The Alpha Mega Supermarket is located just below the roundabout at the end of the Limassol Highway, a smart modern building with multi storey car parking, two levels of groceries, bakery, butchery, fresh fruit & vegetables along with home products and a cafe.

Chit Chat Jewellery create beautiful pieces of unique handmade jewellery in Cyprus. Using only the best components such as Swarovski Crystal, Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones, they make a wide range of jewellery including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, broaches and rings. See a selection of their jewellery on the company website, or visit them in one of their hotels to see it on display.

Click here to view the website: www.chitchatjewellery.com

An established family run company, offering unrivaled personal service and attention to customers. The wide selection of Seafood brought to Cyprus includes, both fresh and frozen fish, along with Shell Fish, Prawns, Mussels, Crab, Whole Fish, Fillets, Steaks and much, much more.

Also suppliers of succulent meats, poultry & game in Cyprus, with products such as Beef, Lamb, Duck, Goose, Haggis, Snails and much, much more…

Carefully sourced from the best suppliers to bring you organic and open sea fish & crustaceans, free range poultry and organic beef & lamb.

Ordering couldn’t be easier! Just drop into one of the 2 shops in Paphos, telephone or contact us through the website.

Always on the look out to add new products and happy to accept requests for new items, they’ll do their best to find! T.C.P Seafood Shops will not compromise on quality – knowing their industry inside out with years of experience ensures you receive the prime cuts of meat and the freshest fish in Cyprus. Offering products sourced from around the world & choosing the best wholesalers, producers and organic farmers, T.C.P Seafood Shops work with some of the finest retailers in the industry, carefully selected for their high quality, standards and reputation, before bringing this produce to your dining table, or barbeque in Cyprus!

They are proud to work with ‘Scotch Premier’ for organic Beef and Lamb, a recognised leading brand for red meat in the Scottish highlands, suppliers of Beef & Lamb to Her Majesty the Queen of England, Fortnum & Masson and Harrods. Their Game, along with Wild Prawns (seasonally) is imported from not only the UK, but also Australia, New Zealand and Africa… Smoked fish and crustaceans grow in the clear, fertile waters of ‘Loch Fyne’ in Scotland…

Whenever and wherever in Cyprus you the best quality fresh, frozen or live products, T.C.P Seafood Shops can deliver!

Their range of Seafood includes; Whole Canadian Lobster, Lobster Tails, Scottish Langustines, Scampi Tails, Scallops Roe, Seafood Mix, Crayfish Tails, Cockles, Whelks, Wild Prawns, Tiger Prawns, Shell on Prawns, Cocktail Prawns, N.Atlantic, Potted Shrimps, Mussels, Irish Whole Shell, Chillian Hall Shell Black, New Zealand H/Shell Green, Chillian Mussel Meat, Whole Crommaer Crab, Canadian Crab Claws, Pacific Red King Crab Claws, Red King Crab Legs, Scottish All White Crab Meat, Scottish 50/50 Crab Meat, Dressed Crab, Salmon, Seabass, Seabream, Lemon Sole, Dover Sole, Sea Trout, Raindow Trout, Wihte Bait, Mackerel, Herring, Sardines, Skate, Scottish Salmon Port, Norwegian Salmon Port, Salmon portions, Salmon Fillets, Red Snapper Fillets, Sword Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Halibut Fillets, Monk Fish Fillets, Lemon Sole Fillets, Plaice Fillets, Cod Loins, Cod Fillet, Cod Tails, Tuna Loin, Haddock Fillet, John Dory, Baramundi, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Salmon Loin, Gravadlax, Salmon, long cut, Smoked Cod, Smoked Mackerel, Kippers, Fillets, Arbroath Smokies, Smoked Trout, Whitby Scampi, breaded / battered tails, Scampi Tails, Tempura Prawns, Cod, Breaded, Haddock, Cod Goujons, Smoked Haddock & Spring Onion, Salmon Lemon & Dill, Cod & Bites Fish Cakes, Vegetable & Cheese Crisp Cakes, Salmon, Salmon & Broccoli, Thai Fish Cakes, Arrow Squid, New Zealand, Squid, South Africa, Octopus, Cuttle Fish

Their range of Meats include; Lamb Leg, Lamb Shoulder, Lamb Chops, Welsh or Highland, Lamb Chump Chops, Lamb Shanks, T-Bone Steaks, Fillet Steaks, Rib-Eye Steak, Sirloin Steaks, Rump Steaks, Scotch Premier, Beef, Sirloin, Beef, whole long Fillet, Beef Foreribs, Danish Back Bacon, Danish Back Bacon, Gammon Steaks.

