18 10 304 https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/00cf4c895a85ad14bda2c249369e4d38.pdf 55935ab9658f40bbd5e5c2fb918d62a7 PDF Text Text C Y P R U S 7, Athinon & Alexandrou Papagou Avenue, Tolmi Court 101 P .O.Box 60082, 8100 Pafos, Cyprus Tel: +357 26 81 81 73 Fax: +357 26 94 46 02 Email: info@visitpafos.org.cy Website: www.visitpafos.org.cy Weddings & Honeymoons �There are few better places than Pafos for love and romance, the goddess Aphrodite’s birthplace. Whether you’re committing for a lifetime, or reaffirming your love, it provides the perfect backdrop, with some of the most beautiful and romantic locations. And with all-year sunshine practically guaranteed, you are certain to have a day to remember. Pafos For The Romance Lov er he smell of jasmine fills the air and the night cricket’s song accompanies the clinking of champagne glasses. Plan an outdoor wedding ceremony, book the town hall or a medieval chapel for your vows. Drink a toast to your future with one of the oldest wines in the world, part of a 4,000 year old tradition of winemaking on the island. Impress your guests with a lavish banquet of local dishes or international cuisine. And after the excitement of the day is over, allow yourself to relax and be pampered at one of Pafos’ many top class hotels, or feel closer to nature in an authentic back-to-basics family-run establishment. And when you’ve had enough of just lazing in the sun, Pafos also offers you history and tradition as well as great places to explore. Imagine you’re a worshipper of Aphrodite as you wander among the ancient ruins of her temple, or admire where she rose from the sea, or the grotto where she took her beauty baths and frolicked with Adonis, her lover. Find inspiration for your dreamhouse in the fabulous mosaic floors of a Roman nobleman’s villa. Think knights in shining armour as you visit medieval castles. Or just explore the unspoilt countryside with its charming villages and slow pace of life or the natural wilderness of spectacular coastlines. Pafos has it all. T With secluded coves, popular resorts, sun-drenched beaches, sparkling blue seas and breath-taking sunsets, Pafos is sure to put a sizzle into your love life. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Weddings_and_Honeymoons_en_lrg Description An account of the resource Weddings and Honeymoons Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 35.151625, 33.375048 Cyprus--Weddings--Customs and rites--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Γάμος--Ήθη και έθιμα--Οδηγοί https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/9d0716a9c8a394a7c46b2637ee49ab47.pdf 19fb6bd9612a5d747a976c373426bc75 PDF Text Text cyprus www.cypruslefkosia.com Churches – Inside the Wall Music and Theatre • St Ioannis Cathedral Church was built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos. The recently restored 18th century frescoes recreate scenes from the Holy Bible and the discovery of Apostle Varnavas’ tomb in Salamina. Lefkosia has long been a cultural beacon, with music, theatre, visual and traditional arts highlighting the cultural wealth of the Cypriot people. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of exceptional musical and theatrical events, organized either by the municipality or independent organizations. • St. Kassianos holds the silver helmet that is believed to have been used by the saint, as well as an early print of John the Baptist’s gospel. It is decorated with gold and was printed in Venice in 1781 in Greek. • THOC (Theatrical Organization of Cyprus) was founded in 1971 and is a member of the European Theatre Convention. It hosts a wide variety of theatre shows on a regular basis at the Latsia Municipal Theatre, Nea Skini and Theatro Ena. • Panagia Chrysaliniotissa is dedicated to the Holy Mary, taking the name from her gold-decorated icon in the church. It is the oldest Byzantine church in Lefkosia and was built by the empress Eleni Paleologou. It is noted for its vast collection of rare and ancient icons. • Skali Aglantzias is a multifunctional space in the Scali area of Aglantzia. It is made up of an open – air square, amphitheatre, exhibition space, restaurant & bar. It hosts many shows, concerts and cultural events. • Phaneromeni was built in 1872 next to an ancient Orthodox nunnery and is the largest church inside the walls. The marble mausoleum located east of the church contains the remains of bishops and other clerics that were executed by the Turks in 1821. • Trypiotis Church was built in 1695 and is dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It has an impressive interior and its temple is decorated with gold and silver. • The Satirical Theatre of Cyprus was founded in October 1983 by actor and director Vladimiros Kafkaridis. It is the first Free Theatre to be supported financially by the government. It is also the only drama school in Cyprus. • Strovolos Municipal Theatre is located in the municipality’s main avenue. It has hosted many charitable, cultural and educational events, as well as theatre shows, concerts, operas, ballets both of national and international standing. • Notable cultural events are also frequently hosted by the Ammochostos Gate Cultural Centre, the Municipal Arts Centre, the Municipal Centre of Contemporary Social and Cultural Services and many others. Local Markets Whilst wondering through the streets of Lefkosia, one will inevitably come across a traditional local market. The markets of St. Anthony, the Constanza Bastion and others are genuine examples of past times. Pleasurable travails through the colours and scents evoked from foods on display take you back to a time where ‘fresh’ foods really were just that and handicraft goods were made by real hands. Lefkosia. City of the centuries. Traditional Cuisine Cyprus is renowned for its traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Rich in flavours, colours and presentation, it combines elements of Greece, the West and the Middle East to create a culinary experience that seduces the senses. Lefkosia is full of restaurants, kitchens and tavernas in which you may sample traditional Cyprus mezze, fresh fish and seafood and other local delicacies; whatever dish you choose, it will be full of flavour and served with a warm Cyprus smile. • Missirikos Church is a Medieval Christian Orthodox that was converted into a mosque following the Ottoman’s conquest of Cyprus in 1571. It is a Frankish building with byzantine gothic and Italian Renaissance architectural elements. It was named in honour of the Frankish king of Cyprus, Erik the Second. • The Catholic Church of the Holy Cross can be found by Paphos Gate, in Old Lefkosia. It was built in 1902, replacing an older church that dated back to 1642. Like the present – day model, this church was dedicated to the Holy Cross and functioned until the 19th century. Lefkosia Tourism Company For more information tel: 22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation ONGOING EXPERIENCE Lefkosia Tourism Company �Lefkosia has been the capital of Cyprus for the past 1,000 years. The city however, dates back to the Bronze Age when it was a renown cultural and commercial centre. With 228,000 inhabitants and seven municipalities, Lefkosia is a city of two aspects; the old, ancient town that is encircled by protective Venetian walls and the modern city, with its contemporary architecture, shopping malls and stores. Old and New Town are linked by Eleftheria (Freedom) Square, famous for the meetings and events it hosts. Visitors of Lefkosia have much to experience, both in the city and its outskirts, from historical museums and archaeological points of interest, Byzantine churches and cultural centres to its fantastic markets and unique cuisine. “Magic” is but one way in which to describe the Lefkosia experience. Archaeological landmarks and sights – City • The Lefkosia Walls were built by the Franks in the 16th century after the Lusignan kings arrived in Cyprus. The Venetians however, realized that the walls did not offer adequate protection from invaders and tore them down, building the walls that remain until present day. The Ottomans repaired the walls and covered them with stones during their occupation of Lefkosia. Until today, they are the most well – preserved construction in the city. • The Omerie Baths were built during the 16th century as a gift to the city of Lefkosia by Lala Moustafa Pasa and were dedicated to Khalif Omer. These have now been restored and are fully operational. • The Omerie Mosque was originally an Augustinian church run by monks and was dedicated to the Holy Mary. It was built in the 14th century and was converted into a mosque by Mustafa Pasa in 1571, as he claimed that the Church was built on the spot where Khalif Omer rested. • The Bayraktari Mosque is located by the Constanza Bastion, where a Turkish soldier laid to rest the remains of Ottomans that fell during the city’s siege in 1571. • The Cyprus Handicraft Centre houses a permanent exhibition of authentic, traditional works of handicraft, alongside more contemporary examples. There are also experimental workshops for embroidering, weaving, woodworks, ceramics, metalwork and costume making. Lefkosia Walks There are three routes one can follow; Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli, Inside the Walls and Outside the Walls. These walks are offered by the Lefkosia Municipality free of charge and are led by tour guides. They begin and end at the Information Office of the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) in Laiki Geitonia, 11 Aristokyprou Street (east of Eleftheria Square), TEL: 22 674 264 Archaeological landmarks and sights - countryside • The Royal Tombs of Tamassos (Politiko Village) can be found in an area that was considered an important kingdom in ancient times and was rich in bronze reserves. Excavations revealed the Royal Tombs, bronze workshops and the sanctuary of Aphrodite – Astartis. •The Holy Monastery of St. Heraklidou (Politiko Village) holds the remains of the saint that it is named after. • Holy Mary of Chrysospiliotissa (close to Deftera village) is a church built in the form of a catacomb whose design dates back to the earlier built Christianity. The church was built out of a cave, hence the name “Chrysospilliotissa” (meaning “golden cave”). • The village of Phikardou was abandoned in the 19th century. However, it is considered an important historical landmark, as the local architectural style has been preserved to a high standard with many of the homes being built in the 16th century. Phikardou was awarded the Europa Nostra award in 1987. • The Holy Monastery of Machairas is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Cyprus. It was established in 1148 by two monks, when they discovered an icon of the Holy Mary in a nearby cave. • Ancient Idallion, an area that flourished between 5th - 8th century B.C, was the setting for the death of Adonis, lover of the goddess Aphrodite, at the hands of Aris, god of war. • The Holy Church of St. Varnavas and St. Idallion (Peristerona Village) is an excellent example of early Byzantine Cypriot architecture. It was built either in the 9th – 10th century. • The Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael is a Byzantine monastery that was founded by Archbishop Nikoforos; his tomb is located in the church’s ante - chapel. The shrine dates back to 1650. Museums Lefkosia has many noteworthy museums that highlight the vast and varied richness of Cypriot culture through the centuries. The most important include: • The Cyprus Museum is the largest museum in Cyprus. Here, one may observe the evolution of Cypriot civilization from the Neolithic period until the first Byzantine period (7th century A.D) • The Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation – Byzantine Museum and Art Rooms is home to the richest collection of Byzantine art in Cyprus with more than 200 icons from 9th - 19th century on display, in addition to some spectacular mosaics from the 6th century. Also on display are Western European pieces, dating back to the Renaissance Period until present day, as well as Greek and Cypriot artists’ work. • Agia Varvara – First Industrial Museum houses the last remaining workshop from the first Industrial Era, where homes and work areas met under one roof. It displays equipment dating back to 1920, including a flour mill, an olive crusher and a grape crusher. Other museums worth visiting include: the Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus, the National Struggle Museum, the Hatzigeorgaki Kornessiou Manor Ethnological Museum, the Leventio City Museum of Lefkosia, the Cyprus Museum of Natural History, the Cyprus Police Museum, the Cyprus Coin Museum, the George and Nefeli Chiapra Pieridi Museum, the Classic Motorcycle Museum, the Idalion Museum and many others. �Lefkosia has been the capital of Cyprus for the past 1,000 years. The city however, dates back to the Bronze Age when it was a renown cultural and commercial centre. With 228,000 inhabitants and seven municipalities, Lefkosia is a city of two aspects; the old, ancient town that is encircled by protective Venetian walls and the modern city, with its contemporary architecture, shopping malls and stores. Old and New Town are linked by Eleftheria (Freedom) Square, famous for the meetings and events it hosts. Visitors of Lefkosia have much to experience, both in the city and its outskirts, from historical museums and archaeological points of interest, Byzantine churches and cultural centres to its fantastic markets and unique cuisine. “Magic” is but one way in which to describe the Lefkosia experience. Archaeological landmarks and sights – City • The Lefkosia Walls were built by the Franks in the 16th century after the Lusignan kings arrived in Cyprus. The Venetians however, realized that the walls did not offer adequate protection from invaders and tore them down, building the walls that remain until present day. The Ottomans repaired the walls and covered them with stones during their occupation of Lefkosia. Until today, they are the most well – preserved construction in the city. • The Omerie Baths were built during the 16th century as a gift to the city of Lefkosia by Lala Moustafa Pasa and were dedicated to Khalif Omer. These have now been restored and are fully operational. • The Omerie Mosque was originally an Augustinian church run by monks and was dedicated to the Holy Mary. It was built in the 14th century and was converted into a mosque by Mustafa Pasa in 1571, as he claimed that the Church was built on the spot where Khalif Omer rested. • The Bayraktari Mosque is located by the Constanza Bastion, where a Turkish soldier laid to rest the remains of Ottomans that fell during the city’s siege in 1571. • The Cyprus Handicraft Centre houses a permanent exhibition of authentic, traditional works of handicraft, alongside more contemporary examples. There are also experimental workshops for embroidering, weaving, woodworks, ceramics, metalwork and costume making. Lefkosia Walks There are three routes one can follow; Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli, Inside the Walls and Outside the Walls. These walks are offered by the Lefkosia Municipality free of charge and are led by tour guides. They begin and end at the Information Office of the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) in Laiki Geitonia, 11 Aristokyprou Street (east of Eleftheria Square), TEL: 22 674 264 Archaeological landmarks and sights - countryside • The Royal Tombs of Tamassos (Politiko Village) can be found in an area that was considered an important kingdom in ancient times and was rich in bronze reserves. Excavations revealed the Royal Tombs, bronze workshops and the sanctuary of Aphrodite – Astartis. •The Holy Monastery of St. Heraklidou (Politiko Village) holds the remains of the saint that it is named after. • Holy Mary of Chrysospiliotissa (close to Deftera village) is a church built in the form of a catacomb whose design dates back to the earlier built Christianity. The church was built out of a cave, hence the name “Chrysospilliotissa” (meaning “golden cave”). • The village of Phikardou was abandoned in the 19th century. However, it is considered an important historical landmark, as the local architectural style has been preserved to a high standard with many of the homes being built in the 16th century. Phikardou was awarded the Europa Nostra award in 1987. • The Holy Monastery of Machairas is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Cyprus. It was established in 1148 by two monks, when they discovered an icon of the Holy Mary in a nearby cave. • Ancient Idallion, an area that flourished between 5th - 8th century B.C, was the setting for the death of Adonis, lover of the goddess Aphrodite, at the hands of Aris, god of war. • The Holy Church of St. Varnavas and St. Idallion (Peristerona Village) is an excellent example of early Byzantine Cypriot architecture. It was built either in the 9th – 10th century. • The Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael is a Byzantine monastery that was founded by Archbishop Nikoforos; his tomb is located in the church’s ante - chapel. The shrine dates back to 1650. Museums Lefkosia has many noteworthy museums that highlight the vast and varied richness of Cypriot culture through the centuries. The most important include: • The Cyprus Museum is the largest museum in Cyprus. Here, one may observe the evolution of Cypriot civilization from the Neolithic period until the first Byzantine period (7th century A.D) • The Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation – Byzantine Museum and Art Rooms is home to the richest collection of Byzantine art in Cyprus with more than 200 icons from 9th - 19th century on display, in addition to some spectacular mosaics from the 6th century. Also on display are Western European pieces, dating back to the Renaissance Period until present day, as well as Greek and Cypriot artists’ work. • Agia Varvara – First Industrial Museum houses the last remaining workshop from the first Industrial Era, where homes and work areas met under one roof. It displays equipment dating back to 1920, including a flour mill, an olive crusher and a grape crusher. Other museums worth visiting include: the Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus, the National Struggle Museum, the Hatzigeorgaki Kornessiou Manor Ethnological Museum, the Leventio City Museum of Lefkosia, the Cyprus Museum of Natural History, the Cyprus Police Museum, the Cyprus Coin Museum, the George and Nefeli Chiapra Pieridi Museum, the Classic Motorcycle Museum, the Idalion Museum and many others. �Lefkosia has been the capital of Cyprus for the past 1,000 years. The city however, dates back to the Bronze Age when it was a renown cultural and commercial centre. With 228,000 inhabitants and seven municipalities, Lefkosia is a city of two aspects; the old, ancient town that is encircled by protective Venetian walls and the modern city, with its contemporary architecture, shopping malls and stores. Old and New Town are linked by Eleftheria (Freedom) Square, famous for the meetings and events it hosts. Visitors of Lefkosia have much to experience, both in the city and its outskirts, from historical museums and archaeological points of interest, Byzantine churches and cultural centres to its fantastic markets and unique cuisine. “Magic” is but one way in which to describe the Lefkosia experience. Archaeological landmarks and sights – City • The Lefkosia Walls were built by the Franks in the 16th century after the Lusignan kings arrived in Cyprus. The Venetians however, realized that the walls did not offer adequate protection from invaders and tore them down, building the walls that remain until present day. The Ottomans repaired the walls and covered them with stones during their occupation of Lefkosia. Until today, they are the most well – preserved construction in the city. • The Omerie Baths were built during the 16th century as a gift to the city of Lefkosia by Lala Moustafa Pasa and were dedicated to Khalif Omer. These have now been restored and are fully operational. • The Omerie Mosque was originally an Augustinian church run by monks and was dedicated to the Holy Mary. It was built in the 14th century and was converted into a mosque by Mustafa Pasa in 1571, as he claimed that the Church was built on the spot where Khalif Omer rested. • The Bayraktari Mosque is located by the Constanza Bastion, where a Turkish soldier laid to rest the remains of Ottomans that fell during the city’s siege in 1571. • The Cyprus Handicraft Centre houses a permanent exhibition of authentic, traditional works of handicraft, alongside more contemporary examples. There are also experimental workshops for embroidering, weaving, woodworks, ceramics, metalwork and costume making. Lefkosia Walks There are three routes one can follow; Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli, Inside the Walls and Outside the Walls. These walks are offered by the Lefkosia Municipality free of charge and are led by tour guides. They begin and end at the Information Office of the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) in Laiki Geitonia, 11 Aristokyprou Street (east of Eleftheria Square), TEL: 22 674 264 Archaeological landmarks and sights - countryside • The Royal Tombs of Tamassos (Politiko Village) can be found in an area that was considered an important kingdom in ancient times and was rich in bronze reserves. Excavations revealed the Royal Tombs, bronze workshops and the sanctuary of Aphrodite – Astartis. •The Holy Monastery of St. Heraklidou (Politiko Village) holds the remains of the saint that it is named after. • Holy Mary of Chrysospiliotissa (close to Deftera village) is a church built in the form of a catacomb whose design dates back to the earlier built Christianity. The church was built out of a cave, hence the name “Chrysospilliotissa” (meaning “golden cave”). • The village of Phikardou was abandoned in the 19th century. However, it is considered an important historical landmark, as the local architectural style has been preserved to a high standard with many of the homes being built in the 16th century. Phikardou was awarded the Europa Nostra award in 1987. • The Holy Monastery of Machairas is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Cyprus. It was established in 1148 by two monks, when they discovered an icon of the Holy Mary in a nearby cave. • Ancient Idallion, an area that flourished between 5th - 8th century B.C, was the setting for the death of Adonis, lover of the goddess Aphrodite, at the hands of Aris, god of war. • The Holy Church of St. Varnavas and St. Idallion (Peristerona Village) is an excellent example of early Byzantine Cypriot architecture. It was built either in the 9th – 10th century. • The Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael is a Byzantine monastery that was founded by Archbishop Nikoforos; his tomb is located in the church’s ante - chapel. The shrine dates back to 1650. Museums Lefkosia has many noteworthy museums that highlight the vast and varied richness of Cypriot culture through the centuries. The most important include: • The Cyprus Museum is the largest museum in Cyprus. Here, one may observe the evolution of Cypriot civilization from the Neolithic period until the first Byzantine period (7th century A.D) • The Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation – Byzantine Museum and Art Rooms is home to the richest collection of Byzantine art in Cyprus with more than 200 icons from 9th - 19th century on display, in addition to some spectacular mosaics from the 6th century. Also on display are Western European pieces, dating back to the Renaissance Period until present day, as well as Greek and Cypriot artists’ work. • Agia Varvara – First Industrial Museum houses the last remaining workshop from the first Industrial Era, where homes and work areas met under one roof. It displays equipment dating back to 1920, including a flour mill, an olive crusher and a grape crusher. Other museums worth visiting include: the Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus, the National Struggle Museum, the Hatzigeorgaki Kornessiou Manor Ethnological Museum, the Leventio City Museum of Lefkosia, the Cyprus Museum of Natural History, the Cyprus Police Museum, the Cyprus Coin Museum, the George and Nefeli Chiapra Pieridi Museum, the Classic Motorcycle Museum, the Idalion Museum and many others. �Lefkosia has been the capital of Cyprus for the past 1,000 years. The city however, dates back to the Bronze Age when it was a renown cultural and commercial centre. With 228,000 inhabitants and seven municipalities, Lefkosia is a city of two aspects; the old, ancient town that is encircled by protective Venetian walls and the modern city, with its contemporary architecture, shopping malls and stores. Old and New Town are linked by Eleftheria (Freedom) Square, famous for the meetings and events it hosts. Visitors of Lefkosia have much to experience, both in the city and its outskirts, from historical museums and archaeological points of interest, Byzantine churches and cultural centres to its fantastic markets and unique cuisine. “Magic” is but one way in which to describe the Lefkosia experience. Archaeological landmarks and sights – City • The Lefkosia Walls were built by the Franks in the 16th century after the Lusignan kings arrived in Cyprus. The Venetians however, realized that the walls did not offer adequate protection from invaders and tore them down, building the walls that remain until present day. The Ottomans repaired the walls and covered them with stones during their occupation of Lefkosia. Until today, they are the most well – preserved construction in the city. • The Omerie Baths were built during the 16th century as a gift to the city of Lefkosia by Lala Moustafa Pasa and were dedicated to Khalif Omer. These have now been restored and are fully operational. • The Omerie Mosque was originally an Augustinian church run by monks and was dedicated to the Holy Mary. It was built in the 14th century and was converted into a mosque by Mustafa Pasa in 1571, as he claimed that the Church was built on the spot where Khalif Omer rested. • The Bayraktari Mosque is located by the Constanza Bastion, where a Turkish soldier laid to rest the remains of Ottomans that fell during the city’s siege in 1571. • The Cyprus Handicraft Centre houses a permanent exhibition of authentic, traditional works of handicraft, alongside more contemporary examples. There are also experimental workshops for embroidering, weaving, woodworks, ceramics, metalwork and costume making. Lefkosia Walks There are three routes one can follow; Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli, Inside the Walls and Outside the Walls. These walks are offered by the Lefkosia Municipality free of charge and are led by tour guides. They begin and end at the Information Office of the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) in Laiki Geitonia, 11 Aristokyprou Street (east of Eleftheria Square), TEL: 22 674 264 Archaeological landmarks and sights - countryside • The Royal Tombs of Tamassos (Politiko Village) can be found in an area that was considered an important kingdom in ancient times and was rich in bronze reserves. Excavations revealed the Royal Tombs, bronze workshops and the sanctuary of Aphrodite – Astartis. •The Holy Monastery of St. Heraklidou (Politiko Village) holds the remains of the saint that it is named after. • Holy Mary of Chrysospiliotissa (close to Deftera village) is a church built in the form of a catacomb whose design dates back to the earlier built Christianity. The church was built out of a cave, hence the name “Chrysospilliotissa” (meaning “golden cave”). • The village of Phikardou was abandoned in the 19th century. However, it is considered an important historical landmark, as the local architectural style has been preserved to a high standard with many of the homes being built in the 16th century. Phikardou was awarded the Europa Nostra award in 1987. • The Holy Monastery of Machairas is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Cyprus. It was established in 1148 by two monks, when they discovered an icon of the Holy Mary in a nearby cave. • Ancient Idallion, an area that flourished between 5th - 8th century B.C, was the setting for the death of Adonis, lover of the goddess Aphrodite, at the hands of Aris, god of war. • The Holy Church of St. Varnavas and St. Idallion (Peristerona Village) is an excellent example of early Byzantine Cypriot architecture. It was built either in the 9th – 10th century. • The Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael is a Byzantine monastery that was founded by Archbishop Nikoforos; his tomb is located in the church’s ante - chapel. The shrine dates back to 1650. Museums Lefkosia has many noteworthy museums that highlight the vast and varied richness of Cypriot culture through the centuries. The most important include: • The Cyprus Museum is the largest museum in Cyprus. Here, one may observe the evolution of Cypriot civilization from the Neolithic period until the first Byzantine period (7th century A.D) • The Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation – Byzantine Museum and Art Rooms is home to the richest collection of Byzantine art in Cyprus with more than 200 icons from 9th - 19th century on display, in addition to some spectacular mosaics from the 6th century. Also on display are Western European pieces, dating back to the Renaissance Period until present day, as well as Greek and Cypriot artists’ work. • Agia Varvara – First Industrial Museum houses the last remaining workshop from the first Industrial Era, where homes and work areas met under one roof. It displays equipment dating back to 1920, including a flour mill, an olive crusher and a grape crusher. Other museums worth visiting include: the Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus, the National Struggle Museum, the Hatzigeorgaki Kornessiou Manor Ethnological Museum, the Leventio City Museum of Lefkosia, the Cyprus Museum of Natural History, the Cyprus Police Museum, the Cyprus Coin Museum, the George and Nefeli Chiapra Pieridi Museum, the Classic Motorcycle Museum, the Idalion Museum and many others. �cyprus www.cypruslefkosia.com Churches – Inside the Wall Music and Theatre • St Ioannis Cathedral Church was built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos. The recently restored 18th century frescoes recreate scenes from the Holy Bible and the discovery of Apostle Varnavas’ tomb in Salamina. Lefkosia has long been a cultural beacon, with music, theatre, visual and traditional arts highlighting the cultural wealth of the Cypriot people. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of exceptional musical and theatrical events, organized either by the municipality or independent organizations. • St. Kassianos holds the silver helmet that is believed to have been used by the saint, as well as an early print of John the Baptist’s gospel. It is decorated with gold and was printed in Venice in 1781 in Greek. • THOC (Theatrical Organization of Cyprus) was founded in 1971 and is a member of the European Theatre Convention. It hosts a wide variety of theatre shows on a regular basis at the Latsia Municipal Theatre, Nea Skini and Theatro Ena. • Panagia Chrysaliniotissa is dedicated to the Holy Mary, taking the name from her gold-decorated icon in the church. It is the oldest Byzantine church in Lefkosia and was built by the empress Eleni Paleologou. It is noted for its vast collection of rare and ancient icons. • Skali Aglantzias is a multifunctional space in the Scali area of Aglantzia. It is made up of an open – air square, amphitheatre, exhibition space, restaurant & bar. It hosts many shows, concerts and cultural events. • Phaneromeni was built in 1872 next to an ancient Orthodox nunnery and is the largest church inside the walls. The marble mausoleum located east of the church contains the remains of bishops and other clerics that were executed by the Turks in 1821. • Trypiotis Church was built in 1695 and is dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It has an impressive interior and its temple is decorated with gold and silver. • The Satirical Theatre of Cyprus was founded in October 1983 by actor and director Vladimiros Kafkaridis. It is the first Free Theatre to be supported financially by the government. It is also the only drama school in Cyprus. • Strovolos Municipal Theatre is located in the municipality’s main avenue. It has hosted many charitable, cultural and educational events, as well as theatre shows, concerts, operas, ballets both of national and international standing. • Notable cultural events are also frequently hosted by the Ammochostos Gate Cultural Centre, the Municipal Arts Centre, the Municipal Centre of Contemporary Social and Cultural Services and many others. Local Markets Whilst wondering through the streets of Lefkosia, one will inevitably come across a traditional local market. The markets of St. Anthony, the Constanza Bastion and others are genuine examples of past times. Pleasurable travails through the colours and scents evoked from foods on display take you back to a time where ‘fresh’ foods really were just that and handicraft goods were made by real hands. Lefkosia. City of the centuries. Traditional Cuisine Cyprus is renowned for its traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Rich in flavours, colours and presentation, it combines elements of Greece, the West and the Middle East to create a culinary experience that seduces the senses. Lefkosia is full of restaurants, kitchens and tavernas in which you may sample traditional Cyprus mezze, fresh fish and seafood and other local delicacies; whatever dish you choose, it will be full of flavour and served with a warm Cyprus smile. • Missirikos Church is a Medieval Christian Orthodox that was converted into a mosque following the Ottoman’s conquest of Cyprus in 1571. It is a Frankish building with byzantine gothic and Italian Renaissance architectural elements. It was named in honour of the Frankish king of Cyprus, Erik the Second. • The Catholic Church of the Holy Cross can be found by Paphos Gate, in Old Lefkosia. It was built in 1902, replacing an older church that dated back to 1642. Like the present – day model, this church was dedicated to the Holy Cross and functioned until the 19th century. Lefkosia Tourism Company For more information tel: 22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation ONGOING EXPERIENCE Lefkosia Tourism Company �cyprus www.cypruslefkosia.com Churches – Inside the Wall Music and Theatre • St Ioannis Cathedral Church was built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos. The recently restored 18th century frescoes recreate scenes from the Holy Bible and the discovery of Apostle Varnavas’ tomb in Salamina. Lefkosia has long been a cultural beacon, with music, theatre, visual and traditional arts highlighting the cultural wealth of the Cypriot people. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of exceptional musical and theatrical events, organized either by the municipality or independent organizations. • St. Kassianos holds the silver helmet that is believed to have been used by the saint, as well as an early print of John the Baptist’s gospel. It is decorated with gold and was printed in Venice in 1781 in Greek. • THOC (Theatrical Organization of Cyprus) was founded in 1971 and is a member of the European Theatre Convention. It hosts a wide variety of theatre shows on a regular basis at the Latsia Municipal Theatre, Nea Skini and Theatro Ena. • Panagia Chrysaliniotissa is dedicated to the Holy Mary, taking the name from her gold-decorated icon in the church. It is the oldest Byzantine church in Lefkosia and was built by the empress Eleni Paleologou. It is noted for its vast collection of rare and ancient icons. • Skali Aglantzias is a multifunctional space in the Scali area of Aglantzia. It is made up of an open – air square, amphitheatre, exhibition space, restaurant & bar. It hosts many shows, concerts and cultural events. • Phaneromeni was built in 1872 next to an ancient Orthodox nunnery and is the largest church inside the walls. The marble mausoleum located east of the church contains the remains of bishops and other clerics that were executed by the Turks in 1821. • Trypiotis Church was built in 1695 and is dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It has an impressive interior and its temple is decorated with gold and silver. • The Satirical Theatre of Cyprus was founded in October 1983 by actor and director Vladimiros Kafkaridis. It is the first Free Theatre to be supported financially by the government. It is also the only drama school in Cyprus. • Strovolos Municipal Theatre is located in the municipality’s main avenue. It has hosted many charitable, cultural and educational events, as well as theatre shows, concerts, operas, ballets both of national and international standing. • Notable cultural events are also frequently hosted by the Ammochostos Gate Cultural Centre, the Municipal Arts Centre, the Municipal Centre of Contemporary Social and Cultural Services and many others. Local Markets Whilst wondering through the streets of Lefkosia, one will inevitably come across a traditional local market. The markets of St. Anthony, the Constanza Bastion and others are genuine examples of past times. Pleasurable travails through the colours and scents evoked from foods on display take you back to a time where ‘fresh’ foods really were just that and handicraft goods were made by real hands. Lefkosia. City of the centuries. Traditional Cuisine Cyprus is renowned for its traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Rich in flavours, colours and presentation, it combines elements of Greece, the West and the Middle East to create a culinary experience that seduces the senses. Lefkosia is full of restaurants, kitchens and tavernas in which you may sample traditional Cyprus mezze, fresh fish and seafood and other local delicacies; whatever dish you choose, it will be full of flavour and served with a warm Cyprus smile. • Missirikos Church is a Medieval Christian Orthodox that was converted into a mosque following the Ottoman’s conquest of Cyprus in 1571. It is a Frankish building with byzantine gothic and Italian Renaissance architectural elements. It was named in honour of the Frankish king of Cyprus, Erik the Second. • The Catholic Church of the Holy Cross can be found by Paphos Gate, in Old Lefkosia. It was built in 1902, replacing an older church that dated back to 1642. Like the present – day model, this church was dedicated to the Holy Cross and functioned until the 19th century. Lefkosia Tourism Company For more information tel: 22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation ONGOING EXPERIENCE Lefkosia Tourism Company �cyprus www.cypruslefkosia.com Churches – Inside the Wall Music and Theatre • St Ioannis Cathedral Church was built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos. The recently restored 18th century frescoes recreate scenes from the Holy Bible and the discovery of Apostle Varnavas’ tomb in Salamina. Lefkosia has long been a cultural beacon, with music, theatre, visual and traditional arts highlighting the cultural wealth of the Cypriot people. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of exceptional musical and theatrical events, organized either by the municipality or independent organizations. • St. Kassianos holds the silver helmet that is believed to have been used by the saint, as well as an early print of John the Baptist’s gospel. It is decorated with gold and was printed in Venice in 1781 in Greek. • THOC (Theatrical Organization of Cyprus) was founded in 1971 and is a member of the European Theatre Convention. It hosts a wide variety of theatre shows on a regular basis at the Latsia Municipal Theatre, Nea Skini and Theatro Ena. • Panagia Chrysaliniotissa is dedicated to the Holy Mary, taking the name from her gold-decorated icon in the church. It is the oldest Byzantine church in Lefkosia and was built by the empress Eleni Paleologou. It is noted for its vast collection of rare and ancient icons. • Skali Aglantzias is a multifunctional space in the Scali area of Aglantzia. It is made up of an open – air square, amphitheatre, exhibition space, restaurant & bar. It hosts many shows, concerts and cultural events. • Phaneromeni was built in 1872 next to an ancient Orthodox nunnery and is the largest church inside the walls. The marble mausoleum located east of the church contains the remains of bishops and other clerics that were executed by the Turks in 1821. • Trypiotis Church was built in 1695 and is dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It has an impressive interior and its temple is decorated with gold and silver. • The Satirical Theatre of Cyprus was founded in October 1983 by actor and director Vladimiros Kafkaridis. It is the first Free Theatre to be supported financially by the government. It is also the only drama school in Cyprus. • Strovolos Municipal Theatre is located in the municipality’s main avenue. It has hosted many charitable, cultural and educational events, as well as theatre shows, concerts, operas, ballets both of national and international standing. • Notable cultural events are also frequently hosted by the Ammochostos Gate Cultural Centre, the Municipal Arts Centre, the Municipal Centre of Contemporary Social and Cultural Services and many others. Local Markets Whilst wondering through the streets of Lefkosia, one will inevitably come across a traditional local market. The markets of St. Anthony, the Constanza Bastion and others are genuine examples of past times. Pleasurable travails through the colours and scents evoked from foods on display take you back to a time where ‘fresh’ foods really were just that and handicraft goods were made by real hands. Lefkosia. City of the centuries. Traditional Cuisine Cyprus is renowned for its traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Rich in flavours, colours and presentation, it combines elements of Greece, the West and the Middle East to create a culinary experience that seduces the senses. Lefkosia is full of restaurants, kitchens and tavernas in which you may sample traditional Cyprus mezze, fresh fish and seafood and other local delicacies; whatever dish you choose, it will be full of flavour and served with a warm Cyprus smile. • Missirikos Church is a Medieval Christian Orthodox that was converted into a mosque following the Ottoman’s conquest of Cyprus in 1571. It is a Frankish building with byzantine gothic and Italian Renaissance architectural elements. It was named in honour of the Frankish king of Cyprus, Erik the Second. • The Catholic Church of the Holy Cross can be found by Paphos Gate, in Old Lefkosia. It was built in 1902, replacing an older church that dated back to 1642. Like the present – day model, this church was dedicated to the Holy Cross and functioned until the 19th century. 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The discoveries testify that Cyprus may well be the cradle of wine development in the entire Mediterranean basin, from Greece, to Italy and France. Come -tour, taste and enjoy! This historic panorama of continuous wine history that the island possesses is just one of the reasons that make a trip to the wine villages such a fascinating prospect. A second important reason is the wines of today -finding �and getting to know our regional wineries, which are mostly small and enchanting. Remember, though, it is important always to make contact first to arrange your visit. The third and best reason is the wine you will sample during your journeys along the “Wine Routes” of Cyprus. From the traditional indigenous varieties of Mavro (for red and rosé wines) and the white grape Xynisteri, plus the globally unique Koumandaria to well - known global varieties, such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Let’s take a wine walk. The wine is waiting for us! Vineyards vista at Stroumpi 3 �1 route Laona - Akamas Pafos, Mesogi, Tsada, Stroumpi, Kathikas, (Akourdaleia), Pano Arodes, Kato Arodes, Ineia, Drouseia, Polis Chrysochous or Pegeia, Pafos This route follows age-old pathways in the north-western department of Cyprus. �Vineyards at Tsada CREATING THE MOOD TO EXPLORE! This route follows age-long pathways in north-western Cyprus. It offers uniquely interesting vistas, not merely associated with vines and wines. Lovers of food and wine will have the opportunity to visit five wineries and to try some interesting wines, which they will find complement our Cyprus food. The bonus, however, is the remarkable panorama of scenery and the cultural and geological interest before us. There is very little else like it on the island. Generally speaking we shall travel along secondary roads, on the E701 and E709. The road ascends steadily, passing from cultivated fields to taller vegetation and the picturesque loveliness of the patch-work of the vineyards. One fascinating vista follows another as we drive upwards through delightful valleys to the forest areas. And then, unexpectedly, we come to tiny villages which dot the landscape -the area is sparsely populated and this contributes to a lovely rustic, rural atmosphere… Nature’s crowning glory of this vines and wines region is the Akamas Peninsula. Away from building development -the unspoilt area of Cyprus, with flora and fauna rooted in the mists of time. In the set of the land, its close association with the sea, in its vegetation and wild life, Akamas is a wondrous place. The traveller, perhaps replete from Cyprus hospitality with its ever-ready supplies of food and drink, can enter here another world, a perfect antidote to the pleasures of the table. 