Chania Leather Lane

Crete

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Chania Leather Lane

Skrydlof Street in Chania is a narrow street lined with shops selling leather goods like bags, wallets, belts and shoes. For this reasons, it is known as Chania Leather Lane or as Stivanadika, after "stivanaki", the traditional Cretan boots.

Shopping

Crete offers a vast amount of local products worth buying, such as olive oil, honey, herbs and spices. In addition to typical delicacies, you'll find many natural beauty products, leather goods, unique souvenirs and beautiful ceramics. All Cretan cities are dotted with small local shops, markets and stalls where you can find real bargains. In the capital Heraklion, the commercial area is located around the triangle formed by the Averof, 1821 and Kalokairinou streets.