Olive groves, fresh fruits and jewelry - Cyprus is famous for the whole world. But bring from this solar country not only standard gifts. Cyprus with hospitality takes its guests and can please their amid souvenirs.
Olive paradise: trite, but very tasty
First of all, tourists acquire olives and olive oil in Cyprus. Such an acquisition is not too original, but to visit the local resorts and not to buy products from olives - a real Moveton.
To buy was successful, local sellers will definitely give it to try. There are whole tours to plants for the production of olive oil, where tourists can watch the production process and try fresh oil. It is served with fresh bread and wine, which characterizes Cypriots, as open and hospitable people.
You can purchase such a gift in the local market. Preference is better to give the first spin oil: it is more fragrant and useful.
Prices for this product on the market are practically identical to the factory, so you should not worry about overestimation.
In addition to the oil, canned olives of different varieties and pasta from them can be brought from Cyprus. Such delicious gifts will cause delight, because their taste is qualitatively different from the usual olives.
Alcohol: remember the customs restrictions
Cyprus makes a very tasty homemade wine. Locals are pleased to sell it to tourists for a small fee of 3 euros per bottle.
There are special types of grapes: "Muscat", "Mavro" and "Karyignan". There are villages on the island that specialize in the production of wine. Arriving there, you can taste and select suitable options, while having received a lot of pleasure.
You can also bring with recreation you can vodka "Single" and fruit drink with Anis "UZO".
The main rule of such a purchase is to remember the customs regulations for alcohol. No matter how much such gifts would like to buy more than such gifts, but there must be a measure, otherwise they are wound at customs.
Sweet tooths - hello from Cyprus
There are many bakeries on the island that do not give tourists passing by them. Local sweets are so delicious that you want to take them with you. The most popular belongs to:
- Honey, which is famous for the aroma and tart taste.
- Candy fruits and nuts.
- Jam from rose petals.
- Grape pattern "Palushesis".
- "Pureekye" - dessert from goat cheese, cinnamon and honey.
- Rakhat - Lukum, Crycot and Halva.
Sweets are very beautifully packaged. Such a gift is nice to present and conveniently transport.
Each on "halums"
True gourmet should be brought by Khalumi cheese, which is done only in Cyprus. In its composition, a mixture of cow and sheep milk. Often add spices and herbs in it. This cheese is unique in that it has a high melting point. It can be frying in a fryer or make fondue.
A common dish in Cyprus with the participation of such cheese - a stew from fresh vegetables with meat or fish, on olive oil and with the addition of wine.
Cosmetics for the whole family
Returning to olive topics, you can advise to acquire cosmetics and a variety of skin care products as a gift.
In Cyprus, one significant requirement is presented to cosmetics - naturalness. There are many creams based on herbs, honey, cinnamon, vanilla and other beneficial components.
The cost of local cosmetics is low, and the quality is above all silence.
Jewelry
It is difficult to leave the island and not acquire any decoration. Gold, silver, a variety of alloys - the choice is so great that it is very difficult to determine right away.
Masters in Cyprus enjoy authority worldwide: local products praise for from high-quality manufacture, special weaving and decor.
This is the option of a gift that will bring special pleasure and will be reminded of visiting Cyprus for many years.
Products of light industry
The island is famous for its goods in the field of light industry. Here you can buy products from natural fur and leather, textiles and special laces that make only here.
The cost of such a product will be not cheap, but it is possible to be confident as a product.
Leather products are another ideal gift from Masters - Cypriots. Outerwear, wallets and belts - all this can be bought in specialized stores and just on the market.
In addition, it is possible to bring magnets with symbols of Cyprus, ceramics, coffee and spices to be brought to the memory, additionally by providing them with pleasant memories, a good mood and desire to visit the island again.