If you are looking for a gift idea for a Greece fan, here is my ultimate gift list. Great for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, housewarmings, a Greek festival or just because. There is something for every taste and occasion. Get inspired!

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Ikarian Evolution T-Shirts: Our bestseller! Designed by Selina Kastanias, inspired by the hundred-year-old free spirits who know exactly how to enjoy life. Made in Greece from 100% Greek cotton. Available in different colors/sizes and also as a hoody. View product details here…

Cookbook: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Greek Island where people forget to die. Lessons in cooking and the secret of longevity of the inhabitants of Ikaria. Unfortunately only in English. Written by my neighbor and famous television chef and cookbook author Diane Kochilas. Delicious recipes from our local cuisine, simply explained and with beautiful pictures to try. Buy here

Wall calendar: The Greek island of Ikaria 2020 with beautiful pictures from the island. The perfect gift for an anniversary, birthday, wedding anniversary, housewarming, suitable for young and old. Ecologically, the needs-based individual production using the print-on-demand process results in a significant reduction in waste. Buy here…

DVD: A Greek Summer. A heartwarming French-Greek feature film by Emir Kusturica for the whole family. German speaking. He talks about an unusual friendship in a funny yet touching way. The story of a Greek boy who raises a pelican behind his hot-tempered father’s back, how a new business model is created and how the pelican turns the entire island upside down… Buy here

DVD: The German-language culture clash comedy: Highway to Hellas is hilarious, honestly, so funny! Could play in Ikaria! The story takes place on the fictional Greek island of Paladiki against the backdrop of the financial crisis. The island community received a loan from a German bank for its eco-tourism project “Galapagos in Greece” and pledged its non-existent power station, hospital and beach as security… Buy here

The Film: Cinnamon and Koreander. My absolute favorite film! I’ve seen it so many times and would watch it again at any time. About the history of Asia Minor, the philosophy of life, love and the scents of Greece. Of course with great music! Buy here

Novel: Dark Times by Herbert Theiler. 3000 years before our era, the highly developed civilizations of the Minoans and Mycenaeans died out in the eastern Mediterranean, only to sink into the darkness of history. An exciting novel about the daring sea voyages and courageous trading voyages of the people of that time. Buy here

An exciting book: Classical Greece by Sebastian Schmidt! A good friend recommended it to me and I devoured it. The exciting story of a remarkable era, whose politicians and philosophers continue to shape our culture today. Buy here

Plus the handy Kindle Voyage, all of the books mentioned are available as ebooks on Kindle. No more lugging! The absolute hit for vacation, I always have it with me, with a high-resolution display and intelligent front light, ideal for the trip or the beach. Buy here

Without Tavli nothing works! The Greek national game of Tavli (backgammon) is of course a must! Elegant design made of wood with magnetic closure, game pieces, dice complete. Buy here

Ouzo Plomari for Connoisseurs. An insider tip among ouzo lovers! Our neighbors from Chios know how to make the tastiest ouzo by far! Made from organic anise and twice distilled in handcrafted copper stills. A noble drop! Buy here

Cool mugs for tea lovers! Something for every taste! Read and enjoy mythology, from the series of knowledge cups for dreaming and philosophizing! Buy here…  Elegant with gold rim and the Greek gods of antiquity: Buy here…  Cup with your name in Greek script: Buy here…

Greek Organic mountain tea from Wild collection. An aromatic delight and healthy too! It tastes warm and cold. Since Sideritis does not contain any stimulant ingredients, you can enjoy it every day before going to bed. It’s best to order it with a great cup! Buy here

A Briki for coffee connoisseurs. The traditional mocha coffee pot for Greek coffee is a must! Handmade in an artistically chased brass version with a wooden handle. Buy here

Plus Greek Coffee Who doesn’t know him, the parrot from Loumidis, Greece’s most popular type of mocha coffee! Buy here

Don’t forget the typical Coffee cups! The classic white mocha bags for Greek coffee with saucers, as you know them from every kafenion. Buy here

Loukoumia The delicious sticky fruit gum lumps with fruit or almond flavor, which in Greece are served with every cup of tea, coffee or ouzo. Buy here

Metaxa 12 Star Black. Noble 12 star brandy from Greece, goes wonderfully with Greek coffee! This 40% wine comes with 2 Shut glasses. Buy here

Or rather a Mythos. The Greek beer. Of course everyone knows about vacation. Fine, refreshing! Brings a little summer feeling home. Buy here

Ikaria’s best card for adventurers, maybe give it as a gift with a holiday voucher… that makes you look forward to the holidays. Streets and hiking trails are marked. For die-hard hikers with high demands, but also for jeep safaris across the entire island. View here…

You can find more hiking maps here: the best road and hiking maps of Ikaria