5 �general characteristics A picturesque Taverna in Kathikas The paths we take in Akamas quickly demonstrate what a unique place it is, with much more than superficial views. For anyone interested in geology, vegetation and wild life, it is a place where time spent rewards the visitor. The peaceful environment and the charm of many rural buildings ensure that the route is a pleasure for the walker and lover of nature. And, almost wherever we go, we encounter vines, vines and more vines. Along our route we shall find five wineries we can visit. Climate: From sea level, the land rises to hilly undulations of 450 to 600 m altitude. Annual rainfall is about 620 millimeters. The climate is generally mild. Terrain: Most vine yards on this route grow on limestone formations while some, on gypsum-clay beds. Vineyards: The region of Kathikas is best known for white varieties, mainly the indigenous Xynisteri. Most of the villages on the route are classified with the “Controlled Denomination of Origin” (WCNO) “Laona - Akamas”. Nineteen grape varieties are cultivated: White varieties: Plant X Malvasia G., Plant X, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay, Muscat, Xynisteri. Red varieties: Mavro, O halmo, Carignan, Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Alicante B., Grenache, Shiraz, Merlot, Lefkada, Marathe iko �Vines at Pegeia 7 �the route Inside a Winery in Kathikas We start our journey northwards on the B7 road to Polis. A er a short drive, and while still surrounded by shops and residences, we make our first stop. We turn off le , at Mesogi, into the Industrial Estate, where we will visit the “FIKARDOS” winery. One of the first regional producers, owner Theodoros inherited the family traditions of winemaking, adding to them state-of-theart equipment and modern skills. Although owning no vineyards, he has long-term contracts with local growers, resulting in a reliable flow which enables the winery to produce a large range of table wines. Fikardos offers both “varietals” (made from just one grape variety) and blends of several grape varieties. Taste across the range, such as the “Valentina” rosé, the white “Amalthia” and “Alkisti” and the red Shiraz. The winery is open to visitors every day and offers a good perspective of the area’s wine-making capabilities. Across the road from the Industrial Estate you can find the nice village of Mesogi, known for making cane baskets, which you can buy from local shops. Before we continue our exploration, we can make an interesting side visit to the Monastery of Agios Neofytos the Recluse. Take the turning off the B7 at the top of Mesogi. Drive through the village of Tremithousa, passing an area of considerable beauty that leads to a road through a verdant valley. The monastery is in a beautiful location at an altitude of 412 metres. The site is enhanced by a marvellous square surrounded by sycamore, cypress and poplar trees. The Chapel, carved out of the rock in which the hermit saint (1134-1214) lived, is well preserved. A er this, we return to the B7 and continue to the village of Tsada. It’s a picturesque place, with both traditional and modern buildings sitting comfortably together. The stone-built fountains, by the names of Gerolakkos, Rodkias and Pyadkia, have a folklore beauty. Here you can enjoy pleasant views to the sea, across vines and plantations. Tsada is an important viticultural village in the region. Now to continue our travel… The road up to Stroumpi twists and turns, with scenic views upwards and down into gorges. The village is sited at an altitude of 450 metres and is deeply involved in vines and wine. �Entrance to a house at Kritou Tera 9 �Anyone accustomed to open flatlands with millions of vines is surprised at Cyprus’s tiny vineyards. They are frequently planted on steep slopes, necessitating the use of donkeys or mules to bring out the grapes. More than a thousand of them are still working on the island. Here the predominant grape varieties are the Mavro-red and Xynisteri-white. The Mavro, a low-acid grape, is being phased out, with high-acid varieties planted in its place. Every year, in August, Stroumpi organises the Grape Festival “Dionysia” a good event to go to! In Stroumpi you may see a number of churches, all of some architectural, historical or religious interest. One kilometre from Stroumpi, on the road to Polemi, lies the “KAMANTERENA” Winery of the Co-operative organisation SODAP. It is the largest wine plant in Cyprus. A functional building with thoroughly modern equipment, a range of successful wines is made here. Millions of bottles of its “Islands Vines” are exported to Britain, and a number of interesting blends (such as Riesling-Xynisteri) are made. The mediumpriced “Mountain Vines” (the red based on mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and the white on Xynisteri with a little Semillon) are worth trying. SODAP are also installing a museum as well as a modern tasting room, a restaurant/ cafeteria and other amenities for visitors. At Polemi village, a few kilometres eastward, is our next winery stop, “TSALAPATIS WINERY”. Moderately sized, it makes 100,000 bottles a year of quality wines from privately owned vineyards. In the naturally cool below-ground wine ‘caves’ you can taste and buy from an interesting range: Xynisteri, but also Sauvignon Blanc and a red blend of Mataro and Lefkada. We continue our travel north-westerly and leave the B7 to take a le turn (E711) for Kathikas. On the way, we can take a sidetrip to the tiny village of Theletra (200 residents) and to another hamlet called Giolou. There is a small restaurant here where you will probably remember the wine, but more especially the fresh bread! And so to Kathikas, set in a patchwork of vineyards, trees and stone walls. It is an area with plenty of photo opportunities. Spreading out from a square housing its Church, the little streets of Kathikas enchant �The Folklore museum at Ineia the visitor with small houses, shops selling local produce, as well as places to eat. Kathikas has two wineries, both worth a visit. “K&K VASILIKON WINERY” has an excellent reputation for its two staple wines. The white “Vasilikon” is fresh, fruity and ideal with local seafood. The red “Ayios Onoufrios”, blended from Mavro, Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, is a best-seller. The Kyriakides brothers, who founded the winery, produce 300,000 bottles annually. Their wines are made from grapes grown in their own vineyards. Visitors are welcome by appointment and may taste the wines and tour the winery. On the other side of the village you find “STERNA” winery, a popular destination, where people happily sit on the terrace sampling wines and enjoying food. Here the cave where the wines are stored is a very genuine one, around 2,000 years old. At weekends your guide could well be the son of the producer, the ten year old Panagiotis! The winery’s range features pungent, earthy wines, which suit local specialities. The grapes come from 140 acres of privately owned vineyards. The sun moves across its arc and reminds the traveller it’s time to move on! So, we leave Kathikas and soon take the road to our le that leads to several picturesque villages. Stops to gaze and take in the scenery are called for, with lots of photo chances, too. 11 �A fine sample of a wicker wine case A cup of Cyprus coffee, with its attendant glass of cool water, is also a good idea -to clear taste, smell and our appetites for delights to come! Firstly we come to Pano Arodes village, characterised by well maintained stone houses and the Church of Agios Kalantionas. In the square there is a pretty coffee shop at which to relax and take in the scene. Locals, sometimes sitting and talking, other times playing Tavli (Backgammon), seem to shout at each other -but this is just the way people converse! One kilometre north, in Kato Arodes, you can view the oblong vaulted Community Office, which seems like a church without a bell tower. Carrying on we come to the village of Ineia, where the view to the sea is breathtaking -the slope shelves gently down to the coast of Akamas... In Ineia, the traveller will note that the signs are old-fashioned, denoting the village as “Oinia”, indicating its origin from the Greek word for “Wine”. Just a little up the road is Drouseia village, a popular destination for tourists. Set in rolling hills with lovely views all around, it is a great place for a weekend, with hotels, restaurants, tavernas and shops. Needless to say, there are vineyards all around. Among Drouseia’s attractions is the Textile Museum. Instead of taking the road to Polis out of Drouseia, we can go back to the E709 and cross it to visit Kritou Tera. “Park and Walk” is the motto in this traditional settlement of narrow streets. The water-driven mill and the old coffee shop with its murals are things that will live in our memories as we turn back to drive the few kilometres to Polis. There is plenty of choice here for an overnight stay, to review the sights, sounds and people we have encountered during our journey, and the food and drink we have partaken. Polis is a modern coastal town with many tourist amenities, including water sports, sailing, fishing and sporting. On the return drive to Pafos, we may, if we want, take a right turn at Kathikas to go to Pegeia, a vibrant small town at the edge of the steep escarpment and the coastal road with its many hotels and restaurants. �t o . s k Exterior of a house at Pano Arodes 13 �wineries FIKARDOS WINERY 26949814, 26937439, 99647005 Mesogi, www.fikardoswines.com.cy KAMANTERENA SODAP WINERY 26633000 Stroumpi, www.sodap.com.cy TSALAPATIS WINERY 99624929 Polemi K & K VASILIKON WINERY 26633237, 26632520, 99647004 Kathikas, www.vasilikon.com STERNA WINERY LTD 99699082 Kathikas Bottles on a transporting belt in a Kathikas Winery �50 Y 50 60 30 95 15 �tavernas εστιατόρια ταβέρνες / restaurants FARMA 26632745, 99421706, Kathikas, Pafos www.kathikasvillage.com IMOGENI 26633269, 26632954, 99618177 Georgiou Kleanthous 33, Kathikas, Pafos YIANNIS KATHIKAS 26633353, 99914067 Georgiou Kleanthous 11, Kathikas, Pafos A. ARAOUZOS 26632076, 99471540, 99186496 Georgiou Kleanthous 17, Kathikas, Pafos STATHMOS 26332604, 99699182 Akamantos 3, Drouseia, Pafos KOUGIOUKAS NEROMILOS 99543619, 99626672 Giolou Typical Taverna yard setting �s FOINIKAS 26332276, 26332336, 99458316 Agiou Georgiou 10, Drouseia, Pafos KYPARISSOS 26633600, 99557545 Kathikas, Pafos LEMONARI 26633434, 99420033 Stroumpi, Pafos PETRADAKI 26814191, 99596528 Kato Vrysi 45, Kathikas, Pafos N.M. HADJIOMORFOS 26818919, 99341155 Mesogi, Pafos 17 �for a good night’s sleep… Agro-touristic accommodation at Kathikas AGRO-TOURISTIC ACCOMMODATION NAME Karydhia Cottage Sapho Manor House Piskopos House Samolasi Inn Kostaris Pinou’s House Spanos’ House Agios Theodoros Cottage Rigena’s House Agrotiko Loxandra’s House Michalis’ Anoyia Olga’s Cottage Amarakos Inn Konatzi tis Kritou Makrinari Nikoklis Inn Archontiko tou Meletiou Mouskos House Liakoto Palati of Xylari Stelios’ House Chloe’s House LOCATION Arodes Drouseia Episkopi Giolou Goudi Goudi Goudi Choulou Choulou Kallepeia Kathikas Kathikas Kato Akourdaleia Kato Akourdaleia Kritou Tera Kritou Tera Nikokleia Panagia Panagia Panagia Panagia Panagia Pano Akourdaleia TELEPHONE 24634680, 99659928 26332650, 99604010 99619146 99626672 99626672 99547028 26944833, 99413244 26722397 26932581, 99329272 26632150, 99608333 99667888 99571065 26633117, 22313374 99403134 26932931 26432211, 99309279 26235011, 99518000 99678013 26935597 99614673 99433094 26952268 w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w �The fountain of “women” at Pegeia WEB - ADDRESS www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.kotsaris.com www.kostaris.com www.paphossunsetvillas.com www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.amarakos.com www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.vasiliasnikoklis.com www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy Production: Cyprus Tourism Organisation www.visitcyprus.com Text: Patrick Skinner Design: Appios & Metaxas Communications Ltd Photography: CTO Archives Printing: J.G Cassoulides & Son Ltd 10’ 2008 19 �The project has been implemented by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and co-funded 50% by the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union (ERDF) and 50% by national resources. The task of ERDF is: «Helping reduse the gap betwwen development levels and living standards among the regions and the extent to which least-favoured regions are lagging behind. Helping redress the main regional imbalances in the Community by participating in the development and structural adjustment of regions whose development is lagging behind and the economic and social conversion of regions». ISBN 978-9963-44-092-4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 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Title A name given to the resource Cyprus Wine Routes -Route 1-Laona Akamas Subject The topic of the resource Οίνοι και οινοποιία--Κύπρος--Οδηγοί Wines and wine making--Cyprus--Guidebooks Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Laona_Akamas_en_lrg Description An account of the resource Wine route Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 35.051719, 32.299056 Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Wines and wine making--Cyprus--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί Οίνοι και οινοποιία--Κύπρος--Οδηγοί https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/f3edffcd8940f1c5f108695c733688cb.pdf a817fe5fe10aebbf09eec1eb9aa8d500 PDF Text Text ¢EIN DESIGN 4121 C Y P R U S Pafos Chamber of Commerce & Industry Pafos Tourism Committee, P .O.Box 60082, 8100 Pafos, Cyprus, Tel:+357 26935115, Fax:+357 26944602 Email:info@visitpafos.org.cy, Web site:www.visitpafos.org.cy Sports & Leisure �Just because you want to get away from it all doesn’t mean you don’t want to do it all. Lounging around from beach to bar can be enriched by various other activities. How much more satisfying to spend your holiday doing something that is both challenging and healthy. It is the perfect choice to make you an all round winner. Pafos For The Leisure Lov er uaranteed sunshine almost every day of the year is just one of the reasons why you would choose Pafos to indulge in your favourite sport. Whether you just want to play for fun while relaxing in idyllic surroundings, or are a professional athlete looking for winter training, there are facilities for everyone, from football and golf to water sports and hiking. G And since leisure activities do not mean the same thing to everyone, Pafos offers other ways for you to indulge yourself. If shopping is your idea of a fun day out, the bustling shopping centres have everything from local handicrafts to designer labels. If a varied nightlife is what it takes, enjoy a drink or a meal at the numerous bars and restaurants, or dance to the latest rhythms at one of the town’s stylish nightclubs. And after the exertions of the day are done, you can put your feet up and relax in your own comfortable accommodation. Efficient support services, a reliable communications and telecommunications network, including its own airport, as well as being a safe crime-free environment, all combine to make Pafos good value for money. Feel a sense of achievement by taking up a new sport or improving your skills. Practice your serve, learn how to tack or just go for the thrill. �here’s a myriad of sporting activities available in Pafos. Try your hand at bowling or a game of mini golf. Experience the closest thing to being a Formula 1 driver by zooming round a karting track. Go horseback riding into the Peyia forest, along the beaches and into the beautiful sea caves. T Pafos lends itself to winter training and is popular with all kinds of professional sportsmen. A number of north European football teams choose to come here to train during the winter months thanks to the sunny weather and excellent facilities. Amateurs can enjoy five-a-side football on artificial grass pitches available for rent on an hourly basis. The region is a great place for hiking and cycling both for the sport and as a means to explore the region. Set your own pace. Walk or pedal through vineyards and unspoiled mountain villages. Discover hidden medieval churches. Challenge yourself to take on a steep mountain incline. Or take it easy marvelling at breath-taking views. Strong headwinds are rare and rainfall is comparatively low. Cyprus’ roads, ranging from flat asphalted country roads to steep mountain trails along peaceful, unfrequented and scenic routes, are perfect for these activities, while distances are short. With three top class golf courses, a tennis academy and a large variety of water sports Pafos is a sportsman’s paradise. �here are three top class golfing courses in the Pafos region, situated in peaceful surroundings amidst landscaped hills with spectacular views. It is the ideal place for tennis all the year round, even in the summer, thanks to cool westerly breezes and floodlighting. Most large hotels have tennis courts for guests, mainly hard or artificial grass. T With warm crystal clear seas, no tides or dangerous currents, Pafos is perfect for water sports. Discover the magic of the underwater world by snorkelling or diving, especially off the Akamas coast. Get away from the crowds on the beach by chartering a yacht or joining an organised boat trip and anchor in a secluded cove. Try the waterpark for thrills, or parasailing for a new sensation. Relish the exhilaration of the wind powering you forward by learning to sail or windsurf. Steady prevailing westerlies and calm predictable seas make the region ideal for sailing, as testified by Greece’s Olympic gold windsurfing medallist who chooses to come to the island to train. Whatever your passion, Pafos has something for everyone. It is the perfect choice to make you an all round winner. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Sports and Leisure Subject The topic of the resource Cyprus--Sports--Guidebooks Kύπρος--Αθλητισμός--Οδηγοί Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Sports_and_Leisure_en_lrg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.771815, 32.430019 Description An account of the resource Sports and Leisure Cyprus--Sports--Guidebooks Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Kύπρος--Αθλητισμός--Οδηγοί Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/874e67ed4580da286c6215a486d1b9ff.pdf 40bbb3bd3b7825a1e2b45de29aa26a58 PDF Text Text www.accessible-cyprus.com www.accessible-cyprus.com ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS In Information for visitors with special access needs ��TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS.....................................................................................2 1. ACCOMMODATION.....................................................................................2 2. PLACES OF INTEREST ACCESSIBLE TO WHEELCHAIRS.........................2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES:..........................................................................3 MUSEUMS:..................................................................................................4 ACCESSIBLE CHURCHES AND OTHER MONUMENTS.................................5 3. ACCESSIBILITY TO BEACHES:..................................................................5 4. NATURE TRAILS ACCESSIBLE BY PERSONS USING WHEELCHAIRS.....6 5. GOING OUT / SHOPPING............................................................................6 6. TRANSPORTATION.....................................................................................7 7. USEFUL ADDRESSES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL ACCESS NEEDS.........................................................................................9 1 �ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS A number of facilities are available to visitors with special access needs who wish to visit Cyprus. Some hotel establishments provide a range of facilities to meet special needs and requirements. Since facilities vary from hotel to hotel, it is recommended to contact the hotels directly in order to ascertain that they have the right facilities for a particular disability. Hotels offering facilities for the disabled can be found in the Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s annual publication “Guide to hotels and other Tourist Establishments” and Website www.accessible-cyprus.com Both Larnaka and Pafos international airports are accessible to visitors with all kinds of access needs. Facilities include available accessible washrooms, charging stations for electric wheelchairs at departure gates, ramps to allow a person on a wheelchair to enter or exit the buses and additional assistive services, meeting European Regulation 1107/2006 concerning the right of disabled travellers. In 2007, the Cyprus Parliament approved and introduced the use of the European Blue Badge for parking at designated places for the disabled, available all over the island, both in public roads and public parking areas. The authority responsible for issuing the Blue Badge is the Service for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, part of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. It can be contacted at +357 22 406 406 email: info@dsid.mlsi.gov.cy Most Cyprus’ towns are fairly accessible with a wheelchair but much work is yet to be carried out to improve infrastructure. A person using a wheelchair is advised to be accompanied by an able person for assistance in inaccessible areas. Transportation around the island can be arranged if prior notice is given to the transport companies. Special buses are also available with low gradient ramps, safety belts and a/c and so are special taxis that may carry a person who is seating on a wheelchair. Information can be obtained from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation offices and Website www.accessible-cyprus.com 1. ACCOMMODATION Hotel establishments with facilities for visitors with special access needs are marked with the relevant symbol in the CTO’s annual publication “Guide to hotels, and other Tourist Establishments” that is available on the CTO Website www.visitcyprus.com and at all CTO Tourist Information offices in Cyprus and abroad. The relevant symbol corresponds to the following facilities for disabled: Parking places Entrance Ramps Availability of rooms designed for disabled Accessibility to hotel’s communal areas Public toilets for disabled. 2 �A Tourist Apartments establishment in Polis (Pafos District) has been exclusively designed and operated according to the needs of disabled visitors and wheelchairs users: C&A TOURIST APARTMENTS 3, Megalou Alexandrou str, 8820 Polis Tel. 00357 26 32 18 81, Fax: 00357 26 32 28 56 Website: www.ca-tourist-apts.com.cy 2. PLACES OF INTEREST ACCESSIBLE TO LE WHEELCHAIRS (source: Dept of Antiquities www.mocw.gov.cy/da) Detailed information about places of interest in Cyprus, free maps and us, brochures may be obtained from CTO Tourist Information Offices in ation Cyprus and Abroad and the CTO website www.visitcyprus.com yprus.com ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES: Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement (Larnaka District) ct) Due to the natural sloping of the hill, people using wheelchairs can heelchairs only visit the area of the reconstructed dwellings. Amathous Archaeological Site (Lemesos) Partly wheelchair accessible: only the lower town can be viewed. n Kato Pafos Archaeological Park Partly accessible to wheelchairs following directions given by the site’s staff. (Route not marked). Special Parking Space: available (marked) Special rest rooms: available (marked) 3 �Tombs of the Kings (Pafos) Entrance: The ticket area and the archaeological site are wheelchair accessible (view only from above) Kourion Archaeological Site (Lemesos) Almost the entire site is wheelchair accessible: small bridges and passageways (The site’s western part can be accessed via a special entrance that can be opened by the site’s guards) Special Parking Space: available (marked) Special rest rooms: available (marked) MUSEUMS: Cyprus Museum (Archaeological), Lefkosia Entrance: Ramp Museum Rooms: Chair Liſt Special Parking Space: available (not marked) Special rest rooms: available (temporary location in area accessed with difficulty) Lemesos District Archaeological Museum Entrance: Chair Liſt No wheelchair accessible WC No parking space Larnaka District Archaeological Museum Entrance: Chair Liſt No accessible WC No parking space 4 �3. ACCESSIBILITY TO BEACHES: Byzantine Churches: Beaches with ramps available for disabled* • Akti Olympion Beach (Lemesos) • CTO Beach Dasoudi (Lemesos) • Foinikoudes Beach (Larnaka) • Municipal Beach of Agia Napa. • Fig Tree Beach (Protaras) (*special wheelchairs for the use of these ramps may be obtained free of charge from the on duty lifeguard of the beach) • Church of Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis, Kakopetria village • Church of Archangelos Michail, Pedoulas village • Church of Panagia (Our Lady) tis Asinou, Nikitari village • Church of Panagia (Our Lady) tis Podithou, Galata village • Church of Panagia (Our Lady) tou Araka, Lagoudera village • Church of Panagia (Our Lady) tou Moutoulla, Moutoullas village • Monastery of Agios Ioannis (St John) Lampadistis, Kalopanagiotis village • Church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) tou Agiasmati, Platanistasa village • Church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), Pelendri village • Church of Panagia (Our Lady ) tis Aggeloktistis, Kiti village Other Monuments: • Hala Sultan Tekke (mosque), Larnaka (partly accessible) Entrance: Accessibility (not marked) only in the garden but not inside the mosque 5 4. NATURE TRAILS ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS ACCESSIBLE CHURCHES AND OTHER MONUMENTS �ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS 4. NATURE TRAILS ACCESSIBLE BY PERSONS USING WHEELCHAIRS Livadi Trail (circular ) : Starting point: On the main Troodos – Karvounas road, 1.5 km before Troodos Square (Plateia Troodous), 9 km from location Karvounas, at Kampos tou Livadiou picnic site. The starting point is approximately 300m along the narrow paved road. Length: 1.5 km Points of interest: Route through pine forest. Good views towards Solea Valley. Mantra tou Kampiou Trail (circular): Starting point: Mantra tou kampiou picnic site, towards Machairas forest. Length: 1km. Points of interest: Scenic forest route. 5. GOING OUT / SHOPPING Generally, moving around in Cyprus’ city centres is easy due to the flat road surfaces, the good condition of most pavements, efficient traffic control and the availability of municipal and other parking places for the disabled. Most of the Malls and Shopping Centres in Cyprus have available parking places, liſts and ramps for wheelchair users as well as do restaurants including fast food and international kitchen, cafes, bars etc. Wide pedestrian streets are found in the historical city centres. Beautiful seafront promenades with lots of dining places, pubs, cafes and souvenir shops are easily accessible to everybody. Most Banks’ branches in Cyprus are accessible to disabled persons. 6 �6. TRANSPORTATION ON For prior arrangements regarding transportation and/or equipment rental for disabled please contact: A. ANDREAS HADJIKTORIS (Transfers, minibus, taxi) P.O.Box 54228, 3722 Lemesos Mob: + 357 99 66 70 88 Fax: + 357 25 10 69 25 E-mails: mobility@primehome.com or accessible_trans@hotmail.com B. ANDREAS NEOPHYTOU CA TAXI Mob: + 357 99 48 59 76 Fax: +357 26 32 28 56 E-mail: andreas@ca-taxi.com Web-site: www.ca-taxi.com C. ANDREAS S. THEODOULOU COACHES CHES Constantinou Paleologou 6, CY5390 Sotira Village, Ammochostos (Famagusta) District Tel: +357 23 82 49 00 Mob: +357 99 62 51 92 Fax: +357 23 82 59 72 7 �ACCESSIBLE CYPRUS D. ANDRO TOURS (Transfers, taxi and minibus) Mr Andreas Alexandrou 20, Aristovoulos Str., 3085 Lemesos Tel. + 357 25 73 28 35 Fax: +357 25 73 28 55 E-mail: andro_tours@cytanet.com.cy F. OBERON EXPLORATIONS LTD (Transfers – minibus, and medical equipment for hire) P.O.Box 61012,8130 Pafos Tel: +357 26 94 15 28 Mob: + 357 99 37 68 86 Fax: +357 26 94 18 34 E-mail: kathleen@accessibleholidayscyprus.com Web-site: www.accessibleholidayscyprus.com E. G C PARAQUIP CYPRUS (Transfers, taxi and minibus, equipment rental, C&A Tourist Apartments) Mr Chris Neofytou P.O.Box 66258 8831 Polis Chrysochous Mob: + 357 99 64 76 69 Fax: + 357 26 32 28 56 E-mail: gc@paraquip.com.cy Web-site: www.paraquip.com.cy 8 �7. USEFUL ADDRESSES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL ACCESS NEEDS THE CYPRUS PARAPLEGIC ORGANISATION P.O.Box 24094, CY1701 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: +357 22 49 64 94 Fax: +357 22 42 35 40 E-mail: opak@cytanet.com.cy THE PANCYPRIAN ORGANISATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS 50, Pendelis str., CY2013 Strovolos P.O.Box 28627, CY2081 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: +357 22 42 63 01 Fax: +357 22 31 32 50 E-mail: organofdisabled@cytanet.com.cy VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRE FOR THE DISABLED PERSONS 30, 28th Octovriou str., CY2012 Strovolos P.O.Box 23526, CY1684 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: +357 22 871300 Fax: +357 22311176 AGIOS VARNAVAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 30, 28th Octovriou str., P.O.Box 23511, CY1684 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: +357 22 403300 Fax: +357 22 403340 SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 21, Makedonitissis str., Lefkosia (Nicosia) P.O.BOX 24738, CY1303 Lefkosia Tel: +357 22 30 54 22 Fax: +357 22 30 54 23 9 �CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 19 Lemesos Avenue, P.O.Bοχ 24535, CY 1390, Lefkosia, Cyprus www.accessible-cyprus.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Info_for_Disabled_feb10_lrg Description An account of the resource Information for visitors with special access needs Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 35.151625, 33.375048 Cyprus--Persons with special needs--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Άτομα με ειδικές ανάγκες--Οδηγοί https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/e077e17059a75f78d26de336ece89947.pdf 682236c3082e949c9ddcbf351e3ca87a PDF Text Text 5 route Κoumandaria cheers along! �Wine is not a new story for Cyprus. Recent archaeological excavations which have been undertaken on the island have confirmed the thinking that this small tranche of earth has been producing wine for almost 5000 years. The discoveries testify that Cyprus may well be the cradle of wine development in the entire Mediterranean basin, from Greece, to Italy and France. Come -tour, taste and enjoy! This historic panorama of continuous wine history that the island possesses is just one of the reasons that make a trip to the wine villages such a fascinating prospect. A second important reason is the wines of today -finding �and getting to know our regional wineries, which are mostly small and enchanting. Remember, though, it is important always to make contact first to arrange your visit. The third and best reason is the wine you will sample during your journeys along the “Wine Routes” of Cyprus. From the traditional indigenous varieties of Mavro (for red and rosé wines) and the white grape Xynisteri, plus the globally unique Koumandaria to well - known global varieties, such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Let’s take a wine walk. The wine is waiting for us! View from Monagri village 3 �5 route Koumandaria Lemesos, Kolossi, Erimi, Alassa, Agios Georgios Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Trimiklini, Agios Mamas, Kapileio, Zoopigi, Kalo Chorio, Agios Pavlos, Agios Konstantinos, Louvaras, Gerasa, Apsiou, Paramytha, Palodeia, Agia Fyla This route, travelling north from Lemesos, unites modern day vine growing and wine making with antiquity. Wines like those you will find have been made right here for many centuries. �THE SWEET OLD GRAND-DADDY WINE OF CYPRUS… As we drive north out of Lemesos on the B6 main road, a feeling of anticipation occurs. The road rises up and soon open country is around us. We are going to see a lot of villages and investigate Cyprus’s great sweet wine tradition, produced since time immemorial. The very word sounds romantic: “Koumandaria”. Now it covers not just the wine but its region of production, too. Fourteen villages make it, at altitudes of between 500 and 900 m, within an area of 12 km which lies parallel to the coast. This is a captivating tour with splendid views all around. Probably sweet wine was made in Cyprus in antiquity and certainly it is older than its name, “Koumandaria”. A millennia or longer ago, it was a Communion wine, referred to by Isiodos in his 10th century work “Days and Work”. Today’s name dates from 1191, when Richard Coeur de Lion sold Cyprus to the Order of the Knights of the Temple. It is thought that this wine was served at his wedding to Queen Berengaria. The territories in which the Templars settled they called ‘Commanderies’. In Cyprus the largest was at Kolossi Castle. So the wine took its name from the Knights who were involved in its making and exporting it to the Courts of Europe. This tour, therefore, starts at Kolossi. As we explore the castle, in our minds we can see the Mediaeval feasting which once took place in its rooms, where the huge roasts were accompanied by this luscious sweet wine, whose consumption we confine today to desserts, a digestif, or -if we are adventurous- with Paté de Foie Gras. 5 �general characteristics Cyclamen, a characteristic flower of Cyprus As we drive upwards, the road takes a dip downwards, running along the northern edge of the Kouris Reservoir. This is a region with interests for nature seekers, as well as hikers and walkers. There are ancient sites, too, and everywhere vistas in the foreground, middle ground and northwards in the mountainous distance, Along the way, there are two wineries to visit. Climate: The Koumandaria region has a temperate climate with a pronounced variation between winter (which can be cold and frosty, with, in most years, regular rainfall) and summer, which is generally dry and warm, but with the cooling air one finds in the Troodos foothills. Terrain: In contrast with other wine areas the region o en offers poor, shallow soil with comparatively high amounts of carbon and calcium. Consequently the grape yield per hectare is lower than, say, the Pafos region. Vineyards: All the villages on this route lie in the region of production of Wines of Controlled Denomination of Origin, “Koumandaria”. The majority of vineyards are planted with the indigenous Mavro and Xynisteri. Five other varieties are also in evidence. Red varieties: Mavro, O halmo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache. White varieties: Palomino, Malaga, Xynisteri. �Vineyards vista in the Agios Konstantinos area 7 �the route The Wine Museum of Cyprus at Erimi Though we are going on a northwards route, it is appropriate to start at Kolossi, at a distance of about 14 kilometres from Lemesos (Limassol) on the B6. Despite the predations of modern man and the expansion of his residence and commercial activities, there is plenty of fertile farming and fruit growing land hereabouts. The region has a long agricultural history, frequently reported appreciatively in the diaries and logs of travellers in the Middle Ages. Imagine the rich plantations of old surrounding the Crusader Castle of the Knights of St. John at Kolossi -sugar cane, cotton, vines, vegetables and fruits of every description. Dominating the flat landscape is the square and rugged, stone-built and strong Castle, dating from the 13th century, where the Knights made their regional Headquarters. When you sip a lovely little measure of Koumandaria, whether with dessert, fruit or even a liver paté, you are sampling quite a lot more than a wine of “Controlled Denomination of Origin”. You are imbibing a wine that is very much like those made in Biblical times, and you have encountered a method of making that is globally unusual, if not unique. The texture, the aroma, the flavour, these are just found in this noble wine of Cyprus. To start with, the grapes are the indigenous varieties whose origins are lost in the mists of time, the red “Mavro” and the white “Xynisteri”, all grown here on the southern slopes of Troodos, laced by the rivers Mesa Potamos, Limnatis and Garyllis. But there is more to it than “terroir”; the vinification is preceded by the grapes being �The Mediaeval castle at Kolossi 9 �laid out in the sun for a week a er picking, to enhance sugar level and density. Vinification wine is barrelled for maturation in the sun. Wine which evaporates and is replaced by fresh, a process not unlike the Bodega system of Sherry making. Visit the Castle. Walk around or relax in its shaded corners, interior and exterior. Marvel at the huge tree “Machairion” (Machaerium Tibu) in the courtyard, which, extraordinarily came from Argentina two hundred years ago. Even in this day and age the vineyards almost reach to the walls of the castle. Leaving Kolossi westwards, we soon come to Erimi Village, the main part of which extends from this, the old Pafos road, to the boundaries of the Motorway. As we drive down a short slope, opposite a row of shops, on the le is the Wine Museum of Cyprus. Here, in a marvellous building constructed in traditional stone and tile, you can see vine and wine exhibits of historical and current interest, view an audio-visual presentation and taste and buy a range of Cyprus wines. The building is on the site of the former �The Agios Georgios Chapel near Kalo Chorio 11 �Typical “Wine Routes” sign family home of the Museum’s creator Anastasia Guy, a noted musician and composer. Now we cross the little bridge of Erimi, and turn right returning to the Lemesos - Pafos Motorway, where we strike out eastwards towards Lemesos. We drive on to the big flyover and look out for the turn off le to Agia Fyla, the B8 road. Agia Fyla is now a suburb of Lemesos, but we are soon in open country and climbing on a fine wide road. Shortly we will pass the Kouris Reservoir on the le - the biggest in the island - and Alassa village on the hill to our right. We are ascending continually with a wonderful valley vista spread out to the le and the Troodos Mountains ahead. Turn off le when you see the sign to Monagri village, where wine has been made since time immemorial. A visit to the restored monastery and the little Church of the Archangel and the nearby monastery of the Virgin Mary of Amasgos are rewarding. The bendy, undulating little road here weaves among delightful views and it is no wonder many people come to live here, in countryside residences or restored village houses. The next village is the tiny one of Agios Georgios, where the “terroir” is ideal for growing the grapes that make Koumandaria. Continuing on this well made country road we proceed to climb to 650 metres altitude, and Silikou village. A pretty little place, where one can relax, walk, take coffee or a meal and enjoy the scene. Sadly, the old wine presses (Linos) are abandoned, but there are fountains to be enjoyed, where in one’s mind’s eye we may see horsemen of olden days refreshing themselves and their animals! The springs that serve these have long helped irrigate the fruit trees and plots around the village. Silikou is famous for the quality of its raisins. We retrace our steps to Agios Georgios, noting the completely different aspects of the scenery as we go in the opposite direction and from there to Monagri. We take a le turn to Doros village. The distances here are short, just a kilometre or two. In open situations, above the River Mesa Potamos, those villages constitute the western part of the Koumandaria region. �An old grape Press 13 �you may see a traditional wine press which has been well restored. There are restaurants, coffee shops as well as places to buy souvenirs, art-works, cra items and sweet-meats like the famous Soudjouko, the Eau-de-Vie Zivania and, of course Koumandaria and other local wines. A walk around will demonstrate the harmony in which this modern, but traditional, village exists with the surrounding nature. Stroll the paved streets of Doros, take some coffee and a glass of cool mountain water, and then make for this first of two Koumandaria Wineries: “PANAGIOTIS KARSERAS” winery is next to the church of Agios Epifanios -16th century. Production here is around 100,000 bottles a year, half of which is made for the large Lemesos wine firm ETKO. The winery is owned by the Community President of the village, who has run it for more than 10 years. The winery uses both traditional and modern equipment and techniques in making this lovely sweet wine, taking in grapes from vine growers all around the village. Conducted tours with Greek, English and Russian commentaries may be arranged, and it is recommended to contact the winery to set up your visit. Our visit over and our Koumandaria tasted and purchased, we head back to the B8 and turn le . Very shortly we see the sign for Laneia and turn right. Laneia has not only remained well preserved, it has been lovingly restored and it is a popular place to live, whose residents include noted artists and writers. Here Returning once more to the B8 road, we turn right and head for Trimiklini village. The ride is only a few minutes. On the north side of the village we turn right and a er about two kilometres we come to the settlement of Agios Mamas, in fertile and wooded areas, at an altitude of 600 metres. This is truly lovely rural Cyprus and it is the location of the Koumandaria winery of the Co-Operative. We carry on; the woods thicken and the slopes around us become a lot steeper, and we find the tiny village of Kapilio, standing out on a hill, dominating the Limnatis village valley, which is also referred to as Ampelikos. Driving back to Agios Mamas we turn right and, a er driving along this pretty valley for about seven kilometres, we reach the E110 road. Going northwards, we come to Zoopigi village at an altitude of 885 metres. The views here are stunning, the powerful mountains of the region, dissected by the tributaries of River �15 �Limnatis, (locally known as “Xilourikos”) and River Germasogeias, providing unexpected, harsh-seeming even, beauty. We next make for Kalo Chorio village, which is an important centre of Koumandaria production and a landmark of the village. The winery, the “COOPERATIVE COMPANY OF VINICULTURE” is close by the Church of Agios Georgios in “Koumandaria Avenue”. As is the case with most of the wineries we shall visit in these Wine Routes, the grapes used are essentially local. In this case, they are exclusively of the white Cyprus grape, Xynisteri. The wines produced are taken, aged and bottled by the two major companies, KEO and ETKO. Here there may be no shop, but you may try a sip or two of the wine direct from the barrel, an experience not to be missed! Visitors may take a conducted tour (Greek and English languages) and see a fascinating audio visual presentation about the making of Koumandaria. As we continue our journey in an eastern direction, a er a short while we come to Agios Pavlos and Agios Constantinos �17 �The three fountains of Silikou village villages. The Koumandaria here is fine stuff, made from Xynisteri and Mavro, and benefiting from the high altitude at which the grapes are grown. The surroundings are almost Alpine -the mountain slopes, the forest, the air and the dense vineyard plantations. In the square of Agios Pavlos you can see a truly old wine press, while in Agios Constantinos there is an old church of traditional architecture, dedicated to the Agios Constantinos and Eleni. Also to be seen are on old mill and a fine village fountain. The next village on our way is Louvaras. To get to it with drive back to Kalo Chorio village and, at the end of Koumandaria avenue, turn le and again le at a second road. Louvaras is a very picturesque village, built on an open and flat place, above the beginning of the River Garillis Valley, surrounded by dense woodland punctuated by abrupt slopes and small canyons. Near the village is the small church of Agios Mamas, which was built in 1455 and includes murals of Philippos Goul. The last and lower villages of the region of Koumandaria are Apsiou and Gerasa. Although there is an unmade-up track parallel to the river that runs through the forest which can take you there, it will be more comfortable if you go back to Kalo Chorio. From here, downwards to the le for about five kilometres you will come to Apsiou village on the le and Gerasa village on the right side of the road. The distance between them is about one kilometre. Gerasa village is found in a fertile open and flat place in a thinly wooded area, above River Garillis. The vines most cultivated at this altitude (430 meters) are of the Mavro variety. Gerasa village maintains some characteristics of the traditional architecture of the semihighland region but its having less water makes it less green. Lemesos isn’t far from here, about twelve kilometres south. A er we have passed Paramytha and Palodia villages we reach Agia Fyla and the motorway. The total distance of our drive has been a little more than a hundred kilometres. For us, we have enjoyed a modern-age, speedy travelling of an olden-days wine route, making the acquaintance of one of the world’s oldest wines. �19 ��Inside a Winery in Kalo Chorio 21 �wineries CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY OF VINOCULTURE 25542266, 99534060 Kalo Chorio KARSERAS WINERY 99413238, 99589325 Doros Inside a Winery in Kalo Chorio �50 80 23 �tavernas / restaurants PARAMYTHA 25452444, 99645247 Makedonias 1, Paramytha, Lemesos SILIKOU VILLAGE 25470001, 99892027 Silikou, Lemesos FILITOS 25543344, 99608135 Kalo Chorio, Lemesos VILLAGE TAVERN KALO CHORIO 25542737, 99429119 Kalo Chorio, Lemesos A Taverna in the area �RAFTIS 25774001 Michalaki Karaoli 16, Palodeia, Lemesos TO STEKI TOU MELI 25770225, 99752919 Ele herias 5, Palodeia, Lemesos TAVERNA TO APTALIKO 99639321 Peukou 1, Kalo Chorio, Lemesos LANEIA 25432398, 99464759 Laneia, Lemesos 25 �for a good night’s sleep… Alleyway at Laneia AGRO-TOURISTIC ACCOMMODATION NAME LOCATION TELEPHONE Agrovino Lofou 25470202, 99468151 Anerada Apsiou 99649331 Antony’s Garden House Episkopi 25932502, 25932748 Arkela Vasa Koilaniou 25375355 Blue Apsiou 25822670, 99649331 Cornaro House Arsos 25358836, 99314684 Dia’s House Arsos 25372368, 99636046 Mavrikios Village Apartments Koilani 99642763 Moustos House Arsos 99604955 Nicolas & Maria’s Cottage Anogyra 99406091, 99525462 Niki’s House Agios Athanasios 99334671 Themis House Lemithou 22422938, 25462525 Vouni Lodge Vouni 22323385, 99685395 Forest Park Platres 25421751 New Helvetia Platres 25421348 Pendeli Platres 25421736 HOTELS Edelweiss Platres 25421335 Minerva Platres 25421731 Petit Palais Platres 25422723 Kallithea Platres 25421746 Rodon Agros 25521201 Vlachos Agros 25521330 �Old “Pitharia” (wine jars) at Laneia WEB - ADDRESS www.lofou-agrovino.com www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.arkela.