Shopping

An indoor shopping destination of impressive proportions, the Municipal Market of Chania is a historic monument too. Its building started in 1911 and ended in the second half of 1913. On December 4, 1913, the Greek Prime Minister, Eleftherios Venizelos, declared the market officially open for the public. It was just three days after Crete’s unification with Greece.

Shopping at the Municipal Market will be a rewarding experience if you are seeking insight into the lifestyle of the locals. Besides grocery stores, the market has many shops selling authentic crafts and souvenirs. You can find here leather and lace made in Chania, and several other artifacts to remind you of your trip to Crete.

Kurkuta is a souvenir shop selling unique and imaginative items, many made in Greece without plastic. You will also find products from recycled materials. Go for funky t-shirts, mugs, accessories, jewelry, and paper products like notebooks, cards, posters, bookmarks, and even toys.This is a shopping address for those who like to support small producers instead of mainstream corporations.

This company, based in Chania, produces authentic Cretan knives since 1938. The current owners are the third generation of knife makers. They have an in-store workshop to sharpen everything that cuts too.

It’s worth seeing what a traditional shop looks like, but Cretan Knives Skalidakis also sell branded knives from other origins. Ask before you buy.

It is a big shop where you will also find some leather goods and kitchen items like pots and pans, graters, and much more.