- What jewelry to bring from Cyprus?
- Sale
- Lacemaker
- Keepers of ancient crafts
- Delicious Cyprus
Tourists come to Cypriot resorts exclusively to relax - to lie on the beach under the hot rays of the sun, enjoy sea bathing and delicious dinners on the shore, travel in search of historical monuments and cultural attractions. Therefore, it is not so often before a trip that they are interested in what to bring from Cyprus, most likely, standard sets of postcards and magnets.
However, this is not entirely true, and on the blessed island you can find cute things and interesting souvenirs, original interior items and art objects. In this article, we will try to consider the issue of shopping in Cyprus in more detail, and interests will not be focused at all in the area of value.
What jewelry to bring from Cyprus?
The island has long gained fame as one of the European centers for the production of quality jewelry. At the same time, the prices for such precious products are quite comparable to those in Turkey. Each city or even a small village has its own masters who create real miracles from gold or silver.
Most often on sale you can find jewelry made of 750-carat gold and silver, respectively, 925-carat. A huge number of precious and semi-precious products, made with high skill, are offered, and, moreover, silver rings, bracelets and chains are more popular than their gold counterparts.
Sale
Cyprus has always been at the crossroads of economic and trade routes and has been at the center of the interests of many countries. Today this trend continues, many European brands have their representative offices, shops and salons on the island. True, some of them take advantage of tourist carelessness and sometimes set too high prices, so one should not expect too much from such shopping. Sales, if there are, are at a time when most tourists are already leaving their holiday destinations.
If a traveler cannot imagine his life without walking through boutiques and shops, then every major resort city will have its own shopping center. The following famous brands are represented on the Cypriot market: Mango; Zara; Max Mara; Louis Vuitton. Naturally, shopping centers are not limited to this company, there are factory goods for sale from Cypriot manufacturers. Most tourists go to such places only for walks and sightseeing "fashionable sights".
Lace craftsmen
Each of the regions of Cyprus can offer foreign guests items of clothing, household items, household utensils, made according to ancient traditions. Laces from Lefkara are especially appreciated by guests of the island; local craftswomen carefully preserve the art passed down from grandmothers and great-grandmothers.
It is known that the Cypriot people learned this art from the Venetians who lived on the island during the Middle Ages. Moreover, they not only adopted the technique and patterns, but surpassed their teachers in skill. Among the most famous buyers is the great Leonardo da Vinci, who bought lace as a gift for the cathedral. Today, you can touch the ancient art during an excursion, and not only see how a miracle is born, but also take the masterpiece home.
Keepers of ancient crafts
The island of Cyprus is famous not only for its magnificent lace, there are many other crafts with an equally long history. You can get acquainted with the results of the creativity of modern Cypriot masters in souvenir shops and shops, right on the streets. The following things attract the attention of foreigners: furniture, handicrafts, kitchen utensils made of vine; pottery; porcelain figurines, dishes, candlesticks; wood carving.
In the capital of Cyprus, beautiful Nicosia, there is a Center for Traditional Crafts, where you can see beautiful things created by the hands of talented craftsmen. Branches of this center operate in all major Cypriot cities and resorts.
Delicious Cyprus
No foreign tourist who comes to Cyprus can ignore the delicious local cuisine. Moreover, the tasting of this or that delicacy or alcoholic drink very often ends with a purchase. The most famous alcoholic beverage is Commandaria, a strong sweet wine, somewhat similar to the famous port. Also on the list of alcoholic beverages are grape wines, orange liqueur and grape vodka.
Not far from Paphos is the small village of Geroskipa, which is a kind of Mecca for those with a sweet tooth who come to rest on the island. The inhabitants of this village are considered the most skilled craftsmen in the preparation of Turkish delight. A variety of tasty products almost instantly disappear from the shelves after the tasting, and this is despite the fact that bargaining on the island is not customary, either in stores or in markets.
