10 Best Markets in Cyprus: Farmers' Markets, Flea Markets and Municipal Markets (2026)

Markets are one of the best ways to shop like a local in Cyprus: seasonal fruit and vegetables straight from the villages, halloumi, olives and bread, and in some places antiques and second-hand finds. Here are ten markets worth knowing, from restored municipal market halls to weekly open-air farmers' markets. Days and hours below are as published at the time of writing (October 2026); they change with the seasons, so check before a long drive.

The 10 markets at a glance

1. Larnaca Municipal Market

What it is: a brand-new market on a historic site. The original market ran from 1928 to 1963, was demolished in the 1990s and replaced by a car park; the new building, co-funded by EU funds, opened in March 2023. Its roof, with circular skylights, is inspired by the round dwellings of the Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia. Where: in Larnaca's commercial centre, a few metres from the new Zouchouri square. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 07:00–19:00 from March to October and 07:00–18:00 from November to February. The open-air Saturday farmers' market in the yard runs 06:00–13:30. Parking: the multistorey car park next door is free on Saturdays. What you find: around 20 ground-floor stalls selling fruit and vegetables, dairy, cured meats, wine, baked goods, sweets, herbal products and souvenirs, plus fruit, vegetables and flowers at the Saturday market. Pair it with our Larnaca city centre guide.

2. Central Municipal Market, Nicosia

What it is: also known as the Market of the old Town Hall, as it occupies the former town hall offices inside the walled city. Hours: it operates daily, and Nicosia's municipal markets close on Sundays and public holidays. What you find: homemade bread, olives, herbal teas, halloumi, other cheeses and salami, plus fresh fruit and vegetables. Saturday is the busiest day, when farmers and producers come to sell. See our Nicosia old town guide for the surrounding streets.

3. Ochi open-air market, Nicosia

What it is: Nicosia's big open-air farmers' market, where producers from the Nicosia district bring mostly fruit and vegetables. Where: usually in the Constanza car park on the Venetian walls, next to the Bayraktar mosque and Ochi square. In May 2026 the municipality announced it would move for around seven months to the car park next to the Podocataro bastion, so check the location before you go. Days and hours: Wednesdays until 16:00 (1 October to 31 March) or 17:00 (1 April to 30 September), and Saturdays until 16:00. Did you know? The name Bayraktar comes from a Turkish word for a war banner; tradition says the first Ottoman flag was raised here in 1570.

4. Agios Antonios Market, Nicosia

What it is: one of three municipal markets run by Nicosia Municipality, which has renovated and expanded it. Where: Evgenia and Antonis Theodotou Street, Nicosia. Hours: like the other municipal markets, open daily except Sundays and public holidays; exact hours are set by the Markets Inspector.

5. Strovolos Public Market

What it is: a modern covered producers' market, relaunched on 18 January 2019. It operates under a 2013 law on producers' markets, and every stallholder must be certified by the Department of Agriculture. Where: the car park of the GSP stadium in Strovolos. Hours: every Friday from 06:00. Closing time is 20:00 in autumn (15 September to 31 October), 19:00 in winter (1 November to 31 March), 20:00 in spring and 20:30 in summer. Parking: plenty on site. What you find: agricultural products sold by the producers themselves, with toilets, step-free access and a cafeteria. Living nearby? Read our Strovolos area guide.

6. Limassol Agora

What it is: Limassol's first municipal market, built in 1918, with two arched entrances on Saripolou Square. After a restoration costing almost €3 million, it reopened on 31 August 2020 as the Limassol Agora. Where: Saripolou Square, Limassol old town. Hours: the Limassol Tourism Board lists the central municipal market as open Monday to Saturday, 06:00–15:00. What you find: today it is more food hall than produce market, with 14 restaurants, two bars, a café, a traditional bakery, a delicatessen, a fruit market and a wine shop, plus a playground. Explore the area in our Saripolou Square guide.

7. Limassol Saturday open-air market

What it is: the city's weekly open-air fruit and vegetable market. Where: off Makarios III Avenue, at the Epaminondas car park. Hours: Saturdays, 06:00–13:00. What you find: fresh fruit and vegetables. It closes at 13:00, so plan a morning visit.

8. Germasogeia Farmers' Market

What it is: a weekly Saturday farmers' market in Germasogeia, Limassol district. Where: Rigainas 2, in the Mesovounia area, a few kilometres from the Germasogeia roundabout. Hours: Saturdays, from early morning until midday. Parking: plenty of space on site. What you find: fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers, traditional Cypriot products, and often clothing, footwear and household goods from traders across Cyprus. Read our Germasogeia area guide.

9. Asomatos flea market and Linopetra car-boot sale

What it is: the two second-hand markets listed by the Limassol Tourism Board. Where and when: the Limassol Tourism Board lists the flea market at Asomatos village on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (09:00–19:00), and a car-boot sale at Linopetra on Saturdays (06:00–14:00). What you find: a 2005 Cyprus Mail visit described hundreds of indoor and outdoor stalls at Asomatos, from antique furniture to electronics, clothing and handicrafts, with free parking. That description is old, so treat it as a guide only and check current hours before you go.

10. Paphos Municipal Market

What it is: the covered market at the heart of Paphos old town (Ktima), with a new roof that once again shades its walkways. What you find: villagers come early to sell homegrown produce such as bananas, avocados, rocket and dried wild oregano, as well as seasonal fish. Around the market, local craftspeople sell ceramics, copperware, woven goods and handmade jewellery. When to go: mornings; on a late-afternoon visit some stalls are closed. Getting there: regular city buses link the old town with Karavella station. Our Paphos guide has more to do nearby.

Tips for shopping at Cyprus markets

• Go early. Most farmers' markets open at around 06:00 and wind down by early afternoon.
• Check the season. Several markets change their closing times between summer and winter, as the Larnaca, Ochi and Strovolos timetables above show.
• Christmas markets are different. For seasonal markets and Christmas villages, see our Christmas markets guide.

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