Laiki Street Market in Heraklion

Photos from laiki street market

Lots of fresh fruit and vegetable at the laiki

Go to the laiki for the best spuds. There’s usually a notice saying if they’re Cretan or imported

Wild greens are an everyday dish on the Cretan table. You can gather both wild and cultivated greens at the laiki

If the smell of souvlaki cooking in the vans tickles your nose, follow the scent for a quick snack on a stick

The Laiki also provides fabrics

Clothes all jumbled up on the stalls in the wake of the customers

Women go through the clothes at the laiki to find what they want – it may be a real bargain!

Having a good rummage round. You can often find quality clothing at great prices. For example, this article was written while the author was wearing a tracksuit from the laiki

Another view of the clothes stalls just before the laiki closes

The girl working at the clothes stall has managed to tidy up again

Of course it takes a bit of rummaging to find the perfect pair

Get your women’s shoes and boots here!

Of course there are also men’s shoes and boots, set out in perfect order unlike the women’s shoes.
Can it be true that men shop faster than women?

Even really flashy shoes are available at the laiki

The owner of the shoe stall poses with a smile for Explorecrete.com

If you buy a bit of bling for your girlfriend, don’t make the fatal mistake of telling her it’s from the laiki.

At the laiki you can buy religious pictures to hang in your home or to give to friends

Glasses only cost 3 euros at the laiki

Bags start at 5 euros at the laiki but can be more expensive

At the laiki you’ll find tissues, detergents and other everyday products for the home

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