
This island with a genuine natural charm has fertile land and thick vegetation in its northern region suitable for agriculture and cattle breeding, especially sheep and goats. Thus, some of the authentic local products here came to be low fat dairy products, such as feta cheese, graviera, which is similar to hard cheddar cheese and mizithra or xinotiri that tastes like yogurt.
One can also get protein rich olives, fine quality local wine and the best choice of wild honey and some herbs here. There are also many noteworthy local fruits and special sweets. Other local products worth mentioning are embroideries and wooden furniture. The local products are available in many of the shops.