6 Best Places to Shop in The Peloponnese, Greece

Maria Gonidou's handwoven scarves are beautiful and inspired by the city's long weaving tradition. She makes shawls, scarves, and ties as well as taking private commissions such as tablecloths and bed spreads.

This family-run business has dispensed fine wines, ouzo, and other spirits since 1869 and offers tastings and a great deal of knowledge about local vineyards. Karonis also has a distillery on the outskirts of the Old Town.

A shop on the ground floor of this museum in an old home sells antique and new worry beads and attractive beaded key chains. The museum's exhibits of historic worry beads are fascinating and provide a little insight into the national male pastime of fiddling with a string of them.

Elegant handmade pieces are made on-site by Greek-Australian jeweler Peter Alexopoulos in this workshop-cum-store.

Built in the late 18th century, this functioning nunnery houses a fraction of the 80 sisters that once lived here, but its residents are still known for their exquisite silk weaving. Silk scarves and table linens are for sale in a shop just inside the entrance; ask to step into the tranquil cloister while you're there.

Ceramist Polytimi Biliona creates stylish lanterns, vases, and cups inspired by the Grecian sculptors of old—worthy souvenirs.