| Cities: The capital and largest city, Nicosia, known | | | | flights within, to and from Cyprus Island. Larnaca |
| locally as Lefkosia, is located on the Pedieos River | | | | International Airport (LCA) is 5 km south of the |
| in the central part of the isle. Paphos the ancient | | | | city; Pafos Airport (PFO) is 15 km east of the |
| capital of Cyprus is the capital city of the western | | | | city. Local Time GMT +2 (GMT +3 from March to |
| part of Cyprus. The port city of Larnaca a | | | | October). |
| popular beach holiday destination is the location of | | | | Electricity: Square 13-amp three-pin plugs |
| the main airport for Cyprus. The port city of | | | | (UK-type) are used. |
| Limassol second largest city is located in the south | | | | Infrastructure: Cyprus Island benefits from an of |
| part of the isle on Akrotiri Bay. | | | | quality infrastructure. Modern roads and |
| Information and Figures: Capital Nicosia: 206.000 | | | | motorways allow easy traveling, advanced |
| inhabitants. Language: Greek is the official | | | | tele-communication system is standard, modern |
| language, English follows second and German, | | | | Health Sector, International Banking, Offshore and |
| French and other languages are spoken in the | | | | Shipping Centre, well-qualified government |
| traveler-related areas. | | | | assistance and Health and Safety regulations are |
| Geography/Topography: Cyprus Isle is located in | | | | in general agreement with the European Law. |
| the north-eastern Mediterranean Sea and lies at | | | | Towns Limassol: 151.000 inhabitants Larnaca: |
| the crossroads of Europe, and Asia. It is the third | | | | 67.000 inhabitants Pafos: 38.000 inhabitants. |
| largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia | | | | Vacations: Gastronomy. Cyprus is famous for one |
| Africa and Sicily. The isle has been favored by the | | | | of the healthiest diets in the world and the island |
| Gods and creation with a differing countryside, | | | | produces an unlimited variety of fresh fruits and |
| natural and historic settings, sandy bays, rocky | | | | vegetables, depending on the season. Fish is |
| coast-lines, mountain resorts, crystal clear waters | | | | caught daily and the local specialties satisfy all |
| and scenic villages. Each resort or city has its own | | | | tastes. The local restaurants and taverns offer a |
| authentic beauty and everything is easy | | | | wealth of choices in Cypriot food. The Cypriot |
| accessible. | | | | "Meze" offers a tantalizing, almost endless |
| Climate: Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean | | | | selection of small dishes. |
| climate, with long summers from May to October, | | | | Accommodation: The hospitality industry is far |
| and mild winters from December to February. | | | | developed and offers lodgings and services of |
| Spring and autumn seasons are short. With an | | | | high standard. |
| average of 340 bright days a year, Cyprus Island | | | | Sports: Biking: Bikes for rent available. Diving, |
| can pride itself on being one of the sunniest and | | | | Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse riding, Motor biking: |
| healthiest resorts in the Mediterranean that allows | | | | motor bikes for rent available, Sailing, Skiing: |
| for a wide rage of outdoor activities and | | | | January - March, Tennis, Wind surfing. |
| amusement. It is the ideal resort, all year round. | | | | Shopping: Local products of special interest to |
| Required clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens | | | | visitors include leather goods, woven fabrics, |
| during summer months, warmer medium weight | | | | ceramics, filigree silverware, baskets, "Lefkaritika" |
| clothes and rainwear during the winter. | | | | lace and local wines and spirits. Tailor-made suits |
| With Cyprus weather means that you can savor | | | | and spectacles are also excellent buys. Opening |
| Cyprus in the winter as fine as the summer. For | | | | hours: Workdays 9h00 - 13h00 and 15h00 - |
| the traveler that does not care regarding spending | | | | 19h00, Wednesdays and Saturdays half day only. |
| their holiday swimming, then Cyprus Island is a | | | | These hours may vary depending on the season. |
| great winter vacation island. The official winter | | | | Local Markets Limassol: Monday to Saturday: 8h00 |
| vacation period is since the middle of November | | | | - 13h00 Larnaca: Saturday: 6h00 - 12h00 Pafos: |
| till the middle of March though to be fair these | | | | Monday to Saturday: 6h00 - 12h00. |
| months are generally tepid with very little days | | | | General facts: Driving. Traffic drives on the left |
| bringing freezing or bad winter weather. Even if it | | | | and sign posting is very good, in both Greek and |
| rains, the sun is likely to come elsewhere at some | | | | English. Drivers must be 21 years old and in having |
| indicate; very few days are grey also dismal, | | | | of either a valid international driving license or their |
| maybe 2-3 throughout the whole 365 day period. | | | | national license when hiring a car. |
| Religion: Greek Orthodox. Currency and Banking: | | | | Safety: Cyprus is still a very safe island with a low |
| Cyprus Pound is divided in 100 cents. Exchange | | | | crime rate. |
| conveniences are available at all ports of entry, | | | | Health: All health requirements are EU standard. |
| banks, accommodation and bureau de change. | | | | Doctors visit the lodging upon request and |
| Major credit cards are widely accepted and visitor | | | | hospitals and Medical Centers are located in the |
| cheques may be cashed at all banks. 1 CYP is | | | | cities and traveler areas. Pharmacies can be found |
| regarding 1.75 EUR. The introduction of EURO: As | | | | in towns and tourist resorts. |
| from January 2008 all transactions are much | | | | Communication: Cyprus is connected to the cellular |
| easier with the introduction of Euro also in Cyprus. | | | | network (GSM) and compatible mobile phones can |
| Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 8h30 - 12h30 | | | | be used. Wire or wireless Internet access is |
| Monday afternoon: 15h15 - 16h45. | | | | widely available. |
| Passports and Visas. A valid passport is essential. | | | | Churches: Ecumenical, Catholic and Protestant |
| Visas are not required for holders of EU | | | | masses are available in all cities and traveler areas. |
| passports or countries with which a Bilateral | | | | Cyprus can really please everyone: couples, |
| Agreement exists. | | | | families also groups can select between lively |
| Vaccination: Immunization against hepatitis A is | | | | resorts and quieter settings with plenty of space |
| sometimes recommended. | | | | to rest. |
| Flights and Airports: Over 40 airlines operate | | | | |