Easter in Cyprus smells like flaouna. From crispy pastry and village cheese to the sweet note of raisins and the aroma of mastic, these 10 bakeries and pastry shops make some of the island’s most cherished flaounes — just like we remember from our grandmothers.

Napolitana
Using a recipe rooted in tradition, Napolitana’s flaounes are made with flaouna cheese, halloumi, and are available with or without raisins.

Noufaro
A classic recipe featuring savory flavors and fresh ingredients — ideal for those who love flaouna in its most authentic form.

YiaYia Victoria
Handmade flaounes with village cheese and dough reminiscent of a traditional home oven. Custom orders are also accepted.

To Paradosiako Artopeio (The Traditional Bakery)
Flaounes made with sheep’s cheese, halloumi, and mint — full of flavor and aroma, just how we like them.

Paradosiakos Fournos Lefteris (Lefteris Traditional Bakery)
One of the most well-known bakeries, with a wood-fired oven and ingredients sourced from Akaki. These flaounes are a truly authentic Cypriot experience.

Wood 'n' Fire Art Bakery
A more modern approach to flaounes using natural sourdough, but with deep respect for tradition. Available with or without raisins.

Sifounas
A wide selection: sweet flaounes, savory ones, with raisins or anari (whey cheese). Perfect for those who enjoy exploring different flavors.

Loukou Donuts
Though famous for donuts, they also prepare excellent traditional flaounes and offer home delivery.

Nea Athina
A pastry shop that covers all Easter needs — from flaounes to cookies and chocolate treats.

San Remo Confectionery
In addition to flaounes, here you’ll also find filled tsourekia, chocolate eggs, and many other Easter delicacies.

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