What interesting things can you bring from Cyprus? What to bring from Cyprus? Choosing a truly “Cypriot” gift
When going on a tour to Cyprus, be sure to take with you a large bag that can accommodate gifts for relatives and friends. The thing is that this island is replete with interesting offers in the form of handicrafts, inexpensive and fairly high-quality clothing, natural cosmetics, jewelry, alcoholic beverages and sweets. This is not a complete list of what tourists most often bring home from Cyprus. And it doesn’t matter where you go - to Limassol, where mainly Greeks live, or to Famagusta, which is de facto controlled by the Turks. In both the first and second cases, shopping will be successful. But what exactly should you choose from the variety of products at local markets and boutiques?
Cloth
In every major city of the TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) there are stores of famous brands - Louis Vuitton, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Zara. You can buy wardrobe items there for a significantly lower amount than in the CIS countries. This determines the favorable geographical location of the island, which is located only 65 km from the coast of Turkey. Accordingly, there is something to bring from Cyprus as a gift to friends and acquaintances. You can purchase products not only of European quality, but also of Turkish quality. Recently, it has been at its best and in some cases can compete with the quality of domestic manufacturers. Customers especially like jeans, T-shirts, T-shirts, blouses and bags. They are sold both in boutiques and in markets, where prices, of course, are somewhat lower.
Shoes
You can find good shoes at local impromptu bazaars. It is mainly represented by shoes, sneakers, sneakers, sandals and sandals. This assortment is due to the fact that there is never winter on the island in the usual sense of Russian people. This means that you can bring fresh fruits and vegetables from Cyprus even in January. Perhaps it was the favorable climate that influenced the fact that all shoes are made mainly from leather substitute, although there are also plenty of models made from natural material. During the discount season, especially if Indirim is written on the store doors, you can buy it at a very reasonable price. Good fashionable boots will cost an average of 100 liras ($35). Of course, giving shoes to others is somehow indecent, but purchasing them for yourself is a different matter.
Souvenirs
When looking for something for friends and relatives, pay attention to handmade products. The Turks definitely know how to create handmade goods, and this is also what they bring from Cyprus. Souvenirs that are sculpted from clay and subsequently fired and painted are especially well produced by local craftsmen. These include all kinds of figurines in the form of animals, birds and other fauna. Those who like to keep fresh flower arrangements at home may like porcelain vases with colorful patterns and candlesticks.
Jugs, bowls, plates, bowls - all this is also presented in a varied assortment in the shops of local artisans. In addition to clay, ceramics are also widely used as a material for their creation. It is used to make both kitchen utensils, useful in everyday life, and impractical, but beautiful things, that is, just those that can be brought from Cyprus and kept for a long time as a memory of an amazing trip.
Cosmetics
Visit Cyprus, but not buy cosmetics? This is one of the most popular products in local pharmacies and markets. It gained such popularity thanks to its composition: all the ingredients in creams, lotions, and face masks are exclusively natural. Olive extract, rose essential oil or other essential oils are used as a base. The average price for them is 2-3 euros. Handmade soap is another thing that can and should be brought from the island, because this cannot be found in the CIS countries. It not only smells nice, but also takes good care of the body without irritating the skin. This is what is brought from Cyprus in the first place. Usually this soap is sold by weight - the shopkeeper cuts off as much as the buyer needs.
Jewelry
If you have some money left after shopping, you can visit jewelers in specialized stores that sell silver and gold items. There you will find amazing jewelry made in antique and oriental styles. Each of them is distinguished by high quality workmanship and sophistication. Such a “symbiosis” is possible due to the use of high-carat gold, 999, in the production, and the implementation of the jeweler’s unusual design ideas. It will also be a pleasant surprise that the Turks prefer yellow and white to standard red gold. But this does not in any way affect the price of the products, which should be higher. Such items are something that someone would definitely not be ashamed to bring from Cyprus as a gift. Most often, people go to the cities of Northern Cyprus (Paphos, Famagusta, Lefkosa) to buy chains, earrings and rings.
