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SHOPPING FOR GREEK COTTON KNITS

Greece tourism travelIn summer, in Athens, Greece, you can buy quite a nice selection a of 2 main types of cotton clothing; manufactured (Tee's and shorts for example) or rough woven. I am making up this label: rough woven, as these items in the picture right don't look in the least bit rough to me. What I mean is they aren't like the weave you normally associate with, say, a Tee shirt and some are hand knit.

I refer to items of clothing you can safely leave at home, only to buy and wear here in Greece, that you wont find back home, unless you live in Manhattan or London some big city with a large Greek population. They make good gifts too.

The best place in Greece to see a good selection of the rough woven cotton is on Adrianou St. in the Plaka, in Athens Center, near the Acropolis. Please see the Athens Guide for more information and pictures. The Plaka area is a must see for all visitors to Athens.

Grecian garments, such as light, easy to carry, beach pants, tops, and all kinds of cotton attire for the Greek islands beach scene. There are cotton demi-season sweaters and jumpers too! And who knows, you may just need that cotton jumper one of these nights. Your sister or brother might like a gift from Greece too. They cost anywhere from between 15 and 40 Euro. and up. Protecting your skin from the Greek sun is a great excuse to buy these airy and comfortable outfits.  So consider lightening your Greek Traveling load before locking that pitiful lock on your baggage. Your not going to put your camera, medicine or jewelry in there are you? Good!

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SANDALS IN GREECE

If you go to Greece in summer, bear in mind it will be hot (90 plus), so plan on buying some sandals in Greece or bringing your favorite pair with you. I recommend buying them in Greece as there are many styles to choose from and are inexpensive. (The picture left shows some ancient styles, now we know who invented the flip-flop.! I always assumed it was a Taiwanese). Athens especially is a town of foot fetishists with more shoe stores than you can imagine.

More what not to pack for Greece page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

SIZE CHARTS FOR GREECE, EUROPE & AUSTRALIA
Women's Shoe Sizes
Greek
36
37
38
39
40
41
GB
3
4
5
6
7
8
USA/Aus
5
6
7
8
9
10
Men's Shoe Sizes
Greek
39
40
41
42
43
44
GB
6
7
7.5
8
9
10
USA/Aus
7
7.5
8
8.5
9.5
10.5
Women's Dresses, Coats, Skirts
Greek
44
46
48
50
52
54
GB/Aus
10
12
14
16
18
20
USA
8
10
12
14
16
18
Men's Suits, Shirts, Sweaters
Greek
44
46
48
50
52
54
GB/USA
34
36
38
40
42
44
AUS
87
92
97
102
107
112