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.agrotourism.com.cy www.nikishouse.com www.themishouse.com www.agrotourism.com.cy www.forestparkhotel.com.cy www.pendelihotel.com www.edelweisshotel.com.cy www.petitpalaishotel.com www.rodonhotel.comVlachos Production: Cyprus Tourism Organisation www.visitcyprus.com Text: Patrick Skinner Design: Appios & Metaxas Communications Ltd Photography: CTO Archives Printing: J.G Cassoulides & Son Ltd 10’ 2008 27 �The project has been implemented by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and co-funded 50% by the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union (ERDF) and 50% by national resources. 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HANDB. CONTENTS 2006 CYPRUS TRAVELLERS HANDBOOK EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR STAY IN CYPRUS CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 12/4/0 �Travellers handbook 2007 p01-06:TRA. HANDB. CONTENTS 2006 CYPRUS TRAVELLERS HANDBOOK The Travellers Handbook is intended to offer the holidaymaker and visitor valuable information about the island, so as to get the most out of their stay in Cyprus. Providing the reader with facts and advice, this Handbook is designed to assist to the planning of a trip to Cyprus and to offer information, that will make one’s stay a most pleasant and enjoyable one. MAY YOUR VISIT IN CYPRUS BE A MEMORABLE ONE Cyprus Online: www.visitcyprus.com The Official Website of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides comprehensive information on the major attractions of Cyprus, complete with maps, updated calendar of events, detailed hotel guide, downloadable photos, travel planner to help you organise a trip to Cyprus and suggested itineraries. You will also find lists of tour operators selling Cyprus, information on conferences and incentives, and a wealth of useful information. In this leaflet all place names have been converted into Latin characters according to the official System of Transliteration of the Greek alphabet, i.e. LEFKOSIA = NICOSIA, LEMESOS = LIMASSOL, AMMOCHOSTOS = FAMAGUSTA Notes on pronunciation: ‘ai’: as in English egg ‘oi’, ‘ei’, ‘y’: as in English India ‘ou’: as in English tour 12/4/0 �Travellers handbook 2007 p01-06:TRA. HANDB. CONTENTS 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE General Information on Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Cyprus Tourism Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Tourist Information Offices in Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) Offices abroad . . . . . . .14-16 A Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Accommodation (Hotels–Hotel Reservations) . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19 Air and Sea Temperatures, Sunshine, Raindays . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-24 Airports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26 Amateur Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164-165 Angling in Reservoirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154-156 Archaeological Societies and Cultural Foundations . . . . . . . .27-30 Archaeological Sites and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-50 Automobile Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Aviation Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156-157 B Baby food, Napkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Baby–sitting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Banking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52 Bibliography on Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Birdwatching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Blue Flag Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 Boats (Ferry) connecting Cyprus with other countries . . . . . . .115 Boat trips along the coast of Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157-158 Business / Shopping Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55 Byzantine Churches and Monasteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56 C Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57 Car Breakdown Emergency Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58 Car Driving in Cyprus (Licence, Insurance, Petrol, Parking, “mini” guide to drivers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-62 Car Rentals - Hire Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-64 Catering & Entertainment Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Chemists, Pharmacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Church of Cyprus (The) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-66 Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Civil Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Climate, Weather Forecast, Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-70 Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Clothing and Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 3 12/4/0 �Travellers handbook 2007 p01-06:TRA. 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CONTENTS 2006 Conference Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Consulates in Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-87 Consumers’ Association (Cyprus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87-88 Cost of Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Credit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88-89 Cruises from Cyprus (see also page 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 CTO Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-92 Cultural Life / Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Currency / Exchange Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92-93 Customs Formalities and Facilities (Drugs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93-96 Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158-159 Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 D Day Light Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Demography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Distances between major cities and other tourist areas . . . . . . .99 Diving, Sub-Aqua Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165-166 Drugs (see important note 3A, page 95) Dry Cleaning / Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97-98 Duty–Free Regulations / Shops (see pages 93-96) . . . . . . . . . .98 E Electric Current / Voltage (Electricity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Embassies / High Commissions of the Republic of Cyprus abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-106 Embassies / High Commissions of other countries in Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106-113 Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113-114 Estate Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Europe Direct Information Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 F Ferry boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Films and slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164-165 Flight Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Flight Time from Cyprus to: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Florists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Food Safety and Drinking Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Food and Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Football Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159-161 Foreign Direct Investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 4 G General Information on Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Go-Karting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 12/4/0 �Travellers handbook 2007 p01-06:TRA. 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CONTENTS 2006 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161-162 Government and Regime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Green Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118-119 H Hair–dressing Salons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Handicrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119-120 Health Care, Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Health Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162-163 Hitch–Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120-121 Horse Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Horse Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163-164 I International Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 L Legislature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Libraries/ Foreign Cultural Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121-122 L.P.G. Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 M Marinas, Yacht Harbours and Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123-125 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Mass Media (Press / Broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126-129 Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129-130 Metric Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 “Mini” Guide to drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-62 Monasteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56 Motorcycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130-131 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-50 N Narcotics (see important note No 3A page 95) National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131-132 Nature Trails - Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162-163 Nautical Clubs / Sailing Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 P Parking Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Passports and Visas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134-138 Pedestrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Petrol & Petrol Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Pharmacies / Chemists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Philately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Political Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Population and main towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 5 12/4/0 �Travellers handbook 2007 p01-06:TRA. 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CONTENTS 2006 6 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139-141 Postal and Courier Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141-143 Psychotropic Substances (see important note No. 3A page 95) Public Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143-144 Publications of CTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-92 R Raindays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Religion / Various denominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145-149 Restaurants (see Catering and Entertainment Establishments page 64) S Sailing / Yachting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166-167 Sea Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164-168 Sea Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168-169 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Sightseeing Tour Operators organising tours on a regular basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150-154 Snow Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154-171 Sunrise and Sunset Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 T Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173-174 Temperatures: air, sea & raindays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170-171 Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174-175 Thematic Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175-176 Time difference from other countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Tipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177-181 Tourist Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Travel Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182-183 U Universities of Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183-186 V V.A.T. (Value Added Tax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186-187 W Walking Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188-189 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Waterparks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Water Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167-168 Y Youth Card “Euro < 26” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Youth Hostels & Rest House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191-192 12/4/0 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 General Information on Cyprus Situated at the northeastern end of the Mediterranean basin, Cyprus is the third largest island with an area of 9,251 square kilometres (3,572 square miles). The latitude of Cyprus is 34° 33'–35° 34' North, and its longitude 32° 16' – 34° 37' East. DEMOGRAPHY Population (de jure): 854.300 (End 2005). 76,8%: Greek Cypriots (656.200) 10,3%: Turkish Cypriots (87.900) 12,9%: Foreign residents (110.200) Note: Prior to the Turkish invasion (July-August 1974) the two communities lived together in roughly the same proportions (4 Greek Cypriots: 1 Turkish Cypriot) in all six administrative districts of the island. Since the invasion, more than 58.000 Turkish Cypriots living in the occupied area have emigrated, with the result that today they constitute only 10,3% of the population of Cyprus compared to 18% before July 1974. POPULATION OF MAIN TOWNS (End 2005) Lefkosia (Nicosia): 224.500 (part of Lefkosia in the Goverment controlled area) Lemesos (Limassol): 176.900 Larnaka: 79.000 Pafos: 52.800 Ammochostos Free (Famagusta) area: 42.200 Note: In this leaflet all place names have been converted into Latin characters according to the official System of Transliteration of the Greek alphabet. GOVERNMENT AND REGIME Government Cyprus is an independent sovereign Republic with a presidential system of government. Under the 1960 Constitution, executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic, elected by universal suffrage for a five-year term of office. The President exercises executive power through a Council of Ministers appointed by him. Ministers can not serve concurrently in the House of Representatives. 7 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Cyprus is a member of the United Nations and U.N. Agencies. It is also a member of the Council of Europe, the Commonwealth, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and many other international organisations. Following the signing of the EU enlargement treaty in Athens on April 16, 2003 and its subsequent ratification by the Parliament of Cyprus, Cyprus officialy joined the EU on May 01, 2004. Cyprus will join the eurozone on January 01, 2008 Legislature The legislative authority in the Republic is exercised by the House of Representatives now consisting of eighty seats, 56 of which are for Greek Cypriot members and 24 for Turkish Cypriots. The members are elected by universal suffrage fiveyear term. At the time of its establishment, the House consisted of 50 members, 35 of whom were Greek Cypriots and 15 Turkish Cypriots. According to the Constitution the ratio of members is 70% Greek Cypriots and 30% Turkish Cypriots. Following the withdrawal of the Turkish Cypriot members in 1963, the House has been functioning only with the Greek Cypriot members. Judiciary The administration of justice is exercised by the island’s separate and independent Judiciary. Under the 1960 Constitution and other legislation in force, the following judicial institutions have been established: The Supreme Court of the Republic, The Assize Court, District Courts, Military Court, Industrial Disputes Court, Rent Control Courts and Family Courts. The Supreme Court is the final appellate court in the Republic and the final adjudicator in matters of constitutional and administrative law. Cyprus Political Question 8 Cyprus became an independent Republic on 16 August 1960 on the basis of the 1959 Zurich and London Agreements negotiated by Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities had no substantial role in their drafting or in the drafting of the constitution and were never given the opportunity to vote on them. In effect, both the agreements and the constitution of the nascent republic were imposed on the people of Cyprus. The Constitution emphasised differences between Greek and Turkish Cypriots thereby encouraging divisive rather than integrative tendencies between the two communities. Greek Cypriots were determined to strengthen the unity of the state but the Turkish side sought ethnic segregation and geographic separation. There were sporadic intercommunal clashes in 1963-1967 and air attacks 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 and threats to invade by Turkey; Turkish Cypriots ceased to participate in the government. UN sponsored intercommunal talks to reach a settlement were held during 1968-1974; intercommunal tensions subsided and violence virtually disappeared during this period. Progress was reported in the talks but the process came to an end due to the Turkish invasion in the summer of 1974. Pretext for Invasion On July 20, 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus with massive military force. The pretext was a criminal coup against the President of Cyprus, on July 15, instigated by the military junta of Greece. Turkey put into operation its plan to partition Cyprus, an objective advocated by Ankara for many years. Despite the swift collapse of the coup and the restoration of the legitimate government of Cyprus, Turkey undertook a second wave of invasion in August, in violation of UN ceasefire agreements, and expanded its occupation to nearly forty percent of the Republic’s territory. Turkey’s military aggression against Cyprus tragically continues unabated to this date. The military occupation, forcible division, violation of human rights, massive colonisation, cultural destruction, property usurpation and ethnic segregation imposed since Turkey’s military invasion remain the main characteristics of the status quo on the island. Today, Turkey, an aspiring member of the European Union, still stands guilty of international aggression against a member-state of the EU and the UN. This is certainly a totally unacceptable state of affairs, an affront to the international legal order and an ongoing threat to regional stability that must be urgently redressed. The dire consequences of the invasion and subsequent military action by Turkey are still felt today by the people of this new EU member-state: • 36,2% of the sovereign territory of Cyprus is still under illegal military occupation by Turkey. • More than 160.000 Greek Cypriots - about one quarter of the total population - who were forcibly expelled from the occupied northern part of the island (where they constituted about 70% of the population) are still deprived of the right to return to their homes and properties. • Some 1.474 persons (among them several hundred civilians) are still missing, while the Turkish side refuses to cooperate in ascertaining their fate. • Some 500 Greek and Maronite Cypriots, out of 20.000 at the end of August 1974, remain enclaved in their villages which are still occupied. These people are living under conditions of oppression, harassment and deprivation. (The rest were forced to abandon their homes and become refugees). 9 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 • 43.000 troops from Turkey, heavily armed with the latest 10 12/4/07 weapons, supported by air, land and sea power, are illegally stationed in the occupied area, making it one of the most militarized regions in the world. • About 160.000 settlers from Turkey have been imported illegally to colonize the occupied area and alter the demographic structure of Cyprus. • 57.000 out of the 116.000 Turkish Cypriots have emigrated from the island since Turkey’s invasion, according to Turkish Cypriot sources, because of the economic, social and moral deprivation which prevails in the occupied areas. Turkish Cypriots are now outnumbered by troops and settlers from Turkey by more than two to one. • Illegal construction on Greek Cypriot land and illegal sale of property owned by Greek Cypriots who were forcibly expelled from their homes by Turkey’s invasion have intensified. This unprecedented usurpation of property is yet another flagrant violation of human rights by the Turkish side. • The illegal Turkish Cypriot regime and Turkey continue to destroy, deliberately and methodically, the Hellenic and Christian cultural and historical heritage in occupied Cyprus. A series of UN General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, as well as resolutions adopted by numerous other international organisations, reflect the universal condemnation of Turkey’s invasion and all subsequent acts of aggression against Cyprus; demand the return of the refugees to their homes in safety and the tracing of the missing persons; and call for respect for the human rights of all Cypriots as well as for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus. Moreover, the European Court of Human Rights has found the government of Turkey responsible for gross and systematic violations of human rights in Cyprus. Successive rounds of UN-sponsored talks between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities to resolve the Cyprus problem have been undermined by the Turkish side which has sought a settlement that in effect would leave Cyprus permanently divided and hostage to foreign interests. The Greek Cypriots, on the other hand, have been insisting on the genuine reunification of the island and its people. The latest UN effort resulted in the presentation of a plan by the Secretary-General for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem. On 24 April 2004 the people of Cyprus were asked to approve or reject, through separate, simultaneous referenda by the two communities, the UN Secretary-General’s proposal (Annan Plan V). A clear majority of 75,8% Greek Cypriots rejected the proposed Annan Plan because they felt that the finalised text, which incorporated arbitrarily many last minute Turkish demands, was not balanced and did not meet 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 their main concerns regarding security, functionality and viability of the solution. The “no” vote in the referendum should be interpreted as a legitimate expression of the real concerns that led to the rejection of a seriously flawed plan which did not provide for: • The removal of all foreign troops and settlers from Cyprus and the elimination of the right of foreign powers to unilaterally intervene in Cyprus; • Adequate guarantees to ensure that the commitments undertaken by the parties involved would be carried out; • A property recovery system that appropriately recognised the rights and interests of displaced Greek Cypriots who were forced from their homes in 1974, and a property compensation arrangement that did not require Greek Cypriots to fund their own restitution; • The right of all Cypriots to acquire property and to live wherever they chose without restrictive quotas; and • A functional government without deadlocks or voting restrictions based on ethnicity. The Government of Cyprus and the Greek Cypriots want efforts for a solution to continue until a framework that addresses the concerns of all the people of Cyprus is agreed upon by the parties. For the solution to be viable and to withstand the test of time, it must be perceived as fair by the people who will have to live with it. The solution, therefore, must be democratic, just, workable, financially viable and compatible with the EU principles, laws and democratic norms, the Convention on Human Rights and key UN resolutions; Cyprus must remain a unified state and enjoy full sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and there should be no foreign intervention or interference in the internal affairs of Cyprus. The people of Cyprus still long for a viable and durable settlement that would enable Greek and Turkish Cypriots to live amicably as they had done for centuries in the past and enjoy together the benefits of EU membership. Cyprus formally joined the European Union as a full member on 1 May 2004 without achieving the desired goal of acceding as a reunited country. The international community must help the people of Cyprus achieve genuine reunification in the new context created by the accession of Cyprus to the EU. The agreement between the President of Cyprus and the UN Secretary General in Paris on 28 February 2006, “to continue their ongoing dialogue with the expressed aim at accelerating the search for a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem”, generated a new momentum for the resumption of the peace process that can contribute towards achieving that goal. The president of Cyprus and the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community reached an agreement on a “Set of 12/4/07 11 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Principles”, on 8 July 2006, following a joint meeting with the UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs. Implementation of that agreement can prepare the ground for comprehensive negotiations leading to a viable settlement. In the meantime, the government continues to introduce additional measures to promote economic integration between the two communities through further economic support for the Turkish Cypriots. As the President of Cyprus, Tassos Papadopoulos, said: “What we are demanding is very reasonable and what we are aiming at is self-evident. We are demanding and aiming at the reunification of our country and our people in the framework of a bicommunal bizonal federation. A state with one economy, a cohesive society and non-fragmented institutions. We are demanding and aiming at the safeguard of our fundamental rights and of our basic freedoms. We are demanding a solution which can be workable and lasting in order to serve the interests and rights of all Cypriots and not of other countries.” For further information and current developments please consult the following websites: Cyprus Press and Information Office: www.moi.gov.cy/pio Cyprus Foreign Ministry: www.mfa.gov.cy LANGUAGES Greek and Turkish are the official languages. English is widely spoken. French and German are also spoken within the tourism industry. Cyprus Tourism Organisation 12 The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (C.T.O.) was established in 1969 by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus as a statutory body responsible for the promotion and marketing of tourism, the planning, regulations and development of the tourist product. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides assistance to professional bodies, companies and individuals related to Tourism in Cyprus. However as a semi–governmental and non–commercial organisation, it does not perform the functions of a Travel Agent. Cyprus Tourism Organisation (Head Office), (for postal inquiries only) Leoforos Lemesou 19, P.O.Box 24535, CY 1390, Lefkosia, Cyprus Tel: 22691100, Fax: 22331644, 22334696 E-mail: cytour@cto.org.cy Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES IN CYPRUS The following offices are open every morning except Sunday and on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. For personal and telephone inquiries only. Lefkosia Aristokyprou 11, Laiki Geitonia, (east of Plateia Eleftherias) CY 1011 Lefkosia, Tel: 22674264 Lemesos a) Spyrou Araouzou 115A, CY 3036 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 27 56 b) Georgiou A' 22, CY 4047 Lemesos Potamos tis Germasogeias (eastern entrance of Dasoudi Beach) Tel: 25 32 32 11 c) Lemesos Harbour, service to all passenger–boats Tel: 25 57 18 68 Platres CY 4820 Platres, Tel: 25 42 13 16 Larnaka Plateia Vasileos Pavlou, CY 6023 Larnaka,Tel: 24 65 43 22 Larnaka International Airport CY 7130 Larnaka, Tel: 24 64 35 76 (Daily 08:15-23:00 hrs) Pafos Gladstonos 3, CY 8046 Pafos, Tel: 26 93 28 41 Kato Pafos 63A Poseidonos, CY 8042 Kato Pafos, Tel: 26 93 05 21 Pafos International Airport CY 8320 Pafos, Tel: 26 42 31 61 (Service to all arrival flights up to 23:00 hrs) Polis Vasileos Stasioikou A’ 2, CY 8820 Polis Chrysochous Tel: 26 32 24 68 Agia Napa Leoforos Kryou Nerou 12, CY 5330 Agia Napa Tel: 23 72 17 96 Paralimni - Protaras Leoforos Protara - Kavo Gkreko 356 CY 5296 Protaras -Paralimni Tel: 23 83 28 65 13 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION OFFICES ABROAD For personal, telephone and postal inquiries: United Kingdom CYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE 17 Hanover Street, London W1S 1YP Tel: 0207 569 8800 Fax: 0207 499 4935 E-Mail: informationcto@btconnect.com Germany - Frankfurt FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN Zeil 127, 60313 Frankfurt Tel: (069) 25 19 19, Fax: (069) 25 02 88 E-Mail: info@cto-fra.de Germany - Berlin FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN Wallstr. 27, 10179 Berlin Tel: 0 30-23 45 75 90, Fax: 0 30-23 45 75 92 E-Mail: cto–berlin@t–online.de France OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE 15 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris Tel: 01. 42.61.42.49, Fax: 01. 42.61.65.13 E-Mail: cto.chypre.paris@wanadoo.fr Switzerland FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN Gottfried Keller–Strasse 7, CH-8001 Zürich Tel: +4144 262 3303, Fax: +4144 251 2417 Geneva: Tel: +44122 741 3303 E-Mail: ctozurich@bluewin.ch Italy ENTE NAZIONALE PER IL TURISMO DI CIPRO Via Santa Sofia 6, 20122 Milano Tel: 02 58 31 98 35, 02 58 30 33 28, Fax: 02 58 30 33 75 E-Mail: info@turismocipro.it Austria 14 ZYPERN TOURISMUS Parkring 20, A–1010 Wien Tel: (01) 513 18 70, Fax: (01) 513 18 72 E-Mail: office@zyperntourismus.at 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Sweden CYPERNS TURISTRÅD Norrlandsgatan 20, 1st floor, 111 43 Stockholm Tel: (08) 10 50 25, Fax: (08) 10 64 14 E-mail: info@ctosweden.org The Netherlands CYPRUS VERKEERSBUREAU Keizersgracht 635, 1017 DS Amsterdam Tel: (020) 624 4358, Fax: (020) 638 3369 E-Mail: cyprus.sun@wxs.nl Belgium OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE DIENST VOOR TOERISME VAN CYPRUS Avenue de Cortenbergh 61, Kortenberglaan B-1000 Bruxelles/Brussel Tel: 02/735.06.21, Fax: 22/735.66.07 E-Mail: cyprus@skynet.be Greece - Athens CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 38, Voukourestiou Str., Kolonaki Athens 10673 Tel: (210) 36 10 178, 36 10 057, Fax: (210) 36 44 798 E-Mail: cto-athens@ath.forthnet.gr Greece - Thessaloniki CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Nikis Ave. 37, Thessaloniki 54013, P.O.Box 50046 Tel: (2310) 24 28 80, Fax: (2310) 28 68 81 E-Mail: kotthes@the.forthnet.gr USA CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANIZATION 13 East, 40th Street, New York, NY 10016 Tel: (00 1212) 683-5280, Fax: (00 1212) 683-5282 E-Mail: gocyprus@aol.com Israel CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Top Tower, 14th Floor, Dizengoff Centre 50 Dizengoff street, Tel Aviv 64332 Tel: (00972) 35 257442, Fax: (00972) 35 257443 E-Mail: cto@netvision.net.il 15 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 Russian Federation CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Povarskaya 9, Building 2, 121069 Moscow Tel: 007 095 744 2953/54, Fax: 007 095 744 2955 E-Mail: moscowcto@yandex.ru St. Petersburg CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Prospect Chernyshevskogo, Flat 56, house 17 191123 St. Petersburg Tel. 007-812-332-58-08, Fax: 007-812-332-58-09 E-mail: spbcto@yandex.ru Hungary CIPRUSI IDEGENFORGALMI HIVATAL H–1051 Budapest, Dorottya Str. 3 III floor Tel: 00-36-1-266 6044 Fax: 00-36-1-266 6043 E-mail: ciprusinfo@t-online.hu Poland CYPRYJSKA ORGANIZACJA TURYSTYCZNA Ul. Piekna 20, 00549 Warszawa Tel: +48 22-827 90 36 Fax: +48 22-827 90 34 E-mail: cto@cypr.pl Czech Republic KYPERSKÁ ORGANIZACE CESTOVNÍHO RUCHU Pod Hradbami 662/9, 160 00 Praha 6 Tel: 00-420-222-253 097 Fax: 00-420-222-251 639 E-mail: cto.prague@volny.cz Ireland CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 71 Lower Leeson St., Dublin 2 Tel: +353.1.6629269, Fax: +353.1.6629270 E-mail: cyprusinfo@eircom.net Finland KYPROKSEN MATKAILUTOIMISTO Aleksanterinkatu 48B, 00100 Helsinki Tel: (0) 9-476 09 100, Fax: (0) 9-476 09 120 E-mail: info@ctofinland.org Middle East and Arabian Gulf 16 CYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE Al Ghurair Center, Offices Tower, No 436B Center Deira, Dubai UAE Tel: (009714) 2277637, Fax: (009714) 2277638 E-mail: tourism@cyprusme.com 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 Accessibility 12/4/07 A A number of facilities are available to the handicapped person wishing to visit Cyprus. Hotels in all parts of the island have a comprehensive range of facilities, meeting the requirements of disabled persons. Since each hotel offers different facilities, it is necessary to contact the hotels directly in order to ascertain that they have the right facilities for a particular disability. Hotels offering facilities for the disabled can be found in the Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s annual “Guide to hotels and other Tourist Establishments”. Both international airports are accessible for disabled people. There are available accessible washrooms, charging stations for electric wheelchairs at departure gates, ramps to allow a person on a wheelchair to enter or exit the buses and other assistive services. In 2007, Cyprus Parliament approved and implemented the use of the European Blue Badge for parking at designated places for the disabled that are available all over the island both in public roads and public parking spaces. The authority responsible for issuing the blue badge is the Service for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, part of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. It can be contacted at +35722400824, email: scrd@dl.mlsi.gov.cy. Most towns in Cyprus are fairly accessible with a wheelchair but much work is carried out to improve the infrastructure. A person using a wheelchair is advised to be accompanied by an able person, since some areas are inaccessible. Transportation around the island can be arranged if prior notice is given to the transport companies. Special buses are also available with low gradient ramps, safety belts and a/c. Also special taxis that can carry a person who is seating on a wheelchair are available. Information can be provided from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation offices. Accommodation Cyprus offers a wide variety of holiday accommodation, ranging from modern, large and luxurious establishments, to small and simple family run operations: Holiday accommodation includes: (a) Hotels (b) Hotel Apartments (c) Tourist Villages 17 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 (d) Tourist Villas (e) Camping sites (f) Traditional Houses (Hotels, Hotel Apts) (g) Tourist Apartments (h) Furnished Apartments (i) Guest Houses Most Hotels and Hotel Apartments have swimming pools, tennis courts, sports facilities, sauna, air conditioning in rooms etc. The rates charged by these establishments are approved by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Most operations offer special off–season discounts on the accommodation rates, usually during the period from the 16th November to the 15th March, excluding the fortnight between the 20th December and 6th January. English is spoken in all hotels; French and German are also widely spoken. ACCOMMODATION IN PRIVATE HOUSES IS NOT AVAILABLE IN CYPRUS HOTELS GUIDE 18 The Cyprus Hotel Guide includes the Hotels and Tourist Establishments officially registered and classified by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in accordance with the provisions of the Hotels and Tourist Establishments Law and Regulations. Under the existing legislation tourist establishments are distinguished between “luxury”, “A”, “B” and “C” class as opposed to the 1 to 5 stars classification of hotels. As a result we have: • Five denominations of Hotels (1 to 5 stars) • Four denominations of Hotel Apartments and Tourist Villas (luxury, A, B, C class) • Two denominations of Tourist Villages and Camping Sites (A and B class) • Traditional Houses (classified into hotels or hotel apartments) • Tourist Apartments (formerly unlicensed establishments) • Hotels without star and Guest Houses (the so-called “dying classes” entry into which is no longer allowed for new establishments). All the accommodation establishments are listed by town / area, type, category and class, and are in alphabetical order. Detailed information on facilities offered by each hotel operation is included in the Guide, a copy of which can be obtained, free of charge, from all the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Offices in Cyprus and abroad. 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 HOTEL RESERVATIONS It is recommended that reservations for accommodation are made in advance. Visitors are advised to apply to their Travel Agent or directly to the hotel of their choice for their reservations. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s information offices at Larnaka International Airport, Pafos International Airport, Lemesos Harbour, and in all towns, are at the disposal of all visitors for any assistance regarding hotel bookings. Airlines More than 31 Airlines, including Cyprus Airways and Eurocypria operate scheduled flights from and to Larnaka International Airport (5 km from Larnaka town centre) and Pafos International Airport (15 km east of Pafos town). – Airlines do not provide transport between the airports and the town terminals. – Besides Airlines, Travel Agencies in Cyprus provide booking services and assist visitors in all matters concerning air travel. Airlines having scheduled flights to Cyprus: Cyprus Airways Ltd (CYP) Head Offices: Alkaiou 21, P.O.Box 21903, 1514 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 30 54, Fax: 22 66 31 67 Ticketing Office: Leoforos Archiepiskopou Makariou III 50, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 751996, Telefax: 22 755271. Toll Free Number: 80000008 FROM AND TO: Amman, Amsterdam, Athens, Bahrain, Beirut, Birmingham, Brussels, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai, Frankfurt, Heraklion, Jeddah, London/Gatwick, London/Heathrow, London/Stansted, Manchester, Milano, Moscow, Paris, Rhodes, Riyadh, Rome, Sofia, Tel–Aviv, Thessaloniki, Vienna, Warsaw, Zurich Aegean Airlines (A3) Themistokli Dervi 46, MEDCON TOWER Suite 702 Lefkosia Tel: 22 65 40 00, Fax: 22 37 42 22 FROM AND TO: Athens 19 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 Aeroflot–Soviet Airlines (AFL) Leoforos Omirou 32B, P.O.Box 22039, 1097 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 90 71, 22 67 30 73 Fax: 22 67 84 84 FROM AND TO: Moscow Aerosweet (AEW) (Ukranian Airlines) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Aeolos Cyprus Travel Bureau Zinas Kanther 6, 1065 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21236, 1504 Lefkosia Tel: 22 88 12 65, 22 88 12 50 Fax: 22 67 62 22 FROM AND TO: Kiev, Odessa Air Moldova (MLD) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Melody Travel Ltd, Makarios Ave. 34, 6017 Larnaka P.O.Box 40304, 6303 Larnaka Tel: 24 62 55 66, 24 62 56 44 Fax: 24 62 48 14 Sales Agents for Cyprus: a) Aeolos Cyprus Travel Bureau Tel: 22 88 12 22, Fax: 22 67 92 95 b) Chryciana Travel Tel: 25 32 89 54, Fax: 25 32 89 56 FROM AND TO: Kichinau Air Slovakia (SVK) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Xenos Aviation Ltd Mykinon 10B, P.O.Box 26531, 1640 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 80 00, Fax: 22 76 71 13 FROM AND TO: Bratislava Alitalia (AZA) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Aviation Ltd Leoforos Evagorou 52, P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 80 00, Fax: 22 67 18 94 FROM AND TO: Rome 20 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd (IZ) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Kyprotours Ltd P.O.Box 53321, 3302 Lemesos Tel: 25 57 41 80, Fax: 25 56 09 48 FROM AND TO: Tel-Aviv Austrian Airlines (AUA) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Aeolos Cyprus Travel Bureau Zinas Kanther 6, 1065 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21236, 1504 Lefkosia Tel: 22 88 12 22, Telefax: 22 67 62 22 FROM AND TO: Vienna Belavia Airlines (BRU) Amathoundos Ave. 20, Steria Complex, Pearl House 5, Lemesos Tel: 25 43 19 99, Fax: 25 31 38 97 FROM AND TO: Minsk British Airways (BAW) Esperidon 15, 2001 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 22359, 1520 Lefkosia Tel: 22 79 99 99, Fax: 22 79 98 03 FROM AND TO: London CSA – Czechoslovak Airlines (CSA) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Tourist Agency Ltd Evagoras Ave. 54-58, P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 58 80 00, Fax: 22 67 18 94 FROM AND TO: Prague Egypt Air (MSR) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Airtrans Group (A.G.L.) Ltd Themistoklis Dervis Str. 27, P.O.Box 25532, 1310 Lefkosia Tel: 22 55 90 00, Fax: 22 55 91 11 FROM AND TO: Cairo Emirates (UAE) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Amathus Navigation Co. Ltd Arch. Makariou III Ave. 66E, P.O.Box 21601, 1077 Lefkosia Tel: 22 81 78 16, Fax: 22 37 56 40 FROM AND TO: Dubai 21 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 Eurocypria Airlines Ltd (ECA) Artemidos Ave. 97, Artemis Building P.O.Box 40970, 6308 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 80 00, Fax: 24 65 80 09 FROM AND TO: Heraklion, London/Gatwick, St. Petersburg Finnair (FIN) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Aviation Ltd Leof. Evagorou 54-58, P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 58 80 00, Fax: 22 67 18 94 FROM AND TO: Helsinki G.B. Airways (BA) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: British Airways Esperidon 15, 2001 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 22359, 1520 Lefkosia Tel: 22 79 99 99, Fax: 22 79 98 03 FROM AND TO: London/Gatwick-Pafos, Manchester Gulf Air (GFA) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Tourist Agency Ltd Louis House, Amphipoleos 20, 2025 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 58 80 05, Fax: 22 44 29 31 FROM AND TO: Bahrain Hemus Air (HMS) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Tourist Agency Ltd Louis House, Amphipoleos 20, 2025 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 58 80 05, Fax: 22 44 29 31 FROM AND TO: Sofia JAT-Yugoslav Airlnes (JAT) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: New Marathon Aviation Ltd Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 66C, P.O.Box 28099, 2090 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 47 57, 22 37 52 66, Fax: 22 37 47 50 FROM AND TO: Belgrade Jazeera Airways (JZR) 22 Booking on-line: www.jazeeraairways.com Contact: Mr. George Nicolaou Tel: 99 74 10 00 FROM AND TO: Kuwait 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Hollandia Enterprises Ltd Zinas Kanther 12, 3rd floor, 1302 Lefkosia P.O.Box 24666, 1065 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 16 16, Fax: 22 67 94 97 FROM AND TO: Amsterdam LOT–Polish Airlines (LOT) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: CTT Aviation Ltd Diagorou 14 & P. Katelari, P.O.Box 21386, 1507 Lefkosia Tel: 22 87 00 00, Fax: 22 66 99 21 FROM AND TO: Warsaw Luftransport (LTU) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Amathus Navigation Co. Ltd Leoforos Omirou 17, P.O.Box 21601, 1511 Lefkosia Tel: 22 71 65 00, Fax: 22 66 13 29 FROM AND TO: Dusseldorf Lufthansa - German Airlines (DLH) Gonia Leoforou Arch. Makariou & Evagorou, Capital Centre, 6th floor, P.O.Box 25230, 1307 Lefkosia Tel: 22 87 33 30, Fax: 22 67 66 54 FROM AND TO: Frankfurt Malev - Hungarian Airlines (MAH) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Hungair Travel Ltd Deligiorgi 5, Lapithion Megaro, Shop 2, 1066 Lefkosia P.O.Box 26888, 1648 Lefkosia Tel: 22 68 09 80, Fax: 22 68 06 68 FROM AND TO: Budapest Middle East Airlines (Air Liban) (MEA) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Araouzos Travel Leof. Evagorou 17A, P.O.Box 21244, 2121 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 04 44, Fax: 22 67 71 46 FROM AND TO: Beirut Olympic Airways (OAL) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Amathus Navigation Co. Ltd Leoforos Omirou 17, P.O.Box 21601, 1511 Lefkosia Tel: 22 71 65 00, Fax: 22 66 13 29 FROM AND TO: Athens 23 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJA) Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 66, Kronos Court, 1077 Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 00 44, Fax: 22 37 51 96 FROM AND TO: Amman Russia Airlines (FV) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Nicodemou Mylona Caritherall Hall, Office 37 6050, Larnaka, Cyprus Tel: 24 62 85 72, Fax: 24 65 09 24 FROM AND TO: St. Petersburg Syrian Arab Airlines (SYR) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Syrianair Leof. Arch. Makariou III 66D, P.O.Box 26062, 1666 Lefkosia Tel: 22 44 71 00, Fax: 22 44 70 50 FROM AND TO: Damascus Tarom – Romanian Airlines (ROT) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: New Marathon Aviation Ltd Leof. Arch. Makariou III 66C, P.O.Box 28099, 2090 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 47 57 Fax: 22 37 47 50 FROM AND TO: Bucharest Transaero Airlines (TSO) General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Titan tours Tel: 26 95 17 56, Fax: 26 95 17 58 Sales Agents for Cyprus: a) Olvia Air Services Ltd Tel: 22 76 54 46, Fax: 22 76 76 70 b) Chryciana Travel Tel: 25 32 89 54, Fax: 22 32 89 56 FROM AND TO: Moscow/Domodedovo - Pafos Airports 24 Visitors arriving in Cyprus by air, may enter the Republic of Cyprus only through the International Airports of Larnaka and Pafos. Entry via other airport is illegal. The operation of airports built in the territory of Cyprus under Turkish occupation after 1974, has never been authorized by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. These airports are, therefore, illegal points of entry into the Republic of Cyprus. Furthermore, because of the lack of effective control over these airports, the Republic of Cyprus cannot implement 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 the international aviation regulations and can hence not guarantee the security and safety of passengers and cargo. Furthermore, the illegal operation of the unrecognized “ERCAN advisory service” causes serious risks over fight efficiency and airspace development in the region. The airport, the ATC systems, the technology and the procedures used are not subject to any control or audit by any internationally recognized authority. At this airport the entry, clearance, immigration, customs, quarantine regulations, aviation security and conditions for passengers, mail and cargo, as required by the Republic of Cyprus are not observed. In addition, “ERCAN” is not subject to inspection by the appropriate agencies responsible for safety oversight at airports in Cyprus. Note: The Airport Tax is included in the airfare. 1. LARNAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The airport is: 5 km (3 miles) from Larnaka town 50 km (31 miles) from Lefkosia (Nicosia) 70 km (43 miles) from Lemesos (Limassol) 50 km (31 miles) from Agia Napa 140 km (87 miles) from Pafos Services offered to travellers at Larnaka International Airport include: – Flight Information (24 hours service), tel: 77778833 – Tourist Information (Daily 08:15-23:00) – Foreign Exchange/Banks/ATM machines – Hotel reservations can be arranged through the Tourist Information Office – Card and Coin-operated telephones – Duty-free shops – Food & Beverage - wide variety of outlets – News-stand, kiosk and souvenir shop – Transportation services (mainly private taxis; rates are based on taximeter) – Car rental offices – VAT Refund Office – Special assistance facilities – Post Office - open 07:30 to 15:30, except Sundays and Public Holidays – Health Inspector’s Office 25 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 – Car Parking Rates until end 2007: 0-20 min - free 21 - 60 min C£1,00 €1,71 1 - 2 hours C£2,00 €3,42 2 - 3 hours C£2,50 €4,27 3 - 4 hours C£3,00 €5,13 4 - 6 hours C£3,50 €5,98 6 - 12 hours C£4,00 €6,83 12-24 hours C£5,00 €8,54 After 5th day C£2,50 €4,27 The new Larnaka International Airport is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by end 2009. 2. PAFOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 26 The airport is:15 km (9 miles) east of Pafos town 63 km (39 miles) from Lemesos 130 km (81 miles) from Larnaka 50 km (28 miles) from Polis 142 km (88 miles) from Lefkosia Services offered to travellers at Pafos International Airport include: – Tourist Information (Service to all arrival flights until 23:00 hrs) – Foreign Exchange/Banks/ATM machines – Card and Coin-operated telephones – Duty free shops – Food & Beverage - wide variety of outlets – News - stands, kiosk and souvenir shop – Transportation service (private taxis; rates are based on taximeter) – Car rental offices – Hotel reservations can be arranged through the Tourist Information Office. – Special assistance facilities – Car Parking Rates until end 2007: 0-20 min - free 21 - 60 min C£1,00 €1,71 1 - 2 hours C£2,00 €3,42 2 - 3 hours C£2,50 €4,27 3 - 4 hours C£3,00 €5,13 4 - 6 hours C£3,50 €5,98 6 - 12 hours C£4,00 €6,83 12-24 hours C£5,00 €8,54 After 5th day C£2,50 €4,27 The new Pafos International Airport is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by end 2008. 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Archaeological Societies and Cultural Foundations The Cyprus Department of Antiquities Mouseiou 1, P.O.Box 22024, 1516 Lefkosia Tel: 22 86 58 64, 22 86 58 88, Telefax: 22 30 31 48 E-mail: antiquitiesdept@da.mcw.gov.cy Website: www.mcw.gov.cy/da The Library of the Department is open to researchers and Scholars. The Department of Antiquities publishes: – Several pamphlets (from scientific treatises to popular reports). – Two Annual Reports: 1– Report of the Department of Antiquities. 2–The Annual Report of the Department of Antiquities – Various other publications on Cyprus Archaeology. These can be purchased from the Cyprus Archaeological Museum in Lefkosia, as well as from the District Archaeological Museums. Informative study booklets on various archaeological sites can be purchased from the custodians’ offices at the various sites. Cyprus Research Centre Gladstonos str. 6, 1095 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21952, 1515 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 63 01, Fax: 22 45 63 09 The Cyprus Research Centre, established in 1962 to conduct research into the history and civilisation of Cyprus, employs both permanent research staff and external collaborators for this purpose. It publishes the results of this research in its Annual Review, the “Epeteris”, and as books in the following series: 1. “Texts and Studies in the History of Cyprus” 2. “Publications of the Cyprus Research Centre” 3. “Collected Studies These publications can be purchased either from the offices of the Cyprus Reseach Centre or from major bookshops. By way of promoting its research objectives, the Centre has also organised several archival collections, the Historical Archive, the Folklore Archive, the Oral Tradition Archive and the War Veterans’ Archive. It also maintains a library open to scholars from Monday to Friday 08:00 to 14:00 (08:00 to 17:00 on Thursdays). The Association of Cypriot Archaeologists P.O.Box 20058, 1600 Lefkosia The Association issues scientific periodicals on Archaeology. 27 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 CAARI: Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute 12/4/07 Andrea Dimitriou 11, 1066 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 64 14, Fax: 22 67 11 47 E-mail: a) director@caari.org.cy b) admin@caari.org.cy Web-site: www.caari.org – The Institute has a number of archaeological publications for sale and distributes the CAARI Newsletter. – The Library of the Institute is open under certain conditions to scholars and students on application to the office of CAARI. – CAARI also offers economic accommodation to scholars and students of archaeology and related disciplines. – CAARI organizes various puplic lectures at its premises, mainly on archaeology, during the academic year. Archaeological Research Unit, University of Cyprus Gladstonos 12, 1095 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 46 58, 22 67 47 02, Fax: 22 67 41 01 Web-site: www.ucy.ac.cy /emaG and www.ucy.ac.cy/isa G – The Unit has its own library specialised in Archaeology. It is open for study Mon-Friday 08:30-20:00. – The Archaeological Research Unit of the University of Cyprus organises lectures on archaeology and history, mainly of Cyprus, throughout the academic year. It also organises about one international colloquium per year. – The Archaeological Research Unit is also responsible for archaeological fieldwork carried out by the University of Cyprus Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis 28 Gladstonos 40, P.O.Box 22543, 1095 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 77 06, 22 67 40 18, Fax: 22 67 50 02 E-mail: leventcy@zenon. logos.cy.net Web-site: www.leventisfoundation.org The Foundation “Anastasios G. Leventis”, established in 1979 after the death of Anastasios G. Leventis, is a branch of the A.G. Leventis Foundation, established at the same time with its headquarters in Vaduz. It deals mainly with projects concerning Cyprus. Its multiple activities include charity and philanthropic activities in Cyprus, but its main targets are the development of Hellenic education and the preservation and presentation of cultural heritage in Cyprus. It supports the restoration of churches, the creation of museums, the 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 organization of international conferences and other cultural activities, the publication of books, the exhibition of works of art. It also supports in a variety of ways the preservation of the environment. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation P.O.Box 21995, 1515 Lefkosia Faneromenis 86-90, 1011 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 71 34, 22 66 43 53, Fax: 22 66 28 98 E-mail: info@cultural.bankofcyprus.com Web-site: www.boccf.org The Cultural Foundation is permanently housed in the old administrative headquarters of the Bank of Cyprus, near the Phaneromeni Church, in the old town of Nicosia, within the Venetian walls. It houses the Museum of the George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Archaeological Collection (donated by Clio and Solon Triantafyllides), the Agora (the Foundation’s shop), the Exhibition hall and the Cultural Foundation’s lecture hall. In the courtyard of the building, at the open air theatre musical and theatrical performances are staged. Laiki Group Cultural Centre Lefkosia Lecture Hall: Arch. Makarios III 39 & Bouboulinas 1065 Lefkosia Tel: 22 81 21 87, Fax: 22 66 10 57 Main Exhibition Centre: Leoforos Vyronos 32, 1096 Lefkosia Tel: 22 71 86 03 E-Mail: culturalcenter@laiki.com The Laiki Cultural Centre was created in 1983, introducing the first cultural agenda initiated by a banking institution. The Centre’s activities include three archival Cypriot collections: Art, Rare Books and Photographs, a major publication programme, children’s educational programmes and annual exhibitions on Cyprus’ heritage as well as European contemporary art. From 2000 the Pierides Museum and its vast collections of ancient, medieval and ethnological Cypriot art, have been entrusted to the Laiki Group Cultural Centre. Pierides Foundation Z. Kitieos 4, P.O.Box 40025, 6023 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 13 45, Fax: 24 65 72 27 E-mail: centrart@spidernet.com.cy The Pierides Foundation is a non-profit organisation and its main aims is the protection of the Greek and Cypriot Cultural Heritage. It covers a wide spectrum of different fields from archaeology to contemporary art by organising prestigeous exhibitions, international symposia, conferences, lectures and publications. The Foundation has so far created thirteen museums: THALASSA - Agia Napa, The Nicosia Municipal 29 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Arts Centre, The Pierides Archaeological Museum/Laiki Group Cultural Centre - Larnaka, the Tornaritis-Pierides Municipal Museum of Palaeontology - Larnaka, the ATHINAIS Museum of Ancient Cypriot Art - Athens, etc. Centre of Cultural Heritage Gonia Megalou Alexandrou, 10 & Alexiou Komninou, 14 P.O.Box 20119, CY 1601 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 20 87, Fax: 22 67 22 15 E-mail: contact@heritage.org.cy Web-site: http://www.heritage.org.cy The Centre of Cultural Heritage offers its services to preserve, conserve, restore and promote the Cultural Heritage of Cyprus. It is housed in a neo-classical residence of the early 20th century in old Lefkosia (Nicosia) Archaeological Sites, Museums and other Places of Interest Visiting Hours for Museums, Ancient Monuments, Sites, Other Places of Interest and Entrance Fees Notes: 1. All museums and archaeological sites remain closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox). 2. During the rest of the Public Holidays (see pages 136-137) the major archaeological sites: Kolossi Castle, Kourion site, Sanctuary of Apollo, Tombs of the Kings, Mosaics in Pafos, Hala Sultan Tekke, Choirokoitia and the Archaeological site of Amathous, remain open from 08:00–17:00 hrs (08:00-19:30 hrs summer). The Cyprus Archaeological Museum in Lefkosia remains also open from 10:00–13:00 hrs. 3. Opening and closing times of Museums and Archaeological sites, as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. During the summer period (June-August) the archaeological sites stay open longer. 4. The Department of Antiquities can issue for a specific person special entry cards for a period of one day for C£2,50 (€6,80) and for a period of seven days for C£5,00 (€17,10). LEFKOSIA 1. Cyprus Museum (Archaeological) 30 Mouseiou 1 Tel: 22 86 58 64, 22 86 58 88, Fax: 22 30 31 48 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:00–16:00 Thu: 08:00–17:00 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Sat: 09:00–16:00 Sunday: 10:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£2,00 (€3,42) 2. Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou (within the Archbishopric) Tel: 22 43 00 08, Fax: 22 43 06 67 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday-Friday: 09:00–16:30 Saturday: 09:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£1,00 (for individuals) C£0,20 (€0,34) (for students) 3. Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou (within the old Archbishopric) Tel: 22 43 25 78 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tuesday-Friday: 09:30–16:00 Saturday: 9:00–13.00 Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) (for individuals) 4. Agios Ioannis (St. John) Cathedral (next to the Archbishopric) ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday-Friday: 08:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00 Saturday: 08:00–12:00 (and during Mass) Entrance free. 5. National Struggle Museum Near the Archibishopric, Plateia Arch. Kyprianou Tel: 22 30 58 78 Monday – Friday: 08:00–14:00 Thursday: 15:00–17:30 (except July-August) Entrance free. 6. Museums of the Pancyprian Gymnasium Corner of Agiou Ioanni &Thiseos Streets Tel: 22 46 60 14, Fax: 22 46 60 21 Monday - Friday: 09:00-15:30 Wednesday: 09:00-17:00 Saturday: 09:00-13:00 Entrance free 31 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 7. The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia 12/4/07 Ippokratous 17, Laïki Geitonia Tel: 22 66 14 75 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–16:30 (closed on Public Holidays) Entrance free. 8. The House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios - Ethnological Museum Patriarchou Grigoriou 20, Tel: 22 30 53 16 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Mon: 08:30–14:00 Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:30–15:30 Thu: 08:30–17:00 (closed on Public Holidays) Saturday, Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 9. Cyprus Postal Museum Department of Postal Services Agiou Savva 3B, 1015 Lefkosia Tel: 22 30 47 11, 22 76 05 22, Fax: 2276 07 33 Monday–Friday: 09:00–15:00 Saturday: 09:00–13:00 For groups the museum can also open on Sundays after previous notice. Entrance free. 10. Museum of the George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Collection (Donated by Clio and Solon Triantafyllides) Phaneromenis 86-88-90 Tel: 22 67 71 34 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday-Saturday: 10:00–17:00 (closed on Bank holidays) Entrance free. 11. Ledra Museum - Observatory 32 Ledra street, Shakolas Building, Tel: 22 67 93 69 Monday-Sunday: 10:00–20:00 (April –October) Monday-Sunday: 09:30–16:00 (November–March) Entrance fees: C£0.50c (€0,85) 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 12. Museum on the History of Cypriote Coinage Stasinou 51, Agia Paraskevi area c/o Bank of Cyprus Headquarters, Tel: 22 67 71 34 Monday-Friday: 08:00–14:00 (closed on Bank holidays) Monday: 08.30-17.00 (September–April) Entrance free. 13.Pyli Ammochostou (Famagusta Gate) – Lefkosia Municipal Cultural Centre Leoforos Athinon, Tel: 22 43 08 77 Monday–Friday: 10:00–13:00, 16:00–19:00 (May–September: 10:00–13:00, 17:00–20:00) Entrance free. 14. State Gallery of Contemporary Art Gonia Leoforou Stasinou & Kritis Tel: 22 45 82 28 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday–Friday: 10:00–16:45, Saturday: 10:00–12:45 Entrance free. 15. The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (Associated with the Pierides Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens) Apostolou Varnava 19 Tel: 22 79 74 00, Fax: 22 43 25 31 ALL THE YEAR ROUND During exhibitions: Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 Sunday: 10:00–16:00 Entrance free. 16. Chrysaliniotissa Crafts Centre Dimonaktos 2, (Corner Ipponaktos & Dimonaktos, within the old city) Tel: 22 34 80 50, 99 62 96 11 Monday–Friday: 09:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00 (16:00–19:00 May–Sept.) Saturday: 10:00–13:00 17. Omeriye Mosque (Ex Augustinian Church) Trikoupi & Plateia Tyllirias (near the Old Town Hall Market within the old city) Any reasonable hour and whenever there is no prayer. 33 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 18. Hamam Omeriye Tyllirias Square 8, 1016 Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 05 70, 22 75 05 50, Fax: 22 75 17 27 For group tours call in advance. Use of Baths (charged): Tue., Thu., Sat.: 09:00–21:00 (for men) Wed., Fri., Sun.: 09:00–21:00 (for women) Mon: 09:00–21:00 (for couples) 19. Pancyprian Geographical Museum Strovolos Municipality (within Strovolos Municipality) Leoforos Strovolou 100, 2018 Strovolos, Tel: 22 47 03 40 Monday– Friday: 07:30–14:30, Thursday: 07:30–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: closed. Entrance free. 20. Cyprus Museum of Natural History Cyprus Carlsberg Brewery’s grounds – Lakkia (Latsia) area Tel: 22 47 11 11 Monday–Friday: 09:00–16:00 Entrance free. 21. The Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum Granikou 44, 1010 Lefkosia Tel: 99 54 32 15, Tel/Fax: 22 68 02 22 E-mail: x.n@cytanet.com.cy ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday–Friday: 09:30–13:00, 15:30–19:00 Saturday: 09:30–13:00 Entrance fee: C£1,00 (€1,71) 22. Cyprus Police Museum Within the Police Headquarters Tel: 22 80 87 93 Web-site: www.police.gov.cy Monday–Friday: 08:00–14:00 Entrance free. 23. Von World Pens Hall 34 Demostheni Severi Ave. 37 Tel: 22 46 32 04 Web-site: www.vonpenshall.com E-mail: von@vonpenshall.com Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri.: 09:00–13:00, 15:00–19:00 (Oct.-May) 16:00–20:00 (June-Sept.) Sat.: 09:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£2,00 (€3,42) for adults, C£1,00 (€1,71) for children. 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 24. Visitor Centre of the Athalassa National Forest Park Keryneia Ave. 1, 2116 Aglantzia Tel: 22 462943 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 07:30–14:30 Thursday: 07:30–14:00, 15:00–18:00 Saturday, Sunday: closed (Closed on Public Holidays) Entrance fee: C£0,50 (€0,85) for all visitors above 6 years old. LEFKOSIA DISTRICT 1. Politiko – Tamassos Royal Tombs Politiko village, 17 km (10 miles) southwest of Lefkosia Tel: 22 62 26 19 Daily: 08:30–16:00 (November - March) 09:30–17:00 (April - October) (Closed on Public Holidays) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 2. Agios Irakleidios Convent Politiko village, 0,5 km from the Royal Tombs. Tel: 22 62 39 50 Open daily (closed from 12:00 to 15:00 hrs) The convent is open for group visits only on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 12:00 hrs. 3. Machairas Monastery 41 km south of Lefkosia through Deftera and Pera villages. Tel: 22 35 93 34 Open daily from 08:30 to 17:30 hrs The monastery is open for group visits only on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 12:00 hrs. 4. Fikardou – Rural Museum: The Houses of Katsinioros and Achilleas Dimitri Fikardou village 40 km from Lefkosia, Tel: 22 63 47 31 Daily: 08:00–16:00 (November - March) 09:00–17:00 (April - October) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 5. Proto-Industrial Museum Agia Varvara village To arrange a visit please contact tel: 22 52 17 15 35 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 LEMESOS 1. Lemesos District Archaeological Museum Anastasi Sioukri & Vyronos 5, Tel: 25 30 51 57 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:00–15:00 Thu: 08:00–17:00 Sat: 09:00–15:00 Mon, Sun: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 2. Cyprus Mediaeval Museum / Lemesos Mediaeval Castle Richard & Berengaria, near the Old Port Tel: 25 30 54 19 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday–Saturday: 09:00–17:00 Sunday: 10:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£2,00 (€3,42) 3. Municipal Folk Art Museum Agiou Andreou 253, Tel: 25 36 23 03 Monday – Friday: 08:30–13:30 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 15:00–17:30 (June–September: 16:00–18:30) Entrance fees: C£0,50 (€0,85) 4. Lemesos Municipal Art Gallery 28th Oktovriou 103, Tel: 25 58 62 12 Monday–Friday: 07:30–13:45 Entrance fees: C£0,50 (€0,85) 5. Carob Museum Vasilissis Str. (behind Lemesos Mediaeval Castle) Tel: 25 76 28 28 Open Daily Entrance free. 6. Museum of Strategos Georghios Grivas Dighenis 36 Griva Digheni Street, KRYSFIGETO (Dighenis Hide-Out) Tel: 25 58 21 07 Monday–Friday: 09:00–13:00, Wednesday 15:00–17:30 Entrance free 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 LEMESOS DISTRICT 1. Kourion, Archaeological Site 19 km (111/2 miles) west of Lemesos Tel: 25 93 42 50 Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November-March) 08:00–18:00 (April-May, September-October) 08:00–19:30 (June-August) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 2. Sanctuary of Apollo Ylatis 3 km (11/2 miles) west of Kourion archaeological site Tel: 25 99 10 49 Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November-March) 08:00–18:00 (April-May, September-October) 08:00–19:30 (June-August) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 3. Kourion Archaeological Museum Episkopi village, 14 km (9 miles) west of Lemesos Tel: 25 93 24 53 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday–Friday: 09:00–14:00 Thursday: 08:00–17:00 Saturday and Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,0 (€1,71) 4. Kolossi Mediaeval Castle Kolossi, 14 km (9 miles) west of Lemesos Tel: 25 93 49 07 Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November-March) 08:00–18:00 (April-May, September-October) 08:00–19:30 (June-August) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 5. Amathous Archaeological Site 11 km (7 miles) east of Lemesos centre Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November-March) 08:00–18:00 (April-May, September-October) 08:00–19:30 (June-August) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 37 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 6. Cyprus Wine Museum 42 Pafos Str., 4630 Erimi village Tel: 25 87 38 08/09, Fax: 25 82 17 18 E-mail: cypruswinemuseum@cytanet.com.cy ALL THE YEAR ROUND Daily: 09:00–17:00 Entrance fees: C£2,50 (€4,27) including a glass of wine 7. Pastelli Museum Anogyra village. To arrange a visit please contact tel: 25 22 23 57 Entrance free. 8. Oleasto - The House of Olive Anogyra village. Tel: 99 52 50 93, 99 56 57 68 Open daily: 10:00-19:00 Entrance fees: C£1,50 (€2,56) for adults, C£1,00 (€1,71) for children. 9. Arsos - Folk Art Museum Arsos village To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Patra Psilogeni Tel: 25 94 32 23, 25 24 33 47 Entrance Fees: C£0,25 (€0,43) 10. Vasa - Ecclesiastical Museum Vasa village. Entrance free. 11. Monastery of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) and Traditional Wine Press Omodos village, 11km south west of Platres Daily, any reasonable hour. Entrance free. 12. Pylavakion Museum (Pottery) Foini village. Tel: 25 42 15 08. Entrance fee: £1,00 (€1,71) 13. Koilani - Ecclesiastical Museum and Viticulture Museum (under renovation) Koilani village. For a visit please contact Mr. Aristos Flouris. Tel: 99 60 81 96, 99 97 95 43 38 14. Fassoula - Agricultural Museum Fassoula village. Entrance free. 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 15. Agios Mamas Church Louvaras village, 26km from Lemesos. For a visit plese call 99 31 88 32 or 25 54 21 42 16. Akrotiri Environmental, Education and Information Centre Akrotiri village. Tel: 25 82 65 62, Fax: 25 82 65 63 Open daily: Monday-Sunday: 08:30–15:00 Entrance free. LARNAKA 1. Larnaka District Archaeological Museum Plateia (square) Kalograion, Tel: 24 30 41 69 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:00–15:00 Thursday: 08:00–17:00 Sat: 09:00–15:00 Monday and Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 2. Kition, Archaeological Site Approx. 500 m north–east of the District Archaeological Museum. ALL THE YEAR ROUND Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:00–14:30 Thursday: 08:00–17:00 Saturday and Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 3. The Pierides Foundation Archaeological Museum Zinonos Kitieos 4, Tel: 24 81 45 55, Fax: 24 81 78 68 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday–Thursday: 09:00–16:00 Friday–Saturday: 09:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 4. Agios Lazaros Church Plateia Agiou Lazarou, Tel: 24 65 24 98 Mon.– Sun.: 08:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 (April–August) Mon.– Sun.: 08:00–12:30, 14:00–17:30 (Sept.–March) Entrance free. 39 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 5. Byzantine Museum of Agios Lazaros Church Plateia Agiou Lazarou, Tel: 24 65 24 98 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Mon.–Sat.: 08:30–12:30, 15:00–17:30 Wednesday and Saturday afternoon: closed Entrance fees: C£0,50 (€0,85) 6. Larnaka District Mediaeval Museum (Larnaka Fort) Larnaka Seafront, Tel: 24 30 45 76 Mon – Fri: 09:00–17:00 (November - May, September - October) Mon – Fri: 09:00–19:30 (June-August) Saturday-Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 7. Larnaka Municipal Cultural Centre Leoforos Athinon - Plateia Evropis (seafront promenade) a) Municipal Gallery, Tel: 24 65 88 48 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday – Friday: 09:00–16:00 Saturday: 10:00–13:00 Entrance free. b) Palaeontology Museum: Tornaritis - Pierides Tel: 24 62 85 87 (in cooperatioon with the Hellenic Bank) ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tuesday–Friday: 09:00–14:00 Saturday–Sunday: 09:00–12:00 Sunday: closed from June to August Entrance free. 8. Municipal Museum of Natural History – Larnaka Leoforos Grigori Afxentiou, Tel: 24 65 25 69 (within the Larnaka Municipal Gardens) ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday – Friday:09:00–16:00 Saturday: 10:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£0,20 (€0,34) LARNAKA DISTRICT 1. Hala Sultan Tekke – Salt Lake 40 Dromolaxia, 5 km (3 miles) west of Larnaka town Daily: 08:00–19:30 (June - August) 08:00–18:00 (April-May, Sept.- October) 08:00–17:00 (November-March) Entrance free. 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 2. Angeloktisti Church Kiti village, Tel: 24 42 46 46 7 km west of Larnaka town Monday-Sunday: 08:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00 (14:00–18:00 June-August) Entrance free. 3. Choirokoitia - Neolithic Settlement 32 km from Larnaka town, 48 km south of Lefkosia by the Lefkosia – Lemesos motorway, tel: 24 32 27 10 Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November - March) 08:00–18:00 (April - May, Sept.- October) 08:00–19:30 (June-August) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 4. Kalavassos Tenta - Neolithic Settlement 40 km from Larnaka town or 53 km south of Lefkosia, off the Lefkosia - Lemesos motorway. Monday-Friday: 08:30–16:00 (November - March) 09:30–17:00 (April - October) Saturday-Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 5. Stavrovouni Monastery 9 km off the Lefkosia - Lemesos road, 40 km from Larnaka. September – March : 08:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00 April – August: 08:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00 Note: Women are not allowed to visit Stavrovouni Monastery. Men may visit the monastery, dressed properly. The use of cameras or video–cameras is prohibited. 6. Agios Minas Convent Near Lefkara village, 38km from Larnaka town Daily: 08:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00 (May-September) 08:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 (October-April) The convent is open for group visits only from Monday to Friday except between: 12:00-15:00 (May-September) 12:00-14:00 (October-April) 7. Chapelle Royale Pyrga village, 32 km from Larnaka, 35 km south of Lefkosia, off the Lefkosia – Lemesos motorway. Daily, any reasonable hour. Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 41 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 8. Lefkara: Museum of Traditional Embroidery & Silver–Smithing (Patsalos Residence) Pano Lefkara village, 40 km from Larnaka, 8 km from Skarinou, off the Lefkosia – Lemesos motorway. Tel: 24 34 23 26 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday – Thursday: 09:30–16:00 Friday – Saturday: 10:00–16:00 Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 9. Fatsa Wax Museum Pano Lefkara village, c/o G. Papandreou Tel: 24 62 10 48 Nov.-April: daily: 09:00-17:30 May-Oct.: daily: 09:00-19:00 Entrance fees: C£3,00 (€5,13) for adults, C£2,50 (€4,27) for students and pensioners, C£2,00 (€3,42) for children. 10.Rural Museum (House of Gavriel and Eleni Papachristoforou) Kato Drys village, Tel: 24 34 26 48 Mon-Fri: 09:00-14:00 Entrance fees: C£0,50 (€0,85) 11. Costas Argirou Naive Sculpture Museum Mazotos village, Tel: 24 99 16 33 Tue–Sat: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00 Sun: 09:00-12:00 Entrance fee: £1,00 (€1,71) 12.Aromatic Herb Garden Kalavassos village (200m off the Kalavassos motorway exit) Tel: 99 53 54 60 Mon–Sat: 15:00-18:00 Sunday: closed 42 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 PAFOS 1. Pafos District Archaeological Museum Griva Digeni 43, Tel: 26 30 62 15 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:00–15:00 Thu: 08:00–17:00 Saturday: 09:00–15:00 Monday, Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 2. Byzantine Museum Adjoined to the Bishopric (near Ag. Theodoros Church), Andrea Ioannou 5, Pafos, Tel: 26 93 13 93 ALL THE YEAR ROUND: Monday–Friday: 09:00–16:00 (winter: 09:00–15:00) Saturday: 09:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 3. Ethnographical Museum Exo Vrisis 1, Tel: 26 93 20 10 Monday–Saturday: 09:30–17:00 Sunday: 10:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£1,50 (€2,56) 4. Pafos Municipal Art Gallery Gladstonos 7, Tel: 26 93 06 53 April – Oct: Monday–Friday: 10:00–13:00 & 17:00-20:00 Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–13:00 Nov.-March: Monday–Sunday: 10:00–13:00 Monday–Friday: 15:00–17:00 Entrance: free 5. Pafos Mediaeval Fort Pafos – Harbour area Daily: 08:00–19:30 (June–August) 08:00–18:00 (April–October) 08:00–17:00 (November–March) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 6. Pafos Mosaics Pafos, Tel: 26 30 62 17 Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November–March) 08:00–16:00 (April–May, September–October) 08:00–19:30 (June–August) Entrance fees: C£2,00 (€3,42) 43 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 7. Tombs of the Kings Pafos, Tel: 26 30 62 95 Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November-March) Daily: 08:00–18:00 (April–May, September–October) Daily: 08:00–19:30 (June–August) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) PAFOS DISTRICT 1. Geroskipou – Folk Art Museum 3 km east of Pafos, Tel: 26 30 62 16 Daily: 08:00–16:00 (November-March) 09:00–17:00 (April–October) Entrance fees : C£1,00 (€1,71) 2. Geroskipou, Agia Paraskevi Byzantine Church 3km east of Pafos Mon.–Sat. (April–October) 08:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00 Mon.–Sat. (Nov.–March) 08:00–13:00, 14:00–16:00 Entrance fees: free for individuals C£3,00 (€5,13) for groups 3. Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Palaipafos Museum, Mediaeval Manor Kouklia village, 14 km (9 miles) east of Pafos Tel: 26 43 21 80 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 08:00–16:00 Thursday: 08:00–17:00 Entrance fees: C£2,00 (€3,42) 4. Agios Neofytos Monastery 9 km north of Pafos April–October: Mon.–Sun.: 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 November–March: Mon.-Sun.: 09:00–13:00, 14:00–16:00 The entrance fee for the Museum and the Encleistra is C£0,50 (€0,85) 5. Museum of the Mycenaean Colonisation of Cyprus 44 Maa-Paleokastro (Coral Bay area) Daily: 08:30–17:00 (November–March) 08:30–18:00 (April–October) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 6. Archaelogical site at Agios Georgios, Pegeia Agios Georgios, Pegeia village area Daily: 08:30–17:00 (November–March) 08:30–18:00 (April–October) Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 7. Marion / Arsinoe Archaeological Museum of Polis Leoforos Makariou III 26, Polis 35 km from Pafos, Tel: 26 32 29 55 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:00–15:00 Thursday: 08:00–17:00 Saturday: 09:00–15:00 Monday, Sunday: closed Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 8. Byzantine Museum of Arsinoe c/o Bishopric of Arsinoe, Peristerona village, 9 km south of Polis, Pafos district, Tel: 26 35 25 15 April–Oct.: Monday–Friday: 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 Saturday: 10:00–13:00 Nov.–March: Monday–Friday: 10:00–16:00 Saturday: 10:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) 9. Chrysorrogiatissa monastery 40 km northeast of Pafos, Tel: 26 72 24 57 The monastery is also reached from Kykkos monastery through Pafos forest. The monastery is open daily. The Icons and Utensils Treasury is located within the premises of Chrysorogiatissa monastery. May–August: 09:30–12:30 and 13.30–18:30 (Daily) September - April: 10:00–12:30 and 13.30–16:00 (Daily) 10. Fyti - Weaving Museum Fyti village, c/o Mrs Mavrelli, Tel: 26 73 21 26 Entrance free. May-October: Mon.–Sat.: 08:00–12:00 & 14:00–17:00 Nov.-April: Mon.–Sat.: 09:00–12:00 & 13:00–15:00 11. Drouseia-Weaving Museum Drouseia village, Tel: 26 33 25 61 Monday–Friday: 08:30–12:00, 14:00–16:00 Saturday: 08:30–12:00 Entrance fee: £0,25 (€0,43) 45 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12. Ineia - Folk Art Museum, Psathomouseion (Basket weaving Museum) Ineia village, c/o Mrs Georgia Manolis, Tel: 26 33 25 62 Mon.-Saturday: 11:00–13:00 Mon.-Friday: 16:00–19:00 (June–September) Mon.-Friday: 14:00–17:00 (October–May) 13. Kato Akourdaleia - Folk Art Museum Kato Akourdaleia village, Tel: 26 30 62 16 Mon.-Fri.: 08:00–14:30, Thur.: 08:00–17:00 Entrance fee: £0,75 (€1,29) AMMOCHOSTOS (Famagusta) DISTRICT 1. “Thalassa” Agia Napa Municipal Museum of the Sea c/o Pierides Foundation Leoforos Kryou Nerou 14, Agia Napa Tel: 23 81 63 66 Monday: 09:00–13:00 (October–May) Tuesday–Saturday: 09:00-17:00 (October–May) Sunday: 10:00–14:00 Monday: 09:00–13:00 (June-September) Tues.–Sun.: 09:00-13:00, 18:00–22:00 (June-September) Entrance fees: £1,50 (€2,57) for adults, £0,50 (€0,85) for children 2. Cultural Centre of Occupied Ammochostos (Famagusta) Evagorou 35, Deryneia Tel: 23 74 08 60, Fax: 23 74 08 61 E-mail: cultural.centre@cytanet.com.cy ALL THE YEAR ROUND Monday–Friday: 07:30–16:30, Saturday: 09:30–16:30 Entrance free. 3. Deryneia - Folkloric Museum Deryneia village, Demetri Liperti 12, Tel: 23 74 03 53 Monday–Saturday: 09:00–17:00 Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) (for adults) 46 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 4. Avgorou - Ethnograhic Museum Avgorou village, Leoforos Karyon 52 Tel: 23 92 33 40 Monday–Friday: 08:30–13.30 Wednesday–Thursday: 16:00–18:00 (June-October) 15:00–17:00 (Nov.-May) Saturday: 09:00–13:00 Entrance fees: C£1,00 (€1,71) for adults, C£0,50 (€0,85) for children 5. Sotira - Ecclesiastical Museum Sotira village For a visit please contact the village priest, tel: 23 82 39 32 Entrance free. TROODOS AREA (Lefkosia district) 1. Kykkos Monastery The Monastery is located 12km from Pedoulas village in Troodos mountains area. Museum of Kykkos Monastery Tel: 22 94 27 36 The Monastery and the Museum of Kykkos Monastery are open daily: Nov.–May.: 10:00–16:00 June–Oct.: 10:00–18:00 Entrance fees for the museum: C£1,50 (€2,56) (C£1,00 (€1,71) for groups) 2. Panagia Assinou Church Nikitari village, tel: 99 83 03 29 (Father Kyriakos) Daily: 09:30–17:00 (May–Aug.) 09:30–16:30 (Sept.–Oct.) 09:30–16:00 (Nov.–April) 3. Panagia Podithou Church, the nearby Archangelos Michail (or Panagia Theotokos) Church and Agios Sozomenos Church Galata village. For a visit please contact Mr. Kostas Papakonstantinou (at the coffee shop). Tel: 22 92 23 94, 99 98 50 49 47 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 4. Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis Church 5 km from Kakopetria village. ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tuesday–Saturday: 09:00–16:00 Sunday: 11:00–16:00 Monday: closed Entrance free. 5. Kakopetria Old Village The old quarter of the village has been declared protected and old houses have been restored. 6. Agios Ioannis Lambadistis Church and Byzantine Museum Kalopanagiotis village (69 km from Lefkosia) Tel: 99 47 61 49 October-February Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00-15:30 Sunday: 11:00-15:30 March-May, September Tuesday-Saturday: 09:30-17:00 Sunday: 11:00-17:00 June-August Tuesday-Saturday: 09:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00 Sunday: 11:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00 7. Panagia tou Moutoulla Church Moutoullas village. Please contact Mr. Kostas Gregoriou (at the coffee shop) to arrange a visit. Tel: 22 95 23 41 8. Archangelos Church and Byzantine Museum Pedoulas village, Tel: 22 95 21 40 Open daily: March-November: 10:00–18:00 December, January, February: 10:00–16:00 Entrance free. 9. Folkloric Museum of Pedoulas 48 Pedoulas village, Tel: 22 95 21 40 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–16:00 Entrance free. 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 10. Panagia tou Araka Church Lagoudera village (15km from Agros village, off the Kakopetria -Troodos Lemesos road) Visitors can ask for the key and be escorted by the priest who can be contacted at the premises next to the church. 11. Stavros tou Agiasmati Church Platanistassa village. Please contact Mr. Vassilis Hadjivassilis (at the coffee shop) to arrange a visit. Tel: 22 65 25 62, 99 58 72 92 12. Museum of Byzantinte Heritage and Church of Transfiguration Palaichori village, Tel: 22 64 30 12 ALL THE YEAR ROUND Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00-13:00 13. Katydata - Museum of Mining Heritage Katydata village, 55 km from Lefkosia For a visit please contact Mr Pantelis Andreou, Tel: 22 93 20 25 TROODOS AREA (Lemesos district) 1. Troodos Visitor Centre (Environmental Information) Plateia Troodos, Tel: 25 42 01 44 November–March & June: Mon–Fri: 10:00–15:00 April–May & Sept.–Oct: Mon.–Fri.: 10:00–15:00 Sun.: 10:00–15:00 July–August: Mon.–Sun: 10:00–16:00 (Closed on Public Holidays) Entrance fees: C£0,50 (€0,85) 2. Trooditissa Monastery The monastery is a retreat for prayer, therefore it is closed for visits. 3. Timios Stavros Church Pelendri village, 32km from Lemesos. For visit please contact Mrs Anastasia Papachristodoulou, tel: 25 55 23 69 49 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p07-50:0.1 TRA. HANDB.06 4. Panagia Katholiki Church Pelendri village, 32km from Lemesos. For a visit please contact Mrs Panagiota Socratous, tel: 25 55 22 68, 99 34 07 52 5. Timios Stavros Church and Museum Kyperounda village For a visit please contact Father Ioannis (Tel: 25 53 22 53) or the Community Board (Tel: 25 81 32 04) 50 12/4/07 12:01 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 B Baby - Food, Napkins Etc. Both international and local brands of baby food, napkins, disposable diapers, baby cosmetics, anti–rash creams etc., are available on the Cyprus market. “Babies’ necessaires” can be found in Pharmacies (chemists) and in supermarkets. Pharmacies (chemists) can be traced in the Yellow Pages of the Cyprus Telephone Directory. Baby-sitting services Almost all hotels in Cyprus offer baby–sitting facilities provided that arrangements with the reception are made in advance. Banking Commercial banks in Cyprus offer a wide range of banking services, in Euro as well as in foreign currencies, and have correspondents in most major cities around the world. They are also full members of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). Commercial banking is fully compliant with EU banking law. Commercial banks are supervised by the Central Bank of Cyprus. In addition to supervising commercial banks, the Central Bank’s functions include: 1. Contricuting to the implementation of monetary policy in the Euro area; 2. Ensuring the stability or the financial system; 3. Promoting, regulating and overseeing the smooth operation of payment and settlement systems; 4. Holding and managing the Republic’s official foreign reserves. For further information please contact: CENTRAL BANK OF CYPRUS P.O.Box 25529, CY 1395 Lefkosia Tel: 357-22714100, Fax: 357-22378151 E-mail:cbcinfo@centralbank.gov.cy Website: www.centralbank.gov. cy 51 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Banking hours for the public: May to September Monday – Friday: 08:15–13:30 October to April Monday – Friday: 08:30–13:30 Monday: 15:15-16:45 Banks are closed at weekends, on public holidays and Easter Tuesday. Christmas Eve is a working day for banks. Banks at Larnaka and Pafos International Airports provide exchange bureaux services on a 24-hour basis. Similar facilities are also available at Lemesos harbour. There are many Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) outside most branches of banks in all towns and in the main tourist resorts of Agia Napa and Paralimni. Hotels, large shops and restaurants normally accept credit cards and traveller’s cheques. Rates of exchange are published daily in the local press and are broadcast through the media. Further information on Cyprus’s banking system is available at the Central Bank’s website (www.centralbank.gov.cy) or the websites of commercial banks. (See also “Currency-Exchange Rates”). Bibliography on Cyprus Numerous books have been written on Cyprus in various languages covering topics like: History, Archaeology, Architecture, Ecclesiastical Art and Monasteries, Towns and Villages, Folk Art and Environment, Cookery as well as Tourist Guides. Most publications can be obtained both in Cyprus and abroad from various bookshops. For further information please contact: Cyprus Booksellers Assocation c/o Cyprus Chambers of Commerce P.O.Box 21455, 1509 Lefkosia Tel: 22889600, Fax: 22667433 E-mail: socratis@cci.org.cy 52 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Blue Flag Campaign The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to more than 3200 beaches and marinas in 36 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean. The Blue Flag Campaign, which was launched in 1987 during the European Year for the Environment, is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. Being a symbol of environmental quality, it serves as an incentive for local authorities and the private sector to take measures for the overall improvement of the coastal areas in accordance with the above-mentioned criteria. Cyprus, as a Mediterranean tourism destination, has recognised the importance of this campaign as one way in which tourism can be better integrated with the coastal environment. With the initiative of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the cooperation of the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA), the local authorities and the relevant government bodies, Cyprus has introduced the European Blue Flag Campaign and become a full member of the FEE in 1995. The 1995 Pilot Project of the European Blue Flag Campaign, which was jointly undertaken by CYMEPA and the CTO has successfully established the scheme in Cyprus. In 1996 the "Blue Flag Pennant" was awarded to 11 beaches while in 1997 a total of 18 beaches have been awarded with "Blue Flags", 13 "European Blue Flags" and 5 "Blue Flag Pennants". The "European Blue Flag" was awarded to 25 beaches on the island in 1998, 24 beaches in 1999, 29 beaches in 2000, 34 beaches in 2001, 35 beaches in 2002, 39 beaches in 2003 and 2004, 49 beaches in 2005 and 49 beaches in 2006. In 2007 the International Blue Flag Jury awarded the Blue Flag to 52 beaches in Cyprus: Louma, Pernera, Potami, Vrysi A’ & B’ & C’, Protaras, Nisia Lombardi [Paralimni], Konnos Bay, Kermia, Ammos tou Kambouri, Glyki Nero, Pantachou, Loukkos tou Manti, Katsarka, Pernera, Vathia Gonia, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Lanta, Macronissos and Agia Thekla (Agia Napa), Ellinas beach - CTO (Pyla), Yannathes (Voroklini), Phinikoudes, Kastella and Mckenzie (Larnaka), Kalymnos beach - CTO & Governor’s beach (Pentakomo), Aoratoi (Pyrgos), Municipal Beach Parekklisias (Parekklisia), Santa Barbara, Loures, Vouppa, Aphrodite, Onisilos, Armonia and Castella (Agios 53 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Tychon), Akti Olympion A & B (Lemesos), Pissouri beach (Pissouri), Municipal beach – CTO (Geroskipou), Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A & B, Alykes, Municipal Baths and Faros (Pafos), Laourou and Coral Beach (Pegeia), Municipal beach, Dasoudi beach - CTO (Polis Chrysochous). It is our contribution that the European Blue flag Campaign recognizes. The "Blue Flag" is indeed an award for all the people of Cyprus! For further information, please contact: Cyprus Tourism Organisation P.O.Box 24535, CY 1390 Lefkosia Tel: + 357 22 691216, Fax: + 357 22 339723 Email: Maro.Kazepi@cto.org.cy Website: www.visitcyprus.com & www.blueflag.org Boat trips along the coast of Cyprus One day sea cruises in the crystal–clear Mediterranean waters, are organised from May to October, weather permitting and these usually include drinks and snacks on board, with lunch served either on board, or at a seaside restaurant. Itineraries are as follows: From Lemesos old Harbour to Lady’s Mile beach and back. From Pafos Harbour to Coral Bay, Pegeia area and back. From Agia Napa to Paralimni, Protaras area and back. From Larnaka Marina along Larnaka, Agia Napa, Protaras coast and back. From Polis (Latsi) along the Akamas coast and back. For further information visitors are requested to contact the Sightseeing Tour Operators, pages 150-154. Business / Shopping hours PUBLIC SERVICE HOURS 54 a) Winter Period (Sept. 1 – June 30) Monday - Friday: 07:30–14:30 hrs Thursday: 07:30–14:30, 15:00–18:00 b) Summer Period (July 1 – Aug. 31) Monday – Friday: 07:30–14:30 (For Banking Hours see pages 48-49) 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 OFFICES HOURS (Private Sector) September 15 - May 31 Monday - Friday :08:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 June 1 - September 14 Monday - Friday :08:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00 SHOPPING HOURS a) Winter Period (Nov. 1 - March 31) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: up to 19:00 hrs Wednesday: up to 14:00 hrs Friday: up to 20:00 hrs Sat: up to 15:00 hrs b) Summer Period (April 1 - October 31) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: up to 20:30 hrs Wednesday: up to 14:00 hrs Friday: up to 21:30 hrs Sat: up to 17:00 hrs Summer afternoon recess (June 15 –August 31) from 14:00-17:00 hrs (For Shopping see also page 150) Byzantine Churches and Monasteries The Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s publication “10 000 years of History and Civilisation” refers briefly to various churches and monasteries on the island. Many of these churches can be reached by public transport. Others, however, are accessible only by private car or private taxi, as they stand away from main roads and inhabited areas. Because of the eminent importance of the icons and frescoes, most churches and monasteries are kept locked. Therefore, visitors wishing to see any of these churches should first ask at the “coffee shop” of the village for the priest or any other responsible person who will escort them. Important Notes – Wearing shorts, backless tops, very short dresses etc., should be avoided. – The use of flash is prohibited as it may damage the icons and frescoes. – No accommodation is available in the monasteries. – Most of the monasteries and convents remain closed on Saturday or Sunday for group visits. 