Sweets
For pastries and sweets, it is better to go to the northern part of the island, where the Turks live. These people are famous for their cooking skills. The shops at local bazaars are full of delicious treats, although not all of them can be brought home. So, Mado ice cream, which is an excellent delicacy, cannot be taken with you on the road, but instead you can buy ekmek kadaif without cream, Turkish baklava, shekerpade and majun (unripe walnuts in syrup). Since all these desserts taste amazing, they are unlikely to make it home. Therefore, it’s worth looking for something else to bring from Cyprus, a photo of which you’re always not ashamed to show to friends.
Household items
Among the useful items that will not interfere in the house are carpets. Cyprus offers a huge selection of oriental carpets embroidered with natural silk. Of course, taking them with you on a plane or ferry is a stupid idea. But prayer rugs will be just right. They look just as great and are not heavy at all. Pillowcases and chair covers are two more things you can buy to remember your trip. They will always remind you of a fabulous journey, as they are decorated with bright oriental ornaments.
Alcoholic drinks
No matter how famous the island's wine region is, wine is not what tourists bring from Cyprus. Lion's milk is what is in high demand among visitors. This drink was named after Richard (Lionheart), who loved to visit these places and taste wines. This national drink is very similar in taste to Lebanese vodka and French liqueur. Popularly it is better known as “crayfish”. For its production, anise root, water and grape pulp are used. After mixing all the ingredients, the drink becomes milky in color.
And one more thing - consider that you came home empty-handed if you didn’t bring zivania with you. This is a wine moonshine made by adding grape marc to dry wine. The taste of the drink is very similar to Georgian chacha, which is 10% stronger. The list of what is brought from Cyprus includes this national drink.
Products
If you like spicy food, buy locally produced sauces for your home in Cyprus. And this is in no way the ketchup and mayonnaise sold in our stores. You won’t be able to try such additives even in Europe, because they are prepared according to ancient recipes that only Turks know. Among the products that do not spoil during transportation, there is also olive oil. Oil mills have been built on the island that process hundreds of thousands of kilograms of olives per year. Therefore, you can always buy it the freshest and store it at home for a long time. And, of course, take home halloumi cheese made from sheep or goat milk, which is widely used in preparing national dishes.
As you can see, a lot of useful and interesting things are sold on the island, so you can bring clothes, food, drinks, and souvenirs from Cyprus as a gift to friends or yourself. The main thing when you buy all this is not to get confused, because the choice here is very diverse.
Cyprus is one of the largest olive growing and olive oil producing countries. Olives from Cyprus are not at all similar to our store-bought counterparts.
The high quality and freshness of natural olives make them an excellent gift. Packaging can be glass or vacuum, both are well suited for flights.
A bottle of fresh olive oil is perfect as a gift for parents, friends or for yourself.
Advice. Buy virgin oil, its quality is the highest, and the aroma is simply excellent.
Gifts from Cyprus for children
The donkey in Cyprus is a very revered animal. Donkey souvenirs are widely available in many varieties and sizes. Both girls and boys will like this gift.
Various dolls dressed in traditional Cypriot clothing are suitable as gifts for girls. For a boy, you can choose a homemade wooden slingshot, simple or with a carved animal’s face.
The toys of Cyprus are special, created in a style that is unusual for us, so it will not be difficult to choose something suitable for a child.
Gifts from Cyprus: what to choose from cosmetics
The main components of Cyprus cosmetics are olive oil and rose water, so it can safely be called a natural product.
Attention! The shelf life of such cosmetics is no more than six months; when purchasing, pay attention to the production date.
Cream, lotion, perfume, candles or oil with different scents, scrub, peeling or hair care products are suitable as a gift.
Olive soap with various scents is in particular demand: honey, orange, rose, cinnamon, vanilla. The weight of one piece of soap is 100 grams. Fragrant soap from Cyprus will be an excellent gift and inexpensive.
