Siros is famous for its "loukoumia" (Turkish delight), "halva" (a Turkish sweetmeat made of sesame and honey) and "halvadopites"(nougats) with delicious almond filling. In the island shopping area, fragrant thyme honey is sold, as well as cheese products of excellent quality, local sausages and the famed "louza" made of smoked pork. At the picturesque little shops of Ano Siros nice folk art articles, souvenirs, wood-carved objects, woven fabrics and ceramics are sold.