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Best Souvenirs to Bring Back from Santorini

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I am going to Santorini soon and I love to shop and get gifts for people.

Could anyone suggest the best souvenirs to take home from Santorini that would give a taste of the local culture and charm to friends and family? I'm looking for things that are unique to the island - something you can't find just anywhere else!

Any tips on where to find these local treasures would be super helpful, too.


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Santorini is of course known for its lava and pumice rock; you can find jewelry made with it. It is also known for its wine (available worldwide) and its tomatoes. You might be able to find some local tomato by-products that would make it back through customs. Beaded bracelets are nice; you might be able to find a shop where you can design your own. Any item with the image of the Thera Frescoes would be unique to the island. Anything handwoven or handpainted on the island would be very nice. Otherwise you’ll find items like tote bags, tee shirts, key chains, candles, pottery, mugs, and worry beads with a Santorini motif, but also available everywhere in Greece.
 
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Yes to the Lava jewelry - I agree, Deborah. I can't help myself - every time I go there I try to hunt down the jewelry made of lava stones because to this day, they are still some of my favorite pieces. They are unique and fun to wear and I love saying they were made of beads taken from the ancient Santorini lava. There is also some fantastic art that you can find in the shops of different Santorini scenes.
 
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