Sweets
The choice of Cypriot sweets is so huge that buying just one will not be an easy task. For those with a sweet tooth there is:
- Jam: made from peaches, walnuts, rose petals and many other fruits.
- Turkish delight, couscous with raisins or souzoukos (almonds in frozen grape syrup).
- Halva.
- Local honey. It is very different from the honey we are used to because bees collect nectar from flowering peach, apricot, citrus and other plants that bloom in the area.
- Carob syrup is famous for its beneficial properties and excellent taste.
Choosing an alcoholic gift
Selected grapes are collected from the vineyards of Cyprus, which are used for the production of wines and stronger alcoholic beverages.
- Guilt. Commandaria (thick dessert wine) is the pride of the island of Cyprus, with a unique taste and delicious aroma. But it’s worth trying other wines: red “Othello”, white “Bellapais”, “Aphrodite”.
- Strong drinks: local brandy, Zivania grape vodka, cognac, aniseed fruit vodka "Ouzo".
- Liqueurs are delicious drinks with rich aromas of chocolate, banana, orange, tangerine, peach or coffee. Rose liqueur can be tasted and bought in the village of Argos; there is also red wine with the aroma of roses and even rose brandy with a strength of 40 degrees.
- Popular Cypriot beer Keo and Leon.
Lace products
Lefkara is a village famous for its handmade lace weaving craftsmen. This type of needlework is highly valued; lace products can be very expensive. If you have no budget restrictions, here you can buy a lace tablecloth with a set of napkins, scarves, and clothes (mostly exclusive blouses).
A lace gift will be a long lasting reminder of Cyprus, suitable for an anniversary or wedding, and will be a very original and pleasant surprise.
Silver jewelry
The incredible beauty of silver jewelry and decorative items will attract the attention of many vacationers. The men of Lefkara make silverware using a special method of working with silver and never reveal their secrets. The jewelry looks like lace made of silver. You can choose rings, earrings, bracelets and chains, silverware, decorative items and other original products.
These works of art can be bought not only in Lefkara, but also in city shops in Cyprus.
Leather products
Cyprus is also famous for its leather craftsmen. Large leather items can be bought cheapest here. Women often pay attention to bags made of leather and faux leather, while men prefer belts. The longest belts are produced here (150 cm), which are trimmed if necessary. Small cosmetic bags, purses and purses are suitable for gifts.
Small gifts and souvenirs
- Traditional magnets in the form of plates, jugs, donkeys or depicting mythical characters and of course Aphrodite.
- Ceramics. Cypriot dishes are unusual and beautiful. Vases, jugs, vessels of unusual shape will make a good gift. It is worth paying attention to wicker baskets for bread or fruit; they are comfortable and perfect for any kitchen, since they are made in neutral colors without being too bright.
- Keychains with images of the island, heroes of legends, donkeys and much more will be an inexpensive and memorable souvenir.
- Hand-painted icons are captivating with their realism. Since the Cypriot religion is Orthodoxy, here you can find images of saints known to us. The sizes of icons range from very small to huge, and the price increases accordingly.
- Nuts. Almonds, pine and walnuts, pican, and hazelnuts grow here. Nuts are very healthy and tasty, it’s worth grabbing some for yourself and your friends.
- Coffee on the island has a softer and more delicate taste and lacks bitterness. Try it at a coffee shop before you buy it; not everyone will like this type of coffee.
- Spice sets. Every housewife will like such a surprise.
- Flags of Cyprus are in demand among tourists; small flags fit into a suitcase without any problems.
- Vacuum-packed Halloumi cheese will last until you get home; it is a soft and delicate cheese made from a mixture of goat, sheep and cow milk, sometimes spices are added to it.
- Clothing from famous brands is expensive if you don't get it on sale. But as a souvenir in Cyprus you can buy T-shirts, tank tops or shorts. T-shirts with the logo of the Cypriot football team AEK are popular among men, and women often buy Greek-style tunics with an original design.
