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  • Concept cake shopping. This exceptionally chic patissier sells delectable pastel-hued macaroons, chocolates and desserts.

  • As well as his quirky own-label tailoring, Markos imports an eclectic mix of items from both world-famous and lesser-known brands.

  • Using only the finest Greek ingredients, freshly handmade every day, these chocolates are strictly for connoisseurs.

  • Bold, bright bowls, platters, vases and ornaments, some decorated with stripes, zigzags and naïve painted fruit, others just left plain and natural.

  • A sprawling and varied market, and if you have an eye for an authentic antique you can pick up outstanding bargains at this Sunday market. Wake up early though – there’s not much point arriving here after 11am as the streets become jam-packed and most of the treasures disappear quickly. (see Athens’ Flea Market)

  • Athens’ Flea Market

    Everything under the sun, from ancient coins to fake designer sunglasses, frilly knickers and antiques at rock-bottom prices (see Athens’ Flea Market).

  • The whole area around the central meat market teems with old, family-run shops selling traditional foodstuffs. Bahar is one of the best-known for herbs.

  • Bettina’s impressive stock includes international labels alongside Greece’s own Angelos Frentzos and Sophia Kokosalaki.

  • This shop appears at first to be a wardrobe store for wannabe Hell’s Angels. But take in your favourite jeans and the owner, Pantelis, will make you an exact replica in leather for only €300.

  • A cavernous warehouse of handicrafts from every corner of the country. If you only have time for one souvenir stop, make this it.

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