and universities are also available at the flea-market. For the computer savvy there are giant Computer-CD-DVD shops which will leave you impressed with its wide collection.

Doorknobs for ancient to contemporary are on display at these markets. Likewise if someone is looking of lights or furniture people know which lane to visit.

Some of the shopping streets are well-known for incredible bargains in yarns, clothes, shoes and clothes. Heavy discounts are available between August- September and January-February, so shopping is at its peak in Athens. Business begins in the morning and closes only around 9 pm.

Brush up your bargaining skills while shopping in Athens local markets Souvenir for your friends as well as for yourselves can be bought at the shops in the flea market. Remember to bargain or you will get duped. The best thing would be to haggle till you strike a fair deal.

A replica of the original statues, vases, plates will cost you less money. The range of things you can buy is amazingly vast: from local brew drinks to ancient furniture; from flashy cameras to trendy beachwear; from local fabrics to the latest electronics.

Incidentally you can end up buying things in the most unlikely of places. After you have shopped in Athens you can enjoy the mouth-watering local delicacies.

Athens has stores of almost all international retailers. Local delicacies, local sweets and cakes can be bought while shopping in Athens.