Zakinthos has an impressive
variety of goods to offer shoppers, from top designer labels and
exquisite jewelry to fine antiques and high quality leather goods.
The shopping hub of Zakynthos
town is mainly situated in Alexander Street, the third parallel
from the waterfront.
Shops are open Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday 9 am-3 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday 9 am-8 pm.Tourist
shops are open 9 am-10 pm. 7 days the week.
Fine examples of folk art
and crafts are displayed in shops all over the island: hand-woven
textiles and embroideries with intricate designs, objects of all
kinds carved out of olive wood, silver utensils and lovely jewelry.
Don't leave before tasting
the famous Zakinthos "mandolato" or nougat; it's a real
treat.
Other thing to buy from Zakinthos
are Cologne, and local cheese
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