Cyprus is famous for its wonderful weather, which lasts almost all year round, beautiful nature, the purest Mediterranean Sea and comfortable beaches for relaxation. In addition, many unique goods and products are sold in Cyprus, which can be purchased as a pleasant souvenir for family and friends.
Food and spirits
Cyprus has long been famous for its local wine, which is distinguished by its rich and at the same time soft bouquet of fruit components, fragrant aroma and rather thick consistency. Quite a few red wines are produced on the island, but white sweet or semi-sweet wine can be bought in any shop, tried in local cafes and restaurants. One of the most delicious is considered to be the white dessert wine "Commandaria", which is aged for at least 10 years and bottled in original bottles.
Unusually tasty wine "Commandaria" is sold in the Kykkos monastery, located near the town of Troodos.
The best appetizer for Cypriot wine will be local olives of various varieties. The inhabitants of Cyprus prepare them very tasty and according to different recipes, so one jar should not be limited.
In Cyprus, you should also definitely try and bring with you halloumi cheese, which local producers prepare from a mixture of sheep and goat milk. It has a delicate texture and slightly salty taste. And thanks to its higher melting point than other cheeses, it is suitable for grilling or panning. Each housewife makes halloumi according to her own recipe, so it makes sense to try and buy this cheese from different manufacturers.
Halloumi is suitable as a wine appetizer and is also used to prepare various dishes, including salads.
Sweets, which also have their own unique taste, are no less popular in Cyprus. From a trip to this island, you should bring various jams, fruit rolls and the most delicate Turkish delight. Jam made from walnuts or rose petals is especially tasty and aromatic.
Cosmetics, clothing, decor items
Local producers are famous not only for alcoholic drinks and food. In Cyprus, you can also buy extraordinary beauty ceramics. Plates, vases, mugs and saucers of all shapes and colors sold in local markets allow them to be matched to any interior.
Things and decor items with beautiful and original embroidery in the style of "lefkaritika" will be much more expensive. They are created by craftswomen from the Cypriot village of Lefkara. You can buy unique fine handmade tablecloths and napkins, sun umbrellas, curtains, dresses, shawls and tops.
Women in Cyprus can also buy local beauty products: soaps, creams, scrubs. They are handmade from natural products. They often contain healthy olive oil.