Here are some lovely little things and goodies you can pick up as gifts in Cyprus. The main thing is not to be lazy and take the time to select souvenirs. Do not forget about the restrictions on the export of alcohol and the fact that each souvenir makes your suitcase a little heavier.
What to bring from Cyprus: video
Souzoukos is considered the main Cypriot sweet. It is made from almonds or walnuts, which are coated with grape molasses. The result is a product that looks like sausages. Cypriot and Greek suzukos in composition and manufacturing technology are no different from the well-known churchkhella.
It’s worth trying suzoukos while on holiday in Cyprus. But is there any point in taking him home? The question is open.
The range of sweets in Cyprus is very wide. These are traditional oriental sweets: Turkish delight, baklava, halva, nougat. And Greek: lukmades, ravani, pastis. Try, choose, take home those you like the most.
Traditional lace and embroidery
Lefkara lace is one of the “calling cards” of the island of Cyprus. Mostly small items are popular among tourists - tablecloths, napkins, scarves. We do not recommend taking large bedspreads and curtains, since there is usually no room for them in your luggage.
Lefkara lace is made only in and only by hand. Lefkara lace is included in the UNESCO Heritage of Humanity list. It is best to buy in shops in the village itself, fortunately groups come here during most sightseeing tours of Cyprus and excursions around.
The second famous lace is made in, also very popular during excursions. It is performed using the “knot to knot” technology and only manually. It is believed that lace began to be made here during the era when the island was owned by the Byzantine Empire. There is even a lace museum in the village of Omodos, but tourists on excursions rarely have time to visit it.
The lace from Lefkara and Omodos makes a strong impression on English tourists (and there are more of them in Cyprus than others), because in their country this is rare. These laces do not make much of an impression on Russians, because our Yelets and Vologda laces are not inferior, and in many ways even superior to those from Cyprus.
The price of a small napkin is from 10 to 20 euros, a scarf is from 20 to 100 (depending on the size), a tablecloth is from 50 to 100, especially expensive bedspreads or curtains can cost up to 1000 euros.
In most cases, Russian tourists limit themselves to buying a couple of napkins, a scarf or a fan. They prefer not to spend a lot of money.
Carob products
The carob tree (from the legume family) has been cultivated in the Mediterranean since ancient times, and in the era of the Roman Empire its seeds were used as a measure of weight. Nowadays, they have learned to make many useful and interesting products from carob fruits, and Cypriots are one of the leaders here.
The most famous such product is caffeine-free cocoa (how it looks on store shelves, look at the photo next to it, click on the photo to enlarge), you can drink it without restrictions. Let's say more, it is even useful, because any carob product, when taken orally, strengthens the immune system and soothes the stomach. Such products are considered very useful for diabetics and allergy sufferers.
In addition to cocoa, chocolate and syrup are made from carob fruits, which are very popular in making desserts. All these products can be bought in supermarkets.
Prices: syrup - 2.5 euros per bottle of 300 grams, cocoa - 2 euros per package of 150 grams, carob suzukos (instead of grape molasses) - 12-15 euros per kilogram.
Cyprus is a popular resort. A million tourists come here every year. In addition to the standard sightseeing, lazy beach holidays and long lunches at local taverns, you need to buy souvenirs. Looking at numerous shop windows, tourists usually cannot decide what is better to bring from a trip to Cyprus as a souvenir or as a gift? Local traditions will tell you the best solution and help you with your choice.
Cyprus is one of the leaders in the export of olives and olive oil. This plant is very revered on the island, it is even depicted on the coat of arms of Cyprus. The product cannot be compared with what we see in our stores.
Give preference to virgin oil. It is considered the highest quality and fragrant. You can buy good products not only at special factories.
In many Cypriot villages, small oil mills are actively operating, where local residents work. They make extra virgin olive oil. While the filtration process is underway, tourists are offered to taste the fresh product. The tasting includes freshly baked country bread and several varieties of olive oil, as well as homemade wine.
