QUICK INFO-TIPS

Driving is on the left side of the road
Between 13.00-16.00 hrs is siesta-time in summer (May-Sept)
The international airports are at Larnaka and Pafos.
Centrally located banks offer special afternoon facilities for tourists
The Euro is divided into 100 cents
Voltage: 240V A C throughout the island. Outlets and sockets of flat 3 pin type are used (as in the UK)
The population of Cyprus is approximately 706,000
The typical take away is 'souvlaki stin pitta'- kebab in a pitta envelope.
Nearly all drugs and medicines are available on the island
'Lefkaritika' is the local embroidery
It is forbidden to remove antiquities from the bottom of the sea
The Tourist Information office at Larnaka airport provides 24hrs service 365 days
Cyprus is a member of the European Union
'Commandaria' is the local sweet fortified
The transurban service-taxis are shared taxis connecting all main towns (only during day time)
Halloumi is the local cheese. It can be served plain or grilled.
No vaccination is required for any international traveller
All the publications (maps, leaflets etc) provided by CTO are distributed free of charge
The shops are closed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and on Sundays
Dhekelia (east of Larnaca) and Akrotiri-Episkopi (west of Limassol) are the two British bases in Cyprus
Avoid shorts and wear suitable clothing when you are visiting churches and monasteries
More than 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle East Countries
The tap water is drinkable
The average day temperature in summer is 32 C and 16 C in winter
Easter is the main religious feast in Cyprus
The average sea temperature in April is 18.6 C and in October 25 C.
'Koulouri' is the typical sesame bread, excellent with green olives.
There are two marinas in Cyprus, one in Larnaka and one in Limassol
The most important Museums of the island are in Nicosia
Citizens from most of the European countries, U S A, Canada, Australia, Japan etc can enter Cyprus with a valid passport and do not require a visa
There is no limit on bringing in cheques, travellers cheques and other negotiable documents
Parakalo means Please
Kalimera means Good morning
Metrios is the local coffee with sugar
Efharisto means Thank you