SHOPPING IN NORTH CYPRUS

Most local markets stock everything from Baked Beans to Tennis Socks!! However there are larger supermarkets in the towns which have a wider choice and are better value for money. The main delivery days for fresh fruit and vegetables are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Indoor markets are found in both Kyrenia and Famagusta but the biggest and best one is the Nicosia Covered Market which is just beside the Selimiye Mosque. It has a wide selection of not only food, herbs and spices, but also copper, basket ware, lace and fake Levi jeans! Kyrenia has an open market every Wednesday held by the bus terminal. This is predominately for fresh fruit and vegetables but you will find clothing stalls etc as well. Very popular with the locals.

Good Buys;

Turkish Delight: Peteks Patisserie in Famagusta is one of the best producers of cakes and sweets. Nicosia Indoor Market is also very good.
Basket Ware: Nicosia Market and Edremit Village have a very good selection.
Spectacles: “Akay Optik” in Kyrenia and Nicosia High Streets is a family run business famous for its incredibly well priced lenses and frames.

If you’ve been meaning to get a new pair of glasses for ages then you are in the right place to do so!
Fabrics: Haberdashery stores are in abundance and again very good value for money. Why not have a suit or dress tailor made for you?
Gold: As with most Eastern countries, gold is both reasonable and of a high quality. Go to ERDAL’S in Kyrenia, turn right at the crossroads towards the statue of Atatürk and The Dome Hotel.
Fake Designer Clothes: Available everywhere!
Hand made lace: Try Nicosia Indoor market.
Spices: Lots of choice and very reasonable. Famagusta indoor market is a good place.