What to Buy in Greece: Shopping Guide for Indian Travellers

What to bring home from Greece, and what each item is.

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The best things to buy in Greece include Greek Olive Oil & Olives, Hand-painted Ceramic Plates, Evil Eye (Mati) Jewellery and 1 more.

Best time to visit Greece: May – June or September – October.

🫒 Greek Olive Oil & Olives

Greece produces some of the world's finest extra virgin olive oil — Kalamata PDO, Crete's Kolymvari and the single-estate oils from Lesbo are exceptional. Buy cold-pressed bottles at local markets; take vacuum-sealed olives in multiple varieties. Nothing comes close as a culinary souvenir.

🏺 Hand-painted Ceramic Plates

Greek hand-painted ceramics — in blue-and-white Aegean patterns or terracotta with mythological scenes — are made by local potters on Santorini, Rhodes and Crete. The best workshops let you watch the painting and personalise the design.

🧿 Evil Eye (Mati) Jewellery

The cobalt-blue glass evil eye is Greece's most iconic protective symbol — worn as pendants, embedded in jewellery and hung in homes. Handmade glass mati beads from Crete and handcrafted silver settings from Athens' Monastiraki market are the most authentic versions.

🍯 Thyme Honey & Greek Herbs

Greek mountain thyme honey is considered among the world's finest — darker, more aromatic and more complex than most commercial honey. Pair it with dried Greek mountain tea (Sideritis), oregano and herbs, and you have the most useful food gift from the Mediterranean.

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Greece shopping questions

What should I buy in Greece?

Popular things to buy are Greek Olive Oil & Olives, Hand-painted Ceramic Plates, Evil Eye (Mati) Jewellery, Thyme Honey & Greek Herbs.

What is the best souvenir from Greece?

Greek Olive Oil & Olives. Greece produces some of the world's finest extra virgin olive oil — Kalamata PDO, Crete's Kolymvari and the single-estate oils from Lesbo are exceptional.

Can I take shopping back to India duty-free?

Indian customs sets a baggage allowance, and limits apply to items such as gold, electronics and alcohol. Check the current allowance before you shop.

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