From flea markets to luxury boutiques, Athens shopping is vibrant, exciting, and often friendlier to the hip pocket than other European destinations. In fact, many pack light when travelling to Athens in anticipation of the bargains on offer.
For the quintessential Athens market experience where bargains are aplenty, head to the flea market district of Monastiraki. For the other end of the retail realm, peruse the luxury labels of Kolonaki. If you’re considering what to buy in Athens, the region is famous for its authentic Greek sandals, which are handmade using techniques passed from craftsman to craftsman over centuries.