More Options Than Expected

Mediterranean tradition + Orthodox fasting cuisine (centuries vegan) + growing health movement = surprisingly many options. Every taverna: vegetarian meze starters for a full meal. Limassol/Nicosia: dedicated vegan restaurants.

Where to Find

Taverna: "chorís kréas" or "nistísimo". Vegetarian: halloumi, hummus, salad, gemista. Vegan: hummus, fakes, fassolada, patates. Limassol: several vegan restaurants. Indian/Lebanese: always options. Supermarkets: growing vegan range. Farmers market: 30-50% cheaper produce.

This was exactly our experience: Farmers market: 30-50% cheaper produce.

– Couple from Bremen, in Nicosia since 2023

Daily Tips

Cook at home: fasting recipes (Nistísima) centuries vegan, delicious. Facebook "Vegan Cyprus" 5,000+ members. Tell hosts in advance. Halloumi: vegetarian paradise, vegan: no equal substitute.

Finding Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Cyp

Locations: Limassol, Nicosia
Topics: More Options Than Expected, Where to Find, Daily Tips

CMC Practical Tip

Daily Tips Cook at home: fasting recipes (Nistísima) centuries vegan, delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vegetarian food everywhere?

Yes – every taverna has starters. Vegan: fasting dishes. International: always options.

What to say?

"Chorís kréas" or "Nistísimo". Waiter understands and recommends.

Vegan restaurants?

Limassol: several. Nicosia: growing. Google "vegan [city] Cyprus".

Easy to cook vegan?

Yes – fresh, cheap produce. Olive oil. Fasting recipes: centuries-old vegan tradition, full of flavor.

How CMC Supports You

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As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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