In oil mills you can purchase the product during the harvest, namely from the beginning of October to the end of March. Olive oil is sold in factories all year round. You can make a purchase in the store. Price – from 7 euros for a glass bottle with a capacity of 0.5 l.
In addition to oil, it is undoubtedly worth buying fresh or canned olives and pasta (cost 2-4 euros per 100 g)
Cypriot wines
Tasting Cypriot wine is a mandatory part of the program. They know how to make this drink on the island! The main production facilities are located in the cities of Limassol and Paphos. Huge plantations of the Carnian, Mavro, and Muscat varieties grow here.
It is best to buy wine not in supermarkets, but in wine-growing villages. There are hundreds of them on the island. In addition, most locals make their own wine. It is cheap, about 3 euros per bottle. And the taste is incomparable!
Lovers of strong drinks should buy Zivania grape vodka as a souvenir, as well as a drink made from fruit and anise – Ouzo. Their cost ranges from 4 to 6 euros per 0.3 liter flask.
Have you ordered Sweet Life?
In Cyprus, those with a sweet tooth have plenty to indulge in! Worth buying here:
- Honey. It has a delicate floral aroma and rich tart taste. Average cost – 5 euros per 100 g;
- jam. Essentially these are candied nuts, peaches, citrus fruits, rose petals. Price – from 6 to 10 euros per jar;
- local delicacies: “purekja” is made from goat cheese with the addition of cinnamon and honey, “palouzes” is a delicacy made from grape molasses. The cost ranges from 4 to 7 euros per 0.2 g;
- Turkish delight, halva, couscous. They add raisins, almonds, and syrup. Price – 3-8 euros per 100 g.
Cheese
Don't know what you can bring from Cyprus? Local Halloumi cheese, of course! It is sold in any market. It is made from sheep's and cow's milk, often adding fresh herbs, such as mint. The product has a high melting point, so it is most often deep-fried in olive oil from Cyprus, of course. Add fresh vegetables, baked meat or fish, wine brought from Cyprus, and you will have a great treat for friends! The cost of Halloumi cheese is about 10 euros per 1 kg.
Useful gifts
Tasty souvenirs are great, but what should you bring from Cyprus as a gift to friends or relatives? There must be something left as a keepsake. On this island it is impossible to ignore:
- cosmetics that are produced here;
- silver, leather, glass products;
- lace;
- religious paraphernalia.
But first things first.
Cosmetics
Mom, friends and yourself should bring souvenirs from Cyprus in the form of various face masks, skin and hair care products. Cosmetics on the island are in great demand among tourists. For example, a cream made from natural herbs will cost no more than 15 euros per 50 g.
Don't forget to buy soap with different additives - honey, cinnamon, vanilla. It can be found in every souvenir shop. Cost – 6 euros per 100 g. A useful and inexpensive souvenir!
Silver, leather, glass...
Light industry is very developed in Cyprus. Local craftsmen produce magnificent items from silver, glass, and leather.
On the island, literally every souvenir shop sells silver jewelry with a unique weaving technique. It looks more like airy lace than a heavy metal product. Be sure to buy a couple of silver rings, bracelets or decorative items.
Approximate prices (in euros):
- earrings – from 40;
- bracelet – from 30;
- tray – from 15;
- cup – from 5.
Cypriot tanners are famous all over the world. By the way, the longest belts in the world are produced here (more than 150 cm). At the client's request, the craftsman will trim the product right on the spot. The price for a belt is 25-30 euros.
Women should definitely bring a leather wallet and handbag from Cyprus (average cost – 20-35 euros).
Various glass products can also be an excellent gift. Look for them in souvenir shops and folk art stores.
Approximate prices (in euros):
- glass figurine in the form of a donkey – the symbol of the island – from 2;
- mug – from 4;
- decanter – from 5.
Fur coats
Many young ladies like to bring fur coats from Cyprus. Over the past few years, a huge number of fur salons with the most fashionable new items have opened here.
