Souvenir Shops
When you
visit Corfu you will want to keep the memories in your heart
forever.
Corfu shops
provide souvenirs that reflect the history and the tradition of
the local people.
Stop buy the shops for some of
the best products inspired from Hellenic history and culture
(Reproductions from the Archaeological Museums of Greece,
Byzantine icons,jewelry, silverware, sculpture etc.)
There's no
shortage of souvenir shops in any of the resorts, but serious
shoppers will probably invest in a day of browsing in Corfu
Town. Lace, pottery and contemporary art and jewellery are among
the local craft Other Greek souvenirs that are worth considering
include a strand of worry beads (single strands are called
Begleri and double are Komboloy), typical Greek songs on CD or
cassette, skewers for souvlaki (some are very elaborate) and
Brikia, the long stemmed Turkish coffee pots.s.
For
shopping, the town offers a variety of shops. These vary from
the small gift shops down the cobbled street and alley-ways to
the exclusive Italian designer wear shops, selling leather wear
and suits. The best buys generally are silver, gold and also
leather goods such as handbags and sandals. Many guests have
discovered that when they have returned to England their
purchase is indeed worth "more than its weight in gold". It is
important to use a reputable jeweller
Other Greek
souvenirs that are worth considering include a strand of worry
beads (single strands are called Begleri and double are Komboloy),
typical Greek songs on CD or cassette, and Brikia, the long
stemmed Turkish coffee pots. The region also has treasures you
won't find anyplace else. Corfu is a good source of
olive-wood handicrafts, which are sold all over the island,
including on the streets surrounding St. Spyridon church in
Corfu town. Cross-stitch pillows, woven rugs, and
hand-embroidered linens made by Greek women for the National
Welfare Association are available in the elegant boutique Anti-Kairos
in M. Theotoki Square in Corfu town. More affordable souvenirs
include liqueurs made from native kumquats, and retro-chic bars
of olive oil soap made by the Patounis soap factory, which has
been operating for more than a century—the factory is off San
Rocco Square, but the soaps are sold in shops throughout town.
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