5 Best Places to Go Shopping in Paphos

With over 120 stores, a food court and a cinema, Kings Avenue Mall is a big contemporary shopping and dining complex where you can shop and eat till you drop. There’s a mix of local boutiques and international high street stores, as well as designer brands at prices lower than what you’ll see in Western Europe.

The top floor is occupied by a food court serving diverse cuisines, as well as a few restaurants and cafés. With air-conditioning, this mall is not only a great escape from the summer heat on a hot day but is also a good way to kill time on the occasional rainy day.

Paphos Town Market is an indoor market with a collection of little shops selling tourist merchandise, clothing, beachwear and faux leather goods. Take your time looking around and you’ll find a few stalls selling Lefkara lace, tablecloths, ceramics and soaps and wine unique to Cyprus. After shopping indoors, head outside to take in the view of the coastline or have some food and drinks at the various cafés around the complex.

The market is located on a hilltop in the Old Town overlooking the bay. To get there, take bus 610 from the Harbour bus station, which takes you right to the Old Town, and take the lift up to the market complex.

Head to The Place in the Old Town for unique souvenirs lovingly handcrafted by local artisans. There’s an array of jewellery, glassware, pottery and handmade leather sandals on display for purchase. Besides that, local sweets, herbs and wines from local wineries are also available.

This cultural centre also holds arts and crafts workshops for children and adults – a great way for families to get a hands-on experience of Cypriot culture and tradition. We recommend coming early in the morning so you can witness the working process of the craftsmen and see the artwork being made right in front of you.

Posidonos Avenue runs parallel to the coastal boardwalk and is one of the main shopping areas of Paphos. Holidaymakers spend their evenings strolling through this street after a day at the beach. Besides clothing stores, most of the shopping options here are targeted at tourists, with typical souvenirs and knick-knacks widely available everywhere. There are also many leather and jewellery stores along the route if you fancy some luxury goods to take home.