Good to know
Good to Know
- Sunday trading is generally limited outside tourist zones — the seafront/tourist area strip and My Mall stay open, but many old-town boutiques close on Sundays.
- Cyprus has two main sale seasons — winter (January–early February) and summer (July–early August) — with genuine discounts up to 50-70% at many stores.
- My Mall is a 20-25 minute bus or taxi ride from the city center (not walkable), while Anexartisias, Agiou Andreou, Makarios III Avenue, and Zenonos Kitieos are all within walking distance of each other in/near the Old Town.
- My Mall is mid-way through a large, multi-year expansion project, so parts of the mall may occasionally be under construction even though it continues to operate day to day.
- There is no official Apple Store in Limassol or anywhere in Cyprus — for genuine warranty repairs, the nearest true Apple Authorized Service Provider is in Nicosia, about an hour's drive away.
- A Limassol-based reseller (Singular) markets itself locally as an 'Apple Store' but functions as a general IT/electronics reseller rather than a certified Apple flagship or repair center — always check AppleCare/warranty coverage explicitly before buying or repairing there.
- If ordering Apple gear or accessories online, expect that not every item on Amazon.com/UK/DE will ship directly to Cyprus; a forwarding address (EshopWedrop, MyUS, Aramex Shop & Ship, etc.) is a common workaround nomads use.
- Factor in Cyprus VAT/customs charges when importing higher-value electronics from outside the EU — these can add meaningfully to the final cost versus the sticker price.
Nearest Options In Limassol
Singular (Branded 'Apple Store - Cyprus - Limassol')
- Type
- Apple reseller / IT solutions retailer, central Limassol
- Address Area
- Agias Phylaxeos 54, Limassol
- Notes
- Sells Apple products and offers business IT services; accepts card, Viva Wallet and Revolut payments and ships via UPS/DHL/local courier. This is a reseller storefront rather than a confirmed full Apple Premium Reseller or certified repair center.
Malls
My Mall Limassol
- Type
- large enclosed shopping mall
- Location
- Zakaki, a western suburb near the New Port; roughly a 20-25 minute drive/bus ride from the city center, not walkable from downtown
- Stores Count
- Sources vary between about 120 and over 200 stores/boutiques depending on date of listing
- Description
- My Mall is the largest mall in Limassol and one of the largest in Cyprus, built with a distinctive Greek-temple-inspired design and housing well over 100 stores.
- Practical Notes
- Reachable via city bus route 30 (My Mall is the terminus). Free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, power-bank rental, an 18% tax-free refund kiosk, and complimentary wheelchairs are available on site.
- Current Status Note
- The mall is undergoing a phased, multi-year expansion (reported at over €60 million) that includes renovating the Zara/Zara Home stores and extending the south wing; some areas may be under construction while shops and dining generally remain operating.
Entertainment Amenities
- ice skating rink
- bowling alley
- arcade/video games zone
- 6D cinema
- small children's play area
- food court with restaurants and fast-food outlets
Anchor And Notable Stores
- Marks & Spencer (two-storey)
- Gap
- Zara
- Zara Home
- Massimo Dutti
- Guess
- Lacoste
- Pull&Bear
- Bershka
- Camper
- Swarovski
Maximos Plaza
- Type
- small upscale shopping plaza
- Location
- Limassol city center, near the Anexartisias/old town shopping area
- Description
- A smaller shopping complex in the city center associated with higher-end boutique brands such as Dior, Benetton, Max Mara and Paul & Shark, often mentioned alongside the nearby department store Timinis.
Shopping Districts
Anexartisias Street
- Location
- Heart of Limassol's Old Town, perpendicular to the Molos seafront promenade, near the Old Port
- Character
- Mid-market international fashion chains plus a large number of souvenir and jewelry stores; described as more budget-friendly than Makarios III Avenue.
- Store Count
- Estimates range from over 100 to over 300 shops depending on the source, plus cafes, restaurants and bars
- Description
- Anexartisias Street is located in the Old Town of Limassol and is considered the main shopping street of the city, surpassing Makariou Avenue, hosting many retail stores as well as Gregori Afxentiou Square.
Notable Brands
- Zara
- Mango
- Bershka
- Guess
- H&M
- Stradivarius
- Ecco
- Calzedonia
Agiou Andreou Street
- Location
- Old Town, crosses Anexartisias Street near its start
- Description
- Runs alongside and intersects Anexartisias, forming a continuous historic-center retail strip of clothing, footwear, leather goods, jewellery and souvenir shops.
Makarios III Avenue (Makariou Avenue)
- Tip
- Best value is found here during the twice-yearly sales seasons (winter and summer).
- Location
- Central Limassol, roughly 1 km from the Old Town core
- Description
- The most prestigious shopping street in Limassol, concentrating elite boutiques of world-famous brands as well as a number of designer and jewelry stores aimed largely at wealthier shoppers.
Notable Brands
- Dior
- Karen Millen
- Benetton
- Debenhams Olympia department store
Zenonos Kitieos Street
- Location
- Limassol city center
- Description
- A designer-focused street concentrating popular fashion-forward brand stores.
Notable Brands
- Hugo Boss
- Burberry
- Armani Jeans
- Kenzo
- Valentino
Limassol Agora / Central Municipal Market Area
- Location
- Old Center, off Makarios III Avenue
- Hours Note
- Central Municipal Market runs roughly 06:00–15:00 Monday–Saturday; the open-air Saturday market runs 06:00–13:00.
- Description
- An open-air and covered fruit-and-vegetable market area popular for local food souvenirs like fruit, cheese, olives and homemade wine, rather than fashion retail.
Official Apple Presence
Apple has no official Apple Store anywhere in Cyprus, including Limassol. Consumers rely on Apple Premium Resellers and Apple Authorized Service Providers instead.
Online Shopping Reliability
- Amazon
- Amazon does not run a dedicated Cyprus storefront. Direct delivery from Amazon.com, Amazon UK, and Amazon Germany is inconsistent: many third-party sellers restrict shipping to their home country, and electronics, batteries, liquids, and bulky items are frequently excluded from shipping to Cyprus. Amazon UK remains a popular choice locally thanks to historical ties and a large UK-expat community, and Amazon.de/Amazon.co.uk more often ship small items like books, clothing, and small electronics than Amazon.com does.
- Customs And VAT
- Cyprus is in the EU, so shipments from non-EU countries (US, and post-Brexit UK) can attract customs duty and VAT on arrival, which forwarding services increasingly try to handle as delivered-duty-paid to avoid surprise fees at the door.
- Package Forwarding Common
- Because direct international shipping is patchy, package-forwarding services are widely used by residents to get Amazon and other overseas orders into Cyprus: examples include Cyprus-based EshopWedrop (get a foreign warehouse address, then have goods forwarded on to Cyprus, with forwarding starting at a low local rate), plus international forwarders like MyUS, Aramex Shop & Ship, Forward2Me, and Shipito.
- Local And Regional Alternatives
- Many nomads and residents find it cheaper/faster to check Greek marketplaces or Cypriot e-shops before ordering from further afield, and to consolidate multiple small purchases into one shipment to reduce the base shipping cost.
- Delivery Reliability Within Cyprus
- Final-mile delivery within Cyprus (including Limassol) is generally handled by established couriers such as UPS, DHL, and local courier networks, which are considered reasonably dependable for domestic and forwarded parcels alike, though delivery times for budget options (e.g. AliExpress, eBay, Wish) can be considerably longer than EU-based retailers.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
This section has no cited sources.
More About Limassol
Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.