Their range of Game includes; Venison Loin, Guinea Fowl, Pheasant, Hare, Wood Pigeon, Partridges, Kangaroo Steaks, Wild Boar, Crocodile.

The range of Poultry includes; Duck Breast Fillets , Duck, de-boned, Whole Duck, Smoked Duck Breast, Whole Free-Range Goose, Whole Free-Range Turkey, Turkey Escallops, Chicken, Poussin .

Their range of Fresh & Live items include; Live Canadian Lobster, Live Native (Blue) Lobster, Cooked Lobster, Live Crab, Live Gigas Oysters, Angel Large Oysters, Live Stone Clams, Live Mussels, Fresh Scallops, Fresh Salmon, Fresh Rainbow Trout, Fresh Sea Trout, Organic, Fresh Tuna Loin, Fresh Eel, Fresh Smoked Salmon, D.Cut, Fresh Smoked Salmon Side, Fresh Smoked Salmon Loin, Fresh Smoked Trout D.Cut, Fresh Hot Smoked Salmon, Fresh Smoked Cod Roe, Roll Mops, Fresh Cod, Fresh Halibut, Fresh Turbot, Fresh Whole Kippers, Fresh Smoked Haddock, Fresh Smoked Mackerel, Peppered.

Their range of Special products include; Haggis, Milts, Snails, Whole Snails in Garlic, Cumberland Sausages, Venisson & Cramberry Sausages

To see prices, new products and delicous specials, visit their website at http://www.cyprusfishandmeat.com

Make a ‘beeline’ for the studio – centrally located opposite the ‘big church’ in the centre of Kato Paphos – and meet the team of trained staff eager to help you design and produce a wide range of ceramic products – everything from everyday items such as plates, cups and saucers, tea pots and money boxes to souvenir mementos created for the celebration of special events like weddings, birthdays and Christenings. Even our four-legged friends get a look in – if you want to produce a personalised ‘food bowl’ for your favourite pet dog or cat, you can!

An example of a special gift is the commemorative ‘ wedding plate ‘. A photograph of the couple with their names and date of wedding is prepared – already glazed and fired. Guests write comments or sign their names with a special pen onto the surface. To ‘fix’ the images – and make the plate microwave and dishwasher proof – it is placed in a conventional oven for 30 minutes at 170 degrees. The result is a memento to last a lifetime.

The normal process is straightforward. Selected bisqueware items are either painted individually – or the design details of a bespoke gift can be left for painting and production by the team at Honey Bee Ceramics. Only the finest materials and advanced production techniques are used. If you’re interested in developing your skills, special workshop courses are also available – find out more by phoning (00357) 26 939 101

Don’t feel bedazzled by the terminology. Bisqueware simply refers to any clay object that has been fired once prior to glazing. Simply choose a pre-formed item and personalise it with your own design, a stencil or perhaps a cherished photograph – and collect the finished product a few days later after the ‘glazing and firing’. Previously completed pieces are available for purchase at the studio. It’s as easy as that – in fact your imagination does most of the work!

If you’re on a flying visit to Cyprus, you can arrange for your creative efforts to be sent back home to you safely and securely. You can also order online and arrange despatch of that special gift direct from Cyprus. A visit to the website will tell you more about what Honey Bee Ceramics has to offer; go to www.honeybeeceramics.eu

The driving force of the company is Helen Schofield, the owner and working Director whose passion for this new venture is firmly in place.

