BACK TO LISTAlcoholic Beverages
- Souma: a strong alcoholic beverage made from sycamore trees (figs & almonds).
- Raki: an unsweetened anise flavoured strong alcoholic drink made from grapes.
- Tsipouro: an alcoholic drink similar to pomace brandy.
Local grown crops & products
- Olive oil & Edible Olives: Quality olive oil as well as edible olives are produced on the island of Antiparos and can be found in many local markets and convenient stores.
- Capers: they grow among the rocks of Antiparos and are mostly used as a seasoning in salad.
- Honey: The thyme honey of Antiparos is of exquisite quality and taste.
Cheese Specialties
- Kefalotyri: A hard salty yellow cheese made from sheep or goat milk.
- Ladotyri (Oil-Cheese): Made from sheep or goat milk and stored in olive oil.
- Xinomyzithra: The aged version of Myzithra, made from goat or sheep milk, yeast and salt.
- Touloumotyri: Moist, white goat cheese with a slight sweet taste ripened and stored in the goats hide.
Artefacts
- Ceramic Pottery: locally crafted pottery that can be found in many boutique and souvenir shops throughout the island.
- Fine Leather Products: Fine leather products can be found in many stores of Antiparos including leather clothes, leather artefacts and other leather objects and accessories.
- Gold & Silver Jewellery: Jewellery shops on Antiparos feature exquisite pieces of gold and silver jewellery.
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