Shopping in Crete

Until a few years ago Crete was such a backwater that it was very difficult finding what you wanted, even in the main cities. Nowadays, the choice of what you can get is OK if you know where to look.

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Overview of opening hours
Kiosks: a Greek institution
Supermarkets
Public markets
Food and drinks
Second-hand shops
Handicrafts
Newsagents and bookshops
Clothes
Shoes
Photography

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