Usually, when going abroad for a vacation, tourists plan to go shopping there, because in another country you can sometimes buy very high-quality and interesting things at an attractive price. Resting in Cyprus, foreigners will be disappointed with the assortment of goods and their prices. At the height of the season, the cost of many things here is overpriced. Therefore, shopping in Cyprus will be expensive. And if you really want to wander around the local boutiques, you should come in certain months when the stores arrange sales.
Unlike other resorts, Cyprus does not rely on trade. Tourism reigns here, and those who wish to shop in this country should get to the center of Nicosia, where shopping centers and shops are concentrated. Mostly locals
buy branded and expensive
clothes , so retail outlets are located away from tourist areas.
The legislation of the state provides that Cyprus stores are entitled to establish discounts on their goods only in certain months - February and August. For shopping lovers, this is a great time when you can buy very high-quality clothes or shoes at half price, sometimes discounts are up to 70%.
Of course, for most vacationers shopping in Cyprus is to purchase locally produced goods, these can be either ordinary souvenirs, gold items or alcoholic beverages. First of all, it is worth noting that here you can buy relatively inexpensive jewelry made of gold and silver, they are made to glory, so you should not worry about quality. Jewels are not taxed, which is also undoubtedly a big plus.
Holidays in Cyprus involves not only swimming in the sea, but also a trip to cities and villages. You should definitely go to Paphos, not far from it is the village of Geroskipou, where locals make delicious Turkish delight. This is a kind of mecca not only for tourists, but also for the Cypriots themselves.
Shopping in Cyprus will be inferior if you do not visit the beautiful village of Lefkara, where local needlewomen sell lace embroidery. It is, of course, not cheap, but there will be a memory of an unforgettable vacation. Wicker and pottery, wood carvings, porcelain - all this is also appreciated by foreigners.
Many gourmets will appreciate the Cypriot liquor. A bottle of wine will be a great present for any occasion. It produces various varieties of sweet wines,
orange liquor, brandy, grape vodka, port. If in most eastern countries markets can and should be bargained, then shopping in Cyprus is more civilized and calm. Sellers indicate fixed prices for goods, so bidding is unacceptable.
The appearance of local shops may surprise foreigners, because the more modest the boutique is, the more expensive and high-quality goods it offers. In Cyprus, it is not customary to hang out bright neon signs inviting passers-by; everything here is modestly decorated, but with style. Although this resort country is not intended for profitable shopping, you can still buy very good and high-quality things here, and if you arrive at the right time, you will save money.