55 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 – It is advisable especially for certain monasteries i.e. Machairas and Agios Irakleidios that the guiding should be done outsite the monasteries. Some of the monasteries have visiting hours which have to be respected by visitors. (See Archaelogical sites, Museums and other places of interest pages 30-50). Camping C The camping sites in Cyprus are licensed by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Facilities available in camping sites include: showers, toilets, washing facilities, mini–market and usually a snack–bar or restaurant. The rates for the camping sites range between: C£1,50 – C£2,00 ( 2,56 – €3,42) per day for a tent’s or caravan’s space, plus C£1,50–C£2,50 (€2,56 – €4,27) per person daily for service and taxes. The opening period for each camping site is indicative and customers are advised to confirm whether the sites are open by contacting either the camping sites or any Cyprus Tourism Organisation office in Cyprus or abroad. 1. Governor’s (Kalymnos) Beach Camping Site Pentakomo, P.O.Box 58339, 3733 Lemesos Tel: 25 63 28 78, Fax: 25 63 28 78 Situated on the beach, 20 km east of Lemesos with a capacity of 360 tents/caravans. Open all year round. 2. Geroskipou Zenon Gardens Camping Site 56 Geroskipou, P.O.Box 60099, 8100 Pafos Tel: 99 63 22 29 Situated on the beach, east of Geroskipou Tourist Beach, approximately 3 km from Pafos Harbour with a capacity of 95 tents/caravans. Open: April – October 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 3. Feggari Camping Site Coral Bay, Pegeia, 8575 Pafos Tel: 26 62 15 34, Fax: 26 62 15 34 Situated 11 km north of Pafos, near the Coral Bay beach, with a capacity of 47 tents/caravans. Open all year round. 4. Polis Camping Site Polis, 37 km from the town of Pafos Tel: 26 81 50 80, Fax: 26 81 50 81 The camping site is situated on the beach in a pleasant eucalyptus grove (800 metres from Polis town centre). It has a capacity of 200 tents/caravans. Open from March till the end of October. Camping facilities at Troodos Troodos Hill Resort, Tel: 25 42 02 05 Situated amidst a pine forest, 2 km north of the Troodos Hill Resort, off the main Troodos–Kakopetria road. Open from May till end of October (weather permitting). Car Breakdown Emergency Service Private companies offer 24hrs breakdown service all over the island. There are emergency phones along the motorway. Any of the car breakdown services can be contacted through the operator. Some of these companies are the following: A. A. Cyprus 24hours Breakdown Chr. Mylona 12, Strovolos, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 31 31 31 First Aid Automobile Ltd. Leoforos Makariou III 300, Lakatameia, Tel: 22 38 89 12 Tel: 99 63 74 44 (for Ammochostos area) Tel: 99 66 64 48 (for Lemesos area) Tel: 99 64 88 51 (for Larnaka area) Rescue Line Autoservices Ltd. Vonis 2, Strovolos Industrial Area, Lefkosia Tel: 22 44 66 00 57 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Speed Line Leoforos Athalassis 62, Strovolos, Tel: 22 31 34 73 N. T. Rescueline Auto Services Ltd. Vyzantos 3, Lemesos, Tel: 25 56 33 66 Auto Clinic Marios Manis 22, Pafos, Tel: 26 93 38 42 Odiki road express services Tel: 80007070 Car Driving in Cyprus Driving in Cyprus is most advisable as regular transport service is not available to all remote areas where many places of interest are to be found. Fairly good surfaced roads complying with international traffic requirements link the towns and the various villages. Four lane motorways connect the capital, Lefkosia with the coastal towns of Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos and Agia Napa. Minor roads and forest roads are still largely unsurfaced but in good to fair condition. Appropriate care should be taken when using these roads, especially during wet weather. Visitors wishing to bring their car to Cyprus can do so, for a period up to 3 months provided the car has a valid registration licence of its country of origin. The period may be extended accordingly, provided the person is considered a visitor by the Department of Customs & Excise. HANDS FREE DURING DRIVING IS MANDATORY During driving, the driver should take all necessary measures, so that his/her hands are free at all times in order to have full control of the vehicle. Therefore the use of a mobile phone is strictly prohibited. DRIVING LICENCE 58 Visitors in Cyprus can drive using a valid International driving licence, or their National driving licence, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle they wish to drive. Cyprus Driving Licence: C£35 for a lifetime. European driving licenses are recognized officially by the law 94 (1)/01. Driving licenses issued by Norway, Island, 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Lichtenstein, Australia, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, United States of America, Japan, Canada, New Zeland, South Africa and Russia must be replaced after a period of six months. Non European citizens and citizens who come from any country other than the previously mentioned countries are allowed to drive holding their Nations Driving License for a period of about 30 days (this period is not strictly restricted). If they are holders of an international driving license they are allowed to drive provided their license is valid. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN MOTORISTS ENTERING CYPRUS As from 1/5/2004, when Cyprus has acceded to the E.U, as far as Insurance cover is concerned, all 27 E.U. countries plus Switzerland, Croatia, Iceland, Andorra and Norway are considered as one territory. As a result of the above, if a visitor, from one of the 32 Countries mentioned above, brings to Cyprus a motor vehicle bearing the registration plate of one of these countries, he should not be intercepted at his point of entry in Cyprus for proof of Insurance cover, as it is presumed that he is covered by Insurance in his own country, even if he may not be so covered. In the latter case the International Insurance Bureau of his country will be held responsible to compensate the claimant as a result of the Guarantee Agreement in force. (Unified Agreement or Internal Regulations). If a foreign visitor brings into Cyprus a motor vehicle bearing a registration plate not belonging to one of the 32 European Countries, then the Cyprus Authorities should check whether the foreign motorist has a valid Green Card In force for Cyprus. A foreign visitor may have a Green Card in force, even if his country of origin is not a member of the Green Card System. If a foreign visitor has in force a «frontier insurance» issued in one of the European Economic Area Countries, then such a cover is also valid in Cyprus until its expiry date. It is possible for a motorist to have a valid Green Card in force, even if his car bears a motor plate of a European country. In this case, the motor plate Country prevails over the Green Card Agreement and the Police Authorities should allow the vehicle to enter Cyprus without checking his Green Card. If a foreign motorist enters Cyprus and does not have a registration plate belonging to one of the 32 European Countries, but does not have a Green Card valid for Cyprus either, then this motorist should not be allowed to drive his car in the territory of Cyprus. He should be asked first to 59 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 secure cover to drive in Cyprus for the period he is expecting to stay on the island, with a Cypriot Insurer. It is made clear that the granting of such cover is on the absolute discretion of the Insurance Companies and, in the presence of negative features, he will have a problem to secure Insurance cover. It is, therefore, advisable for a non-European motorist to secure a Green Card before entering Cyprus. As Russia is not a member of the Green Card System, Russian motorists should be advised of the position, so as to avoid possible inconvenience. In view of the Implementation, as from the 1st May 2004, of the 4th Motor Insurance Directive, all E.U. visitors who may have an accident in Cyprus, for which they intend to claim compensation from a Cypriot Insurer, should get acquainted with the procedure which aims to facilitate them upon their return to their home countries. For further information please contact: Motor Insurers’ Fund Zinonos Sozou 23, CY 1075 Lefkosia Tel: 22763913, Fax: 22761007 P.O.Box: 22030, CY 1516 Lefkosia E-mail: mif@cytanet.com.cy PETROL Motor fuel may be bought in unlimited quantities at Petrol stations. Brands available are: EKO, Exxon Mobil, Lukoil, Petrolina, Lina and Agip. Petrol is sold by the litre and 15% VAT is included in all prices. Petrol Stations Stay Open: 60 Monday-Friday: 06:00–19:00 (April 1 – September 30) Monday-Friday: 06:00–18:00 (October 1 – March 31) Saturday: 06:00–15:00 Lefkosia district: Wednesday: 06:00–14:00 Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos and Ammochostos districts: Tuesday: 06:00–14:00 Petrol stations are equipped with petrol vending machines, accepting bank notes and credit cards. Vending machines operate during non-working hours, on weekends and on holidays. Petrol stations in rural areas may be found open on Weekends and on Holidays. A list of petrol stations can be found in the yellow pages of the Telephone Directory. 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 PARKING FACILITIES – Parking places (municipal and private) are found in town centres, charging approximately C£1,00–C£1,50 (€1,71 – €2,56) for a half day’s parking. – Parking in central city areas is parking meter controlled. Cost per hour is 40-80 cents (€0,68 – €1,37) on week days during office hours. Parking meters do not operate on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Public Holidays. – Parking and waiting is prohibited along a double yellow line. Along a single yellow line, loading and unloading is allowed but parking is prohibited at all times. – Parking for the disabled is free. “MINI” GUIDE TO DRIVERS – Traffic moves on the LEFT hand–side of the road, NOT on the right. – International road traffic signs are in use, and placed along the roads and highways, on the left hand–side. – Distances and road speed limits are posted in kilometres and kilometre-per hour (km/h) respectively. – The maximum speed limit on the motorways is 100 km/h and the lower speed limit is 65 km/h. On all other roads the general speed limit is 80 km/h, unless a lower one is indicated. In built-up areas generally the speed limit is 50km/h, unless a different one is indicated. – The use of seat–belts is compulsory (front and back). – Children must use the child restraint appropriate for their wight. – Children can travel in the rear and use an adult belt in a taxi if the right child restraint is not available. – Rear facing baby seats must NOT be used in a seat protected by a frontal air-bag unless the air bag has been deactivated manually or automatically. – Rush hours in the towns are approximately between 07:30–08:00 / 13:00–13:30 and in late afternoon 17:00–18:00 in winter, or 18:00–19:00 in summer. – It is advisable to avoid, if possible, driving due West in the late afternoon, as the glare of the setting sun can be unpleasant and potentially dangerous. – Because of the sometimes intense brightness of the clear Mediterranean sky, drivers are advised to wear sunglasses. – DRIVING WITH ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION ABOVE THE PRESCRIBED LIMIT: – Driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle or pedal cycle with alcohol concentration in breath or blood above the prescribed limit, is an offence. The permissible limit in the blood is 50 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood 61 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 (BAC 0,5mg/ml). The permissible limit in breath is up to 22 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of exhaled air. – Be sure that you are covered by insurance for injury or damages. – In case of an accident, call 112 immediately. Cyprus Automobile Association The Association is the only organisation in Cyprus which is a member of the International Federation. F.I.A. (FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE L’ AUTOMOBILE), to which belong all the recognised automobile associations of the world with over 100 million members. Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA) organises the following car rallies of international interest: a) Cyprus International Historical (Antique) Car Rally. b) Cyprus International Car Rally (World Rally Championship). c) Troodos Rally. The association also offers to its members and the members of sister clubs around the world the following services: – Towing / Breakdown Assistance - battery problems, tyre problems – Insurance Services – Travel Services (discounts on air/sea tickets, hotel reservations (inland), touring information – Technical advice – Legal advice CYPRUS AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION Chr. Mylona 12, CY 2014 Lefkosia P.O.Box 22279, CY 1519 Lefkosia Tel: 22313233 Fax: 22313482 Web-site: www.caa.com.cy Car Rentals – Hire Cars 62 Major self drive car rental firms have offices in all towns, as well as at the Larnaka and Pafos International Airports. A list of firms supplying self drive cars can be found in the Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s annual “Guide to Hotels, Travel Agencies and other Tourist Services” obtainable from all Cyprus Tourism Organisation Offices in Cyprus and abroad. Self–drive cars are also known as Z cars because their registration number, which is shown on red plates, starts with the letter “Z”. 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Categories of cars available for hire and their indicative prices in Cyprus Pounds are shown below: SUMMER PRICE: Mini 800–1000cc (4 seats car) C£20 (€34,17) Economy 1000–1200cc (5 seats car) C£22 (€37,59) Compact 1200–1400cc (5 seats car) C£24 (€41,00) Intermediate 1400–1600cc (5 seats car) C£26 (€44,42) Luxury 1800–2000cc (5 seats car) C£40 (€68,34) People Carrier 1600–1800cc (7 seats car) C£45 (€76,89) 4x4 Vehicles Open Top: 1100–1300 cc (4 seats car) C£30 (€51,26) Hard Top: 1300–1600 cc (5 seats car) C£40 (€68,34) Hard Top: 2000–3000 cc (7 seats car) C£65 (€111,06) WINTER PRICE: Mini 800–1000cc (4 seats car) C£12 (€20,50) Economy 1000–1200cc (5 seats car) C£13 (€22,21) Compact 1200–1400cc (5 seats car) C£14 (€23,92) Intermediate 1400–1600cc (5 seats car) C£15 (€25,63) Luxury 1800–2000cc (5 seats car) C£30 (€51,26) People Carrier 1600–1800cc (7 seats car) C£32 (€54,68) 4x4 Vehicles Open Top: 1100–1300 cc (4 seats car) C£18 (€30,75) Hard Top: 1300–1600 cc (5 seats car) C£28 (€47,84) Hard Top: 2000–3000 cc (7 seats car) C£45 (€76,89) Note: Summer Rates are in effect as from April 1 - Oct. 31 Winter Rates are in effect as from Nov. 1 - March 31 i. The above prices include insurance and V.A.T. 15% ii. Rates vary according to the number of days of rent, period of the year and extras. iii. In case of damages, the customer is responsible for the first C£300 (€512,58) for categories A, B and C and the first C£500 (€854,30) for category D, E, F and G. iv Unlimited mileage. v. The car can be delivered and collected at the airports by prior arrangement. vi. The car is usually delivered to the customer with a full tank paid for by the customer. If the car is returned with full tank the customer receives a refund, unless stated otherwise in the contract. vii. Drivers under 25 years of age holding a driving licence for less than 3 years at the time of rental, must inform the car rental company so that under-age insurance coverage is provided. 63 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 viii. Customers should read all the information on the rental car agreement and demand fulfilment of all their rights when they rent a car. ix. The insurance is only valid within the area under the control of the Republic of Cyprus. Catering & Entertainment Establishments There are catering establishments such as restaurants, tavernas, cafeterias and snack-bars to suit every taste and every pocket. In the traditional tavernas, meat, fish and other local dishes are served. The numerous fish tavernas serve besides sea fish, high quality fish from the local marine farms, like the seabream (tsipoura), seabass (lavraki) and prawns (garides). French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian , Lebanese, Arabic, Thai, Mexican, Russian and Armenian restaurants can also be found on the island. Approximate charges for: a) Meze for two persons in a Taverna with a bottle of local wine: from C£22,00 (€37,59). b) Three-course meal for two persons in a restaurant with a bottle of local wine: from C£30,00 (€51,25). All food and drink prices include service charge and all taxes. The price-lists of the catering and entertainment establishments are approved by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Lunch is served in restaurants between 12:00 and 14:30 and dinner from 19:00 till late in the evening. Cypriots usually have lunch at around 13:00 and dinner at around 20:30. Chemists, Pharmacies Open during shopping hours. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of pharmacies which remain open during the night and on public holidays/ weekends are listed in the daily papers. They can also be traced through the following automatic telephone numbers: in English in Greek 64 Lefkosia: 90901412 90901402 Lemesos: 90901415 90901405 Larnaka: 90901414 90901404 Pafos: 90901416 90901406 Ammochostos: 90901413 90901403 Note: For “Shopping Hours” please refer to pages 54-55 and for night pharmacies under “Emergencies'' page 113-114. 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Church of Cyprus (The) The Orthodox Church of Cyprus is the predominant Church on the island. The overwhelming majority of the Cypriots belong to the Orthodox Church of Cyprus. According to the Acts of the Apostles it was founded by Barnabas, Paul and Mark (45 A.D.). The presence and the contribution of the Orthodox Church is significant to the historical, cultural and social life of Cyprus. Today, the Church of Cyprus is divided into 6 bishoprics as follows: 1. Holy Archbishopric, Lefkosia Archbishop Kyprianos Square, 1016 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 21130, 1502 Lefkosia tel. 22 55 46 00, fax. 22 43 24 70 e-mail: iakyprou@cy.net, web-site: www.iak.org.cy – Agios Ioannis Cathedral, Archbishop Kyprianos square, 1016 Lefkosia. 2. Holy Bishopric of Pafos Agiou Theodorou 13, P.O.Box 60054, 8100 Pafos, tel. 26 93 20 92, fax. 26 94 3130 e-mail: metropolis@impaphou.org, web-site: impaphou.org – Metropolitan Church of Agios Theodoros Agiou Theodorou Str., P.O.Box 60054, 8100 Pafos. 3. Holy Bishopric of Kition, Larnaka Metropoleos Square, P.O.Box 40036, 6300 Larnaka, tel. 24 65 22 69, 24 81 50 32, fax. 24 65 55 88, 24 65 11 33 – Metropolitan Church of Sotiros, Metropoleos square, P.O.Box 40036, 6300 Larnaka. 4. Holy Bishopric of Keryneia Due to the turkish occupation of Keryneia, the Holy Bishopric of Keryneia is since 1974 temporarily located in Lefkosia, at Achilleos 3, 2112 Aglangia, P.O.Box 20258, 2150 Lefkosia, tel: 22 44 42 42, fax. 22 44 43 30 5. Holy Bishopric of Lemesos Agiou Andreou 306, P.O.Box 56091, 3304 Lemesos tel. 25 86 43 00, fax. 25 37 15 48 e-mail: gramateia@imlemesou.org.cy web-site: www.iml.cy.net – Metropolitan Church of Panagias Catholikis, Enoseos Str. 6, 3041 Lemesos. – Agia Napa Cathedral, Agiou Andreou Str., 3041 Lemesos. 65 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 6. Holy Bishopric of Morfou Due to the turkish occupation of Morfou, the Holy Bishopric of Morfou is temporarily located at Evrychou village, tel: 22 93 24 01, 22 93 24 14, fax: 22 93 30 92 e-mail: cprokopiou@immorfou.org.cy web-site: www.immorfou.org.cy – Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios, Agiou Georgiou Str., 2831 Evrychou. 7. Holy Bishopric of Kostantia Due to the Turkish occupation of Ammochostos (Famagusta) the Holy Bishopric of Kostantia is temporarily located in Paralimni. Tel: 23812456, Fax: 23812461 e-mail: office@churchofcyprus.org.cy – Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios, Paralimni 8. Holy Bishopric of Kykkos and Tylliria Holy monastery of Kykkos, Troodos Tel: 22942435, 22390000, Fax: 22942384, 22351852 web-site: www.imkykkou.com.cy – Metropolitan Church of Panagia Chryseleousa of Kykkos 9. Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Orinis Episkopeio Village, P.O.Box 14761, 2456 Lefkosia Tel: 22623688, Fax: 22623552 e-mail: info@imtamasou.org.cy – Agios Nikolaos Cathedral, Episkopeio Village 10. Holy Bishopric of Trimithounta Dali Village, P.O.Box 11001, 2550 Dali Tel : 22527000, Fax: 22526363 – Metropolitan Church of Panagia Evangelistria, Dali Village 66 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Cinemas Lefkosia 1. K-Cineplex 1-6 Makedonitissis 115, 2057 Strovolos Tel: 77778383 2. Opera 1, 2 Chr. Sozou 9, 1096 Lefkosia Tel: 22665305 3. Zena Palace Th. Theodotou 18, 1065 Lefkosia Tel: 22674128 4. Cine Studio Intercollege Makedonitissis 46, 2417 Egkomi Tel: 22358662 Lemesos 1. K-Cineplex 1-5 Ariadnis 8, Mouttagiaka tourist area Tel: 77778383 2. Othellos 1, 2 Thessalonikis 19, 3025 Lemesos Tel: 25352232 3. RIO 1, 2, 3 Ellados 125, 3041 Lemesos Tel: 25871410 Larnaka 1. K. Cineplex 1-6 Peloponissou 1 & Indou Potamou, 6042 Larnaka Tel: 77 77 83 83 Pafos 1. Cine Orasis 1, 2 Apostolou Pavlou 34, 8046 Pafos Tel: 26951325 2. Othellos Cinema Evagora Pallikaridi 41, 8010 Pafos Tel: 26946256 Paralimni 1. Odeon Cinema Tel: 23820800 67 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Civil Marriage For contracting a civil marriage in Cyprus, the interested persons must apply personally to the Marriage Officer, at the Municipality of their choice, in order to go through certain formalities. The procedure begins by the submission of a joint “notice of marriage” (by the persons to be married) to the Marriage Officer. The marriage can be celebrated, at least, 15 days after the date of the notice. In this case the parties to be married have to stay in Cyprus about 20 days. Prescribed fees: CY £75,00 (€128,15) In case of emergency, however, the interested persons may apply to the Marriage Officer to fix an earlier date, by paying advanced fees. In this case the marriage can be celebrated within 2-3 working days. Prescribed fees for this case: CY £165,00 (€281,92) Parties to be married should be in possession of: – Legal identification documents and birth certificates (in cases of single persons). – Evidence that they are free to marry. Also the parties must make an affirmation before the marriage Officer that they know of no impediment or lawful hindrance to their marriage. 68 Religious Ceremony A civil marriage may be celebrated by the Marriage Officer at his office, or by a Registered Minister of Religion (priests of various denominations registered and licensed by the Ministry of Interior of Cyprus Republic) at his church. In this case all the same procedure should be followed at the Municipality, but the religious ceremony can be held at a church. Fees: The prescribed fees for the Municipality, plus the fees for the church. * All the necessary arrangements with the Registered Minister and the church must be carried out by the interested persons. * For further information you can visit the website of the Union of Cyprus Municipalities www.ucm.org.cy Detailed information may be obtained directly from the following websites: Web-site: www.ucm.org.cy.wso11.alentus.com/eng/civil_marriages.htm and www.ucm.org.cy.wso11.alentus.com/eng/02_enosi/members.htm Tel: +357 22 44 51 70, Fax: +357 22 67 72 30 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Climate, Weather forecast, Temperatures Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid–May to mid–October and with mild winters from December to February which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons. Summer is a season of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breeze creates a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas. Winters are mild with some rain and snow on Troodos Mountains (usually starting before Christmas). In Cyprus there is abundant sunshine as indicated in the table (page 70). Even in December and January, there is an average of six hours of bright sunshine per day. WEATHER FORECAST Radio Weather Forecasts in English are broadcast every day from the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation: “Programme Two” FM 91-1MHZ. These always follow the news bulletins of 13:30 and 20:00 hrs. Television The weather forecast follows the english news bulletin every day at 18:45 hrs on Channel 2 (CyBC TV2). Newspapers The weather forecast is published daily in the “Cyprus Mail”, the only english daily newspaper. 69 11:58 �70 Coastal Areas (Lemesos) 17,3 (63,1) 17,5 (63,5) 19,4 (66,9) 22,6 (72,7) 26,6 (79,9) 30,7 (87,3) 33,0 (91,4) 33,2 (91,8) 31,3 (88,3) 28,6 (83,5) 23,5 (74,3) 19,0 (66,2) January February March April May June July August September October November December Mean Number of days with rain 8,4 (47,1) 11,4 8,1 (46,6) 9,1 10,0 (50,0) 8,9 12,7 (54,9) 5,0 16,5 (61,7) 2,6 20,1 (68,2) 0,3 22,2 (72,0) 0,0 22,6 (72,7) 0,0 20,4 (68,7) 0,3 17,7 (63,9) 3,4 13,4 (56,1) 7,4 10,0 (50,0) 10,0 Mean Minimum Temperature 6,1 7,2 8,0 9,2 11,2 12,8 12,6 11,9 10,6 8,9 7,2 5,8 15,4 (59,7) 15,9 (60,6) 18,8 (65,8) 24,2 (75,6) 29,8 (85,6) 34,5 (94,1) 37,1 (98,8) 37,1 (98,8) 33,6 (92,5) 29,0 (84,2) 22,0 (71,6) 17,1 (62,8) 6,3 (43,3) 6,0 (42,8) 7,7 (45,9) 11,3 (52,3) 15,8 (60,4) 20,4 (68,7) 22,9 (73,2) 23,0 (73,4) 19,8 (67,6) 16,3 (61,3) 11,0 (51,8) 7,8 (46,0) Mean Minimum Temperature 10,4 8,3 9,6 4,7 4,1 1,7 0,8 0,2 1,0 4,5 6,6 10,1 5,8 6,6 7,4 9,2 10,6 12,4 12,6 11,9 10,2 8,4 6,8 5,4 9,9 (49,8) 10,1 (50,2) 12,8 (55,0) 18,3 (64,9) 23,3 (73,9) 28,0 (82,4) 31,0 (87,8) 31,1 (88,0) 28,1 (82,6) 23,6 (74,5) 16,8 (62,2) 11,9 (53,4) Mean Mean Daily Mean Number Sunshine Maximum Duration Temperature of raindays (hours and tenths) Inland Areas (Lefkosia) Mean Daily Mean Sunshine Maximum Duration Temperature (hours and tenths) 3,1 (37,6) 2,5 (36,5) 4,4 (39,9) 8,7 (47,7) 13,2 (55,8) 17,6 (63,7) 20,4 (68,7) 20,4 (68,7) 17,0 (62,6) 13,6 (56,5) 8,5 (47,3) 4,7 (40,5) Mean Minimum Temperature 12,8 12,1 12,4 6,9 6,2 2,4 1,4 0,6 2,1 5,4 10,0 11,6 5,1 6,0 6,6 8,2 9,8 11,5 11,8 11,0 9,6 8,1 6,3 4,9 16,5 16,6 16,9 17,4 19,0 21,8 24,1 25,4 25,8 23,2 20,2 18,6 Mean Mean Daily Average Sea Number Sunshine Duration Temperature of raindays (hours and (Lemesos) C0 tenths) Hilly Areas (Agros) Note: 1. Temperature in C, (F. in brackets), raindays, sunshine hours and tenths. Figures supplied by the Meteorological Service, Lefkosia. 2. Sea temperature figures supplied by the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research , Lefkosia. Mean Maximum Temperature Months AIR & SEA TEMPERATURES, SUNSHINE, RAINDAYS Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Clothing and Activities General information and suggestions on what to wear and do, according to season. April–May: Days are pleasantly warm, but temperatures may fall a bit at night. – Medium-weight and summer apparel: Light woollies or long sleeved cotton for the evenings. – Excellent season for those who prefer to enjoy nature, as the countryside is green and flowers are in blossom. June–July–August: Warmest months of summer – Very light weight summer clothing. – Ideal for swimming and all beach/water activities. September–October: Warm days, cool October evenings. – Light weight apparel for the day and medium–weight for the evenings in October. – Swimming and water–sports are still at their best. November: Pleasantly warm days – Medium–weight apparel. Light Woollies. – Ideal weather for autumn travel. Lunches in the open–air still a delight. Sunbathing and even swimming can still be enjoyed, as well as most outdoor sports. December–January: Winter time for Cypriots... Autumn for our foreign visitors! It may rain occasionally, yet the promise of glorious sunshine is still there. – Winter clothing–not heavy coats though! – Outdoor activities and excursions can be enjoyed. February: The possibility of exceptionally warm days. Almond trees in bloom, occasional rain and mild day time temperatures are the harbingers of spring. It can be quite cold however in the evenings. – Winter apparel. – Conditions are ideal for snow skiing on Troodos mountains; March: Moderating weather with plenty of sunshine and with nature at its best. – Winter apparel with medium–weight wear. – Most outdoor activities can be enjoyed and March is an excellent period for long country walks. 71 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Conference Facilities The jewel of the Mediterranean has emerged successfully into the conference tourism market in the past two decades. In Cyprus you will find a complete range of conference services of high international standards, with business-class hotels, a good selection of venues for meetings and social activities, friendly professionals with solid experience in the conference industry and excellent communication facilities. Cyprus offers 350 conference rooms, seating capacity for 30,000 people and 30,000 beds in hotels with conference facilities alone. The seating capacity by town is 7,000 in Lefkosia, 7,500 in Lemesos 8,000 in Pafos, 3,000 in Larnaka and 4,500 in free Famagusta area. Additionally and new, high-tech Conference Centre with 2,000 seating capacity is under development in Lemesos. Just over 1 hour by air from continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Cyprus offers everything needed to make a successful conference – plus much more. Major cities can be crossed by car in 15 minutes and virtually everything a conference delegate may need is within a 2-minute radius from major hotels. Sophisticated communications facilities are available with reliable direct links for telephone, fax and data networks. Quality audiovisual equipment and other high-tech apparatus related to the conference industry are readily available from reliable domestic suppliers and technical support is efficient and close at hand. The special magic of Cyprus - an exciting blend of dramatic scenery, colourful mythology and a rich archaeological inheritance coupled with the warm hospitality of its people and all-year-round perfect weather ascribes each conference or incentive a unique character. A combination of pine-clad mountain slopes and crystal-clear sea drenched by a sunny atmosphere, Cyprus’s spectacular scenery can make a powerful backdrop to breathtaking promotions, stunning product launches and extravagant incentives. To brush-up your corporate image, build morale and intensify motivation, Cyprus is not just a one-off experience, but magic to be treasured for a lifetime. 72 For further information please contact: CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION P.O.Box 24535 CY1390, Lefkosia Tel: 22 69 11 00, Telefax: 22 33 16 44, 22 33 46 96 E-mail: kdemetriou@cto.org.cy, khadjiantoni@cto.org.cy Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Honorary Consular Officers in Cyprus Albania Mr Loucas M. Ellinas, Hon. Consul Annis Komninis 4, Solea Bldg., Flat 701, 1060 Lefkosia P.O.Box 26575, 1640 Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 74 00, Fax: 22 76 67 67 E-mail: albania@spidernet.com.cy Austria Mr Christakis G. Christofides Hon. Consul-General Menandrou 6, Office 103, 1066 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21512, 1510 Lefkosia Tel: 22 451202, Fax: 22 451203 E-mail: christof.glad@cytanet.com.cy Bangladesh Mrs Peggy Kalaydjian, Hon. Consul General Mr Roupen Paul Kalaydjian, Honorary Consul Zenonos Kitieos 96-102, 6022 Larnaka P.O.Box 40189, 6301 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 92 00, Fax: 24 65 92 03 E-mail: roupenkalaydjian@yahoo.co.uk Barbados Mr Panagiotis Alexandrou, Hon. Consul Vourkoundias 9, Zakaki, 3046 Lemesos P.O.Box 57382, 3315 Lemesos Tel: 25 71 25 84, Fax: 25 39 03 45 E-mail: Barbados–consul@yahoo.com Belarus Mr Demosthenis Chrysomilas, Hon. Consul Karpenisiou 30, P.O.Box 20533, 1660 Lefkosia Tel: 22 84 30 00, Fax: 22 37 52 27 E-mail: info@scordispapapetrou.com Belgium Mr Marios E. Lanitis, Hon. Consul-General Arch. Kyprianou 21, 3036 Lemesos P.O.Box 50186, 3601 Lemesos Tel: 25 34 18 61, Fax: 25 34 08 49 E-mail: sitinal@cytanet.com.cy 73 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Belize Mr Christodoulos G. Vassiliades, Hon. Consul Agiou Pavlou 15, Ledra House, 1105 Lefkosia P.O.Box 24444, 1703 Lefkosia Tel: 22 55 66 77, Fax: 22 55 66 88 E-mail: belize@cytanet.com.cy Brazil Mr Garo Keheyan, Hon. Consul Demosthenis Severis Ave. 24, 1st Floor, 1080 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21425, 1508 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 38 71, Fax: 22 66 35 38 E-mail: info@thepharostrust.org Bulgaria Mr Vakis Loizou, Hon. Consul Louis Apollonia Beach Hotel George A’ Str., Germasogeia, 4048 Lemesos Tel: 25 32 33 51 (ext. 826), Fax: 25 32 16 83 E-mail: apollonian@louishotels.com Burundi Mr Tassos Anastasiades, Hon. Consul Romanou 4–6, Iviskos Building, 1070 Lefkosia P.O.Box 20736, 1663 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 52 68, Fax: 22 37 45 50 E-mail: tassos.anastasiades@globalsoftmail.com Canada Mrs Eleni Chrysostomides, Hon. Consul Lampousas 1, 1095 Lefkosia P.O.Box 22125, 1517 Lefkosia Tel: 22 77 55 08, Fax: 22 77 99 05 E-mail: info@consulcanada.com.cy Cape Verde Mr Petros G. Economides, Hon. Consul Gr. Xenopoulou 17, 3106 Lemesos P.O.Box 58041, 3730 Lemesos Tel: 25 86 64 10, Fax: 25 86 64 01 E-mail: economides@totalservecy.com Central African Republic 74 Mr Sarkis Elias Sarkis, Hon. Consul Queen Frederica 33 Palais d’ Ivoire Building, 3rd floor, 1066 Lefkosia B.O.Box 24546, 1301 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 66 18, Fax: 22 67 86 07 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Chile Mr George A. Zachariades, Hon. Consul Medon 5, 1060 Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 54 24, Fax: 22 33 85 76 E-mail: zachariades@cytanet.com.cy Colombia Mr Reginos Pantelaki Tsanos, Hon. Consul Omonias Ave. 109, Flamingo Building 3rd Floor, 3045 Lemesos P.O.Box 50407, 3604 Lemesos Tel: 25 81 86 60, Fax: 25 36 52 69 E-mail: consul.col@lavargroup.com.cy Costa Rica Mr Yiannakis C. Economou, Hon. Consul-General Mr George C. Economou, Hon. Consul Chr. Hadjipavlou 147, P.O.Box 50017, 3600 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 22 23, Fax: 25 81 84 57 E-mail: y.economou@hba.com.cy Cote d’Ivoire Mrs Ekaterini Chr. Mylona, Hon. Consul Aristotelous 2, 2720 Akaki, Lefkosia Nafpliou 12, Lemesos, P.O.Box 53128, 3300 Lemesos Tel: 22 82 11 72, 25 35 55 95, Fax: 22 82 42 33, 25 37 98 86 Croatia Mr Luke Benfield, Hon. Consul Limassol Ave. 5, 2112 Aglantzia, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21961, 1515 Lefkosia Tel: 22 88 25 00 Fax: 22 88 25 99 E-mail: info@hccroatia.org.cy Czech Republic Mrs Melita Rolandi - Strati, Hon. Consul Agiou Nicolaou 33, office 301, 2408 Engomi, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21414, 1508 Lefkosia Tel: 22 59 19 00, Fax: 22 59 17 00 Denmark Mr Efthyvoulos G. Paraskevaides, Hon. Consul-General Mr Panicos M. Klerides, Hon. Consul Dositheou 7, 1071 Lefkosia Parabuilding Block C P.O.Box 21178, 1503 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 60 93, 22 86 86 48, Fax: 22 37 62 45 E-mail: danskcon@spidernet.com.cy 75 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Dominican Republic Mr Photos J. Photiades, Hon. Consul Leoforos Stassinou 8, 1060 Lefkosia “Photos Photiades Busines Centre” Tel: 22 45 20 00, Fax: 22 45 20 01 E-mail: photos@ppgroup.com.cy Ecuador Mrs Anna Maximou Michaelides, Hon. Consul 254 Arch. Leontiou A’ street Maximos Court A’, 1st Floor, 3020 Lemesos P.O.Box 50167, 3601 Lemesos Tel: 25 334245, Fax: 25 336402 Email: ecuconsulate@cytanet.com.cy El Salvador Mr Marios Polyviou, Hon. Consul Artemidos Ave. 23, Hadjiyiannis Building, 6025 Larnaka Tel: 24629925, Fax: 24 651787 E-mail: elsalvador@cytanet.com.cy Estonia Mr Michael H. Zampelas, Hon. Consul - General Themistoklis Dervis 3, Julia House, 1066 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21612, 1591 Lefkosia Tel: 22 55 50 00, Fax: 22 55 50 03 E-mail: michael.h.zampelas@cy.pwc.com Finland Mr Demosthenis Z. Severis, Hon. Consul General Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 1-7, Mitsis Building No. 3 Flats 705-707, 1065 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21613, 1511 Lefkosia Tel: 22 75 22 77, Fax: 22 75 48 97 E-mail: severidz@spidernet.com.cy France 1) Mr Andreas St. Dimitriou, Hon. Consul Franklin Roosevelt 1, 6010 Larnaka P.O.Box 40408, 6304 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 52 49, Fax: 24 82 80 75 E-mail: astdimitriou@cytanet.com.cy 76 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 2) Mr Christakis P. Papavassiliou, Hon. Consul (for Lemesos) Leoforos Franklin Roosvelt 77, 3011 Lemesos P.O.Box 50230, 3602 Lemesos Tel: 25 56 38 90, Fax: 25 56 89 90 E-mail: cpp@shoham.com.cy 3) Mr Georgios Mitsis, Hon. Consul (for Pafos) Leoforos Demokratias 31, St. Neofytos, 8577 Tala, Pafos Tel: 26 65 24 90, Fax: 26 95 03 27 E-mail: gmitsisdip@hotmail.com. Gabon Mrs Parvin G. Petrou, Hon. Consul Geri Industrial Area, Ftelias str., 2200 Lefkosia P.O.Box 29096, 1621 Lefkosia Tel: 22 48 59 28, Fax: 22 48 59 27 E-mail: Parvinpe@spidernet.com.cy Gambia (The) Mr Tryfonas Tryfonos, Hon. Consul Earos 5, 6041 Larnaka P.O.Box 42463, 6534 Larnaka Tel: 22 82 84 78, 24 65 03 32, Fax: 24 82 84 79 E-mail: tryfonas.tryfonos@stlarn.com Germany Mr Costas E. Lanitis, Hon. Consul (for Lemesos, Pafos) Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 21, 3036 Lemesos P.O.Box 50336, 3603 Lemesos Tel: 25820920, Fax: 25341361 E-mail: darling@lanitis.com. Ghana Mrs Natasha Peleties, Hon. Consul Platonos 12, 2413 Engomi, Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 41 82 Guatemala Mr Charalambos Pilakoutas, Hon. Consul Meteora 14, 2032 Strovolos Industrial Area, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21168, 1503 Lefkosia Tel: 22 48 77 11, Fax: 22 48 77 22 E-mail: pilakoutas@charpilakoutas.com.cy 77 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Guinea Mr Kostas Kasinos, Hon. Consul Androkleous 9, 3rd floor Flat 301, 1644 Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 58 98, Fax: 22 76 64 69 E-mail: kasinos@cytanet.com.cy Guyana Mr George Economides, Hon. Consul Poseidonos 13, 2018 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 23900, 1687 Lefkosia Tel: 22 48 68 00, Fax: 22 42 53 75 E-mail: g.e.consult@cytanet.com.cy Hungary Mr Costakis Loizou, Hon. Consul-General Amphipoleos 20, 2025 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 58 81 28, Fax: 22 44 29 30 E-mail: cloizou@louisgroup.com Iceland Mr Michael Psomas, Hon. Consul-General Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 24, Kaimakli, 1020 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21820, 1513 Lefkosia Tel: 22 34 43 34, Fax: 22 34 78 70 E-mail: terpsis@spidernet.com.cy Indonesia Mr Andreas Mavrommatis, Hon. Consul General Platonos 10, 2413 Egkomi, Lefkosia P.O.Box 27858, 2433 Lefkosia Tel: 22 35 18 78, Fax: 22 35 71 11 E-mail: avmavro@cytanet.com.cy Israel Mr Adamos A. Varnava, Hon. Consul Ouralion 1, 3010 Lemesos P.O.Box 53321, 3302 Lemesos Tel: 25 57 41 80, Fax: 25 56 09 48 E-mail: adamos@kyprotours.com.cy Italy 78 1) Dr. Andreas Zenonos, Hon. Consul (for Lemesos and Pafos) Ipparchou 29, Ayia Zoni, 3027 Lemesos P.O.Box 56570, 3308 Lemesos Tel: 25 74 63 54, Fax: 25 74 61 62 E-mail: consolatoitaliano@tiscali.it 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 2) Mr Victor Mantovani, Hon. Consul (for Larnaka) Stasinou 9, Pavlimbeis House, Larnaka Tel: 24 84 33 33, Fax: 24 66 42 96 E-mail: v.mantovani@mantovani.com.cy Jamaica Mr Pantelis M. Leptos, Hon. Consul Dhemetsanis 9, 1304 Lefkosia P.O.Box 24862, Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 82 98, 26 88 01 00, Fax: 22 76 16 71, 26 93 55 07 E-mail: PML@Leptosestates.com.cy Japan Mr Costas Galatariotis, Hon. Consul General Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 197, Gala Tower, 3030 Lemesos Tel: 25 89 10 00, 25 89 10 15 Fax: 25 34 32 11 E-mail: costas.galatariotis@ccctourist.com, ccc@cytanet.com.cy Jordan Mr Michael G. Leptos, Hon. Consul Demetsanis 9, P.O.Box 24862, 1304 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 82 99, Fax: 22 76 16 71 E-mail: leptosnc@logos.cy.net Kazakstan Mr George Zavos, Hon. Consul Christaki Kranou 31, Zavos Theodora Gardens Potamos Germasogeias, 4041 Lemesos P.O.Box 54242, 3722 Lemesos Tel: 25 31 97 00, Fax: 25 31 98 10 E-mail: gmzavos@cytanet.com.cy Kenya Mr Nicolaos G. Tornaritis, Hon. Consul 20 Omirou Ave., The Homer House, 1097 Lefkosia P.O.Box 20342, 2151 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 13 13, Fax: 22 67 11 66 E-mail: tornarin@spidernet.com.cy Korea, Republic of Mr Alkis Iacovides, Hon. Consul General Griva Digeni Ave. 81-83, 1080 Lefkosia P.O.Box 25090, 1306 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 55 24, Fax: 22 66 56 73 E-mail: cleo@spidernet.com.cy 79 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Latvia Mr Adonis Papadopoulos, Hon. Consul - General Thalia 3, 3011 Lemesos, P.O.Box 53253, 3301 Lemesos Tel: 25 84 03 00, Fax: 25 56 92 85 E-mail: adonis.papadopoulos@interorient.com.cy Liberia Mr Kyriakos Tsangarides, Hon. Consul General Gladstonos 69, Acropolis Center, 4th Floor Office 402 P.O.Box 58164, 3731 Lemesos Tel: 25 81 86 90, Fax: 25 81 73 11 E-mail: abdora@spidernet.com.cy Lithuania Mr Jacovos Jacovides, Hon. Consul - General Leoforos Griva Digeni 81–83, 1080 Lefkosia P.O.Box 25674, 1311 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 21 23, Fax: 22 66 25 52 E-mail: jjacob@spidernet.com.cy Luxembourg Mr Christos M. Triantafyllides, Hon. Consul Evagoras Ave. 79, Irini Court, 3rd Floor, Off. 31 & 33 Lefkosia P.O.Box 22411, 1521 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 62 22, Fax: 22 66 32 22 E-mail: triant@spidernet.com.cy Malaysia Mr Varnavas Varnavides, Hon. Consul Rigenis 60, Lefkosia Tel: 22 71 27 21, Fax: 22 67 53 94 E-mail: mk@kennedy-hotels.com Mali Mr Acis Montanios, Hon. Consul P. Katelaris 16, Diagoras House, P.O.Box 25001, 1306 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 07 66, Fax: 22 67 87 77 E-mail: