High-end Kolonaki has world-famous brands, traffic free Ermou, the Oxford Street of Athens, has department stores, clothes and lots of shoe shops. The atmospheric lanes of ancient Plaka are great for souvenirs, independent shops and cafes.  Monastriki has small shops selling everything from antiques to vintage clothes, there are street performers and, on Sundays, the city’s largest flea market. There are several malls, the Athens Mall at Maroussi is one of Europe’s largest with about 200 outlets. Wherever you shop, hand-made shoes, rugs and jewellery, especially gold, are good things to look for. If you buy too many stores will arrange delivery to the UK.