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Local Shopping Advice for Rhodes?

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xmelissaa

xmelissaa

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I’m planning a trip to Rhodes soon and would love some advice on the best places for local shopping. I’m especially interested in finding authentic products like handmade crafts, jewelry, local wines, and olive oil. Are there specific markets or shops that you recommend for buying unique Rhodian goods?

I’ve heard the Old Town is a great spot for shopping, but I’d love to know more about what I can expect there, or if there are other areas on the island worth checking out. Any tips on haggling, or should I expect fixed prices? Also, if anyone knows where I can find good quality local ceramics or textiles, that would be wonderful. Thanks in advance!
 
What do you mean by soon ? Unless there are cruise ships in port , the old town shops will be closed.The season is about to end by last october .many places around the island will be closed .
 
Tpebop said:
What do you mean by soon ? Unless there are cruise ships in port , the old town shops will be closed.The season is about to end by last october .many places around the island will be closed .
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It's been open ended and haven't fully decided. I was thinking of heading there beginning of December just to get away, and I had heard that it was a tradition to Greece to decorate boats for the holidays. I thought it would be neat to see. However, I am realizing it might not be the best time of year to go if I expect things to be open, and if I expect to shop. Your reply may have talked me out of going at this time of year!
 
xmelissaa said:
It's been open ended and haven't fully decided. I was thinking of heading there beginning of December just to get away, and I had heard that it was a tradition to Greece to decorate boats for the holidays. I thought it would be neat to see. However, I am realizing it might not be the best time of year to go if I expect things to be open, and if I expect to shop. Your reply may have talked me out of going at this time of year!
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december is winter & there could be snow, rain and hail. Not many hotels are open .
 
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