Cyprus

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Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation

Traveling within the cities is mostly done by taxi, bus or rental cars (renting a car is possible for someone who has a driving license for more than 3 years or is aged over 25). It should be noted that driving is on the left-hand side. Roads have a fairly good conditions except for remote parts of the island.

Maps of urban networks

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Transportation from Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car rental
Larnaca Cyprus (LCA)	5 km / 3 miles	EUR 8-15 / 5-15 min	EUR 1.20		Available
Ercan, N Cyprus (ECN)	8 km / 5 miles	EUR 20-40	EUR 2		Available

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation

Transurban buses link all towns on a daily basis and with frequent routes. Rural buses link most villages to the nearest city but with less frequency. In the same way, transurban taxis also exist and link the different cities ; transurban taxis are seven-seat taxis. Of course, private cars are the most convenient way to travel within Cyprus.

Rail companies

No railway in Cyprus

Airlines

You can consult the list of airlines banned within the EU. Look also the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation

The transportation system is quite efficient and bus and transurban bus and taxi services are a good and cheap way to connect cities. The fares of taxis are regulated by the government and all taxis have meters. Road signs are displayed both in Greek and English.

Road maps

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Different forms of tourism

Historical

Four large cities on the island offer interesting historical sites. Lefkosia (Nicosia), the capital of the island, has kept from the past the walls which were surrounding the city. In Pafos, a Unesco World heritage site is found and which is named the "Tombs of the Kings" (Hellenistic and early Roman style tombs).  In Lemesos, a medieval castle is found among other historical sites. Larnaca hosts an important mosque which is a pilgrimage spot now. It should be also said that the city has been built over the ancient city kingdom of Ki

Cultural

All the island's main cities have an archeological museum to house the regional findings. We can cite the museum of Kykkos monastery in Kykkos, Troodos region which houses an important collection of Christian and other exhibits, the Agios Lazaros Byzantine museum in the city of Larnaca (located near the church of Agios Lazaros), the Cyprus museum of Natural history in Lefkosia which is the largest of its kind in Cyprus and many others. All information about these cultural sites can be found at: Visit Cyprus.

Nature

Cyprus is an interesting country for nature lovers. Cape Greko National forest park is a good illustration of a natural site which is worth seeing because of its sea cliffs and indigenous flora. 36 different orchid species are found in the park. The areas of Dasaki Tis Achnas serve as a stopover for migratory birds in autumn and spring and is therefore worth noting for those who love birds.

Religious

Religious tourism is quite developed in Cyprus because of its numerous churches and cathedrals. The majority of the population belongs to the orthodox church and therefore religion is present in different forms on the island. The most impressive monastery of Cyprus is the Kykkos monastery found in the region of Troodos. It was founded in the 11th century. The Faneromeni church in the capital city is also very impressive as it is built within the old city walls and dates back to 1872. Many other churches are found in the other cities of the island like Larnaca and Limassol.

Thermal

Thanks to its climate, thermal and medical tourism is developing in the country. Health spas and wellness centres exist and offer high range possibilities.

Beach

For a beach holiday, Cyprus is an ideal destination. Phinikoudes beach in Larnaca is one of the most famous of Cyprus. The beach has fine grey sand and the coastal promenade is surrounded with small palm trees. Other well known beaches include: Pernera A Beach (Ammochostos), Pachyammos beach (Pafos), Kapparis beach (Ammochostos).

Winter sports

Because of the climate, winter sport in Cyprus is not as developed as in other countries.

Outdoor activities

Thanks to the climate, outdoor activities are enjoyed all year long in Cyprus. Hiking at Troodos mountains, bird watching, diving at different spots of the island, sailing, cycling are among the most popular activities. 

Shopping

Modern shopping exist along with more traditional shopping (handicrafts) in different regions of the island.

Tourism organizations

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

Health and safety

Health precautions

No particular health recommendations when visiting Cyprus.

For further information on sanitary conditions

Ministry of Health of Cyprus

For further information on safety conditions

US Department of State notifications about Cyprus

Time difference and climate

Time and time difference

It is %T:%M %A in Nicosia (GMT+2 in winter, GMT+3 in summer)

Summer time period

Summer time from March to October although the weather can be sunny and summer like before June.