
Most of the shops in Chios are gathered in the capital of the island and in the touristy resorts.
Apart from the classic shops selling clothes, shoes, souvenirs, books, etc… some shops are proposing various local products of Chios such as the famous mastic (called “masticha”) sell in the form of chewing gum, sweets and brandy.
Tasty local products, local liquor and local sweets can also be bought at the market of Chios.
The Women’s Association of the villages of Thimiana and Armolia and the Argo-touristy Association of the village of Notiohori are running various folk art shops selling fine ceramics, embroideries, handmaid clothes and woven multicoloured fabrics with traditional designs.
Fresh honey and a wide range of healing herbs can be bought at the lovely village of Anavatos.
Souvenirs shops and shops selling equipments for the beach can be found in the capital and in the touristy resort of Karfas.