acis.montanios@montanioslaw.com.cy Malta 80 1) Mr John M. Louisides, Hon. Consul General Promitheos 12, office 302, P.O.Box 27213, 1643 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 53 31, Fax:22 67 94 47 E-mail: mj.louisides@cytanet.com.cy 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 2) Mr Michael J. Louisides, Hon. Consul Spyrou Araouzou 101A, Lemesos P.O.Box 50145, 3601 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 26 42, 25 72 60 09, Fax: 25 35 98 52 E-mail: mj.louisides@cytanet.com.cy Mauritius Mr Costas Th. Ioannides, Hon. Consul Michael Michaelides 1, Pissas Bldg, 3030 Lemesos P.O.Box 53250, 3301 Lemesos Tel: 25 87 81 00, Fax: 25 35 58 69 E-mail: costas.joannides@hsbc.com Mexico Mr Manthos Mavrommatis, Hon. Consul Andrea Araouzou 27, Flat 301, 1078 Lefkosia Tel: 22 10 30 60, Fax: 22 10 30 70 E-mail: conhonmx.cy@primehome.com Moldova Mr Nicolis V. Nicolaides, Hon. Consul Akteou, Royal Court 4046 Potamos Germasogeias, Lemesos Tel: 25 82 81 10, Fax: 25 32 79 95 E-mail: consulmda@yahoo.com Monaco Mr Kikis Lazarides, Hon. Consul Laiki Bldg, Leoforos Lemesou 154, 2025 Lefkosia Tel: 22 41 01 91, Fax: 22 81 14 90 E-mail: klazarides@laiki.com Morocco Mr Demetrakis M. Haholiades, Hon. Consul Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 57, 6017 Larnaka P.O.Box 40173, 6301 Larnaka Tel: 77 77 72 20, Fax: 24 62 45 54, 24 65 31 03 E-mail: d.haholiades@nissan.com.cy Namibia Dr Michael Tymvios, Hon. Consul-General Pindarou 23, Tymvios Bldg, Flat 203, 1061 Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 22 13, Fax: 22 76 65 63 81 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Nepal Mr Pavlos Christoforou, Hon. Consul Stassinou 32, 2003 Strovolos, P.O.Box 20618, 1661 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 89 40, Fax: 22 37 84 32 E-mail: nepalcon@spidernet.com.cy Netherlands (The) Mr Platon E. Lanitis, Hon. Consul (for Lefkosia, Lemesos and Pafos) Arch. Kyprianou 21, 3036 Lemesos P.O.Box 50336, 3603 Lemesos Tel: 25 82 09 20, Fax: 25 34 13 61 E-mail: planitis@lanitis.com New Zealand Mr Tony Christodoulou, Hon. Consul Kondilaki 6, 1090 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 24676, 1302 Lefkosia Tel: 22 81 88 84, Fax: 22 87 36 34 E-mail: tony.c@actiongroup.com Nicaragua Mr Antonis Dimitriou, Hon. Consul Vasileos Pavlou 39, 1st floor, Flat 11 6023 Larnaka, Cyprus, P.O.Box 40448, 6304 Larnaka, Cyprus Tel: 24 65 57 87, Fax: 24 65 59 02 E-mail: nicaragua.cyprus@cytanet.com.cy Norway Mrs Georgia Polyviou, Hon. Consul-General Digeni Akrita 83, 1070 Lefkosia P.O.Box 27060, 1641 Lefkosia Tel: 22 34 94 14, Fax: 22 34 31 49 E-mail: norsk.cons@mechatronic.com.cy Oman Mr Paris Spanos, Hon. Consul Prodromou 113, 2064 Strovolos, Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 33 00, Fax: 22 66 33 21 E-mail: spanos@cytanet.com.cy Panama 82 Mrs Christina P. Sarris, Hon. Consul-General Leof.Lordou Vyronos 36, Nicosia Tower Centre, 8th floor P.O.Box 21341, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 60 00, Fax: 22 67 00 40, 22 67 75 85 E-mail: sarrship@spidernet.com.cy 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Papua New Guinea Mr Aristodemos Hadjipanagiotou, Hon. Consul Kallipoleos 54, 1071 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 20605, 1661 Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 01 00, Fax: 22 46 02 01 E-mail: arispama&logosnet.cy.net Peru a) Mr Demetris L. Zachariades, Hon. Consul Papaflesa 4, 2414 Egkomi, P.O.Box 16020, 2085 Lefkosia Tel: 22 35 25 40, Fax: 22 35 26 01 E-mail: conperu@spidernet.com.cy b) Mr Christis E. Doritis, Hon. Consul Dionisiou Solomou 1, 3022 Lemesos P.O.Box 51261, 3503 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 21 95, 25 36 11 78, Fax: 25 37 13 23 E-mail: asteria@cytanet.com.cy Philippines Mrs Shemaine Alonso Bushnell - Kyriakides, Hon. Consul Filimonos 10, 1071 Lefkosia Tel: 99 37 72 68, Fax: 22 75 44 20 Poland Mr Loukis Papaphilippou, Hon. Consul - General Agias Fylaxeos 42, 3025 Lemesos Tel: 25 34 34 48, Fax: 25 35 91 08 or C. Pantelidi 1, Kolokasides Building 3rd floor 1010 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 57 18, 22 67 41 41, Fax: 22 67 33 88 E-mail: papaphilippou@lawcy.com Portugal Mr Jacovos Dimitriou, Hon. Consul Leoforos Artemidos 16, 6030 Larnaka P.O.Box 40408, 6304 Larnaka Tel: 24 53 33 33, Fax: 24 53 11 35 E-mail: jsdimit@cytanet.com.cy Romania Mr Emilios Thoma, Hon. Consul Naxos 2, P.O.Box 28099, 2090 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 52 66, Fax: 22 37 49 05 E-mail: newmarathon@newmarathon.com 83 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Rwanda Mr Kypros S. Nicolaides, Hon. Consul Chrysaliniotissis 26, P.O.Box 23755, 1017 Lefkosia Tel: 22 73 08 08, Fax: 22 73 09 09 E-mail: rwandaise@cytanet.com.cy Saint Lucia Dr. Constantinos A. Vorkas, Hon. Consul Ouralion 1 P.O.Box 53321, 3302 Lemesos Tel: 25 34 34 12, Fax: 25 56 09 48 Samoa Mr Dieter Rohdenburg, Hon. Consul Griva Digheni Ave. 123, 4002 Lemesos Tel: 70 00 73 77, 25 84 71 20, Fax: 25 58 57 62 E-mail: consul@samoa-consulate.com.cy Web-site: www.samoa-consulate.com.cy San Marino Mr Petros Anastasiades, Hon. Consul General Riga Feraiou 14, P.O.Box 50027, 3600 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 23 41, Fax: 25 35 20 30 E-mail: antonlex@cytanet.com.cy Senegal Mr Pavlos A. Anastasiades, Hon. Consul Riga Feraiou 14, P.O.Box 54748, 3727 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 23 41, Fax: 25 35 20 30 E-mail: paa@aquasolhotels.com.cy Seychelles Mr Andreas Filokyprou, Hon. Consul Leoforos Arch. Makariou IIII 1, Office 712 P.O.Box 21461, 1509 Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 09 09, Fax: 22 76 09 10 E-mail: aphilo@cytanet.com.cy Sierra Leone Mr Theocharis Ph. Economides Leoforos Arch. Makarios III 225, Oriana Court 4th floor, 3105 Lemesos P.O.Box 54080, 3720 Lemesos Tel: 25 37 99 99, Fax: 25 35 44 32 E-mail: sierraleoneconsl@cytanet.com.cy 84 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Slovak Republic Mr Vassos Hadjitheodossiou, Hon. Consul General G. Katsounotos 1, Salamis House P.O.Box 50531, 3607 Lemesos Tel: 25 86 02 00, Fax: 25 36 17 38 E-mail: Vassos@salamis-tours.com Slovenia Mr Evros Alexandrou, Hon. Consul Anexartisias 61, P.O.Box. 50282, 3040 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 70 06, Fax: 25 37 79 13 E-mail: evros@cy.net South Africa Mr Andreas Chr. Artemis, Hon. Consul-General Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 101 Commercial Union House, 1071 Lefkosia P.O.BOX 21312, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 44 11, Fax: 22 37 70 11 E-mail: artemis@commercial–union.com.cy Spain Mr Spyros A. Araouzos, Hon. Consul-General P.O.Box 21055, 1501 Lefkosia Tel: 22 43 31 51, Fax: 22 43 08 80 E-mail: pavlides.araouzos@cytanet.com.cy Sri Lanka Mr Doros A. J. Jeropoulos, Hon. Consul-General Alasias 15, 3095 Lemesos, P.O.Box 50278, 3602 Lemesos Tel: 25 37 25 55, Fax: 25 37 24 72 E-mail: djeropoulos@avacom.net, srilanka.consulate@cylink.com.cy Sweden Mrs Marian Vryonidou -Poumou, Hon. Consul Zenas Kanther & Theodorou, Zenas Kanther Bldg., 2nd floor, 1065 Lefkosia P.O.Box 25487, 1310 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 24 83, Fax: 22 67 17 83 E-mail: gipivi@spidernet.com.cy Tanzania Mrs Maroulla Mavroudis, Hon. Consul Agias Fylaxeos 90, 3025 Lemesos P.O.Box 51492, 3506 Lemesos Tel: 25 82 58 36, Fax: 25 82 58 28 85 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Thailand Mr Elias Panayides, Hon. Consul - General Leoforos Evagorou 40, 1097 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 49 00, Fax: 22 67 55 44 E-mail: thaicon@cytanet.com.cy Togo Mr Charalambos N. Mylonas, Hon. Consul Nafpliou 12, Lemesos Tel: 25 35 55 95, 22 82 11 72 Fax: 25 37 98 86, 22 82 42 33 Tunisia Dr. Christos A. Theodoulou, Hon. Consul Theodoulou House, W. Weir 9 & Korai 5, 6010 Larnaka P.O.Box 40965, 6308 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 63 18, 24 65 31 11, Fax: 24 62 32 15 E-mail: c.a.theodoulou@cytanet.com.cy Uganda Mr Michael Spanos, Hon. Consul Thiras 8, 7060 Livadeia, Larnaka P.O.Box 42531, 6500 Larnaka Tel: 24 66 97 00, Fax: 24 66 79 00 E-mail: spanosmichael@hotmail.com Ukraine Mr Alexis Photiades, Hon. Consul Troodos 1, Linopetra Industrial Area, Agios Athanasios 4062 Lemesos, P.O.Box 52259, 4062 Lemesos Tel: 25 72 48 21, Fax: 25 72 06 24 E-mail: ktoras@ppgroup.com.cy Uruguay Mr Eleftherios Montanios, Hon. Consul P. Katelari 16, Diagoras House, P.O.Box 25001, 1306 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 07 66, Fax: 22 67 87 77 E-mail: e.montanios@montanioslaw.com.cy Yemen 86 Mr Takis Nemitsas, Hon. Consul Franklin Roosevelt Ave. 153, P.O.Box 50124, 3601 Lemesos Tel: 25 56 92 22, Fax: 25 56 92 75 E-mail: central@nemitsas.com 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Zambia Mr Costas N. Lefkaritis, Hon. Consul Fr. Roosvelt Ave. 126B, 3011 Lemesos P.O.Box 50042, 3600 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 26 70, Fax: 25 36 90 60 E-mail: lefkos@spidernet.com.cy Consumers’ Association (Cyprus) The Cyprus Consumers Association was founded in 1973 and joined the Consumers’ International as a full member in 1980 and BEUC in 2002. It is an independent, non-political, nongovernmental Consumers’ Organization. Its mission, inter alia, is to safeguard the consumers’ rights and educate and represent the Cyprus consumers in all local and international relevant bodies dealing with consumer matters. Toward this end the Association is actively involved in: – Monitoring the effective implementation of the legislation and regulations regarding consumer protection and consumer rights – Providing information on Cyprus law regarding consumer protection in accordance with the acquis communautaire – Providing information on consumers rights and responsibilities – Promote consumer education through its Adults Consumers Education Programme – Handling complaints by consumers on faulty, damaged or unsatisfactory quality of products and services – Providing a reading library on consumer publication such as WHICH (UK), Consumer Reports (USA), Consumer Choice (Ireland). – Issuing publications, such as “O Katanalotis”, the association’s quarterly magazine, which is sent to its members free of charge, and other informative brochures. – Providing Consumer-related services, lectures etc. – Conducting comparative market surveys aimed at providing vital information and insight to the consumers. Cyprus Consumers’ Association: a) Leoforos Akropoleos 5, 2nd floor Flat 21, 2000 Strovolos, Lefkosia, P.O.Box 24874, 1304 Lefkosia Tel: 22 51 61 12, 22 51 61 13, 22 51 61 14 Fax: 22 51 61 18 E-mail: cyconsas@spidernet.net, cca@spidernet.net Web-site: www.cyprusconsumers.org.cy 87 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 b) Dodekanisou 17, 3021 Lemesos P.O.Box 53090, 3300 Lemesos Tel: 25 34 70 41, Fax: 22 34 36 01 c) Griva Digeni 51, flat 5, 6045 Larnaka Tel. and Fax: 24 63 48 10 Cost of living Detailed information on cost of living indexes may be obtained from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Offices. Indicative prices (supermarket prices), (June 2006): Milk C£0,60 (€1,03) per litre Bread (country bread) C£1,33 (€2,28) per loaf Cyprus Cheese (Halloumi) C£5.84-6,35 (€9,98-10,85) per kilo Local beer C£1,84 (€3,14) (8pck X 0,33cl) Local natural water C£1,21 (€2,06) (6 bottles X 1,50lt) Pork C£2,09-2,14 (€3,57-3,65) per kilo Chicken C£1,80-2,50 (€3,08-4,27) per kilo Tomatoes C£0,91-1,43 (€1,55-2,44) per kilo Apples (various varieties) C£0,95-1,55 (€1,62-2,65) per kilo – Dinner at a taverna: C£10,00-12,00 (€17,09-20,50) per person (not including beverages) – Two bedrooms, unfurnished flat: C£245-C£300 (€418,60512,58) (rent per month) for long term tenancy (over a year) depending also on the area (locality). Rate of inflation: 2,0% in 2001, 2,8% in 2002, 4,1% in 2003, 2,3% in 2004, 2,6% in 2005 and 2,5% in 2006. Credit Cards 88 Visitors in possession of any of the following international credit cards may contact the appropriate bank for the withdrawal of cash. VISA CARD: Bank of Cyprus Ltd., Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd., Hellenic Bank, Alpha Bank Limited, National Bank of Greece, Arab Bank, Commercial Bank and Co-op branches, Societé Generale. DINERS CLUB, CARTE BLANCHE: Bank of Cyprus Ltd. MASTERCARD: Bank of Cyprus Ltd., Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd., National Bank of Greece, Hellenic Bank, Alpha Bank Limited and Co-op branches. AMERICAN EXPRESS: Bank of Cyprus. More than 15 000 shops, restaurants and hotels accept at least one of the above Credit Cards. Establishments with P.O.S. accept also VISA ELECTRON and MAESTRO. Usually the Card symbol is displayed in the shopwindow or at the reception. Travellers cheques are also accepted by all banks, shops, restaurants etc. 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 LOST CREDIT CARDS: In case someone loses his credit card, he can call JCC Payment Systems Ltd., on 22868100 and at the same time contact his bank either in Cyprus or in his country. For further information please apply directly to: JCC Payment Systems Ltd., Stasikratous 16, P.O.Box 21043, CY 1500 Lefkosia Tel : 22 86 81 00 (24 hours service) Fax: 22 86 85 91, 22 86 81 11 Cruises from Cyprus Cyprus is often referred to as the gateway to the Eastern Mediterranean. Cypriot cruise companies take you through that gateway to Eastern Mediterranean from the port of Lemesos. The cruise programmes have been designed specifically to suit varying travel requirements, including departure days and destinations by offering cruises to Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Greece and the Greek islands. The ships usually leave Lemesos Harbour late afternoon arriving in Port–Said, Beirut or Rhodes the next day, early in the morning and departing again from there in the evening to return to Lemesos the following morning. The cruises are usually operational from March to November by large and comfortable cruise ships which offer full board accommodation and entertainment at very reasonable prices. Bookings for short cruises can be made while on holiday in Cyprus through the representatives of the tour operators or a Travel Agency. Please note that many tour operators in Europe are featuring the cruises in their holiday brochures. For further information please contact the following agents: Louis Tourist Agency Ltd Tel: 25 36 31 61, Fax: 25 36 31 74 Web-site: www.louiscruises.com E-mail: sales@louiscruises.com Salamis Tours Ltd Tel: 25 86 06 00, Tel: 25 36 19 81 E-mail: salamis@salamis-tours.com.cy Web-site: www.salamis-tours.com 89 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 CTO Publications All Cyprus Tourism Organisation (C.T.O) publications are distributed free of charge. They can be obtained from any CTO Office in Cyprus and abroad. Cyprus – General Information Brochure A comprehensive publication of the island of Cyprus. Published in: Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Polish. New Promotional Leaflet Published in English, Hebrew, Arabic, Rumanian, Czech, Bulgarian, Chinese, Hungarian, Greek. Cyprus, 10 000 Years of History and Civilisation This is a special publication which provides a concise and authentic outline of our history, archaeology and culture. Published in: Greek, English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Bulgarian. Cyprus Travellers Handbook An informative guide covering a wide range of topics which will help visitors get the most out of a holiday in Cyprus. Published in: English, French and German. Annual Major Events Annual Publication listing various interesting events of the current year. Published in: English and German. A Guide to Hotels and other Tourist Services 90 This annual guide includes: a) Hotels and Hotel Apartments officially registered and classified by C.T.O. b) List of Travel Agents (licensed by C.T.O.). c) List of Firms supplying self–drive cars. d) All Cyprus Tourism Organisation offices in Cyprus and abroad. The publication is in English with the General Notes (front pages) in Greek, English, French, German, Swedish, Italian Dutch and Russian. 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Nature Trails A promotional leaflet on the organised Nature Trails. Published in: French E4 European Path and other Nature Trails- New Published in English, Greek, German, Dutch and Italian. Kyprida Aphrodite Published in: English, Greek, Italian and German. Welcome to Cyprus Published in: English, German, French and Italian. Cruises from Cyprus Published in English, German and Russian. Cruise Cyprus Published in English. Cycling Routes Published in English, German, French, Dutch and Greek. Cyprus, Your Sport Your Destination Published in English. Posters on Cyprus Desk and Wall Calendars Info Papers: Additional to the above publications, the Cyprus Tourism Organisation issues detailed information sheets, known as Info–papers. These cover various subjects such as: Transportation, Horse riding, Snow-sking, Civil marriages, etc... MAPS: The Cyprus Tourism Organisation also issues the following Maps: – A visitor’s Map of Cyprus (Greek & English) – Map of Lefkosia–Centre / Major Lefkosia (Nicosia) – Map of Lemesos (Limassol) Town / Map of Lemesos (Limassol) area - New – Map of Larnaka Town / Map of Larnaka area 91 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 – – – – Map of Pafos Town / Map of Pafos area Map of Agia Napa / Map of Agia Napa area Map of Paralimni / Map of Paralimni area Map of Troodos area (western/eastern) Conferences and Incentives Brochure Published in English, Greek, French, German, Italian. Annual Report Published in: Greek and English Tourism in Cyprus (Annual) The major Tourism Indicators in English. Cultural Life / Events Cyprus is a country where the 20th century still rubs shoulders with history, where one may enjoy customs, festivals and religious fairs, whose origins stretch back into antiquity and at the same time enjoy performances of modern dance or theatre as all art forms continue to flourish on the island. The visitor’s participation in such events is warmly encouraged. For up to date information, visitors are advised to consult the Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s “Monthly Events” guide, available in hotels and Tourist Information Offices on the island. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s annual list of “Major Events” includes information on festivals, festivities and athletic events and can be obtained from any of the C.T.O. offices in Cyprus and abroad. Additional information can be obtained through the Cyprus Tourism Organisations’ website (www.visitcyprus.com.cy) Currency – Exchange Rates 92 As from 1st of January, 2008 the Republic of Cyprus will introduce the euro as its official currency which will replace the Cyprus pound as a unit account. The euro is subdivided into 100 cents. With the introduction of the euro, notes and coins in circulation will be as follows: Bank notes: €500, €200, €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5 Coins: 2 euro, 1 euro, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent and 1 cent 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 The exchange rate to apply as from 1st January, 2008 has been set at €1=C£0,585274. From 01.01.2008 until 31.01.2008, the Cyprus pound will circulate in parallel with the euro and will be accepted for cash transactions. As from 01.02.2008, Cyprus banknotes and coins will cease to be legal tender and there will be no legal obligation to accept them in cash payments. The Central Bank will exchange Cyprus banknotes until 31.12.2017 and coins until 31.12.2009. Import/Export of Bank notes, currency and/or Gold: Travellers from and to a Third Country According to the Regulation (EC) No. 1889/2005, travellers arriving from or departing for a third country carring a sum of €10.000 or more in cash or its equivalent in any other currencies or easily convertible assets (e.g. bonds, shares, traveller’s cheques) must declare it to Customs. Travellers from and to another Member State According to the Capital Movement Law No. 115(I) of 2003 travellers arriving from or departing for another E.U. Member State and carrying a sum of CY£7.300 or €12.500 or more in bank notes and/or gold or the equivalent in any other currency must declare it to Customs”. Customs formalities and facilities 1. Within the EU There are no limits on what you can buy and take with you when you travel between EU countries, as long as it is for personal use and not for resale. VAT and duty are included in the price you pay and, since these vary from country to country, you may want to take advantage of some interesting price differences. Shops at airports and on ships may also provide some bargains although duty-free shopping no longer exists when travelling within the EU. Tobacco and alcohol For guidance, goods are considered to be for your own use if you have no more than: 800 cigarettes 400 cigarillos 200 cigars 1kg of tobacco 10 litres of spirits 93 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 20 litres fortified wine, (such as port or sherry) 90 litres of wine (of which, a maximum of 60 litres of sparkling wine) 110 litres of beer “If you carry large quantities of tobacco or alcoholic products and particularly where such quantities exceed the quantitative limits set as above, you may be asked to answer to questions regarding: – Your commercial status and the reasons for holding such goods – The place where the goods are located – Any documents relating to these goods – The nature and quantity of goods – The frequency of your travel Travellers uner the age of 17 are not granted relief on tobacco products and alcohol and alcoholic beverages”. These rules already apply to Malta and Cyprus. However, the 15 old EU countries may maintain certain limits on cigarettes and tobacco products brought in from the other new EU countries for limited period. 2. Outside the EU If you are coming into the EU from a non-EU country, you can bring with you goods free of VAT import duties and excise duties for personal use within the limits set out below. The same applies if you come from the Canary Islands, the Channel Islands, Gibraltar or other territories where VAT and EU excise provisions do not apply. Tobacco products 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco. Alcoholic drinks 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. or 2 litres of fortified wine or sparkling wine 2 litres of still wine Perfume 50 grams 94 Eau de toilette 250 ml 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Medical products The quantity required for personal needs Coffee and Tea * Coffee or 500 grams * Coffee extracts and essences 200 grams * Tea or 100 grams * Tea extracts and essences 40 grams Travellers under the age of 15 are not granted relief on coffee, coffee extracts and essences. Items marked with * are not granted relief from excise duty and VAT. Other goods Up to a value of C£100 or 172 euro. Items made of gold or silver are not eligible for relief from excise duty and VAT. 3. Notifications to travellers: A. According to Cypriot Law, the Importation, Possession and Use of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, is strictly prohibited. B. The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources wishes to inform all travellers that, in order to protect the agriculture of the country from the danger of the introduction of new pests and diseases, the importation of agricultural products or propagating stock, such as fruit, vegetables, cut-flowers, dry nuts, seeds, bulbs, bulb-wood sticks, cuttings, etc., without the approval of the competent authorities, is prohibited. According to the Diseases of Plants (Prevention) Law and the Importation of Produce (Control) Orders, the transportation of agricultural products or propagating stock from abroad is prohibited unless a relevant licence has been previously issued by the Director of the Department of Agriculture. Upon their arrival in Cyprus, such products should be declared at the Customs Officers, whereupon they will be kept for phytosanitary inspection by Authorised Agricultural Officers. Any person contravening the Law and the Orders made under it, is liable, in case he is found guilty, to a fine and / or imprisonment. C. There is also a number of other articles of which the importation is prohibited or restricted for different reasons such as: 95 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 - Fire arms, ammunitions and explosives Flick knives and daggers Obscene books, photographs, films and articles Pirated or counterfeit goods (e.g. computer programmes, films video and audio cassettes, CD, clothing, handbags, etc) - Animals and animal products - Birds - Uncooked meat and fish and products thereof, milk and dairy products. - Nuclear, chemical, toxic, biological weapons and similar substances - Goods used for illegal hunting of game - Counterfeit bank notes - Firearms and weapons other than firearms, such as military explosive devices and projectile launchers, automatic firearms, ammunition, long-barrel semiautomatic or repeating firearms, in accordance with the First Annex of the “Firearms and Weapons Other than Firearms Law” no. 113(I) of 2004. - Goods shipped or originating from countries under an embargo from the United Nations Security Council and the European Union, such as Iraq, Liberia, Siera Leone, Somalia and Sudan. D. According to various Cypriot laws the exportation of certain articles is prohibited or restricted such as: All items the importation of which is prohibited i.e.: Antiquities, pirated and counterfeit goods, air-rifles of a diameter not exceeding 1.77 inches or 4.55 mm, goods of precious metals (destinated for the Cyprus market), Precursor chemiocals, wild fauna and flora, endangered by extinction and products their of (Washington Convention CITES), e.g. animals, birds, fowls, lizards, cactus, hides, ivory, etc. Please have in mind that for the above restrictions upon exportation a special permit is required from the appropriate authority or body accordingly for each case. For further information please contact: Web-site: www.mof.gov.cy/ce 96 12/4/07 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 D Daylight Saving Time Each year on the last Sunday of March at 1.00 a.m. Greenwich Time (3.00 a.m. Local time), Daylight Saving Time comes into effect in Cyprus and all clocks are advanced by one hour. On the last Sunday in October at 1.00 a.m. GMT (4.00 a.m. Local Time), Cyprus reverts to Standard Time. Distances (see page 99) Dry Cleaning / Laundry 1.Dry cleaning takes usually two days. Fast dry–cleaning and quick–wash–and–dry services are also available on the island. Dry cleaners are located in the central part of each town, and they can be traced through the yellow pages of the Cyprus Telephone Directory. Most dry–cleaners have pick–up and home delivery services. 2.Most hotels have laundry service for hotel residents. In case laundry service is not provided by certain hotels, arrangements can be made through the hotel reception. The same arrangements also apply for dry cleaning service. 3.Self–Service automatic washing facilities are also available and can be found at: Lefkosia: a) G.A.G Self Service Laundrette Chalkokondili 18D, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 31 33 17, 99 60 60 62 b) I Lampsi Laundry Arch. Makarios III 122, Lakatameia, Tel: 22 32 66 69, 22 37 33 53 c) Laundromat Smyrnis 49, Kaimakli, Tel: 22 43 68 71 Larnaka: a) Artemis Speed Queen Armenikis Ekklisias 12, Larnaka, Tel: 24 62 54 54 b) Laundry Basket Larnaka- Dhekeleia Rd (near Princess Hotel) 97 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 Lemesos: a) Faros Launderette Georgiou A’ 75, (near Londa Beach Hotel), Tel: 25 32 71 91 b) Quick Service Launderette Griva Digeni 144B, Tel: 25 58 70 56 c) The Laundry Basket Galaxia 19, Potamitis Court, Tel: 24 64 51 12 Pafos: a) Shining Star Leoforos Tafoi ton Vasileon 62 Panareti Complex Shop 11, Kato Pafos, Tel: 26 93 66 40 b) I Lampsi Laundry Leoforos Mesogis, Tel: 26 65 33 87 c) Megastar Araouzou 5, Industrial area Mesogis, Tel: 26 94 99 56 Agia Napa: Cinderella Launderette Makariou 4, Tel: 23 72 21 48 Duty–Free Regulations / Shops Information under the title: “Customs formalities and facilities” (pages 93-96). 98 12/4/07 11:58 �* via Lemesos LEFKOSIA LEMESOS PAFOS LARNAKA TROODOS AGIA NAPA PARALIMNI (Protaras) POLIS LARNAKA AIRPORT PAFOS AIRPORT km – 86 149 45 71 80 84 176 51 142 miles – 54 93 28 44 50 53 109 32 88 km miles 86 54 – – 68 42 71 44 45 28 106 66 110 68 98 61 70 44 60 38 LEFKOSIA LEMESOS (Nicosia) (Limassol) km miles 149 93 68 42 – – 139 87 113* 71 175 109 179 111 35 22 140 87 15 9 PAFOS km miles 45 28 71 44 139 87 – – 111* 69 41 25 45 28 165 102 5 3 130 81 km miles 71 44 45 28 113* 71 111* 69 – – 152* 95 156* 97 148* 92 111* 69 100* 63 km 80 106 175 41 152* – 9 197 55 169 miles 50 66 109 25 95 – 5.5 123 35 106 km miles 83 53 110 68 179 111 45 28 156* 97 9 5.5 – – 201 125 49 30 173 108 LARNAKA TROODOS AGIA NAPA PARALIMNI (PROTARAS) km miles 176 109 98 61 35 22 165 102 148* 92 197 123 201 125 – – 176 109 45 28 POLIS km miles 50 32 70 44 140 87 5 3 111* 69 55 35 49 30 176 109 – – 125 78 LARNAKA AIRPORT km miles 142 88 60 38 15 9 130 81 100* 63 169 106 173 108 45 28 125 78 – – PAFOS AIRPORT Distances (approx.) between major cities and other tourist areas (via motorway) Travellers handbook 2007 p51-99:0.2 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 99 11:58 �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 E Electric Current – Voltage The supply in Cyprus is 230 Volts, a.c. 50Hz. Sockets are usually 13 Amp, square–pin in most buildings. More than one low current rating appliance may be operated from the same supply point, by using an adaptor (i.e. radios, electric clocks etc.). The use of adaptors for operating high current rating appliances is not recommended (i.e. electric heaters, toasters, irons etc.). Many hotels provide adaptors upon request from the Reception. Adaptors can be purchased from electric stores, supermarkets, shops, etc., at approximately C£1,50 (€2.56). Socket extensions can also be used (recommended instead of adaptors) and they can be purchased from electric stores and large supermarkets. Embassies / High Commissions of the Republic of Cyprus abroad Australia High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia 30, Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT 2600, Canberra Tel: (00612) 62810832, 62810834, Fax: (00612) 62810860 E-mail: cyphicom@bigpond.net.au High commissioner is also accredited to Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Republic of Korea, East Timor. Austria Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Austria 20, Parkring A-1010 Vienna Tel: (00431) 5130630, 5130631, Fax: (00431) 5130632 E-mail: embassy2@cyprus.vienna.at Ambassador is also accredited to Croatia, Liechtenstein, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Permanent Representative to the O.S.C.E., Permanent Representative to the UN. Belgium 100 Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Belgium. 61, Avenue de Cortenbergh, 1000 Brussels. Tel: (00322) 6500610, Fax: (00322) 6500620 E-mail: ambassade.cyprus@skynet.be Ambassador is also accredited to Luxembourg 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Bulgaria Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Bulgaria 1A, James Boucher & Plachkovitsa, App1, 1164 Sofia Tel: (003592) 9617730, 9617731, Fax: (003592) 8629470 E-mail: cyprusembasofia@netbg.com China Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the People’s Republic of China. 2–13–2, Ta Yuan Diplomatic Office Bldg. 14, Liang Ma He Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600 Tel: (008610) 65325057, Fax: (008610) 65324244 E-mail: cyembpek@public 3.bta.net.cn Ambassador is also accredited to Japan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea. Czech Republic Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Czech Republic. 9, Pod Hradbami, 160 00 Praha 6 Tel: (00420)224316833, 224320831, Fax: (00420)224317529 E-mail: embassy@kypros.cz Denmark Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Denmark 28 Borgergade, 1st floor 1300 Copenhagen K Tel: (0045)33915888, Fax: (0045)33915877 E-mail: consulate@cyprus-embassy.dk Ambasador is also accredited to Iceland. Egypt Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Arab Republic of Egypt. 17, El Amir Omar Tousson Street, Mohandessin, Cairo. Tel: (00202) 3455967, 3455968, Fax: (00202) 3455969 E-mail: kyproscai1@access.com.eg Ambassador is also accredited to Sudan, Oman, Ehtiopia, Ghana, Mali. Finland Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Finland. Bulevardi 5A, 19, Helsinki 00120 Tel: (00358) 9 6962820, Fax: (00358) 9 677428 E-mail: mail@cyprusembassy.fi Ambassador is also accredited to Estonia. 101 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 France Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in France. 23, Rue Galilée, 75116 Paris Tel: (00331) 472 086 28, Fax: (00331) 40 70 13 44 E-mail: ambrechypre@wanadoo.fr Ambassador is also accredited to Andorra, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Algeria. Germany Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Federal Republic of Germany. Wallstraße 27, D-10179 Berlin Tel: (004930) - 3086830, Fax: (004930) 27591454 E-mail: info@botschaft-zypern.de Greece Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Greece Irodotou 16, 106 75 Athina (Athens) Tel: (0030210) 7232727 / 7239377 / 7237883. Fax: (0030210) 7258886 / 7231927 E-mail: cyempkl@hol.gr Ambassador is also accredited to Albania, Bulgaria, Romania Holy See Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the Holy See Piaza Farnese, 44, Scala A, Int. 1, 00186 Rome Tel: (0039 06) 6865758, 6865263, Fax: (0039 06) 688 03756 E-mail: embcyprusholysee@tin.it Ambassador is also accredited to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO, IFAD and WFP). Hungary Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Republic of Hungary V. Dorottya u.3, III floor, 1051 Budapest Tel: (00361) 2661330 / 2666045, Fax: (00361) 2660538 E-mail: cypembhu@axelero.hu Ambassador is also accredited to Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina India 102 High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in India. 67, Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003 Tel: (009111) 24697503, 24697508, Fax: (009111) 24628828 E-mail: cyprus@del3.vsnl.net.in High Commissioner is also accredited to Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Union of Myanmar, Vietnam. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Iran Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Islamic Republic of Iran. 328, Shahid Karimi Str., Dezaship, Tajrish, Tehran Tel: (009821) 2219842, Fax: (009821) 2219843 E-mail: cyprus@parsonline.net Ireland Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Ireland 71, Lower Leeson Str., Dublin 2 Tel: (003531) 6763060, Fax: (003531) 6763099 E-mail: embassyofcyprusdub@eircom.net Israel Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Israel. 50 Dizengoff str., Dizengoff Centre Top Tower, 14th floor, Tel Aviv 64332 Tel: (009723) 5250212, Fax: (009723) 6290535 E-mail: cyprus@netvision.net.il Italy Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Italy. 15, Via Francesco Denza, 00197 Rome Tel: (003906) 8088365, 8088367 Fax: (003906) 8088338 E-mail: emb.rome@flashnet.it Ambassador is also accredited to Malta, San Marino, Switzerland. Kenya High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Kenya. Kimathi street, Eagle House, 5th Floor P.O.Box 30739, 00100 Nairobi Tel: (0025420) 220881, Fax: (0025420) 312202 E-mail: cyphc@nbnet.co.ke High Commissioner is also accredited to Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, UNEP and UN Centre for Human Settlements. Lebanon Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Lebanon M.N.C. Building Debbas Str. Rmeil-Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Tel: (009611) 326461,329500, Fax: (009611) 326471 E-mail: cyprusemb@terra.net.lb 103 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Libya Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Al Fateh Tower, Tower (2), 16th Floor, Tripoli P.O.Box 3284, Central Post Office, Tripoli Tel: (0021821) 3351400, 3351401, Fax: (0021821) 3351402 Ambassador is also accredited to Mauritania, The Gambia, Niger, Tchad, Burkina Faso Mexico Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Mexico. Sierra Gorda 370, Lomas De Chapultepec C.P. 11000 Mexico D.F. Tel: (005255) 52027600 / 52023096, Fax: (005255) 5202693 E-mail: chipre@att.net.mx Ambassador is also accredited to Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela Netherlands Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Kingdom of Netherlands. 15, Surinamestraat, 2585 GG The Hague Tel: (0031 70) 3466499, Fax: (0031 70) 3924024 E-mail: cyprus@xs4all.nl, cyprus.pers@euronet.nl Website: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/embassythehague Ambassador is also accredited to Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago Poland Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Poland ul. Pilicka 4, 02-629 Warsaw. Tel: (004822) 8444577, Fax: (004822) 8442558 E-mail: embassyofcyprus@neostrada.pl Ambassador is also accredited to Lithuania Portugal Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Portugal Ave. da Liberdade 229, 1250-142 Lisbon Tel: (00351 21) 3194180, Fax: (00351 21) 3194189 E-mail: chipre@netcabo.pt Ambassor is also accredited to Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Marocco Qatar 104 Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Qatar Saba Street, Saha 12, Bld. No 3, District 63 Al-Dafna, West Bay, P.O.Box 24482, Doha, Qatar Tel: (00974) 49 33 086, Fax: (00974) 49 33 087 E-mail: kyprosdoha@qatar.net.qa 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Russian Federation Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Russian Federation. Ul. Povarskaya 9, Moscow Tel: (007095) 7442944, Fax: (007095) 7442945 E-mail: moscowembassy@mfa.gov.cy Ambassador is also accredited to Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Serbia Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Serbia. 9 Diplomatska Kolonija 11040 Belgrade Tel: (0038111) 3672725, Fax: (0038111) 3671348 E-mail: cyembassy@sezampro.yu South Africa High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in South Africa. Corner Church and Hill Str., Arcadia 0083 Pretoria, South Africa, P.O.Box 14554, Hatfield 0028 Tel: (0027 12) 3425258, Fax: (0027 12) 3425596 E-mail: cyprusjb@mweb.co.za Ambassador is also accredited to Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros. Spain Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Spain. Castellana 45 - 4o y - 5o, 28046 v Madrid Tel: (003491) 5783114, Fax: (003491) 5782189 E-mail: embajadachipre@telefonica.net Ambassador is also accredited to Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, WTO (World Tourism Organisation), IOOC (International Olive Oil Council). Sweden Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Sweden. 37, Birger Jarlsgatan, 4th floor, P.O.Box 7649, 10394 Stockholm Tel: (00468) 245008, Fax: (00468) 244518 E-mail: info@cyprusemb.se Website: www.cyprusemb.se Ambassador is also accredited to Norway, Latvia 105 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Syria Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Syrian Arab Republic. 278G, Malek Bin Rabia Str., West Mezzeh P.O.Box 9269, Damascus Tel: (0096311) 6130812/3, Fax: (0096311) 6130814 E-mail: syriapio@scs-net.org Ambassador is also accredited to Republic of Yemen. United Kingdom High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 93, Park Street, London W1K 7ET Tel: (0044207) 4998272, Fax: (0044207) 4910691, 4912955 E-mail: cyphclondon@dial.pipex.com U.S.A. Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States of America. 2211 R. St. North West, Washington D.C. 20008 – 4082 Tel: (001202) 4625772, Fax: (001202) 4836710 E-mail: info@cyprusembassy.net Website: www.cyprusembassy.net Ambassador is also accredited to Canada, I.M.F., World Bank, Permanent observer to the Organisation of American States (OAS) and Permanent Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Embassies / High Commissions of other countries in Cyprus High Commission of Australia Annis Komninis 4, 2nd Floor, 1060 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21331, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 22 75 30 01, 22 75 60 02, Fax: 22 76 64 86 E-mail: nicosia.ahc@dfat.gov.au Office hours: 08:00–16:00 (Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri,) 08:00–15:30 (Wed.) Embassy of the Republic of Austria 106 Dimostheni Severi Ave. 34, 1st Floor, Office 101 1080 Lefkosia P.O.Box 23961, 1687 Lefkosia Tel: 22 41 01 51, Fax: 22 68 00 99 E-mail: nicosia-ob@bmeia.gv.at Office hours: Monday–Friday: 08:00–16:00 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Royal Belgian Embassy The Riverside Forum Chilonos 2A, Office 102, 1101 Lefkosia Tel: 357 22 44 90 20, Fax: 357 22 77 47 17 E-mail: nicosia@diplobel.be Office hours: 08:00–15:00 (Mon., Tues., Friday) 08:00–17:00 (Wed., Thur.) Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria Konstantinou Palaiologou 13, 2406 Egkomi, Lefkosia Tel: 22 672486, 22 67 27 40, Fax: 22 67 65 98 E-mail: bulgaria@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–14:00 Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Archimidous 30, 2411 Egkomi, Lefkosia P.O.Box 24531, 1300 Lefkosia Tel: 22 35 21 82/3, Fax: 22 35 35 30 E-mail: chinaemb_cy@mfa.gov.cn Office hours: Monday–Friday: 08:30–14:00 Embassy of the Republic of Cuba Androcleous 1, (corner of Thoukididou), 1060 Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 97 43, Fax: 22 75 38 20, E-mail: embacuba@spidernet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:30–13:30 Embassy of the Czech Republic Arsinois 48, Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 25202, 1307 Lefkosia Tel: 22 42 11 18, Fax: 22 42 10 59 E-mail: nicosia@embassy.mzv.cz Office hours: Monday-Friday: 07:30–16:00 Royal Danish Embassy Dositheou 7, Parabuilding Block C, 4th Floor, 1071 Lefkosia P.O.Box: 20995, 1665 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 74 17, Fax: 22 37 74 72 E-mail: nicamb@um.dk Office hours: 08:30–12:30 107 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt Agiou Prokopiou 14, 2406 Egkomi, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21752, 1512 Lefkosia Tel: 22 44 90 50, Fax: 22 44 90 81 E-mail: info@egyptianembassy.org.cy Office hours: Monday–Friday: 08:00–15:00 Embassy of Finland Arch. Makarios Ave. 9, Severis Building, 2nd Floor 1065 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 21438, 1508 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 80 20, Fax: 22 44 78 80 E-mail: Sanomat.NIC@formin.fi Visiting hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30-12:30, 13:00-17:00 Friday: 08:30-14:00 Embassy of France Saktouri 14-16, 2nd Floor, 1080 Agioi Omologitai, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21671, 1521 Lefkosia Tel: 22 58 53 00, Fax: 22 58 53 50 E-mail: ambafrance@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–13:30, 15:30–18:30 Embassy of Georgia Eleonon 26, 2060 Strovolos, Lefkosia Tel: 22 35 73 27, Fax: 22 35 73 07 E-mail: geoembassy@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday-Friday: 09:00–17:00 Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Nikitara 10, 1080 Lefkosia P.O.Box 25705, 1311 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 11 45, Fax: 22 66 5694 E-mail: info@nikosia.diplo.de Web-site: www.nikosia.diplo.de Office hours: 1 October – 31 May: 07:00–16:00 (Monday-Thursday) 08:00–14:00 (Friday) 1 June – 30 September: 07:00–15:30 (Monday-Wednesday) 07:00–15:00 (Thursday) 08:00–14.00 (Friday) 108 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Embassy of Greece Leoforos Vyronos 8-10, 1096 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 21799, 1513 Lefkosia Tel: 22 44 51 11, Fax: 22 68 06 49 E-mail: grembnicosia@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:30–15:30 Holy See – Apostolic Nunciature Holy Cross Catholic Church Pyli Pafou (Pafos Gate), 1010 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21964, 1515 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 21 32, Fax: 22 66 07 67 E-mail: holcross@logos.cy.net Office hours: Monday – Friday: 09:00–12:00 Embassy of the Republic of Hungary Pringipos Karolou 2, 2373 Agios Dometios, Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 91 30, Fax: 22 45 9134 E-mail: huembnic@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:30–14:30 High Commission of India Indira Gkandi 3, Montparnasse Hill, 2413 Egkomi, Lefkosia P.O.Box 25544, 2413 Lefkosia Tel: 22 35 17 41, 22 35 11 70, Fax: 22 35 04 02 E-mail: hcoffice@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 09:00–17:30 Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Armenias 42, 2003 Akropolis P.O.Box 28908, 2084 Lefkosia Tel: 22 31 44 59, 22 31 58 96, Fax: 22 31 54 46 E-mail: iranemb@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: 08 Sept. - 13 June: 08:00-12:30, 14:00-16:00 (Mon.-Fri.) 16 June - 05 Sept.: 07:30-14:30 (Mon.