Nicosia Nightlife, Cyprus

Nicosia, Nightlife – Hanging Out

After entire days of visiting historical centers, museum and theaters, it is high time for you to meet the other side of this amazing capital, Nicosia Nightlife. It is now that you will fully understand the beauty of this unique culture, as you will get the chance to observe and even analyze they way in which these people like to spend their spare time and have fun. You can start with Basin- sen Café, which is a small and authentically decorated place, where you can spend a relaxing time. If you get there on Thursdays, then you can enjoy the beautiful folk music. If you are more into rock/alternative music, then choose this place on Fridays. Just take all of your friends, order a tasty cocktail and start chatting.

The next stop should be at the Zoo, which is known among the Cyprus as the best place where you can dance and have the time of your life. The music is appropriate for a club and the atmosphere is inviting. Keep in mind that the Cyprus people are very interested in the way they look, so dress smart, as the dress code is not only compulsory, but also very important for the people whom you might get in touch with.

Nicosia, Nightlife – Dining Out

Besides the large variety of restaurants from all over the world, Nicosia also offers you many traditional restaurants such as: Ano Kato Restaurant, Kings Aphrodite's Restaurant, Nissiotis Restaurant, Pyrkos Tavern etc. Here you can enjoy the tasty Cypriot cuisine, which is very healthy and nutritious and consists of many natural products. The meals are usually cooked in olive oil and the main ingredients are: chicken, fish, lamb, yogurts, fruits, cheese and many different spices such as: garlic, pepper, oregano and cinnamon. Due to the appropriate climate, the fruits and vegetables are always fresh, Nicosia being famous for its citrus gardens that can be enjoyed almost all year long. If you ask any Cypriot about what you should first try when trying a traditional dish from his or her country, he or she will most certainly tell you about the popular “meze”, a dish in which the chief will decide by himself what to serve you with. You should also keep in mind that the traditional cuisine is closely related with the Greek and the Turkish one, due to the close relationship between these countries. Thus, in the North of the country, the meals are mostly influenced by the Turkish cuisine, whereas in Nicosia, the predominant flavor is the Greek one.

After making acquaintance with Nicosia Nightlife and tasting the delicious Cypriot dishes, you cannot possibly leave this amazing country without first taking a look at Larnaca Nightlife and Larnaca Travel Guide.