9 Best Places to Shop in The Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece

Sisters Martha and Maria Kottaki are talented examples of the new generation of Aegina potters (following in the footsteps of their equally talented mother, Triantafyllia). They create utilitarian yet elegant household items such as colorful salad bowls and country-chic fruit platters.

The locally created handmade natural soaps here are all made from the finest extra virgin olive oil and scented with expertly blended Mediterranean essential oils. The workshop, just beyond town, also doubles as a selling point. Check out the fun and colorful mood-of-the-day boxes. They also stock handcrafted bathroom accessories.

Run by Catherine Tsimogianni and her partner, actor Sokratis Patsikas, Donkeycat, as the name suggests, is a quirky art gift shop. Pick up handcrafted memorabilia in the form of ceramics, paintings, jewelry, Greek-themed board games, and limited-edition T-shirts, among other things.

Worth a visit, the stylish store of local jewelry designer Elena Votsi showcases her exquisite handmade pieces—more works of art than accessories—which sell well in Europe and New York. She was the creator of the 2004 Athens Olympic medals. Her new design themes include big bold gold rings and jewel-encrusted key necklaces.

Head here for some cute, inexpensive holiday jewelry and souvenirs. This little shop is centrally located on the "main shopping" street of Spetses. You'll find earrings, bracelets, necklaces, as well as some ethnic decorative pieces.

This boutique is so hip the owners run an art and fashion blog ( speakouthydra.blogspot.com). Most of the stock is by up-and-coming Greek designers.

A chic ladies' boutique, stocking stylish clothes, beachwear, and accessories by top Greek designers, this is a great place to top up your trending classic island look.

For a healthy dose of retail therapy, head to this clothing boutique, which offers a wide selection of caftans, bikinis, sandals, and other casual island-chic clothing.