-Fri.) Embassy of Ireland Aianta 7, 1082 Agioi Omologites, Lefkosia P.O.Box 23848, 1686 Lefkosia Tel: 22818183, Fax: 22660050 E-mail: nicosiaembassy@dfa.ie Office hours: Mon-Fri: 08:00-17.00 109 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Embassy of Israel I. Grypari 4, 1090 Lefkosia P.O.Box 25159,1307 Lefkosia Tel: 22 36 95 00, Fax: 22 66 63 38 E-mail: ambassadorsec3@nicosia.mfa.gov.il Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–15:00 Embassy of Italy 25th Martiou 11, 2408 Egkomi, Lefkosia Tel: 22 35 76 35/6, 22 35 82 58, Fax: 22 35 76 16, 22 35 81 12 E-mail: ambnico.mail@esteri.it Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–14:45 Wed: 08:00–14:00, 15:00–17:30 Embassy of Lebanon Chiou 6, 1101 Agios Dometios, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21924, 1515 Lefkosia Tel: 22 87 82 82, 22 87 82 83, Fax: 22 87 82 93 E-mail: Lebanon.emb@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:30–14:00 People’s Bureau of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Leoforos Stassinou 7, 1060 Lefkosia P.O.Box 22487,1522 Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 00 55, Fax: 22 45 27 10 E-mail: lapbcy@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–14:00 Royal Netherlands Embassy Dimostheni Severi Ave. 34, 1080 Lefkosia P.O.Box 23835,1686 Lefkosia Tel: 22 87 36 66, 22 87 23 93/4, Fax: 22 87 23 99 E-mail: nic@minbuza.nl Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–15:00 Embassy of the Republic of Poland 110 Leoforos John Kennedy 12-14, Office 302, 1087 Lefkosia, Tel: 22 75 35 17, 22 75 37 84, Fax: 22 75 19 81 E-mail: secretariat@polamb.org.cy Office hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00–16:00 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Embassy of Portugal Arch. Makarios III Ave., 9 Severis Building, 5th Floor, office nr. 51 Lefkosia P.O.Box 27407, 1645 Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 51 31, Fax: 22 75 64 56 E-mail: portembnic@cytanet.com.cy Embassy of Romania Pireos 27, 2023 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 22210, 1518 Lefkosia Tel: 22 49 53 33, Fax: 22 51 73 83 E-mail: embrom@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–16:00 Embassy of the Russian Federation Gonia Agiou Prokopiou & Arch. Makariou III, 2406 Egkomi, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21845, 1514 Lefkosia Tel: 22 77 46 22, 22 77 21 41, Fax: 22 77 48 54 E-mail: russia1@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–14:00 Embassy of Serbia Vasilissis Olgas 2, 1101 Egkomi, Lefkosia Tel: 22 77 75 11, Fax: 22 77 59 10 E-mail: nicosia@serbia.org.cy Website: http://www.serbia.org.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–14:00 Embassy of the Slovak Republic Kalamatas 4, 2002 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 21165, 1503 Lefkosia Tel: 22 87 96 81, Fax: 22 31 17 15 E-mail: skembassy@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–14:00 Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain Leoforos Strovolou 32, 4th floor, 2018 Strovolos, Lefkosia P.O.Box 28349, 2093 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 04 10, Fax: 22 49 12 91 E-mail: enmora@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00–13:00 111 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Embassy of Sweden Arch. Makarios Ave. 9, Severis Building, 2nd Floor 1065 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 21621, 1511 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 80 88, Fax: 22 37 45 22 E-mail: ambassaden.nicosia@foreign.ministry.se Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30–12:30, 13:00–17:00 Friday: 08:30–12:30, 13:00–14:30 Embassy of Switzerland Themistokli Dervi 46, Medcon Tower, 6th Floor, 1066 Lefkosia P.O.Box 20729, 1663 Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 68 00, Fax: 22 76 60 08 E-mail: nic.vertretung@eda.admin.ch Website: http://www.eda.admin.ch/nicosia Office hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00–12:00 Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic Nikodimou Mylona 24, 1071 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21892, 1514 Lefkosia Tel: 22 81 73 33, Fax: 22 75 69 63 E-mail: syremb@cytanet.com.cy Office hours: Monday - Friday: 08:30–14:30 Embassy of Ukraine Miaouli 10, Makedonitissa, 2415 Egkomi, Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 43 80, Fax: 22 46 43 81 E-mail: gccy@cytanet.com.cy, info@unkrembassy.com.cy Office hours: Monday-Friday: 09:00–18:00 U.K. British High Commission Alexandrou Palli str., P.O.Box 21978, 1587 Lefkosia Tel: 22 86 11 00, Fax: 22 86 13 15, 22 86 12 00 E-mail: infobhc@cylink.com.cy Office hours: Monday-Friday: 07:30–14:30 Embassy of the United States of America 112 Gonia Metochiou & Ploutarchou, 2407 Egkomi, Lefkosia P.O.Box 24536, 1385 Lefkosia Tel: 22 39 39 39, Fax: 22 78 09 44 E-mail: info@americanembassy.org.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–17:00 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus Vyronos Ave. 30, 1096 Lefkosia P.O.Box 23480, 1683 Lefkosia Tel: 22 81 77 70, Fax: 22 76 89 26 E-mail: comm-rep-cy@ec.europa.eu Web-site: www.ec.europa.eu/cyprus Office hours: Mon.-Fri.: 09:00–17:00 European Parliament office in Cyprus Vyronos Ave. 30, 1683 Lefkosia P.O.Box 23440, 1683 Lefkosia Tel: 22 46 06 94, Fax: 22 76 77 33 E-mail: epnicosia@europarl.europa.eu Website: www.europarl.europa.eu/nicisia/ OTHER MISSIONS Palestine Cyprus Representation Yianni Psichari 31, 1107 Lefkosia P.O.Box 24669,1302 Lefkosia Tel: 22 31 50 10, Fax: 22 31 23 01 E-mail: palestin@spidernet.com.cy Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:30–13:30 Emergencies In case of emergency, immediate response is given by the following telephone numbers, where English is spoken: ALL OVER THE ISLAND Ambulance: 112 Fire Service: 112 Police: 112 Night Pharmacies: 11892 or automatic recording (for Lefkosia 90901412, Lemesos 90901415, Larnaka 90901414, Pafos 90901416, Ammochostos 90901413). AIDS Advisory Centre: 22 30 51 55 NARCOTICS Emergency Service: Information Centre for drugs and Poisoning: 90901401 113 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Hospitals: Lefkosia General Hospital: 22 60 30 00 (Accidents & Emergency) Makareio Hospital: 22 40 50 00 Lemesos General Hospital: 25 80 11 00 Lemesos Old General Hospital: 25 30 53 33 Larnaka General Hospital: 24 80 05 00 Old General Hospital: 24 30 43 12 Pafos General Hospital: 26 80 31 00 Famagusta Hospital: 23 82 12 11 Polis Hospital: 26 82 18 00 Kyperounta Hospital: 25 80 67 00 Agros Rural Health Centre: 25 52 13 17 Platres Rural Health Centre: 25 42 13 24 Estate Agents For information about purchasing immovable property in Cyprus, or for renting furnished or unfurnished flats or houses, for a stay of over 30 days, interested visitors may: (a) contact the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association 38, Gr. Digheni Ave. & 3, Deligiorgi str. P.O.Box 21455, 1509 Lefkosia Tel: 22 88 97 59, 22 88 98 90, Fax: 22 66 75 93 E-mail: chamber@ccci.org.cy, yianna@ccci.org.cy Web-site: www.ccci.org.cy or (b) refer to the yellow Pages of the Cyprus Telephone Directory for the Estate Agents. (or visit the Web-site: www.cytanet.com.cy) Europe Direct Information Network 114 The Europe Direct Information Network provides information on a wide range of EU policy areas. The topics most frequently raised by citizens are related to: EU Institutons, Employment and Social Affairs, Moving inside the EU, EU Funding Programmes, Out of scope topics (taxation, social security systems etc.), Education and Youth. Tel: 77776000 Web-site: www.europedirectcyprus.com Email: service offered through the website. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Ferry Boats 12/4/07 F There is a weekly ferry boat connection between Cyprus and Greece in the summer only. There are, however, several cruises from Cyprus to Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Greece and the Greek Islands. (See pages 89 for cruises). Films and Slides Slide–processing for colour and black–and–white slides takes from 5 to 30 hours. Processing and developing of colour and black–and–white prints takes from 30 minutes to one day. Fast processing, instant photo or video recording services are also provided by Photo Fast laboratories on the island. All International film brands are available in Cyprus and can be bought from photo studios, stalls, Duty-Free Shops, etc. For photographic equipment, and further information on Photographers one may consult the yellow pages of the Cyprus Telephone Directory. Flight Information Flight information and assistance for reservations, connections and bookings can be obtained directly from the Airline of interest during office hours, or through the relevant Airline Office at the airport. Please see relevant “ Airlines” section in this booklet (pages 19-24). An “Information Desk” is also currently operating on a 24-hours basis at Larnaka International Airport providing flight information for Larnaka & Paphos International Airports. Tel: 77 77 88 33. Flight time from Cyprus to: Amsterdam Athens Bahrain Frankfurt London Paris Rome Stockholm Vienna Zurich 3 hours 30 min. 1 hour 40 min. 3 hours 3 hours 30 min. 4 hours 30 min. 3 hours 30 min. 2 hours 25 min. 5 hours 3 hours 3 hours 115 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Florists Flower shops are found all over Cyprus and provide: – fresh flowers for every occasion – flower and dry arrangements – bouquets, plants – various decoration arrangements – night services are also provided by some florists. Representatives of Interflora and Teleflora in Cyprus provide facilities for those who wish to send flowers to friends abroad. Assistance for sending flowers abroad through Interflora and Teleflora is also given by nearly all other florists on the island. INTERFLORA AND TELEFLORA AGENTS IN CYPRUS – Georgina Flower Boutique Ltd., (Teleflora): Leoforos Severi 15, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 66 42 42 – Elysée Flower Shops (Interflora): Chr. Sozou 2E, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 67 75 55, 22 66 15 47. – Hawaii Flower shop (Interflora): a) Diagorou 10A, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 67 66 67, 22 66 37 11 b) Leoforos Arch. Makariou III, 142A, Lemesos Tel: 25 381304, 25 3815 53 c) Arch. Kyprianou 10, Tel: 24 65 49 73, Larnaka – Elgia Flower Shops (Interflora): Leoforos Arch. Makariou III, 141, Lemesos, Tel: 25 38 20 53 – Oasis Flower Shop (Interflora): F. Zannetou 11A, Larnaka, Tel: 24 65 47 77 – Begonia Garen Centre Ltd. (Teleflora): Leoforos Apostolou Pavlou, Pafos, Tel: 26 94 22 32 Florists can be traced through the yellow pages of the Cyprus Telephone Directory. Food Safety and Drinking Water Quality 116 In Cyprus the safety of food and drinking water quality is monitored by the Health Inspectors of the Medical and Public Health Services of the Ministry of Health and the Local Authorities. Food and drinking water are of high quality, absolutely safe and no food or water-borne diseases occur. Cyprus is also free from dangerous infectious diseases. No vaccination requirements for any International Traveller. Climate-Climatic conditions in Cyprus can be termed as excellent from a health point of view. Therefore, the climate is ideal for holiday travellers throughout the year. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Food and Wines Gourmets will particularly appreciate what Cyprus has to offer, as Cyprus cuisine consists of dishes very rich in taste, and unique in specialities. Within the very large range of the Cyprus cuisine,the three favourites are: – “Mezé”, a rich collection of as many as 20 small dishes of food. – “moussaka”, minced meat and eggplant topped with creamy bechamel sauce – “souvlakia”, kebabs of pork, lamb or chicken The products of local marine aquaculture, seabream (tsipoura), seabass (lavraki) and prawns (garides) are becoming popular among the cypriots and the tourists. Cyprus wines, famous since ancient times, are more than maintaining their tradition by becoming increasingly competitive in the International market. The quality of Cyprus table–wines features amongst the best in the world and the great variety provides a match for every kind of food and every palate. Approximate cost for a bottle of Cyprus wine of 0,75 litre in a restaurant or a taverna: from C£5,00 (€8.54). Foreign Investment Cyprus’s investment policy is completely liberal and allows 100% foreign participation in all sectors of the economy not only for EU citizens but also for investors from third countries. All restrictions concerning maximum allowable percentage of foreign participation, as well as minimum level of foreign investment in any enterprise in Cyprus, has been lifted as from January 2000 for EU-citizens and from 1st October, 2004 for non - EU citizens unless otherwise stated in the legislation e.g. the acquisition and development of land. For further information please contact: Ministry of Finance Finance & Investment Division 1 Michalaki Karaoli Str., 1439 Lefkosia Tel: 357 22 60 11 72, Telefax: 357 22 60 27 48 E-mail: alouca@mof.gov.cy Website: www.mof.gov.cy Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Tourism 6 Andreas Araouzos Street, 1421 Nicosia Tel: 357 22 86 71 00, Telefax: 357 22 37 51 20 E-mail: ids@mcit.gov.cy Website: www.meit.gov.cy 117 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 G Green Cyprus THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGROTOURISM IN CYPRUS 118 The Cyprus Agrotourism/ Rural tourism programe, as designed and launched by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, encourages the conversion of traditional houses in certain picturesque villages for tourist use. A significant number of traditional houses have already been converted into accommodation establishments in accordance with the relevant Regulations under the Hotels Law, further to Town and Planning approval and Building Permit, and received their classification and operation licence from the CTO. Yet, others are currently going through the aforementioned process. In total, there are 99 traditional houses with bed capacity of 799 beds all over the Cyprus countryside. “The Cyprus Agrotourism Company” which draws its membership from owners of traditional houses has been established in 1996 with the initiative of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. The Company has 63 members. The Company will produce a promotional publication titled “Traditional Holiday Homes” which will be printed in five languages: English, German, French, Italian and Greek. The publication is available free of charge from any C.T.O. Office in Cyprus or abroad. The Cyprus Agrotourism Company has developed a Web-site (www.agrotourism.com.cy) and a Central Reservations system which enables on line-bookings for 76 traditional houses, in 35 villages. For further information and reservation requests, please contact the Company at tel: (00357) 22340071 or by E-mail at: helpdesk@agrotourism.com.cy Future prospects for Agrotourism in Cyprus are looking bright, and the presentation of the Agrotourism Programme with the prestigious British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award (European Winner, 1998) came as a recognition of the efforts of all those involved in the Programme. On the occasion of the International Year of Ecotourism 2002, the Cyprus Agrotourism Program has also been included in the WTO puplication “Sustainable Development of Tourism - A compilation of good practices” as well as in the Web-site of the 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Small Island Development States - Ecotourism Success Stories. CTO participates in a series of initiatives for the promotion of the Cyprus Agrotourism Program such as Radio, TV, article contribution to Media as well as presentations in European and International Tourism Seminars and programmes. For further information please contact: Cyprus Tourism Organisation Tel: 22 69 11 00 or 22 69 12 16, Fax: 22 33 97 23 P.O.Box 24535, CY 1390 Lefkosia E-mail: Maro.Kazepi@cto.org.cy H Hair-dressing salons Hair–dressing salons in Cyprus are open on weekdays from 08:00-17:30 (19:00 in summer) except Thursdays and Sundays. It is advisable to book for an appointment, even though this is not always necessary. Indicative approximate prices for a shampoo and set: C£10,00 - C£15,00, (€17.09 - €25.63). Most leading hotels have hair–dressing salons on their premises, with English–speaking personnel. A small tip is always appreciated. Handicrafts Traditional hand–made items can be purchased from souvenir shops, found in every corner of the island. At the Handicraft Centre in Lefkosia (Leoforos Athalassas186, Tel: 22 30 50 24), visitors can see the artisans weaving, basket–making, wood–carving, producing leather articles, pottery and traditional hand–made copper items. The workshops are open from Monday to Friday 07:30–14:30 and Thursday 15:00–18:00 (no afternoon in July-August). A large variety of hand–produced items are on sale at the Centre’s shop. The Cyprus Handicraft Service has similar shops in: Lemesos, Themidos 25, tel: 25 30 51 18 Larnaka, Cosma Lysioti 6, tel: 24 30 43 28 Pafos, Leoforos Apostolou Pavlou 64, tel: 26 30 62 43 At Laiki Geitonia and at Chrysaliniotissa Multi-Craft Centre in Lefkosia, craftsmen still produce art and craft–work in the 119 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 traditional way and from the shops there, visitors can buy genuine masterpieces of Cyprus hand–made items. In various villages and districts many kinds of hand–made art and craft–work are still produced by villagers in the traditional way. Some of these renowned villages are: FOINI: on the southern slopes of Troodos mountains about an hour’s drive from Lemesos. Village known for its pottery, laces and traditional chairs. OMODOS: on the southern slopes of Troodos mountains, about an hour’s drive from Lemesos. Village known for its embroideries. PANO + KATO LEFKARA: off the Lefkosia – Lemesos motorway, 45 minutes drive from Lemesos or Larnaka. Village known for its embroideries and silverware. MOUTOULLAS: Marathasa valley, on the northern slopes of Troodos mountains. Village known for its traditional wooden carved basins. LIOPETRI, SOTIRA: Ammochostos (Famagusta) area, 10 minutes drive from Agia Napa. Villages known for their basketware. KORNOS: 40 minutes drive from Lemesos, off the Lefkosia – Lemesos motorway. Village, known for its pottery. GEROSKIPOU: 3 km east of Pafos town. Village known for its basketware and pottery. FYTI: Pafos area, 45 minutes drive from Pafos. Village known for its tapestry. MESOGI: 9 km north of Pafos town. Village known for its basketware. Health Care, Hospitals Information under the title “Medical Services and Hospitals” (see page 123) Health Food Health Food Stores with a wide range of high quality health food and health-care products and cosmetics are to be found in almost all towns. Furthermore various health food items and health-care products are found in Pharmacies and also in large supermarkets, all over the island. Hitch - Hiking 120 Hitch-Hiking is not restricted in Cyprus, but certainly is not one of the “regular means of transportation”. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Hitch-Hiking can be tiresome in the hot summer months, but may turn out to be a great pleasure as cypriot hospitality is legendary, and hikers will certainly experience the friendliness and simplicity of Cypriots, especially among the village folk. Hikers are advised to wear sunhats and sunglasses in summer, while waiting for their free ride. Hitch-Hikers should always remember to keep to the left-hand side of the road, as driving in Cyprus moves on the left. I International Clubs Lions International (District 117 - Greece and Cyprus) Rotary Round Table Skal Club Soroptimist Club Innerwheel Toastmaster’s International Crusaders Club For information regarding the meetings of any of these International Clubs, please apply to the Reception of your hotel. L Libraries / Cultural Centres In Cyprus there are Municipal Libraries and Libraries belonging to private Institutions. All are open to the public for reading and local research only. The main libraries are: 1. Ministry of Education – Library Konstantinou Palaiologou, Lefkosia Tel: 22 30 31 80, 22 67 61 18 2. Severeios Library, Plateia Arch. Kyprianou, Lefkosia Tel: 22 34 48 88 3. Archiepiskopou Makariou III Cultural Centre Library, (within the Archbishopric premises), Lefkosia Tel: 22 43 00 08 4. The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre – Library Apostolou Varnava 19, P.O.Box 21015, 1500 Lefkosia Tel: 22 79 74 00 121 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 5. Research Centre of the Holy Monastery of Kykkos – Archangelos Michaïl Monastery, Lefkosia Tel: 22 37 00 02 6. Achilleios Library Konstantinou Palaiologou 30, Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 30 33 7. Kykkos Monastery – Library Kykkos, Tel: 22 94 27 44 8. Larnaka Municipal Library Stadiou & Gr. Afxentiou, Larnaka, Tel: 24 65 41 85 9. Pafos Municipal Library Plateia 28 Oktovriou, Pafos, Tel: 26 93 38 47 Foreign Cultural Centres and Libraries 1. American Center c/o Embassy of the United States of America Gonia Metochiou & Ploutarchou, 2407 Egkomi, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 39 39 39 2. British Council Mouseiou 3, Lefkosia, Tel: 22 58 50 00 3. Centre Culturel Français Metochiou 14, 1101 Lefkosia, Tel: 22 45 93 33 4. Russian Cultural Centre Alasias 16, 1075 Lefkosia, Tel: 22 76 16 07 The above cultural centres possess a very rich collection of books and periodicals for reference. L.P.G. Gas L.P.G. Gas in Cyprus is available in 10 kg portable cylinders, which can be bought from petrol stations, grocery shops and supermarkets. Mini gas cylinders of 250 grams are also on sale. L.P.G. gas is widely used for cooking and heating as it is considerably cheaper than electricity. Gas cylinders can be used at camping sites. L.P.G. price includes 5% V.A.T. – There are no special stations for refilling gas cylinders. – The use of L.P.G. gas in motor vehicles is not applied in Cyprus. 122 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 M Marinas, Yacht Harbours and Shelters Apart from Larnaka Marina and St. Raphael Marina mentioned herebelow, there are also a number of ports and fishing shelters in Cyprus, which one may find on page 164-165 under the title “Amateur Fishing". LARNAKA MARINA Larnaka Marina is situated in the bay of Larnaka and lies 110 nautical miles from Lebanon and Syria, 145 n.m. from Israel, 230 n.m. from Egypt and 250 n.m. from Greece. The position of the Marina is 34 deg. 55 min. North – 33 deg. 38 min. East. The Marina, an official Port of Entry, has berthing facilities for 400 yachts of various sizes. The minimum depth of the usuable part of the Marina is approximately 1.5m and the maximum is 2.80m. The nature of the sea bed is MUD and SAND. The Marina is entirely protected from all weather conditions. Amenities: All yachts moored in the Marina may use the following services at a reasonable charge. Water Supplied on board (included in berth fees) Electricity Supplied on all quays at 220-240 volts/50HZ (consumption measured) Telephone, Telefax and E-mail Services are available at the Marina office. Diesel-Fuel is available at the end of the main North pier and Petrol at the Main Marina Fuel Station as well as butane gas cylinders. Yacht Repair/Facilities: Many independent private companies operate inside the Marina for the hauling/ launching and servicing/repairing of yachts. Insurance and job-terms are independently agreed. Laundry–Showers–Lockers–Post Office boxes: Available within the Marina. Fire fighting equipment is installed throughout the Marina. Public Address system to all areas. 123 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Also: – – – – – – – – Serviced Asphalted Hard standing areas. English speaking schools 15 min. on foot from the Marina. Independent Brokerage. Dry Cleaners. Chandlery. Toilets, Showers and Coin-Operated washing Machines. Osmosis treatment units. Independent Private Boat Travel Hoists up to maximum vessel weight 50,000 kgs and maximum vessel beam of 4.8 metres. Berthing Charges: These vary according to the duration of stay and the length of the vessel. The above information is liable to change. For any further information please contact: Larnaka Marina, CY 6023 Larnaka, Telex: 4500 CYTMAR Tel: 24653110, 24653113, Fax: 24624110 E-mail: larnaca.marina@cytanet.com.cy NOTE: 1) SINCE 2005 LARNAKA MARINA HAS BEEN FULL, NO SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR PERIODS EXCEEDING 7 DAYS. 2) IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE MARINA WELL BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL Yachts coming to or leaving Cyprus, can clear Customs and Immigration formalities from within the Marina. Larnaka Marina has a Marine VHF communication service on a 24hrs basis (Listening: Ch16 Working Ch.8). Vessels sailing to Cyprus must comply with the E.U. regulations regarding sweage disposal. For further information skippers must communicate with their intended port of call well in advance. ST RAPHAEL MARINA, LEMESOS 124 The Marina, located at longitude 33 deg. 11 min. – latitude 34deg. 42min., is a very special feature of the Resort, ideal for motor and sailing yacht enthusiasts. There is 24–hour security with guards patrolling the Marina grounds for the safety of the guests. The breakwater is constructed in such a way as to protect the Marina from waves up to 5 metres in height. Fire fighting equipment is installed throughout the Marina reaching all yachts within the area. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 The space available for each yacht is fully supported by a Mediterranean type mooring system for stern Mooring. There are 227 berths accommodating boats up to 30m LOA and 4m draught. Yachts are berthed to 3 concrete piers with all facilities, including connected freshwater, electricity, telephone, T.V. and hooked–up in–house video. Transportation – Shuttle bus to/from town – Public bus transportation – Taxi service Facilities – – – – – – – – – – Floodlit Marina Public Address System Ample parking Toilets and Showers Slipway maximum LOA 8.5m Brokerage Laundry and Dry Cleaners Ship Chandler Mini Market Workshop for scrubbing off, painting, electrical or any other repairs and maintenance are available. – Marine Hoist up to 60 tons capacity. – Fuel Station – Watersports – Driving – Fishing trips – Chartering Yachtpersons are part of the clientele of the resort and have access to all St. Raphael Hotel facilities. Yachts coming to, or leaving Cyprus can clear Customs and Immigration formalities from within the Marina Offices. For further information please apply to: St. Raphael Marina P.O.Box 51933, CY 3509 Lemesos, Telex: 3229 Tel: 25 63 61 00 ext. 3312, Fax: 25 32 92 08 E-mail: raphael@spidernet.com.cy. 125 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Markets Lefkosia a) OCHI Square Open-Air Market (Constanza Bastion), (fruits and vegetables) Wednesday: 06:00-17:00 b) Strovolos Municipal Market (open-air, fruits and vegetables) Dimitri Vikellou, Strovolos Industrial Area Friday: 06:00-18:00 c) Central Municipal Market (fruits and vegetables) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 06:00-15.00 d) Old Municipality Square Market (open-air, fruits and vegetables) Saturday: 06:00-17:00 Lemesos a) Central Municipal Market (fruits and vegetables) Monday-Saturday: 06:00-15.00 b) Open-air Fruits and Vegetables market Off Makarios III Ave. (Epaminondas parking place) Saturday: 06:00-13:00 c) Linopetra Car- boot sale Saturday: 06:00-14:00 d) The Flea Market Asomatos village Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 09:00-19:00 Larnaka a) Larnaka Municipal Market, Leontos Sofou str. (near St Lazaros Church). (Fruits and vegetables) Monday-Saturday: 06:00-14:00 b) Dromolaxia Road (open-air, fruits and vegetables) Saturday: 06:00-14:00 c) Dhekelia Road Car-boot sale Sunday: 06:00-18:00 Pafos a) Pafos Municipal Market (fruits and vegetables) Monday-Saturday: 06:00-13:00 b) Timi Car-boot sale, Timi village (near Pafos Airport) Sunday: 07:00-14:00 Mass Media (Press / Broadcasting) PRESS 126 There are 8 daily and several weekly newspapers published on the island. One of the dailies and two of the weeklies are in English. These are the Cyprus Mail, the Cyprus Weekly and 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 the Cyprus Financial Mirror. There are also numerous magazines and periodicals, some of which are concerned with special interest subjects. Most UK and some other European as well as Arabic newspapers are on sale in Cyprus, usually one day after the day of issue. Press and Information Office The Press and Information Office (PIO) is the government department which has been assigned the responsibility of the interpretation and application of government policy on matters of publicity and mass communications. It is further entrusted with the task of promoting and publicising the work of the government, the House of Representatives and the semi-government organisations, through, among other things, the issuing of official press releases to the media. It is also the central publishing agency for the government and it has the task of the application of the press and cinema laws and the official certification of translations. It is also responsible for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Advisory Committee on Enligtenment concerning audiovisual productions, submission of texts in foreign publications, enlightenment publications, book purchases and visits by foreign journalists and academics. In addition the PIO is the central agency for the enlightenment of world public opinion regarding the Cyprus problem. Further information may be obtained from: Press and Information Office Apellis Str., 1456 Lefkosia, Cyprus Tel: 22 80 11 96, 22 80 11 21, Fax: 22 66 37 30 Email: communications@pio.moi.gov.cy Web-site: www.moi.gov.cy/pio Cyprus News Agency The national, subscription-based, news agency of Cyprus. It focuses on events in Cyprus or on developments abroad that have a bearing on or are of particular interest to Cyprus. It also covers major developments in the region. CNA reports in Greek, Turkish and English on the Cyprus issue, domestic politics, foreign policy, the economy, health, culture and sports. Major news in brief is available on its website with open access. Further information may be obtained from: Cyprus News Agency Kastorias Str., 7, 2002 Strovolos, P.O.Box 23947 1687 Lefkosia - Cyprus Tel: 22 55 60 00, Fax: 22 55 61 00 E-mail: cna@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.cna.org.cy 127 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 RADIO BROADCASTING a) The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) transmits four Radio Programmes: First, Second, Third and Fourth. The First Programme, which airs on 97.2 FM from Troodos Station and 92.4 MHz from Vavatsinia Station, carries Public Information, Educational, Cultural, Sports and Athletics, Childrens’ and Entertainment programmes. The Second Programme transmits on 91.1 FM from Troodos Station and 97.9 MHz from Vavatsinia Station and is CyBc’s - non Greek - language programme. Its aim is to inform and entertain the island’s non-Greek speaker, such as the Turkish Cypriots, the members of the Armenian Community, and non Cypriots either living on the island or visiting. It features Turkish language programmes (6:0017:00), Armenian (17:00-18:00) and English (18:00-24:00) with the English - language programme being re-broadcast between 00:00 and 06:00 on the next day. The Third Programme goes out on 94.8 FM from Troodos Station and 94.0 MH z from Vavatsinia Station with its worldwide coverage over the Internet also having estalished its “Hellenism’s Radio” given that its has forged channels of Communication between the islands and expatriate Cypriots and Greeks alike in all corners of the world. The Fourth Programme transmits on 88.2 FM from Troodos Station and 90.2 MHz from Vavatsinia Station and it is of a purely musical and informative nature. b) There are numerous private radio stations, including six English language music stations: Energy (107,6 FM) which transmits all over Cyprus, Kiss FM (89.00), Mix FM (102.3) and Radio DJ (93.6) which transmit locally in Lefkosia area, Radio Napa which transmits locally in the Ammochostos area, Coast FM (91,4) and Choice FM (104,3) which trnsmit locally in Lemesos area. c) BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) (89.7). Radio BFBS is on the air 24hours a day with programmes in English, designed for British Bases personnel. They include news bulletins, music, competitions, local events, etc. TELEVISION BROADCASTING 128 a) Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation transmits on Two Channels: CyBC ONE and CyBC TWO. Television transmission is based on the system CCIR BR PAL on both channels. CyBC ONE broadcasts programmes 24 hours a day. There are eight news bulletins in Greek, at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 14:00, 15:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 23:00. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 CyBC TWO broadcasts programmes 24hours a day also. There is one news bulletin in English, at 18:30, and one in Turkish at 19:00. There is also a magazine programme in Turkish and Greek called BIZ/EMEIΣ, Monday-Friday at 19:10. CyBC TWO links up with Euronews, transmitting from 05:00-08:00 hours daily. CyBC television is also linked to Eurovision for the live transmission of major athletic and other current events. All programmes are broadcast in colour and the television service provided is some of the best TV entertainment (mainly in Greek and English) from British, American and other sources, in addition to Greek and locally produced programmes. All CyBC Television and Radio Programmes can be found on INTERNET. Website: http.//www.cybc.com.cy b) Television programmes are additionally on the air daily through the following channels: – MEGA (Private channel) – ANT 1 - (Private channel) – SIGMA - (Private channel) – ERT SAT - (Greek public Television) – LTV (Lumiere TV) (Subscribers’ TV channel) – Alpha TV (Subscribers’ TV channel) – CNC PLUS TV – Local channels: Fred TV (Lefkosia), Paphos TV (Pafos), Omega TV (Pafos), VOX TV (Larnaka), New Extra TV (Lemesos), Capital TV (Lemesos). – SSVC (British Forces TV) – Most hotels have installed satellite transmission and receive other channels i.e. CNN, BBC, SKY, NBC, SUPER CHANNEL, etc. Medical Services Medical care-needs in Cyprus are met through: 1. Government General Hospitals (see page 113-114) 2. Private Clinics/Hospitals Government General Hospitals and Private clinics/hospitals are mostly concentrated in urban areas, while health centres, subcentres, and dispensaries function in the rural areas, providing a network to meet the medical needs of the whole population. All Government General Hospitals as well as some private clinics have Accident and Emergency Departments for emergency cases. (See also title “Emergencies”). 129 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Medical treatment and assistance is offered free of charge to international tourists in case of health emergencies at the Accident and Emergency Department of Government Hospitals/Institutions. Out-patient and in-patient treatment is provided against payment of the prescribed fees, except for EU citizens who produce form E111, issued by their country’s health care authorities. Holidaymakers can also make use of their health insurance, which covers medical expenses, provided that this insurance covers the length of their stay on the island. Almost all brands of manufactured medicines are available in Cyprus. Local newspapers list pharmacies which are open during the night and on weekends/holidays, as well as the names of doctors who are on call on weekends/holidays. Information on private doctors on call on weekends/holidays is given by the following telephone numbers: in English in Greek Lefkosia 90901432 90901422 Lemesos 90901435 90901425 Larnaka 90901434 90901424 Pafos 90901436 90901426 Ammochostos 90901433 90901423 Most hotels make arrangements for Medical services for their guests upon request. The majority of doctors can converse in english. Private doctor’s visiting hours (on weekdays): 09:00–13:00 hrs and 16:00–19:00 hrs. Metric conversion Cyprus converted from the Imperial system of weights and measures to the Metric system, in 1987. Weather temperature reports are now given in degrees Celsius, petrol is sold by the litre, grocery items are in grams and kilograms and fabric lengths in metres. Road speeds and distances area posted in kilometres per hour and kilometres respectively. Motorcycles 130 If you are going to drive a motorcycle or moped you must have the following in mind: – The law states that both the driver and passenger must wear a helmet. Rental agencies should supply helmet(s) at the time of rental upon request. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 – A passenger can be carried on appropriate moetorcycles/ mopeds provided that he/she is over 12-years-old and sits astride the seat. – Approximate prices for Motorcycles: Rates vary according to the number of days and period of the year. a) Scooter C£ 9,00-C£14,00 (€15,38-23,92) per day b) Street C£ 24,00-C£26,00 (€41-44,42) per day c) Enduro C£ 10,00-C£24,00 (€17,09-41) per day – The above prices do not include V.A.T. 15%. – Extra sum for insurance (approximate): C£ 2,50-C£ 5,00 (€4,27-8,54) per day – Unlimited mileage. – The International Motor-Cycle-Driving Licence is valid in Cyprus. Visitors may also drive vehicles using their national Motor-Cycle-Driving Licence, provided this is valid in their own country for the class of vehicle they wish to drive. – 17 year old persons may not drive any vehicles, other than the Auto Cycles (49cc). Persons over 18 years may drive motorcycles of any category. – Firms hiring motor-cycles and auto-cycles can be found in all towns and holiday resorts. N National Parks Troodos National Forest Park, with an area of 93 km2 was declared as such in 1992, while four areas within the Park (with a total area of 220 ha) were declared as Nature Reserves. It is covered mostly by natural black pine (Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana) and brutia pine (Pinus brutia) forests. The Park is a unique area for Cyprus with high ecological, recreational, hydrological and geological values. It has been designated as a Special Protection Area under the Birds' Directive and proposed for inclusion in the European network Natura 2000. About 800 plant species were recorded here, 72 of them are endemic to Cyprus, of which 12 are exclusive to the Park. It is also an Important Bird Area (IBA) of Cyprus, about 80 species are recorded there. The Park offers many recreational facilities, such as picnic sites, camping sites, nature trails, facilities for winter sports etc. The Visitor Centre of the Park is situated 131 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 132 200m west of the Troodos Square with a main function to inform visitors about the Park and various environmental issues and to provide environmental education to schools. Cavo Gkreko, in the south east part of the island, is a National Forest Park and occupies an area of 390 ha and offers facilities for hiking, picnicking, cycling, horse-riding, climbing, swimming and diving. The National Park Area together with other forest and private land and the surrounding marine area have been proposed for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network. Athalassa National Forest Park, with an area of 840 ha with man made vegetation, is situated near Lefkosia town, and offers many recreational facilities, such as nature trails, picnic-sites, botanical gardens, bird-watching sites and volley-ball, basketball fields. A Visitor Centre has been recently created providing information to visitors and environmental education to schools. Paedagogical Academy National Forest Park, with an area of 45 ha, with man made vegetation, is situated near Lefkosia town, and offers many recreational facilities, such as picnicsites, nature trails etc. Rizoelia National Forest Park, near the town of Larnaka, covers an area of 97 ha and it offers recreational facilities, such as picnic-sites, nature trails. The entire area has been proposed as a Natura 2000 site, mainly because it hosts habitats of European interest. Tripilos - Mavroi Gremmoi Nature Reserve, covers an area of 3381 ha and its is situated in the middle of Pafos Forest. The last natural stands of the endemic Cyprus Cedar (Cedrus brevifolia) which are restricted to this area, together with the ancient stands of the endemic golden Oak (Quercus alnifolia) make the area unique from the ecological point of view. The presence of the Cyprus moufflon (Ovis gmelini ophion) and the rare birds of prey (Hieraaetus fasciatus and Accipiter gentilis) add a lot to the ecological value of the area. The area is part of a proposed Natura 2000 site and a designated Special Protection Area under the Birds' Directive. Akamas, Pegeia and Meleti Forests, with a total area of 7,140 ha, have been managed for the last twenty years as National Forest Parks, although they have never been formally gazetted as such. The Akamas Peninsula is the last remaining region on Cyprus with large extent and complete pattern of low land vegetation, most of it in good natural state. The Lara -Toxeftra area is protected as a Marine Reserve and is of international importance. The beaches of the area are some of the few known nesting areas of the remaining populations of the Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta). 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Nautical Clubs / Sailing Clubs a) The various nautical clubs in Cyprus, with the exception of the Lefkosia nautical club, are responsible for all sports and competitions concerning sea sports, such as swimming, sailing etc. b) Following the illegal military occupation of the towns of Ammochostos and Keryneia by Turkish Invasion forces in 1974, the Nautical Clubs of these towns are temporarily located in Lemesos. c) All the Nautical and Sailing clubs are members of the Cyprus Sports Organisation: Tel: 22 89 70 00, Fax: 22 35 82 22 E-mail: info@sportskoa.org.cy These clubs are the forming members of the Cyprus Yachting Association: tel: 25 32 05 59, Fax: 25 32 89 53 E-mail: cya@dial.cylink.com.cy Famagusta Nautical Club P.O.Box 54390, 3723 Lemesos, Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., Tel: 25 32 40 56, 25 32 40 57 Keryneia Nautical Club Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., Lemesos Tel: 25 32 78 01, 25 39 70 55, Fax: 25 32 79 73, 25 36 16 15 Web-site: www.kyreniaship.org Larnaka Nautical Club Larnaka – Dekeleia Rd., Larnaka, Tel: 24 62 33 99 Limassol Nautical Club Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., Lemesos, Tel: 25 32 42 82 Nicosia Nautical Club P.O.Box 24516, Lefkosia, Tel: c/o 22 48 14 74 Nicosia Sailing Club P.O.Box 22423, 1521 Lefkosia, Tel: c/o 22 30 50 30, 22 49 44 54, Fax: 22 49 49 53 Pafos Nautical Club Municipal Plage, Pafos, Tel: 26 94 37 00 PONATHA (Pancyprian Offshore Sailing Club) c/o Larnaka Marina or Arsinois 61B, 1010, Lefkosia 133 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 P Passports and Visas 134 Admission and transit restrictions: Entry regulations apply only to the areas controlled by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. Passport: Required, except for holders of: – Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations. – Document issued to stateless persons and recognised refugees. – Further to the above, citizens of the European Union countries, as well as of Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway may enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided there is a photograph. The Government of the Republic of Cyprus refuses admission to: 1. Holders of “passports” issued illegally by the secessionist entity, the so-called “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC). Note: – The Government of the Republic of Cyprus is the only recognised Government on the island - member of the EU since 1.5.2004, as well as member of the UN and other International Organisations. As a result of the Turkish military presence and occupation, the Government of the Republic of Cyprus is not in a position to exercise control over the occupied areas of the Republic. The so-called "TRNC" has been condemned and declared as both illegal and invalid by the whole of the International Community through Security Council Resolutions 541/83 and 550/84. With the sole exception of Turkey, no state in the world or International Organisation recognises the secessionist entity. – Presently, it is possible for foreign tourists who visit the government-controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus, to cross to the occupied areas. – Staying in Greek Cypriot owned hotels in the occupied areas, which are being illegally exploited, would put you at great risk of possible legal action on the part of the owners. – Travellers entering the Republic of Cyprus via the illegal / closed airports and ports (i.e. all the airports and ports in the occupied areas), may still face the consequences of the Laws of the Republic. Therefore, you are urged to travel via the recognised ports of entry, so as to avoid any 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 possible problems (provided that a visa has been granted to you). The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the airports of Larnaka and Pafos and the ports of Larnaka, Lemesos (Limassol), Latsi and Pafos, which are situated in the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. Any entry into the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other port or airport in the area of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control (Turkish occupied area) is illegal”. 2 For those intending to be employed in Cyprus, the issue of an employment permit by the Civil Archive and Migration Office is required and no visa is required in order to travel to Cyprus. VISAS A. List of Third Countries, whose citizens are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus: States Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, BosniaHerzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, GuineaBissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Marianas (Islands), Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe Entities and territorial authorities: Taiwan, Palestinian Authorities. 