North Cyprus Shopping

North Cyprus Shopping
No holiday is complete without a spot of local shopping and with North Cyprus there is a lot to offer.  It is advisable to have a rental car if you plan on spending one of your days shopping and having plenty of boot space is also advisable.  There are a wide range of goods and services that you can avail of during your stay and there are also some markets where you can purchase locally produced products.


All the supermarkets and small stores stock a selection of wines and spirits and these are available at very low costs.  The average cost of a local bottle of brandy is approximately £1.10.  VAT is known as KDV and this is applied at a rate of between 2% and 20%.  Astro and Lemar are the names of the supermarket chains in North Cyprus.
If you are looking to spend a day shopping the best places to visit are Kyrenia and Nicosia where you will find the best selection of shops.  Alcohol and cigarettes are very cheap but make sure that you remember to check what your allowance is.


Fake designer clothing is very popular in North Cyprus but buyers should make sure to check the quality and price as these differ from shop to shop.  Most shops will sell the latest in fashion trends and you can also get a wide range of accessories.  Children’s clothing is also popular too and the best shop for this is Little Angels which is located in Kyrenia.
Gold and silver is also very popular and the prices are great too.  Most of the major towns will stock a wide range of designs.  Gold and silver are normally weight before they are sold and each store you come across will have plenty for you to choose from including different shapes, sizes, and gem stones.  If you are looking for stylish jewellery at affordable prices then Erdal Jewellery and Silver store in Nicosia is the place to shop.


Bazaars are another great way to shop and these stores have everything you could wish for.  They stock a wide range of Turkish pottery, silk, tiles; cushion covers, ornaments, and scarves.  You will find bazaars in almost every town and village in North Cyprus.  Basketry can be a little expensive and the best place to shop for these types of items is in North Nicosia and the village of Edremit. 


Junk and Antique dealers can also be found in Nicosia and Famagusta and they deal in old copper and household wares.  A large number of the products sold in North Cyprus are imported from Turkey and this includes textiles, carpets, ceramics, and more.


North Cyprus Markets


Markets are found in the major cities of North Cyprus including Nicosia, Kyrenia, and Famagusta.  Locals normally refer to them as bazaars and here you will find stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, cheap clothes, souvenirs, household goods, shoes, and handicrafts.
The best market to visit is the one located in North Nicosia on the pedestrians street known as Arasta Sokagi.  This is located in the north Nicosia’s main shopping area.  Here you can buy almost anything but the most popular items are jeans, clothing, and souvenirs. The market is open from Monday to Friday from 6am to 3pm and on Saturdays from 6am to 1pm. 
There are also markets in Kyrenia and Famagusta.  The Kyrenia municipal market is open every Wednesday and this is located behind the bus terminal.  The Acik Cuma Pazari market in Famagusta is open every Friday and is located between the bus terminal and the Lemar store.

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united colors of benetton - Kyrenia and Nicosia

Levis - Kyrenia and Nicosia