Shopping in Cyprus. What can I buy?

Usually, when traveling abroad, tourists plan to go there and shop, because in another country you can sometimes get very high quality and interesting things at an attractive price. Resting in Cyprus, foreigners will be disappointed by the range of goods and their prices. In the high season, the cost of many things here is too high. Therefore, shopping in Cyprus will be expensive. And if you really want to wander around local boutiques, you should come in certain months, when shops arrange sales.

Unlike other resorts, Cyprus does not rely on trade. Here the tourist business reigns, and those who want to buy in this country should travel to the center of Nicosia, where shopping centers and shops are concentrated. Branded and expensive clothes are bought mostly by local residents, so the outlets are located far away from tourist areas.

Legislation of the state stipulates that Cyprus shops have the right to set discounts for their goods only in certain months - February and August. For shoppers, this is a great time, when very high-quality clothes or shoes can be bought at half price, sometimes discounts amount to 70%.

Of course, for most holidaymakers, shopping in Cyprus consists in purchasing locally produced goods, such as ordinary souvenirs, as well as items made of gold or alcoholic beverages. First and foremost, it is worth noting that it is possible to buy relatively inexpensive jewelry made of gold and silver, they are made to fame, so you should not worry about quality. The tax is not levied on the jewelry, 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. Be sure to go to Paphos, near it is the village of Geroskipou, where the locals make very delicious rahat-lukum. This is a kind of mecca not only for tourists, but also for the Cypriots themselves.

Shopping in Cyprus will be inadequate if you do not visit the beautiful village of Lefkara, where local needlewomen sell lace embroidery. It is worth it, of course, not cheap, but will remain the memory of an unforgettable vacation. Wicker from vines and pottery, wood carvings, porcelain - all this is also appreciated by foreigners.

Many gourmets will appreciate Cypriot spirits. A bottle of wine will be an excellent present for any holiday. Here, various varieties of sweet wines, orange liqueur, brandy, grape vodka, port wine are produced. If in the majority of eastern countries in the markets you can and should bargain, then shopping in Cyprus is more civilized and quiet. Sellers indicate fixed prices for goods, so bargaining is unacceptable.

The kind of local shops can surprise foreigners, because the more modest the boutique is decorated, the more expensive and quality the goods offer. In Cyprus, it is not customary to post bright neon signs calling out passers-by, everything is decorated modestly, but tastefully. Although this resort country is not intended for profitable shopping, it is still possible to buy very good and quality things here, and if you arrive at the right time, you will be able to save money.