Shopping

The Old Bazaar (Struška čaršija) is a long street in the centre that ends at a lively market. Today it has more cafés than workshops, but you will still find small shops, handicrafts, souvenirs and snacks at fair prices.

• City Bazaar: fresh produce, spices, and local delicacies.
• Green market: seasonal fruit, vegetables, cheese and honey from nearby villages; go before midday for the best choice and atmosphere.

• Handicraft stalls: leather opinga, wool qeleshe, woodcarvings, and copperware.
• Souvenir shops: folk costumes, musical instruments, and artisanal jewellery.
• Silver filigree: delicate jewellery in the Ohrid–Struga filigree tradition.
• Icons and wood carving: small hand-painted icons and carved boxes or ornaments.

Ask where an item was made and choose handmade pieces where you can: buying from local makers helps keep Struga’s old crafts alive.

Some of the best souvenirs are edible. Look for mountain honey, dried herbs and teas, homemade jams, local cheese, and a bottle of rakija, the traditional fruit brandy. Bakeries and pastry shops are perfect for a sweet treat to enjoy on the spot.

If you are flying home, check your airline’s and country’s rules on carrying liquids and food before you buy.

• Fashion boutiques: contemporary clothing and accessories.
• Shopping centres: Dua Mall, Drini Mall and Nabizi Retail Park (see below) offer convenient spaces for international brands and local designers.
• Bookshops & galleries: cultural souvenirs, art prints, and literature, including poetry from the town of the Struga Poetry Evenings.

Korzo, the pedestrian street in the centre, is the place for shops, cafés and people-watching, especially in the evening.

A modern retail park with large glass shopfronts, a mix of stores under one roof and convenient parking right outside, ideal if you are travelling by car and want to do all your shopping in one stop.

It is a good choice for clothing, home goods and everyday essentials, and a comfortable place to browse in any weather.

A busy shopping centre where locals do their weekly shopping. Here you will find a supermarket, a pharmacy, fashion and sportswear shops and household stores, all in one place and with parking in front.

Handy for stocking up on groceries, picnic supplies or anything you forgot to pack.

Right in the heart of town, Drini Mall stands on the square close to the river and the pedestrian streets. Its curved façade and rooftop make it one of the most recognisable modern buildings in the centre.

Inside you will find international fashion brands, and because it is so central it is easy to combine with a walk along the Black Drim, a coffee on Korzo or a visit to the Old Bazaar. In winter the square in front turns into a cosy spot, especially when the snow falls.