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Cyprus Travel tips, Holiday Information and Tourist Information.By reading through the following Cyprus Tourist Information you may find a few helpful tips to make your holiday in Cyprus more enjoyable. If you are looking for holiday accommodation in Cyprus then search Apartment and Villa Rentals for apartments and villas to rent, plus many more holiday rentals in Cyprus. Cyprus named the Island of love home to the goddess Aphrodite. The Island is full of amazing sites, myths and legends where all can go to enjoy its magical splendour. Cyprus is a place you can go and visit in any season with so much to see and do. You have great beaches, crystal clear waters to bathe and snorkel, golf courses to play and historical sites to explore and for the night owls out there who like to party then in the summer you can hit the east coast to the party capital of Ayia Napa. Cyprus is positioned at the crossroads of three continents and only 40 miles from the South of Turkey it is the third largest Island in the Mediterranean. The Island has been split into two states since 1974 due to cultural and linguistic differences which lasted for 11 years and now the Greek Cypriots take residence in the southern part of Cyprus and the Turkish Cypriots in the northern part. This divided area is known as the green line which runs through Nicosia the Capital of both the north and south of Cyprus. This area is protected with five border crossings under 24 hour surveillance where EU citizens are prohibited to cross.
Best Time to Travel Cyprus is renowned to be an all year- round destination due to its hot summers and mild winters. You can be skiing in the winter months in the Troodos Mountains at Mount Olympia and in the same day be soaking in the sun down on the coast. The Island attracts visitors for all types of holidays. Temperatures rarely fall below 10 degrees the coolest months being January and February and the hottest month being August reaching temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius. Whatever season you decide to visit Cyprus will have a season to suit your holiday needs.
You will find that the power supplied is 220/240 V AC, 50Hz same as the UK the three square pin type.
The language spoken in Cyprus is Greek Cypriot but most of the population over 85% speak English as Cyprus was once an English Colony. You will find getting around very easy when driving as they drive on the same side of the road as the UK and road street signs and road markings are also displayed in English.
The currency used in Southern Cyprus is the Euro and in Northern Cyprus they use the Turkish Lira but the recommended currency to take is UK sterling as the rate is better. The Banks are normally open from 8.30-12.30 Monday – Friday. Most major credit cards are accepted like, Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diners Club.
The doctors, surgeons and physicians are highly qualified and offer excellent medical care and assistance. The General Hospitals does offer assistance for a small annual fee to foreigners once you are a permanent resident. There are also many Private Medical Clinics that are reasonable in price that cover every field of medicine required. Most Pharmacies sell products over the counter and do not require a prescription and the pharmacies themselves can give medical advice which may save you a journey to the doctor.
The Duty Free allowance from Southern Cyprus to the UK (the Greek part) is: 3200 cigarettes 400 cigarillos 200 cigars 3 kg of smoking tobacco 110 litres of beer 10 litres of spirits 90 litres of wine 20 litres of fortified wine e.g. port or sherry
200 cigarettes 100 cigarillos 50 cigars 250g of tobacco 4 litres of still table wine 1 litre of spirits strong liqueurs over 22% volume 2 litres of fortified wine sparkling wine or other liqueurs 16 litres of beer 60cc/ml of perfume £300 worth of all other goods including gifts and souvenirs
Government offices Monday-Friday 08.30-17.30 (Thursdays 15.00-18.00 as well) Offices 08.30-17.30 (lunch for 30 minutes at noon and in the summer from 13.00-16.00) Stores 08.00-19.00 (Wednesday and Saturday 08.00-13.00) Banks 08.30-12.30 (Monday 15.15-16.45)
Please note this table refers to the Southern region of Cyprus where entries are made into Larnaka and Paphos airports only. Please check further with immigration requirements with entry into the nortern part of Cyprus.
Call 112 to reach emergency services - medical, fire or police - from anywhere in Europe. This Pan-European emergency number 112 can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone). Calls are free. Operators in Cyprus speak English; if you do not know your location they are able to geo-locate you. Use 112 for any life-threatening situation, including: Serious medical problems (accident, unconscious person, severe injuries, chest pain, seizure) Any type of fire (house, car) Life-threatening situations (crimes)
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009 to December 2010 period.
2009
6 Jan Epiphany. 2 Mar Green Monday. 25 Mar Greek Independence Day. 1 Apr Greek Cypriot National Day. 17 Apr Greek Orthodox Good Friday. 20 Apr Greek Orthodox Easter Monday. 1 May Labour Day. 8 Jun Pentecost (Kataklysmos). 15 Aug Assumption. 1 Oct Cyprus Independence Day. 28 Oct Greek National Day (Ochi Day). 24-26 Dec Christmas.
6 Jan Epiphany. 15 Feb Green Monday. 25 Mar Greek Independence Day. 1 Apr Greek Cypriot National Day. 2 Apr Greek Orthodox Good Friday. 5 Apr Greek Orthodox Easter Monday. 1 May Labour Day. 24 May Pentecost (Kataklysmos). 15 Aug Assumption. 1 Oct Cyprus Independence Day. 28 Oct Greek National Day (Ochi Day). 24-26 Dec Christmas.
This Cyprus travel information was believed to be accurate at the time of print, always check with appropriate sources prior to travelling to Cyprus. Apartment and Villa Rentals also have holiday accommodation in Cyprus. |
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