Helen says: “This is an exciting business and one where people of all ages and backgrounds, can develop skills in this fascinating art form – and have fun at the same time. We pride ourselves in offering unrivalled customer service. Our advice is free and there are no hidden costs. For any item, the price you see is the price you pay. We want everyone who visits to feel at home and receptive to trying out fresh ideas”

The Studio and Coffee Shop is open most days – 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Saturday – and closed on Sunday, Monday and Public Holidays

Paphos now has its very own shopping mall for the first time… On Saturday 26th July, House President Marios Karoyian officially opened The Paphos Mall, which covers an area of 30,000 square meters at the entrance of Paphos, with retail space of 6,000 square meters and over 1,000 parking places, most of which are covered.

The Paphos Mall is easily accessible, situated on Demokratis Avenue, the main road connecting the Limassol highway with Kato Paphos / the Tourist area. This location in convenient for both visitors coming from Paphos, as well as people living in Paphos and coming from nearby towns and villages such as Polis, Peyia, Chloraka and Geroskipou.

Retail stores represent well known brands and chains, while its cafeteria is the first Costa Coffee to open in Paphos (7th in Cyprus). One can enjoy shopping and spend their money in the following stores: Orphanidies Hypermarket, Eye Deal Optical (opticians), Germanos, Beauty Line, Scholl, BonBon, Kappa Kids, Calzedonia and Charles & Keith. A selection of restaurants will also be on the premises.

According to a press release, “The Paphos Mall has been especially designed to care for all the family’s needs and to become the single destination for a family outing. Furthermore, the meticulous design and careful selection, as well as the set up of its outlets, aims at attracting non-Cypriot customers as well.”

The opening week saw visitors being greeted by “many pleasant surprises, with a number of events held on the premises to entertain the public”.
LINKS;
Shopping – http://www.hestia-group.com/news/2007/08/18/shopping-opening-hours/
Opticians – http://www.hestia-group.com/news/2008/03/06/opticians-in-cyprus/

As you would expect, a great deal of planning and preparation has gone into making such a significant, historic change to the economic and commercial culture of Cyprus – and the move is intended to further improve the cohesion of trading between countries within the Euro zone.

One immediate impact will be the removal of the transaction charge associated with converting one currency to another. In effect this will make purchasing something in Cyprus as straightforward as buying something in Greece, Italy or Germany for example. Although there are other variables at play in the Cyprus property market – such as the introduction of VAT on land during 2008 – the introduction of the Euro will make it easier for people elsewhere in the Euro zone to buy property. The uncertainty and instability arising from exchange rate fluctuations will be one less factor to worry about! Obviously, the laws of economics still apply and areas enjoying strong demand are likely to see rising prices. That said, the ‘Window of opportunity’ is always open to those prepared to take informed action sooner rather than later…

A key decision was deciding the rate at which the Euro will be substituted for the Cyprus Pound. The Council of the EU confirmed this in July 2007: €1 = £0,585274.

A great deal of planning has gone into making the changeover as effortless as possible for the ordinary consumer. Therefore, from 1st September 2007 through to 30 September 2008 there will be dual display (in Pounds and Euro) of the prices of goods and services. Although the existing currency will be withdrawn from circulation at the end of January 2008, this move is designed to give people familiarity with the relative value of the Euro against the Cyprus Pound.

In anticipation of the adoption of the Euro – and based on the experience of consumers in other Euro zone countries – concern has been expressed about the temptation for some traders to perhaps ‘round up’ prices and profit from what should otherwise be a straightforward conversion from one currency to another. For this reason, the Fair Pricing Code will apply from 10 July 2007 until 10 July 2008. This voluntary code encourages transparency in the pricing of goods and services during the changeover period. All subscribers will be awarded a logo. The commitments under the Code include the avoidance of unjustified price increases, transparency in pricing policies and consumer information and assistance.

Implementation will be officially monitored to ensure that exploitation does not take place. This will be in the form of ‘Euro-Observatories’. The Euro-Observatories are responsible, at regional level, for monitoring the introduction of the euro, the legality of transactions and the transparency of professional practices, for referring citizens to any source of information and for hearing, mediating and providing assistance to citizens in respect of euro changeover issues. The Euro-Observatories are hosted at the District Offices.

