In
the towns of Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania and Agios
Nikolaos and in all the big towns of the island and
in many picturesque mountainous villages visitors
will find a wide range of shops selling local products
such as the excellent Cretan honey, the famous Cretan
Wines and the tasty local cheeses (which are known all over Greece).
Shops selling leather goods of high quality can also
be found as well as shops proposing copper, bronze,
terracotta and wooden items.
Local embroideries and hand wooden articles can also
be found in various shops and particularly in the
villages of Zaro (prefecture of Heraklion), Kritsa
(prefecture of Lassithi), Anogia and Zoniana (prefecture
of Rethymno) which are specialised in the confectionary
of those beautiful pieces of art.
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