Cyprus lace
The village of Lefkara, in the Larnaca area in the southeast of the island, is a popular attraction. Here they produce unique lace, which has no analogues in the whole world. Lefkaria embroidery is included in the UNESCO heritage list.
Most often, craftsmen work on the street, not far from the workshop, so that tourists can observe. However, you shouldn’t ask to discover the weaving technique, they won’t tell you anyway. Craftsmen know the value of their work. A small piece of lace (the size of a handkerchief) will cost a tourist 20 euros.
You can buy napkins, scarves, shirts. The cost of this goodness is, of course, high, but the product will remind you of a wonderful vacation in Cyprus for many years.
Religious symbolism
There are a lot of pilgrims in Cyprus. They visit holy places and Orthodox churches. Fans of religious themes can purchase beautiful icons, censers, candlesticks and candles on the island. All this is sold in church shops located at monasteries.
Handwritten icons deserve special attention: https://www.myrianthi.com/
TOP 6 small souvenirs from Cyprus for friends:
- Carob syrup. This is one of the symbols of Cyprus. Local residents treat the plant with respect and call it “black gold.” A tasty syrup-like drink is made from the fruits. They say it strengthens the immune system well. In addition, it is a strong aphrodisiac. The average cost is 5 euros per bottle. You can buy it at any supermarket or market.
- Magnets. Local craftsmen make these traditional souvenirs in the form of plates depicting Greek characters. The most popular topics are Gods, donkeys, Cypriot landscape. Such a souvenir is inexpensive, about 2 euros per piece.
- Ceramic products. Jugs, vases, vessels...the list is endless. Craftsmanship in Cyprus has been developing since the Middle Ages. The average cost of the product is 2-7 euros.
- Coffee. This Cypriot drink is very mild in taste, without bitterness. More like cocoa with sugar. Perfect as a gift for a friend or relative who loves lattes and cappuccinos!
- Pomos idol. This ceramic or glass figurine is in demand among European tourists. It will cost 3 euros.
- Spices. Cooks will definitely appreciate the fresh and aromatic Cypriot spices, which are sold by weight at any market. They are not cheap. For example, 20 g of vanilla will cost 3, cinnamon – 1.5. But the taste and smell are, of course, amazing!
And finally...
Holidays in Cyprus cannot be called cheap. Local craftsmen are well aware of the importance of their work and know its value. Cypriot souvenirs are of good quality, beautiful and will definitely last a long time.
Just calculate your strength. A couple of bottles of olive oil, a vase, plates, several bottles of Cypriot wine and Halloumi cheese, and now you have an extra 10 kg in your suitcase. You can choose gifts and bargain endlessly, the main thing is to stop in time!
Of course, everyone who comes to a new place, not only to Cyprus, but also to any other place, wants to take with them a small gift or souvenir that will remind them of wonderful days of relaxation and will also delight their family and friends. Simple magnets, notebooks, and key chains have long been tired of both the vacationers themselves and those to whom they are presented as a gift.
But there are many interesting and pleasant gifts that can bring real pleasure to their recipient. In this review, we will look at those souvenirs that can be freely purchased in and in the immediate vicinity of hotels and resort areas.
Gastronomic souvenirs from Cyprus
A variety of foods and drinks from the countries you visit have long been at the top of the souvenir list. Perhaps everyone would like to get cheese from Italy, Spanish jamon, Provencal herbs or Greek wine.
Olive oil
If you approach the choice of souvenirs in Cyprus from a gastronomic point of view, then, of course, the leader on the list will be the famous Cypriot olive oil.
Small, hermetically sealed bottles of olive oil can be found in any periptero. Here the choice is yours only in terms of volume and packaging. We can only advise you not to get carried away with the various options with spices and other ingredients that can be added to the oil.
If you really want to bring an authentic product, then traditional Cypriot oil is just oil and nothing more. in souvenir shops in Cyprus is 5-8 euros.
