Farmers' Markets in Northern Cyprus: Schedule and Locations

The nomadic farmers' market in Northern Cyprus operates on different days of the week in various cities: usually Girne on Wednesdays, Famagusta on Thursdays, Iskele on Fridays, Nicosia (Merkez Lefkoşa) on weekends, and Güzelyurt on Saturdays. Operating hours are typically 10:00–16:00/18:00, but hours and venues may change due to holidays, renovations, or municipality decisions. Therefore, it is convenient to check the location on maps by searching for "pazar yeri" + the city name before your visit.

The nomadic farmers' market in Northern Cyprus deserves special attention. It is unique for its long history and has a rather unusual operating schedule.

The fact is that it operates in different cities on different days. Many years ago, local farmers established a tradition of taking their produce to neighboring towns for sale. This tradition continues today. Below, we explain on which days and in which cities you can buy farm products.

On the stalls, you can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers, various spices, nuts, and candied fruits. Additionally, these markets often feature fish and seafood, Turkish coffee of various grinds, as well as clothing, textiles, and household goods.

• Cities where the market operates
• Frequently asked questions about the farmers' market

Cities where the market operates

Below is an approximate schedule. In practice, shifts are possible (for example, during holidays), and in some cities, the market may change its venue. If you are visiting for the first time, the easiest way is to open maps and check the current point by searching for "pazar" or "pazar yeri" + city.

Farmers' market in Girne

The market begins its journey on Wednesday in Girne: farmers are located slightly above Barış Parkı near the bus station from which buses to the airport depart.

Farmers' market in Famagusta

On Thursday, the market moves to Famagusta.

Farmers' market in Iskele

The market arrives here on Friday.

Farmers' market in Nicosia

In the capital, the market is associated with the Merkez Lefkoşa (Market Place) area in the Küçük Kaymaklı district. In practice, the schedule may follow a "weekend" format and depends on municipality decisions and the season.

Farmers' market in Güzelyurt

On Saturdays, there is also a market in Güzelyurt — in a part of the city distant from the center, near the amphitheater and the municipal theater.

How to do it

1. Open maps and enter "pazar yeri" + the desired city (for example, "Girne pazar yeri").
2. Check the day of the week and save the point to build a route.
3. If you are going for fruits and vegetables, arrive in the first half of the day; if you are looking for discounts, come closer to the market's closing time.

Frequently asked questions about the farmers' market

What time does the market operate?

Most often, people aim for 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. In Güzelyurt, the market often finishes earlier — around 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. In practice, the time may change, especially on holidays and when the location is moved.

Can you buy things cheaper closer to closing time?

Often, yes: closer to the end of the day, fruit and vegetable vendors may lower prices for products intended for "today."

Where to find markets in the specified cities?

It is most convenient to search via maps by requesting "pazar" or "pazar yeri" + city. This way, you will see the current point and be able to build a route.

Where can I buy fresh fish and meat besides the market?

If you can't make it to the market, these collections of places that sell fresh produce throughout the week might be useful:

• fish shops in Northern Cyprus;
• meat shops in Northern Cyprus.