Shopping in Lagos is quite thrilling and of course rewarding for the hard bargainers. The best buy on the island are handicrafts and food items. The colorful vibrant markets make Shopping in Lagos an entertaining affair.
The Lagos markets are colorful, busy and remains invariably crowded all the time. Strolling through the Lekki Market, about 9 kilometers from the Victoria Island, in the city on afternoons and weekends can be an exciting affair. One will come across a variety of interesting items once you are here. The assorted items include beads, masks, small paintings and various items made of wood as well as fruit, vegetables and fresh fish at Ilasan Market or Ola Fegushi.
Those who can bargain hard can stand to gain a lot, while Shopping in Lagos. On the way back from the markets and the shops, one must visit the recently completed Palms Shopping Mall and Entertainment Center in the Lagos city.
Credit cards are however accepted in very few places in Lagos. However, one can easily change euros or dollars into 'naira', the Nigerian currency, at one of the many exchange dealers.
Local handicrafts of the city are very famous with tourists. They serve as perfect memorabilia's and gift items. There is a huge market on Lekki Penninsula selling all kinds of local handicraft and just regular sundries. The Oyubo market which is 10 to 15 kilometers away from the city is frequented by expatriates and foreigners to buy local crafts, art pieces and food.
The market has 2 sections; one is for crafts and handmade wooden masks, statues and paintings and the other one is for imported food and drinks. You can find whatever you like in this market.
At the entrance of Eko Hotel one can come across a souvenir shop. It is arguably a one-stop shop for travelers. Ranging from wood carving to oil painting and from ivory bangles to bronze sculptures you can get almost all local souvenirs at this place. One has to negotiate real hard.
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