Cyprus
Cyprus...There is a great deal packed into a small space on the island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. Not only does this small paradise island have many good beaches and holiday resorts, but its relatively tiny landmass is riddled with the relics of ancient history, from the beehive huts of primitive man to classical Greek and Roman ruins, and many more for the tourist to explore.
The charms of Cyprus are many and varied. For a start the weather is sunny and dry for most of the year, and the encircling sea is blue, clear and enticing. There are modern luxury hotels in the coastal resort towns, historic restored city precincts to explore, tavernas and nightlife aplenty. Cyprus has remote picturesque mountain villages and monasteries, beautiful churches, Crusader castles and fascinating museums. The local people are extremely welcoming of tourists, happy to share with them their innate love of life and camaraderie. In Cyprus it is possible to mingle with crowds, or seek isolation off the beaten track as the mood takes, even in peak holiday season. For this reason the island is also a favoured destination for honeymooners, a reputation enhanced by the fact that legend has it that Cyprus was where Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love, rose from the sea.
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Current Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October). ..More -
Electricity
Electrical current is 240 volts, 50Hz. The UK-style three square-pin plugs are used. ..More -
Language
The majority of Cypriots speak Greek, and a small percentage speaks Turkish. The Greek Cypriot diale..More -
Health
No vaccinations are required. Samples taken from poultry in north Cyprus on 29 January 2006 have tes..More -
Tipping
A 10% service charge is levied in hotels and restaurants so a tip is not obligatory, but small chang..More -
Customs
Avoid taking photographs near military establishments. Religious customs such as Ramadan should be r..More -
Communication
The international access code for Cyprus is +357. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant c..More -
Duty Free
Travellers to Cyprus over 17 years arriving from non-EU countries do not have to pay duty on 200 cig..More



