Cyprus
General Information
Capital: Nicosia
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Tel. Code: 00 357 .
Official Language: The majority (approximately 80 per cent) speak Greek and approximately 20 per cent speak Turkish. The Greek Cypriot dialect is different from mainland Greek. Turkish is spoken by Turkish Cypriots. English, German and French are also spoken in tourist centres.
Currency: Cyprus Pound (C£) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of C£20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz. Square 13-amp three-pin plugs (UK-type) are used.
Religion: Greek Orthodox, with Muslim minority.
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Climate
Climate: Warm Mediterranean climate. Hot, dry summers with mild winters during which rainfall is most likely.
Required clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens during summer months; warmer mediumweights and rainwear during the winter.
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Airport

Larnaca (LCA) is 5km (3 miles) south of the city.
Pafos (PFO) is 15km (9 miles) east of the city (travel time – 25 minutes).

Departure tax: None.

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Internal Travel
Bus Services connect all towns and villages on the island every day except Sunday. Service is efficient and cheap.
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Public Holidays

Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 1 New Year’s Day.
Jan 6 Epiphany.
Mar 14 Green Monday.
Mar 25 Greek National Day.
Apr 1 Greek Cypriot National Day.
Apr 29 Greek Orthodox Good Friday.
May 1 Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday; Labour Day.
Jun 20 Pentecost (Kataklysmos).
Aug 15 Assumption.
Oct 1 Cyprus Independence Day .
Oct 28 Greek National Day (Ochi Day).
Dec 24-29 Christmas.

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Passport/Visa

Passport
Passport valid for at least three months beyond the period of intended stay required by all except: (a) 1. nationals of EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland who hold a valid national identity card with the bearer’s photograph; (b) holders of Laissez-passer issued by the United Nations (nationals of Egypt and Israel can enter Cyprus with a Laissez-passer provided they hold an entry permit previously obtained by the Immigration Department in Nicosia); (c) holders of travel documents issued by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to Cypriot nationals; (c) holders of documents issued to stateless persons and recognised refugees.
Visas :
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days: (a) nationals of Britian, Australia,Canada, USA, other EU, Japanese . (b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela; (c) transit passengers continuing their onward journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport, except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Turkey, who require an Airport Transit visa.

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Iternery
  • Cyprus City Packages Tour
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