Shopping in Cyprus
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The best place to go for English-language books, stationery and maps.
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Moniat Macun
Moniat Macun Macun is the art of fruit-preserving, and the lady who owns this shop has perfected that art. She preserves almost anything she comes across (so watch out), from exquisite green walnuts pickled while still raw, with a pungent, almost bitter taste; to the soft texture of melon and watermelon that melts in the mouth. You can try the preserves before you commit, but a lovely jar will be a tasty reminder of summer fruits during the cold days of winter.
Moniat is on the ground floor, opposite the Sedirhan café.
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Michael S Michael Antiques
This place is a real treat. It's like delving into the town's history through the dusty antiques, old glassware, jewellery and ornaments. The cool, cavernous shop is owned and run by Michalis (Mr Michael), who will give you the lowdown on each item's past. Check out the charming glass paintings by a local artist, which include portraits and depict the circle of life, and lost love. A hurricane lamp makes an excellent souvenir.
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Symeou Efthymios
Larnaka is good for one thing in particular: pottery. Good quality ceramics are produced in small workshops, most of which are based around Ak Deniz in the old Turkish quarter. Take your time and explore the various styles and prices before you choose. The potters will always give a small gift when you buy a few things. Check out Symeou Efthymios with similar crafts, but with the potter's own touch.
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Stavrou Stavrakis
Larnaka is good for one thing in particular: pottery. Good quality ceramics are produced in small workshops, most of which are based around Ak Deniz in the old Turkish quarter. Take your time and explore the various styles and prices before you choose. The potters will always give a small gift when you buy a few things. Check out Stavrou Stavrakis, with ancient motifs on plates and pots.
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Cleopatra's Shop
Make sure you pop into the fabulously strange Cleopatra's Shop, in the village centre opposite the Petit Palais Hotel. Located in a gorgeous, envy-provoking mansion, this shop is run by two charming ageing sisters who are happy to pass on little details about the history of Platres. The mansion is a sight in itself, and you may find an unusual souvenir among the many knick-knacks.
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Koza
Cyprus' heritage of producing silk from silk worms and the once ubiquitous mulberry trees comes alive in this shop, where the owner, Munise, together with her elderly mother, hand-weaves the silk patterns. The patterns were traditionally used for picture frames, or simply as framed wall decorations themselves. Koza is on the 1st floor, above Moniat Macun.
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Rüstem Kitabevi
Once almost legendary for its organised chaos, this place has taken control of its stock and all is now neatly arranged on shelves. It is still, however, a well-supplied store, with old and new books, and many English-language reads, plus a rack of all kinds of magazines.
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Virgin Records
The place music-lovers might want to head for, just off Leoforos Stasinou near the D'Avila Bastion. Here you can get all the latest Greek and non-Greek releases as well as buy tickets for the many music acts that come to Lefkosia in the summer.
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Cyprus Handicraft Centre
As in other cities across Cyprus, this government-sponsored centre is the best place for getting your traditional handmade stuff. You can be sure you're not being ripped off and that what you buy won't fall apart as soon as you take it home.
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Marilyn's Book Swap
The sister bookshop to Anna's Book Swap, functioning on the same principle of 'recycling' your books. You buy the first one at full price, and once you've read it and come back to return it, you get 40% towards the price of the second book.
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Anna's Book Swap
A fantastic little bookshop based on the ingenious idea of 'recycling' your books. You buy the first one at full price, and once you've read it and come back to return it, you get 40% towards the price of the second book.
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Moufflon Bookshop
This shop deals primarily in English-language titles (new and secondhand) and stocks a wide range of Lonely Planet guides. It has a good section of books on Cyprus both in English and Greek.
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Cyprus Handicrafts Centre
Get your Cypriot lace and embroideries here at decent prices, as well as leather ware, mosaics, ceramics and pottery. Even better, watch these local products being made at various workshops.
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Moufflon Bookshop
An offshoot of the bookshop of the same name in Lefkosia; has a good selection of foreign-language books, newspapers and magazines as well as Lonely Planet titles.
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Kyriakou Bookshop
A good bookshop; the best in town for English language bestsellers (all those beach-reads), with an exhaustive section on Cyprus-related titles.
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Ermes
The former Woolworths is a classy department store selling anything from food and cosmetics to clothes and stationery.
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Violet Second Hand Shop
A great place for clothes and jewellery, with possibilities for finding some interesting Cypriot vintage pieces.
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Emira Pottery
Emira Pottery is popular and well signposted, but has less of a workshop and more of a shop feel.
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Tofarides Bookshop
This is an excellent choice with a wide selection of English-language publications.
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Andreas Papaeracleous Photostore
This is a well-stocked shop catering for all your photography needs.
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Soloneion Book Centre
A little south of the New City, it might also serve your needs.
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Miltis & Evgenis Kiosk
Foreign-language newspapers and magazines can be found here.
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Periptero Hellas Kiosk
Foreign-language newspapers and magazines can be found here.
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MAM
A leading academic bookstore that is worth seeking out.
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