On 1 January 2008 the Euro will become the official currency of Cyprus, replacing the Cyprus pound. Euro banknotes and coins will be put into circulation and will become legal tender in the Republic of Cyprus. In parallel, all accounts with banks and cooperative credit institutions that are denominated in pounds will automatically be converted into accounts denominated in Euro, free of charge.

For a period of one month (1 – 31 January 2008) after the adoption of the Euro, banknotes and coins in Cyprus pounds will circulate in parallel with the Euro and will be accepted for payments. All non-cash transactions (such as cheque, card etc.) will be carried out exclusively in Euro. Businesses should give change only in Euro.

After the end of the ‘parallel circulation period’ banks and cooperative credit institutions will exchange banknotes and coins in pounds for banknotes and coins in Euro, free of charge up to a ceiling (£1.000 per customer per transaction for banknotes and £50 for coins). And for deposit, any amount of banknotes and coins in pounds, until 30 June 2008 (six months after the euro adoption date).

The Central Bank of Cyprus will continue to exchange, free of charge, banknotes in pounds for Euro for 10 years after the euro adoption date (until 31 December 2017), and coins in pounds for 2 years after the Euro adoption date (until 31 December 2009).

From 1 February 2007 cash in Cyprus pounds will cease to be legal tender and will not be accepted for payments. All payments will be carried out in Euro.

Although introduction of the Euro is arguably a contentious issue, the motives for so doing are driven by a desire to provide important benefits to the economy as a whole – such as low inflation and interest rates and sound public finances. These conditions are seen by the government as conducive to fostering economic growth, investment and employment to the benefit of citizens.

On a practical level there are other attributes which should assist the realisation of the broader goals. These include the reduction of currency exchange rate risks and costs (especially for traders, students studying abroad, and tourists visiting Cyprus); greater price transparency; easier access to the Euro area capital markets; fostering of foreign investment; reinforcement of the country’s position in the EU.

For further information you can visit the national website for the Euro at www.euro.cy

The Toll Free telephone helpline for the Euro is: 8000 2008

District Offices may also be contacted by telephone for further enquiries:

Nicosia: (00357) 22804152
Limassol: (00357) 25806420
Larnaca: (00357) 24801803
Famagusta: (00357) 23812069
Paphos (00357) 26801105

Shop opening hours are different in winter and summer. In the winter period from 1 November to 31 March they open at 09:00 and close, in accordance with the law, at 19:00, except on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays when they close at 14:00, 20:00 and 15:00, respectively. Sunday is not a working day and supermarkets usually open between 07:00 and 18:00.

In the summer period from 1 April to 31 October the shops open at 09:00 and close, in accordance with the law, at 20:30, except on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays when they close at 10:00, 21:30 and 17:00 respectively. From 15 June to 31 August the ‘afternoon rest’ measure applies, and shops are usually closed between 14:00 and 17:00, Sunday is not a working day. The supermarkets usually open between 07:00 and 20:00.

Many shops and offices take advantage of good lunch breaks and will close from 13.00 – 15.00 or 14.00 – 16.00 depending on the time of year or area.

All urban areas have kiosks which are open for longer than the shops, or even for 24 hours a day. A large number of bread shops (bakeries) stay open until 23:00 or even trade 24 / 7 – an absolute boon if you get back from a night out and need some milk at 3 in the morning! Kiosks sell cigarettes, soft drinks, mineral water and magazines and newspapers, etc., and bakeries sell bread, other bakery products, milk, dairy products and the like.

The official public holidays for shops are:
• 1 January
• 25 March
• 1 April
• Easter Monday
• 1 May
• 1 October
• 28 October
• 25 December
• 26 December

The Minister for Labour and Social Insurance designates what are considered to be tourism areas – and shops in those areas adhere to the tourism system of opening hours which allows for longer opening all through the week and on Sundays too.

In the Christmas period, which begins on 12 December and ends on 30 December, and the Easter period, which begins 10 days before Easter Sunday, the shops are open for longer.

Once you know when you can shop, you also know when you can make the most of your visit to Cyprus – and take advantage of getting to know the island, its people and the enormous fund of hospitality that awaits you.