All the shopping life in Protaras is centered on the two main streets of the town, Leoforos Kappari and Akefalou Preotara. Here you will find a few stores and shops, as there are no large shopping centers in Protaras. In the center of the town, there is a Lidl supermarket, and in each of the hotels, there are stores for tourists. The assortment is relatively consistent, offering souvenirs, cosmetics, and beach accessories like pareos, swimwear, and beach bags.
For those seeking budget-friendly options, it's worth noting that shopping for cheap goods in Protaras may be disappointing. While you can find quality European products like suitcases, travel bags, watches, clothing, shoes, and even fur coats, prices tend to remain high, even during the off-season.
Consider exploring Cypriot cosmetics such as soaps and creams made with olive oil, which are typically available in local pharmacies. Souvenirs like figurines and pictures of donkeys, one of Cyprus' symbols, are also popular choices. Additionally, silver jewelry is widely available.
Cyprus has two seasonal sales in February and August, with no discounts before or after these periods. As a result, you won't find outlet stores in Protaras or neighboring towns. If a tourist makes purchases totaling more than 50 EUR, they can request a tax-free check. Upon crossing the border, they need to get a stamp, and at the airport, they can fill out an application form to specify the method of payment and receive a refund of up to 15% of the purchase amount. Keep in mind that smaller stores may not accept credit cards or set a "minimum" amount of 15-20 EUR for cash payments.
Shopping tours from Protaras can also take you to neighboring towns like Paralimni, Ayia Napa, or Larnaca. Paralimni boasts a good children's store (Mothercare) and three supermarkets offering inexpensive souvenirs (Korfour, Orfanides, and Celarius).
Additionally, from Protaras, you can join tours to shopping centers in Larnaca and Nicosia, such as "Larnaca-Market" for 14 EUR or "Nicosia-shopping" for 18 EUR. The nearest outlet to Protaras is My Mall in Zakaki near Limassol, which includes familiar brands like Zara, Marks & Spencer, Bershka, Mango, Topman, GAP, Next, and more.
