25/07/2025
Best Souvenirs to Bring Home from Cyprus:
🧀 1. Halloumi Cheese
🧼 2. Olive Oil Products
🍷 3. Commandaria Wine
🖐4. Copper and Ceramic Handicrafts
🧵 5. Lefkaritika Embroidery
👃 6. Rose Water from Agros
Made in the mountain village of Agros, famous for its Damascus roses. You can buy rose water, soaps, creams, and even jams made with real petals.
🔮 7. Evil Eye Talismans ("Mati")
A Mediterranean classic to ward off bad energy. Available as necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and home decor.
📚 8. Byzantine Religious Icons
Hand-painted in the Greek Orthodox tradition, these icons are sold in monasteries and specialty shops and make unique spiritual gifts.
🕯️ 9. Handmade Candles & Perfumes
Often inspired by the sea, citrus groves, or pine forests of Cyprus. Some boutiques even offer custom scents and hand-poured candles.