Shopping in Nicosia - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Nicosia is considered the most attractive city for shopping in Cyprus. It is here that you can find the longest shopping streets and the largest shopping centers on the island, unique craft studios and souvenir shops. The capital's main shopping street is 5-kilometer-long Makarios Avenue. It is a continuous series of designer boutiques, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, and beauty salons. The avenue accommodates shops of various price categories so it would be of interest to both budget tourists and wealthy travelers who like exclusive goods.

A great spot for luxury shopping is Stassikratous Street where boutiques and salons of the most famous world brands are concentrated. It has large stores of such brands as Versace, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Mariella Burani, Dolce & Gabbana, La Perla. Walking along Stassikratous Street, you can get yourself new exclusive outfits and accessories, buy cosmetics and perfumes, as well as visit the most luxurious souvenir shops in Nicosia. Here they sell wonderful handmade porcelain, jewelry. Besides, there are several antique shops on the street.

For many tourists, Ledra Street becomes the favorite shopping street during their holidays in Nicosia. This pedestrian street is located in the heart of the tourist district and presents shops of various categories. Here you can always buy inexpensive clothes and shoes from local masters, beautiful beach accessories, and sports equipment. Shops located on this street are also notable for having a longer working day compared to others. Many of them work even on Saturdays and Sundays, while most of the shops on other streets are closed on these days. In search of interesting souvenirs, guests of Nicosia should head to Laiki Geitonia. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

This is a neighborhood where you can find interesting accessories and handicrafts to suit every taste and purse. Besides souvenir shops, it offers several craft workshops. They sell beautiful handmade lace, clay pots and crafts, as well as leather goods equally popular with tourists. As souvenirs, they buy not only traditional leather wallets and belts but also hand-sewn shoes. The choice of traditional cheap souvenirs is also wide - from miniature trinkets and magnets to t-shirts and postcards depicting the best landscapes of Cyprus.

The Mall of Cyprus, the largest on the island, is located in the capital. This is a great place to visit with the whole family. It will take several days to explore all the stores presented in the mall. The shopping center is attractive with a variety of men's and women’s fashion stores. Here you can choose excellent leather shoes from local manufacturers, as well as interesting souvenir products. The largest shopping center in Cyprus has a cinema, various restaurants and cafes, and playgrounds for children.

Even though Mall of Engomi is not as big as the main competitor, it is still of interest to shoppers. This shopping center is especially recommended to those who follow modern fashion trends, as it houses stores of famous global brands. Visiting several wonderful markets would be another interesting way to diversify leisure in Nicosia.

At Bandabuliya Bazar, tourists can buy the most popular regional delicacies. Here they sell seasonal fruits and vegetables, dozens of seafood, the best farm meats and cheese from local factories, and all sorts of meat delicacies. Some of the most popular tourist souvenirs are sets of spices and sweets, which are mostly made from fruits and fruit juice. Many come to the market for the sake of special homemade wines and various fruit tinctures.

Brent Cross stands out among all other local stores. This one would be of interest to music lovers. This store sells albums of famous Greek and European performers. It has gained recognition thanks to extremely rare studio and concert recordings that can be found only here. Fans of exquisite accessories will love Dora Schabel store specializing in leather goods. Its customers are offered exclusive python and crocodile leather products. There are also simpler accessories for budget-conscious travelers. This boutique is especially popular with ladies who come here for fine handmade handbags.