Wine and Zivania
It is no less popular. You can find good examples of Cypriot wines in supermarkets and supermarkets. We recommend paying attention to the products of such local wineries as Vouni and Petrisis.
The varietal wines are especially good - the white Xynisteri and the reds Mavro and Maratheftiko (after the names of the corresponding grape varieties), which are produced exclusively from local grapes. Their cost in stores is 5-7 euros, and the taste is higher compared to cheaper analogues from manufacturers such as KEO and LOEL.
As for the traditional Zivania (local strong alcoholic drink) and Commandaria (local dessert wine), there are two options:
1. If you are planning to buy drinks for yourself, it is better to go to the supermarket: here the price of a standard bottle (0.75 l) is 10-11 euros (Commandaria) and 5-6 euros (Zivania).
2. If you want to bring drinks as nice souvenirs, you can purchase them in a wide variety of gift packages - their cost in stores ranges from 5 to 12 euros.
Another interesting « The souvenir product is olives in vacuum packaging. You can see a wide variety of such plastic packaging in your local stores. You should pay attention to the manufacturer, which is indicated on the packaging. The fact is that olives are also supplied to Cyprus from Greece. The cost of Cypriot olives is 2-3 euros per package.
Cheeses
Local varieties of cheese (anari, halloumi, hard varieties) are very popular among guests of the island. It is better to buy them in large supermarkets or village markets (for those who are staying in or), as they will be the freshest there and their taste will be more subtle.
For example, anari is one of the famous Cypriot cheese varieties, somewhat reminiscent of Italian ricotto. It is also consumed as a dessert with various types of jam, honey or nuts.
Cypriot hard cheeses have not yet gained such popularity as their Italian, French and Swiss counterparts, but they are certainly worth trying.
Sweets
And, of course, you shouldn’t ignore the variety of Cypriot sweets. First of all, this is jam. For example, the Cypriot company Nikis offers about 50 varieties of preserves and jams. True, only the most popular types are presented in supermarkets and souvenir shops (jam made from watermelon rinds, apricots, peaches, walnuts and some others).
The cost of a jar of jam is 3-8 euros, depending on the type and volume.
In addition, you can buy various types of Turkish delight, suzukos (similar to churchkhela) and other sweet souvenirs. Their cost is 3-10 euros.
Cosmetic souvenirs from Cyprus
A variety of hair preparations, creams, etc. are very popular among guests of the island.
However, it should be taken into account that cosmetics based on olive oil are not produced in Cyprus.
As a rule, kiosks and stores offer Greek-made cosmetics, which, however, does not reduce their quality. Various types of soap based on olive and almond oil (1-3 euros), hair products (the cost of a package of shampoo and conditioner is 10-12 euros), cream and masks (about 20 euros) can be purchased at any store or pharmacy.
If you want to purchase cosmetics produced specifically in Cyprus, then you should pay attention to the various options using rose water.
There are two factories producing rose water from roses growing in Cyprus and natural cosmetic products based on it. The cost of various creams in this case is about 20-30 euros. They can be purchased in pharmacies and souvenir shops in Limassol and Paphos.
What to bring for yourself from Cyprus?
And finally, what can you bring from Cyprus for your loved one?
The first thing that guests of the island should pay attention to is the cezve for making Cypriot coffee and traditional finely ground coffee (cost about 1-2 euros for a small pack). If you liked the coffee in Cypriot coffee shops, then the cezve will allow you, when preparing coffee at home, to reproduce that same foam in a cup of Cypriot coffee.
For lovers of expensive gifts, we can recommend the original ones, which are produced by Cypriot craftsmen in. Local jewelers have mastered the technique of “lace filigree” and create really interesting products (the cost of silver jewelry, dishes, etc. starts from 25 euros).
Conclusion
So, when choosing products for yourself or your loved ones in Cyprus, pay attention to traditional, authentic products. Original products and products brought from the island will delight your friends and leave the memory of the hospitable Mediterranean island in your heart for a long time.