SHOPPING

A visit to Limassol will likely bring you a lively, interesting time. Shopping there promises to be no different.
As a shopping centre Limassol offers the full range from ultra-modern to traditional and handmade. European wares have place alongside local produce, and as in other parts of the island, shoes and clothes can be made to measure in a matter of days. Busy St Andrews Street, not far from the seafront promenade, makes a fascinating trip with its quaint buildings and overhanging terraces, under which a cornucopia of small shops vie for attention on this narrow, jostling street. Another important shopping street is Makarios Avenue, where many prestigious boutiques and showrooms are located, as well as small shops of every type. Anexartisias street could be called the central shopping area of Limassol, boasting over 165 different shops including designer boutiques, vintage clothing and traditional markets.

There are a wide variety of convenience stores available if you need to pick up a little something and either can't find it at your hotel gift shop, or you want to pay less for it. They offer a wide variety of products, though most specialize in a particular type of product; for example, one might feature souvenir items while another the basics to help you get through your stay in Limassol.
If you don't mind walking a bit, head to the non-touristy areas for items at kiosks that will likely be priced markedly less than in the busier areas. Be aware that most convenience stores are either open 24 hours, or until very late at night.
If you want to save some money and don't mind spending a bit more time, head to one of the department stores in Limassol. Right near the Holiday Inn near the beach, there's an Ermes department stores.

If you want to do a little souvenir or other type shopping, you can find a lively shopping district right near the beach where you can purchase handcrafted items, interesting jewelry or artwork, or just about anything else to bring home with you. For high-end shopping, head to Makarois Avenue, where you'll find an interesting mix of small shops, high-end boutiques and showrooms.

Orphanides is by the last roundabout of Limassol before the highway heads out towards the hospital and Ypsonas on the way to Paphos. It is well worth the drive for those staying near the Holiday Inn, Ajax and the hotels in town. The shopping mall is attractive and the air conditioning makes it a pleasure during the summer! The equivalent at the Linopetra end of town is Carrefour with good prices and fresh food but the non-food selection is not as good as Orphanides. Ermes (what used to be Woolworths) both on the sea front and along Makarios Avenue are a more expensive alternative. Both have good selection of non-food items but the food selection is not very large and have usually found the prices high.

Along St. Andrews Street, not far from the seafront promenade, makes a fascinating trip with its quaint buildings and overhanging terraces, under which a cornucopia of small shops vie for attention on this narrow, jostling street. It is a good place for men to get Made to Measure suits, and by the castle ladies and gents Made to Measure Shoes.

If instead of saying Kiosks for cheaper prices you mention village small supermarkets then yes agree they often are as cheap if not cheaper than the big ones in the cities. The choice is not as great though but your welcome in the shop will be very friendly.