135 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 136 B. List of Third Countries whose nationals do NOT require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days, provided they are bona fide visitors: States: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Holy See (State of the Vatican), Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela. Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China: Hong Kong S.A.R., Macao S.A.R. C. Additional categories of persons who do NOT require visa 1. Holders of Diplomatic and Service passports of Armenia, China, Colombia, Iran, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Ukraine and the Seychelles. 2. Holders of Diplomatic, Service and Official passports of Cuba. 3. Holders of Diplomatic, Service and Special passports of Egypt. 4. All civilian air and sea crew. 5. The flight crew and attendants on emergency or rescue flights and other helpers in the event of disaster or accident. 6. The civilian crew of ships navigating in international waters. 7. The holders of laissez-passer issued by the United Nations to their officials. 8. School pupils having the nationality of a third country listed in paragraph A who reside in a Third Country listed in paragraph B and are travelling in the context of a school excursion as members of a group of pupils accompanied by a teacher from the school in question. 9. All persons who are in possession of work permit issued by the Civil Archive and Migration Officer. 10. All persons who possess permanent or temporary residence permit issued by the Civil Archive and Migration Officer. 11. All persons who possess study permit. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Where Visas are being issued: Visas will be issued by all the Diplomatic Missions (Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the Honorary Consulates of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions / Embassies in the following countries: Argentine Republic, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Switzerland, Sudan, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai), Uzbekistan. Fees for visas vary between C£6 - C£20 (€10,25 – 34,17) according to the type of visa required. Visa Application Procedure and Documents Required 1. Applications must be submitted in person. However, for those who reside more than 200 miles (300 kms) from the Consulate, the applications may be submitted by recorded delivery enclosing a registered self-addressed special delivery envelope for the safe return of the passport the and documents. 2. One completed application form signed by the applicant (or the legal guardian in the case of minors) with 2 passport sized photographs attached. 3. A full national passport valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa being applied for. Visitors wishing to obtain a visa are advised to be in possession of a passport valid at least for 6 months beyond the period of intended stay. 4. The visa for the return country must be valid for at least three months beyond the period of intended stay. 5. Provisional Books or Itinerary of travel arrangements (Round trip ticket with fixed dates) is a must. Ticket should not be purchased before the visa is issued. 6. Prior Hotel Reservation faxed by the Hotel Manager. 7. If visiting on business, an official letter of invitation from a Cyprus company must be presented. 8. If visiting friends or family, a letter of invitation from them with their full address, phone number and occupation in Cyprus (and often, along with a certified Assumption of Responsibility form, duly completed and signed by the host). 9. Solid evidence that there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of the intended stay in Cyprus, e.g. a bank statement or travellers’ cheques (credit cards can be 137 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 accepted only in addition to bank statements and only with recent statement confirming credit limit. Please note that cash is not an acceptable proof). 10. A recent (less than one month old) official letter from the employer addressed to the Cyprus Consulate with proof of the applicants wages / salary. If self-employed, a letter from the solicitor, the accountant or the bank manager of the applicant. If a student in the country of the Consulate, an original letter from the school or University addressed to the Cyprus Consulate confirming the status / attendance and the duration of the course. 11. The Consulate may also ask for a copy of a Bank Guarantee Letter from the host, throughout a visitor’s stay in Cyprus, so as to cover the possible cost of repatriation. Bank Guarantee Letters are issued for the amount of: £500 (€ 854,30) for visitors from Sri Lanka, the Philippines, China, and other Asian countries £300 (€ 512,58) for visitors from the CIS, and other Eastern Europe countries. £200 (€ 341,72) for visitors from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and other Middle East countries. For any further information please contact the: Consular Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Presidential Palace Avenue, 1447, Nicosia CYPRUS Tel: +357 22 401222 / 401124 / 401131 Fax: +357 22 661881 / 665313 / 665778 Email: minforeign1@mfa.gov.cy Pedestrians 138 Pedestrians at uncontrolled zebra crossings have precedence over vehicles. Pedestrians must remember that traffic moves on the LEFT side of the road. Therefore you must always: a) Walk on the pavement. If case there is no pavement, walk on the right side of the road. (ie. towards the oncoming traffic) b) Look both to your right and left before crossing any road. c) Pedestrians are not allowed to enter motorways nor are allowed to walk at the edge of the motorway. Pharmacies / Chemists (see page 64) 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Philately The Department of Postal Services issues every year a limited number of commemorative stamps. Due to their exquisite designs, refined printing and variety of themes, Cyprus stamps won the love and appreciation of collectors everywhere. Information can be obtained from the Stamps and Philatelic Service - 1900 Lefkosia. Tel: + 357 22 80 57 26, 22 80 57 31, Fax: + 357 22 30 41 54 Web-site: www.mcw.gov.cy/dps E-mail: Philatelic@dps.mcw.gov.cy Photography Cyprus, an island of widely varied landscape offers excellent and countless opportunities to photographers. However visitors must note that there are certain “restricted areas” for photography and they are requested kindly to pay strict attention to such warning signs. Photography is forbidden: a) near military camps or other military installations. b) in museums where a special licence is required by the appropriate authorities. c) in churches with mural paintings and icons, if “flash” is required. Films of almost all brands are sold in Cyprus, at various stalls, Photo laboratories, Duty–Free Shops, etc. Police Crime in Cyprus is, comparatively, at a very low level. The Police is always ready to provide any assistance to persons who need help. In case of emergency call 112. For complaints, dial 1460 and for drugs information contact Policy Drug Law Enforcement Unit at 1498. Ports Cyprus is a natural port of call for ships cruising the Mediterranean, especially the Eastern, as well as a gateway to a wealth of archaeologocial treasures and various other unique attractions. Throughout the year, locally based cruise lines help locals and tourists alike get a first hand perspective of the splendors of Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and of course the Greek Islands. Many international cruise lines use Cyprus as a major port of call on their European and Mediterranean itineraries. 139 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the airports of Larnaka and Pafos and the ports of Larnaka, Lemesos (Limassol), Latsi and Pafos, which are situated in the area under the effective conrol of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. Any entry into the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other port in the area of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control (Turkish occupied area) is illegal. LEMESOS PORT Lemesos port is the largest port of the island, located on the South coast of Cyprus at a distance of 60km from Larnaka and Pafos International Airports. It has modern, specialized facilities and equipment to serve different categories of customers and different types of cargo as well as of ships and passengers, offering fast, safe, reliable and unimpeded links between the island and the outside world. Lemesos port is a significant cruise centre. It is certainly one of the most important cruise centers in the Eastern Mediterranean and is included in the itineraries of many international cruise ships sailing in the region. It is also a permanent base for Cypriot-owned cruise ships which, for at least nine months a year, carry out excursions in the region on a regular basis to the benefit of local and foreign tourists. Services offered to travellers at Lemesos port include: – Tourist information – Customs and immigration facilities – First aid station – Foreign exchange – Duty free shops – Cafeteria and mini market – Card and coin operated telephones – Transportation services (taxi with the rates based on taximeters and buses connecting the port with the town centre). – Internet access facilities LARNAKA PORT 140 Larnaka port is the second largest port of the island, located on the Southeast coast of Cyprus, next to the Larnaka city center and the Larnaka marina. The distance from the port to the Larnaka International Airport is only 5km. It has modern, specialized facilities and equipment to serve different catgories of customers and different types of cargo as well as of ships and passengers, offering fast, safe, reliable and unimpeded links between the island and the outside world. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Larnaka port which is also a significant cruise centre and is included in the itineraries of many international cruise ships sailing in the region, has modern passenger terminal offering the following services to the passengers: Services offered to travellers at Larnaka port include: – Customs and immigration facilities – First Aid station – Cafeteria – Card and coin operated telephones – Transportation services (taxi with the rates based on taximeters and buses connecting the port with the town centre). Postal and courier services POSTAL SERVICES: Post Offices offer the following services: – Air Mail (letter, post items and parcels) with all countries – Money orders with most European Countries – EMS / DATAPOST - courier service with more than 123 countries – SAL (surface air lifted service) for letter, post items and parcels Post offices are open as follows: District Post Offices (Lefkosia, Larnaka, Lemesos, Pafos), Eleftheria Square Post Office in Lefkosia: September - June: Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 13:30 15:00 – 18:00 (except Wednesday) Saturday: 08:30 – 10:30 July- August: Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 13:00 15:00 – 18:00 (except Wednesday) Saturday: 09:00 – 11:00 (Lemesos City Centre Post Office is closed on Saturdays) All other Post Offices: September - June: Monday-Friday: 07:30 - 13:30 Thursday afternoon: 15:00-17:30 July- August: Monday – Friday: 07:30 - 13:00 All Post Offices remain closed on Sundays and Public Holidays (see pages 143-144). Stamps may be purchased from: all Post Offices and all Postal Agencies (hotels, news–stands kiosks, etc). 141 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Airmail Postage Rates (including refugee stamp): a) To Europe and the Middle East: Letters not exceeding 20grs: 31 cents (€0.51 + 0.02 refugee stamp) Postcards: 26 cents (€0.42 + 0.02 refugee stamp) b) To USA, Africa, Far East, Australia and New Zealand: Letters not exceeding 20 grs: 41 cents (€0.68 + 0.02 refugee stamp) Postcards: 26 cents (€0.42 + 0.02 refugee stamp) c) Airletters to all countries: 26 cents (€0.42 + 0.02 refugee stamp) Post Offices offering Poste Restante service: Lefkosia: Plateia Eleftherias, Tel: + 357 22 30 32 19 Lemesos: Gladstonos 3, Tel: + 357 25 80 22 59 Larnaka: Plateia Vasileos Pavlou, Tel: + 357 24 80 24 06 Pafos: Nikodimou Mylona, Tel: + 357 26 81 85 20 Cyprus Postal Museum (see page 32) Philately (see page 139) COURIER SERVICES Courier Services are available by the relevant section of the Postal Services and by private companies, in all towns. Airmail letters take approximately three to four days to Europe but courier services which give a fast “next day or sooner” delivery, are available. Lefkosia 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 77 77 80 13 D.H.L. (Cyprus) Ltd.: Tel: 77 77 73 45 T.N.T. EXPRESS WORLDWIDE: Tel: 22 60 62 01/2/3 ACS COURIER SERVICES: Tel: 77 77 73 73 FEDEX (FEDERAL EXPRESS): Tel: 22 71 01 00 UPS-UNITED PARCEL SERVICE: Tel: 77 77 72 00 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 77 77 80 13 D.H.L. (Cyprus) Ltd.: Tel: 77 77 73 45 FEDEX (FEDERAL EXPRESS): Tel: 25 34 31 34 T.N.T. EXPRESS WORLDWIDE: Tel: 22 60 62 01/2/3 ACS COURIER SERVICES: Tel: 77 77 73 73 UPS-UNITED PARCEL SERVICE: Tel: 77 77 72 00 Lemesos 142 Larnaka 1. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 77 77 80 13 2. D.H.L. (Cyprus) Ltd.: Tel: 77 77 73 45 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 3. 4. 5. 6. 12/4/07 T.N.T. EXPRESS WORLDWIDE: Tel: 22 60 62 01/2/3 ACS COURIER SERVICES: Tel: 77 77 73 73 FEDEX (FEDERAL EXPRESS): Tel: 24 62 56 10 UPS-UNITED PARCEL SERVICE: Tel: 77 77 72 00 Pafos 1. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 77 77 80 13 2. DHL AGENT c/o: Tel: 77 77 73 45 3. ACS COURIER SERVICES: Tel: 77 77 73 73 Paralimni 1. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 77 77 80 13 2. ACS COURIER SERVICES: Tel: 77 77 73 73 Agia Napa: 1. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 77 77 80 13 Public Holidays January 1: January 6: Variable: New Year’s Day Epiphany Day Green Monday (50 Days before Greek Orthodox Easter) March 25: Greek National Day April 1: Greek Cypiot National Day Variable: Good Friday (Greek Orthodox Church) Variable: Easter Monday (Greek Orthodox Church) May 1: Labour Day Variable: Pentecost-Kataklysmos (Festival of the Flood) August 15: Dormition of Virgin Mary (Assumption Day) October 1: Cyprus Independence Day October 28: Greek National Day (Ochi Day) December 24: Christmas Eve December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day Notes: – All Public Services, private enterprises, banks and shops are closed on Public Holidays. In resort and coastal areas, however, shops and certain services remain open. – Banks are closed on Easter Tuesday but not on Dec. 24. 143 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 VARIABLE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE PERIOD 2008 – 2012 Green Monday Good Friday (Greek Orth. church) Easter Sunday (Greek Orth. church) Easter Monday (Greek Orth. church) Monday of (Pentecost Kataklysmos) Catholic Easter Sunday 144 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 25/4 17/4 2/4 22/4 13/4 27/4 19/4 4/4 24/4 15/4 28/4 20/4 5/4 25/4 16/4 16/6 8/6 24/5 12/6 4/6 23/3 12/4 4/4 24/4 8/4 10/3 2/3 15/2 7/3 27/2 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 R Religion – Various Denominations GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCHES Throughout the island: Masses: Saturday: 16:30–17:30 hrs (winter), 18:30–19:15 hrs, (summer) Sunday: 06:15–09:15 hrs (For more information about Cyprus Orthodox Church please see page 65-66). LEFKOSIA Anglican Church (St. Paul) Leoforos Vyronos, Tel: 22 67 78 97, Tel/Fax: 22 44 52 21 (office) e-mail: stpauls@spidernet.com.cy Main Service: Sunday: 09:30, 18:00 hrs (set service) Sunday: 09:30 (July, August) Armenian Church (St. Mary) Armenias, Akropolis, Tel: 22 49 35 60, Fax: 22 49 27 50 e-mail: armprel@spidernet.com.cy Services: Saturday: 16:00 hrs (winter), 17:00 hrs (summer) Sunday: 07:30, 09:00 hrs Roman Catholic Church (Holy Cross) Pyli Pafou, Tel: 22 66 21 32, Fax: 22 66 07 67 e-mail: holcross@logos.cy.net Masses: Weekdays: 18:30hrs (English) Tuesday: 07:30hrs (Greek) Saturday: 18:30hrs (English), Every Second Saturday of the month 16:00 hrs (French) Sunday: 08:00, 09:30, 18:30 (English) (11:00hrs Philippino, Sri Lankan etc.) Greek Evangelical Church Gladstonos 20, Tel: 22 66 47 29, 22 77 42 50, Fax: 22 66 44 84 Worship: Sunday 09:00 hrs German Evangelical Church At St Paul’s Angelican Church Leoforos Vyronos Services: every first and third Saturday of the month at 18:00 hrs (Sept.-June) 145 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Maronite Church a) Panagia ton Chariton Pyli Pafou, Agiou Marona 8, Tel: 22 67 88 77, Fax: 22 31 49 19 Masses: Monday to Saturday: 07:30 hrs Sunday: 07:30, 08:30, 10:00 hrs Sunday: 07:30, 08:30 hrs (July, August) b) Saint Maron, Agiou Marona 17, Anthoupolis, Tel: 99 68 69 38, Fax 22 31 49 19 Masses: Daily: 18:30 hrs (Greek) Saturday 18:30 hrs (Arabic) Sunday: 08:30 hrs (Greek) Omeriye Mosque Prayer: Friday: 12:30–13:30 hrs LEMESOS Anglican Church (St. Barnabas) Archiepiskopou Leontiou A’ 153A (opposite the Lemesos Old Hospital), Tel: 25 36 27 13 e-mail: stbac@spidernet.com.cy Worship: Sunday: 10:00 hrs St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Ierousalim 2 & 28 Oktovriou 259 Tel: 25 362946, Fax: 25 34 62 90 Mass Times: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 18:30 hrs (English) Tuesday, Friday: 18:30 hrs (Greek) Saturday: 18:30 hrs (English) Sunday: 08:00 (English), 09:30 (Greek), 11.00 (Latin), 18.30 hrs (English) Armenian Church (St. Kevork) Vasili Michaïlidi, c/o Tel: 24 65 44 35 (Priest’s Res.) Service: Every other Sunday: 09:30 hrs Greek Evangelical Church 146 Platonos 10A, Tel/Fax: 25 38 27 18, Tel: 25 34 27 31 Worship: Sunday: 10:30–12:00 hrs Bible study: Wednesday: 17.30–18.30 hrs 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 German Evangelical Church a) At 5B Isavellas str., Germasogeia village, Tel. 25 31 70 92 Services: every first and third Sunday at 11:00 hrs (Sep.-June) b) At St Barnabas Church (opposite the Lemesos old Hospital) Services: fourth Saturday of the month at 18:00 hrs (Sep.-June) Coptic Orthodox Church St Mary Church (behind Agios Athanasios Cemetery) P.O.Box 54528 Tel: 99 61 57 93 (Father Veniamin) Service: Wednesday: 05:00–07:00 (English) Saturday: 19:30-21:00 hrs Sunday: 08:30–11:00 hrs (Arabic and Greek) Russian Orthodox Church Agios Stylianos (old Church) in Linopetra area Tel: 25 33 36 18 (Father Savvas Michaelides) Liturgy: Saturday: 17:00 hrs (winter) Sat: 17:00 hrs (in winter) Sat: 17:00 hrs (in summer) Sunday: 08:30 hrs PAFOS Anglican Masses a) Agia Kyriaki / Chrysopolitissa Church, Kato Pafos, Tel. 26 95 30 44, 99 21 26 27 (Reverent Tony Jeynes) Fax: 26 95 24 86 e-mail: anglicancofp@cytanet.com.cy Services: Sunday: 08:30 hrs and 18:00 hrs Holy Communion: Wednesday 09:00 hrs b) St Stephen’s Church, Tala Village, Pafos c/o Tel: 26 95 30 44, 99 21 26 27 (Helen Smith) Fax: 26 95 24 86 e-mail: anglicancofp@cytanet.com.cy Service: Sunday 11:00 hrs Roman Catholic Masses a) Agia Kyriaki / Chrysopolitissa Church, Kato Pafos Tel: 26 93 13 08, Fax: 26 93 13 08 e-mail: yohannan@cytanet.com.cy Services: Sunday: 10:00 hrs (Latin), 11:00 hrs (German, Polish), 12:00 hrs (English), Sat: 18:00 hrs b) Pissouri Beach area, c/o Tel: 26 93 13 08 Sunday: 18:00 hrs 147 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 German Evangelical Church At Agia Kyriaki /Chrysopolitissa Church, Kato Pafos Services: every second Saturday of the month at 16:00 hrs (Sep.-June) POLIS, Pafos District Roman Catholic Mass St. Nicholas Church, Polis - Catholic Mass c/o Tel: 26 93 13 08 Mass: Sunday: 10:00 hrs Anglican Masses St. Luke’s Church, Prodromi Village, Pafos c/o Tel: 26 95 30 44, 99 21 26 27 (Helen Smith), Fax: 26 95 24 86 e-mail: anglicancofp@cytanet.com.cy Service: Sunday 09:30 hrs LARNAKA Anglican Church (St. Helena) Leoforos Gr. Afxentiou & Ag. Elenis Tel: 24 65 13 27, 24 62 68 24 (10:00-12:00 hrs) e-mail: chaplain@sainthelenas.com office e-mail: sthelenasoffice@cytanet.com.cy Sunday: Holy Communion: 09:30 hrs Evening worship: 18:30 hrs Armenian Church (St. Stefanos) Armenikis Eklisias, c/o Tel: 24 65 44 35 (Priest’s Res.) Services: Every other Sunday: 09:30 hrs Santa Maria delle Grazie Catholic Church 148 Terra Santa 8, Tel: 24 64 28 58, Fax: 24 43 49 53 e-mail: sanctamaria@cytanet.com.cy Masses: Mon. - Sat: 08:00 hrs; (Italian) Monday-Saturday: 18:30 hrs (English) Sunday: 08.00 hrs (Greek), 09:30 hrs (English) and 18:30 hrs (Polish) 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Greek Evangelical Church of Cyprus Grigori Afxentiou (opposite Old Hospital Bldg.), P.O.Box: 42114 Tel: 24 62 59 27, 99 64 92 54, 24 36 51 52 (community Church), Fax: 24 62 39 95 Worship Service: Sunday: 09:00 hrs (English), 11:00 hrs (Greek), 13:00 hrs (Philippino, Chinese) Bible study: Thursday: 19:00 hrs (Greek) Synagogue At the Cyprus Jewish Community Centre Diogenous 7, 6020 Larnaka P.O.Box 42461, 6534 Larnaka Tel.: 24 82 87 70, 99 9316 79, Fax.: 24 82 87 71 Web-site: www.jewishcyprus.com Shabbat Service: Saturday: 10:00 hrs Friday: 19:00 hrs AGIA NAPA (AMMOCHOSTOS AREA) Anglican Mass (Anglican South-East Church) Paschalis Centre 18-19, Nissi Road 9 P.O.Box 30421, 5343 Agia Napa Tel.: 23 72 27 98, 23 81 10 45 (Father Michael Crawford) Service: Sunday 11:00 hrs Roman Catholic Mass Paschalis Centre 18-19, Nissi Road 9 P.O.Box 30421, 5343 Agia Napa c/o Tel.: 24 64 28 58 Mass: Sunday: 16:00 hrs (English) German Evangelical Church At the Gate House of the Agia Napa Monastery Services: Every fourth Sunday of the month at 09:30 hrs (Sept.–June) Note: It is expected that visitors to any place of worship will show the courtesy and respect of proper dress (not over – casual), and will obtain permission before taking photographs. 149 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Shopping S Locally produced items, which are popular to visitors, include leather goods, woven goods, (curtains and tablecloths), ceramics, copperware, handmade silverware and jewellery, baskets, and the famous traditional hand–made Lefkaritika lace. These can be purchased from the many souvenir and other shops found throughout the island and the Cyprus Handicraft Centres. Cyprus wines and spirits, which have been famous for centuries, are also high on visitors’ shopping lists, and can be purchased from supermarkets or grocery shops. Shoes, shirts, imported textiles, spectacles and watches are good value for money. In most of the tourist areas, both souvenir shops and supermarkets remain open until late in the evenings and all day on Sunday. In towns, shops may remain open up to 19:00 hrs during the Winter period (November-March) and up to 20:30 hrs during the Summer period (April - October). As from 15th of June till 31st of August shops in towns close between 14:00 and 17:00 hrs for the summer afternoon break. On Sundays, shops in towns are closed. On Wednesdays shops close at 14:00 hrs. Just before Christmas and Easter, shops usually remain open until late in the evening. Shopping in Cyprus is not just enjoyable but also profitable. (See pages 186-187 for V.A.T. refund). Sightseeing Tour Operators Organising Tours on a regular basis 150 A. Guided excursions are organised by Sightseeing Tour Operators, and reservations for these excursions can be made either by contacting directly the Sightseeing Tour Operators or through a hotel Reception. B. Tours are available from: Lemesos, Pafos, Larnaka, Agia Napa, Paralimni and Polis. Tours may also be arranged from Lefkosia. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 C. The excursions include: a) Visits (half–day or full–day) to almost all the important places of interest throughout the island, i.e.: archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, old churches, interesting villages, etc., b) The services of qualified guides, licensed by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, c) Transportation in airconditioned coaches to and from a hotel, d) Entrance fees (unless otherwise stated in the Sightseeing Tour Operators programme). D. Evening tours are also organised by the Sightseeing Tour Operators and these usually include dinner at a local restaurant where one can sample the typical Cyprus speciality, the meze, and enjoy folk dances, bouzouki music, etc. E. Short boat trips are also organised along the coast. Note: For further information, pamphlets and booking arrangements please apply directly to the Sightseeing Tour Operators, or to your hotel reception. 1. Aeolos Sightseeing Tours Travel Agency: Aeolos Cyprus Travel Bureau 6, Zenas Kanther str., 1065 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21236, 1504 Lefkosia Tel: 22 88 12 22, Fax: 22 67 62 22 E-mail: sns@aeolos.com 2. Airtour – Cyprus Sightseeing Travel Agency: Airtour CTA Ltd. 4, Naxou str., 1070 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 25108, 1307 Lefkosia Tel: 22 45 27 77, Fax: 22 37 52 20 E-mail: info@airtour.com.cy 3. Amathus Tours Travel Agency: Amathus Navigation Co. Ltd. 2, Syntagma Square, 3036 Lemesos P.O.Box 50046, 3600 Lemesos Tel: 25 34 60 33, Fax: 25 34 65 05 E-mail: tourism@amathus.com 151 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 4. E.A.L. Tours Ltd Travel Agency: E.A.L. Tours Ltd. 8, Louki Akrita str., 2nd floor, Off. 205, 3030 Lemesos P.O.Box 51117, 3501 Lemesos Tel: 25 37 05 92, Fax: 25 34 71 91 E-mail: ealadmin@cytanet.com.cy 5. Elpis Travel & Tours Ltd Travel Agency: Elpis Travel & Tours Ltd 39, Elia Papakyriakou str., Makedonitissa, 2415 Lefkosia P.O.Box 27571, 2430 Lefkosia Tel: 22 35 34 01, Fax: 22 35 33 97 E-mail: info@elpistravel.com 6. Eman Tours & Travel Travel Agency: Eman Tours & Travel Ltd. 32, Makarios III Ave., Agia Napa P.O.Box 30073, 5340 Agia Napa Tel: 23 72 13 21, Fax: 23 72 21 90 E-mail: info@emantravel.com 7. Louis Tourist Agency Travel Agency: Louis Tourist Agency Ltd. 54–58 Evagorou Ave., 1096 Lefkosia P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia Tel: 77 77 85 55, Fax: 22 67 18 94 E-mail: travel@louisgroup.com 8.Salamis Tours Excursions Travel Agency: Salamis Tours Ltd. 28th Oktovriou str., Salamis House, Lemesos P.O.Box 50531, 3607 Lemesos Tel: 25 86 00 00, Fax: 25 36 73 74 E-mail: salamis@salamis–tours.com.cy 9. Sea Island Sightseeing Tours 152 Travel Agency: Sea Island Travel & Tours Ltd Ithakis str., Neapolis Center, G1-G3, 3107 Lemesos P.O.Box 54256, 3722 Lemesos Tel: 25 58 37 28, Fax: 25 58 09 92 Email: info@seaislandtravel.com 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 10. Akmon Travel & Tours Travel Agency Co: DACTARI TRAVELS AND TOURS LTD 25, Chr. Kranou, Pot.Germasogeias, 4041 Lemesos P. O. Box 58380, 3733 Lemesos Tel: 25322210, Fax: 25315921 Email: daktary@cytanet.com.cy 11. Argonaftis Tours Travel Agency Co: HOT TRAVELAND TOURS LTD 317 E, 28th October Str., Kanika Business Center, 3105 P. O. Box 51721, 3508 Lemesos Tel: 25586333 Fax: 25585650 Email: argonaft@zeus.com.cy 12. M.T.S Summertimes Travel LTD Travel Agency Co: M.T.S. SUMMERTIMES TRAVEL LTD 9, Ayiou Athanasiou Ave., 4102 Lemesos P.O. Box 54828, 3728 Lemesos Tel: 25812222 Fax: 25320600 Email: administration@summertimes.com.cy 13. New Anesis Travel & Tours LTD Travel Agency Co: NEW ANESIS TRAVEL & TOURS LTD 85, Poseidon Ave., Limnaria Complex, shop 61, 8042 Pafos P. O. Box 64254, 8073 Pafos Tel : 26961074 Fax: 26961079 Email: anesis@spidernet.com.cy 14. Pafo Travel Travel Agency Co: PAFORENTALS LTD 41, Poseidonos Ave., 8042 Pafos Tel: 26947058 Fax: 26938090 Email: paforentals@cytanet.com.cy 15. Sea Dream Tours Travel Agency Co: SEA DREAM TOURS ENTERPRISES LTD 32, Stratigou Timagia Ave., ISSA Court Suite 202, 6051 Larnaka P. O. Box 40864, 6307 Larnaka Tel: 24812990 Fax: 24812988 Email: seadream@cytanet.com.cy 153 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 16. Socrates Travel & Tours Travel Agency Co: SOCRATES TRAVEL AND TOURS LTD 54, Agapinoros Str., Monica Court Shop 6, 8049 Pafos P. O. Box 61188, 8134 Pafos Tel: 26931918 Fax: 26931917 Email: socraso@cytanet.com.cy 17. West End Travel Travel Agency Co: WEST END TRAVEL 41, Poseidonos Ave., Office 11, 8042 Pafos P. O. Box 61135, 8131 Pafos Tel : 26949666 Fax: 26949374 Email: westend@cytanet.com.cy 18. Tamasos Tours Travel Agency Co: TAMASOS TOURS LTD 30A, Chytron Str., 1075 Lefkosia P. O. Box 27444, 1645 Lefkosia Tel: 22762683 Fax: 22768984 Email: tamasos@tamasostours.com.cy Sports ANGLING IN RESERVOIRS 154 According to the revised Fisheries Law Cap. 170 of 1990, the Fisheries Regulations of 1990 until 2007, Regulation 12, special licenses must be obtained for those interested in angling in dams from: the Head Office of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research in Lefkosia or from the District Offices of the Fisheries Department. Licenses are personal and are issued to persons over 12 years old. The fee is C£10,00 (€17.09) for each reservoir separately and C£20,00 (€34.17) for all reservoirs. All licences issued, expire by the end of each year. Also group licences are issued to organised groups after application of the representative of the interested group. This licence is valid for not more than 15 days and the fee is C£5,00 (€8.54) per person. The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research sells, at C£2,00 (€3.42) each, a booklet in English with coloured pictures of all fish found in the reservoirs and useful information to the anglers. Licenses are valid only when the reservoir is declared open by the Director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Research: Vithleem 101, CY 1416 Lefkosia Tel: 22 80 78 62, 22 80 78 30-32, Fax: 22 77 59 55 Website: www.moa.gov.cy/dfmr District Offices of Fisheries Department and Marine Research Lemesos: Corner of Voukourestiou 25 and Theodektou 2 Tel: 25 81 73 12, Fax: 25 30 55 43 Larnaka: Leoforos Piale Pasha (at the fishing shelter), Tel: 24 30 42 94, 24 82 34 07/8, Fax: 24 30 45 75 Pafos: Pafos Harbour, Tel: 26 30 62 68, 26 81 58 49/50, Fax: 26 30 63 61, Fax: 23 73 10 71 Poseidonos Ave. Tel: 26 82 16 77/8, Fax: 26 82 16 81 Latsi: Chapo Latsi complex, Leof. Akamantos, Tel: 26 81 52 54/5, 26 81 51 83 Paralimni Fishing Shelter: (near the Golden Coast Hotel) Tel: 23 83 41 70, Fax: 23 83 41 71 The reservoirs are stocked with 17 species of fish. The most popular are: Trout, Largemouth bass, Carp, Pikeperch, Roach, etc. Twenty-one reservoirs in Cyprus provide excellent fresh-water fishing opportunities throughout the year. These can be found in: Lefkosia District Kafizes reservoir: 78 km (48 miles) from Lefkosia, north-west of Troodos mountains. Kalopanagiotis reservoir: 70 km (44 miles) from Lefkosia, south–west of Troodos. Lympia reservoir: 22 km (14 miles) south–east of Lefkosia town. Tamasos reservoir: 17km (13 miles) from Lefkosia, 1 km south of Pera village. Lefka reservoir: 64km (40 miles) from Lefkosia on the northern foothills of Troodos mountains. Palaichori reservoir: 39 km (24 miles) from Lefkosia on the north slopes of Adelfoi mountains. Lemesos District Germasogeia reservoir: 10 minutes drive north of Lemesos town. Kouris reservoir: 25 minutes drive north–west of Lemesos town. Prodromos reservoir: 4 km (2,5 miles) from Troodos mountains square. Polemidia reservoir: 10 minutes drive north-west of Lemesos town (catch and release only). 155 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Larnaka District Dipotamos reservoir: 30 minutes drive east of Kato Lefkara. Lefkara reservoir: near Lefkara village, 40 km (25 miles) west of Larnaka town. Kalavassos reservoir: 40 km (25 miles) north–east of Lemesos. Aradippou reservoir: 8km (5 miles) north-west of Larnaka. Pafos District Asprokremmos reservoir: 16 km (10 miles) east of Pafos town. Mavrokolympos resevoir: 11 km (7 miles) north–west of Pafos town. Evretou reservoir: 10 minutes drive south of Polis. Argaka - Magounda reservoir: 15 minutes drive north-east of Polis. Agia Marina reservoir: 20 minutes drive north-east of Polis. Arminou reservoir: 30 km (19 m) north-east of Pafos town. Ammochostos (Famagusta) District Akhna reservoir: 25 km (16 miles) North–East of Larnaka town (catch and release only). AIR SPORTS The excellent weather conditions prevailing in Cyprus, for more than 330 flyable days per annum, offer ideal conditons for airsport activities. The Cyprus Airsports Federation offers the opportunity for sightseeing, pleasure flying and flight training. The Cyprus Airsports Federation is a member of the FAI and its annual events include National Aerorallies, trips to the Greek islands and the neighbouring countries, Parachuting, Hang-Gliding, Para-Gliding and Aeromodelling championships. General Information: Cyprus Airsports Federation P.O.Box 12120, 2340 Lefkosia Tel/Fax: 24 64 33 30, Mob: 99 66 08 76 E-mail: secret@caf.org.cy Web-site: www.caf.org.cy 156 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Get in touch with: – Stavros Kypragoras (PARACHUTING) Tel: 99 64 30 68 – Sotos Christoforou (HANG GLIDING) Tel: 99 60 62 11 – Christakis Ioannou ( PARAGLIDING) Tel: 99 62 16 50 – Nikos Kountouris (POWER FLYING) Tel: 99 660 876 – Demetris Seppos (AEROMODELING) Tel 99 87 81 23 BIRDWATCHING BirdLife Cyprus is an NGO that promotes the protection of the birds of Cyprus and their habitats. Birdwatching trips and social events are organized for members and the general public. For further information please contact BirdLife Cyprus directly. 1) BirdLife Cyprus P.O.Box, 28076, 2090 Lefkosia Tel.: 22 45 50 72, Fax: 22 45 50 73 E-mail: birdlifecy@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.birdlifecyprus.org 2) Cyprus Birdline Tel.: 26 32 39 27 BOWLING A) Ten-pin Bowling – Kykko Bowling Archimidous 15-19, 2411 Egkomi, Lefkosia Tel: 22350085 – Space Bowling Erakleous 1, 4531 Mouttagiaka tourist area, Lemesos Tel: 25310000 – Limassol Bowling Centre Argyrokastrou 4, 3026 Lemesos Tel: 25 37 04 14, Fax: 25 35 82 43 – Rock 'N' Bowl Dhekelia Road (opposite Beau Rivage Hotel), Larnaka Tel: 24822777 – Cosmic Bowling Ap. Pavlou Ave., Pafos Tel: 26 22 00 33 B) Lawn/green Bowling – Bowling Green Club Aphrodite complex 94 Gallias, Erimi village, Lemesos Tel: 25932488 157 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 C) Carpet Bowling – Athena Beach Hotel Poseidonos Ave., 8101 Pafos Tel: 26 96 53 00, Fax: 26 88 46 01 – Athena Royal Beach Poseidonos Ave, 8101 Pafos Tel: 26 88 46 00, Fax: 26 88 46 01 – Pioneer Beach Poseidonos Ave, 8101 Pafos Tel: 26 96 45 00, Fax: 26 96 43 70 – Paphian Bay Poseidonos Ave, 8102 Pafos Tel: 26 96 43 33, Fax: 26 96 48 70 CLIMBING Climbing in Cyprus is becoming more and more popular as it offers closeness to nature as well as the rewards of physical effort and achievement. Traditional climbing, bouldering and sport climbing (bolted routes) can be practised on the island. Three locations are particularly suitable for rock climbing, such as the “Eagle Rock”, near the villages of Ineia and Drousheia, 30 km north of Pafos town, the “Chassamboulia” rock in the Valley of the Diarizos River in Pafos district and Cavo Gkreko in Agia Napa area. If you are a beginner or on your own and wish to climb, make sure you are accompanied by a qualified instructor provided by Cyprus Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. For further information please contact: Cyprus Climbing and Mountaineering Federation Tel: 99327764 E-mail: eos.lefkosias@gmail.com Web-site: www.komoa.com CYCLING 158 Cyprus is a natural mountain–biking place. Its terrain offers many opportunities for exciting mountain–biking in different tracks, making the island a paradise for the sport’s fans. Due to the excellent weather conditions prevailing on the island, cycling sports can be enjoyed almost throughout the year, especially in autumn through spring. Facilities for renting bicycles are available in all towns and sea-side resorts (approx. rent €9–18 per day). Also there are facilities for renting professional road and maintain bikes at very decent prices. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 General traffic regulations correspond to those in Europe, but traffic in Cyprus moves on the left hand–side, NOT ON THE RIGHT. International road traffic signs are placed along roads and highways. Sunglasses and sunhat, at all hours of the day, during the summer months, are most advisable. The CYCLE CLUB (PODILATOKINISIS), organises various non racing cycling activities and events where everyone is welcome to participate. Similar activities are organised also by the Limassol Cycling Club. The Cyprus Cycling Federation can inform you about different competitive or non-competitive cycling activities that happen across the island. In these activities and events everyone is welcome to participate The Cyprus Cycling Federation organizes several Mountain bike events in Spring, like the famous Afxentia mountain bike three stage race, the “Race Under the Sun” and more International and National races. In many events hobby riders are welcome to take part. In 2007 for the first time the famous German Bike Masters, an MTB Marathons series started from Cyprus in February with big success. A leaflet on Cycling and Cycling Centres can be obtained from all CTO Offices in Cyprus and abroad. Cyprus Cycling Federation: Amphipoleos 21, 2025 Strovolos, Lefkosia Tel: 22 44 98 70, Fax: 22 44 98 71 Email: ccf@cytanet.com.cy Website: www.cypruscycling.com Lemesos Cycling Club: P.O.Box 56142, CY 3304 Lemesos, Tel: 25 58 59 80 FOOTBALL GROUNDS Due to the island’s mild winters many football teams of Nothern and Central European countries use Cyprus for their winter training. Football grounds with grass offering a wide range of facilities can be found in all towns and sea-side resorts. For more specific information on football grounds (reservations, fees etc) please contact directly: Ammochostos (Famagusta) area: 1) Agia Napa Municipality P.O.Box 30026, 5340 Agia Napa Tel: 23 81 63 08, Fax: 23 72 26 07 E-mail: accounts@agianapa.org.cy Football Fields: 16 159 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 2) Paralimni Municipality P.O.Box 33033, 5310 Paralimni Tel: 23 73 04 00, Fax: 23 82 50 23 E-mail: paralimn@logosnet.cy.net Football Fields: 4 3) Aeneas Hotel P.O.Box 30476, 5344 Agia Napa Tel: 23 72 40 00, Fax: 23 72 36 77 E-mail: aeneas@aeneas.com.cy Football Fields: 3 Larnaka district: 1) New Stadium G.S.Z. P.O.Box 40313, 6303 Larnaka Tel: 24 53 26 02, 24 53 26 00, Fax: 24 53 16 03 Football Fields: 1 2) Alpha Sport Centre Kalogreon Str., Elpa Leivadiotis Office 14-15 P.O.Box 41062, 6309 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 23 64, 24 65 77 44, 99 43 49 92 Fax: 24 65 77 53 E-mail: alphasportscenter@cytanet.com.cy Football Fields: 5 Lemesos district: 1) Germasogeia Municipal Stadium Germasogeia Municipality - Lemesos Agias Paraskevis 39, Germasogeia, 4044 Lemesos Tel: 25 87 98 98, Fax: 25 87 34 34 Football Fields: 1 2) Tsirion Stadium (G.S.O.) Domnitsas Lanitou - Kavounidou str. 3116 Lemesos Tel: 25 38 73 70, Fax: 25 33 16 29 Football Fields: 5 160 Pafos district: 1) Kinyras-Riu Cypria Maris Sport Centre Makarios Avenue 91, 8201 Geroskipou, Pafos Tel: 26 94 16 04, Fax: 26 94 21 76 E-mail: info@kinyras.cy.net Web-site: www.cyprus-football.com Football Fields: 4 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 2) Pafiako Athletic Centre (operates under the Cyprus Sports Organisation) 3km east of Pafos town centre Tel: 22 89 70 00, Fax: 22 35 82 22 E-mail: koasport@cytanet.com.cy Football Fields: 1 Lefkosia district: 1) G.S.P. Athletic Centre P.O.Box 21099, 1501 Lefkosia Tel: 22 51 50 44, Fax: 22 51 27 31 E-mail: info@gsp.org.cy Football Fields: 2 2) Makarios Athletic Centre Ave., (operates under the Cyprus Sports Organisation) P.O.Box 24804, 1304 Lefkosia Tel: 22 89 70 00, Fax: 22 35 82 22 E-mail: koasport@cytanet.com.cy Football Fields: 2 GO-KARTING 1) The Need 4 Speed Erimi village, Lemesos Tel: 99 46 22 69 2) Karting Centre Dromolaxia, Larnaka Tel: 70 00 76 77, 99 49 31 00 3) Pafos Karting Centre Off Poseidonos Ave. (north of Riu Cypria Maris Hotel), Pafos Tel: 80 00 08 07 4) Roskos Karting Centre Off Poseidonos Ave. (near Aphrodite Waterpark), Pafos Tel: 99 61 30 50 5) Karting Centre, Agia Napa Tel: 23 72 31 11 GOLF Three 18-hole golf courses operate on the island. 1. Tsada Golf Club The club is situated near Tsada village, 20 minutes drive north of Pafos town, in the grounds of a 12th century monastery. It is an 18 hole course created by Donald Steel, it plays to a par 72 all green and measures 6.060 m. 161 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 2. The Secret Valley Golf Club It is located 18 km east of Pafos and 49 km west of Lemesos, near "Petra tou Romiou", the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite. It is an 18 hole course, plays to a Par 71 and measures 5.904 m. For more information on the above two golf courses please apply to: “CYPRUS GOLF RESORTS LTD” P.O.Box 62085, CY 8062 Pafos Tel: 26 64 27 74/5, Fax: 26 64 27 76 E-mail: golfers2@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.cyprusgolf.com 3. Aphrodite Hills An 18-hole international standard golf course – plays to a par 71/70 and measures 6.299 m – and club house, located near the birthplace of Aphrodite, have been operating since October 2002. For more information, please contact: Aphrodite Ave. 2, 8509 Kouklia, Pafos Tel: 26 82 82 00, Fax: 26 82 82 01 E-mail: golfreservations@aphroditehills.com Web-site: www.aphroditehills.com 4. Vikla Golf & Country Club It is a 18-hole golf course - plays to a par 70 and measures 5.200 m. - situated near Vilkla village, 20km north-east of Lemesos. For more information, please contact: P.O.Box 51800, 3508 Lemesos Tel: 25 62 28 94, 99 67 42 18, Fax: 25 58 55 38 E-mail: Viklagolf@cytanet.com.cy HIKING - NATURE TRAILS 162 With the financial support from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, the Forestry Department has created the Cyprus section of the European Long Distance Path E4, with a total length of 539 kms, that stretches from the south-east to the west coast of Cyprus, traversing the Troodos mountain range and rural areas of enhanced natural beauty and high ecological, historic, archaeological, cultural and scientific value, as well as another seventy two (72) nature trails which cover a total distance of approx. 322 kms in various parts of the island, from Cavo Gkreko at the southeastern end, to Akamas in the west. So many unspoilt areas in Cyprus offer unforgettable hiking experiences to Nature Walkers. Special hiking excursions can be organised by the Sightseeing Tour Operators (see pages 150-154). 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 A special leaflet on the E4 European Long Distance Path and the Nature Trails can be obtained from all CTO Offices in Cyprus and abroad. – Kavo Gkreko and Protaras areas (Ammochostos District): 9 Trails – Athalassa National Park area (Lefkosia District): 7 Trails – Machairas Forest, Gourri, Lythrodontas, Lefkara, Kato Drys, Vavatsinia, Choirokoitia and Stavrovouni areas (Lefkosia and Larnaka Districts): 15 Trails – Central part of the Troodos mountain range (Lefkosia and Lemesos Districts): 13 Trails – Pitsilia and the north-east area of the Troodos mountain range (Lefkosia and Lemesos Districts): 15 Trails – Germasogeia and Arsos areas (Lemesos District): 3 Trails – Stavros tis Psokas, Panagia and Vretsia areas (Pafos District): 5 Trails – Akamas and Kathikas areas (Pafos District): 5 Trails There are two Nature Trails especially for the disabled: – Troodos area: ''Kampos tou Leivadiou''. It is a circular trail and its length is 1.500 m. Walking time 30 minutes. – Machairas Forest: ''Mandra tou Kampiou''. It is a circular trail and its length is 1.000 m. Walking time approximately 30 minutes. HORSE RACING Racing is held at the only race course to be found in Cyprus, in Lefkosia (Nicosia), where approximately 100 race meetings are held throughout the year on most Wednesdays and Sundays, in the winter, and on most Wednesdays and Fridays in the summer. Racing is also held on most public holidays. Details can be found on the Nicosia Race Club’s official website. Betting operates at the race course and at authorised betting offices throughout Cyprus, under the control of the Nicosia Race Club, on Win, Place, Twin, Double Tote, Correct Forecast, Trio, Tetracast and Pick 4 and Pick 6. Nicosia Race Club: P.O.Box 21783, CY 1513 Lefkosia Tel: 22 78 27 27, Fax: 22 77 56 90 Web-site: www.nicosiaraceclub.com.cy E-mail: info@nicosiaraceclub.com.cy HORSE RIDING This sport can be enjoyed all the year round at Horse Riding Centres or Ranches, all set up in beautiful surroundings all over the island. Trekking and hacking for all level of riders is in offer. Riding lessons are also available at the Riding Centres, 163 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 which offer professional teaching facilities, well-trained horses and qualified instructors who provide lessons for all levels. For more information please contact: a) The Cyprus Equestrian Federation: P.O.Box 14043, 2153 Lefkosia Tel: 99 67 33 33, Fax: 22 33 88 66 E-mail: notorious.equ@cytanet.com.cy b) Nicosia Riding Club: Lythrodontas village, Lefkosia District Tel: 99 67 17 89, Fax: 22 42 41 09 E-mail: excalib3r17@yahoo.com c) Amathus Park Riding School: Parekklisia village, Lemesos, Tel: 99 60 41 09 E-mail: dpat9@hotmail.com d) Santa Marina Retreat: Lemesos Tel: 25 63 60 00, 99 53 50 00 E-mail: info@santamarinaretreat.com e) George’s Ranch: Agios Georgios, Pegeia, Pafos, Tel: 26 62 10 64, 99 64 77 90, Fax: 26 62 24 22 f) Drapia Farm: Kalavasos village, Tel: 24 33 29 98 E-mail: agrotourismo@cytanet.com.cy g) Moonshine Ranch Ltd: Kavo Gkreko, Tel: 99 60 50 42 h) Cavalier Riding Club: Lefkosia, Tel: 99 61 13 98 i) Mouttayiaka Horse Riding Mouttagiaka village, Lemesos Tel: 99 43 75 15, 25 31 8115 SEA SPORTS Amateur Fishing 164 Spear–fishing (without aqualung) angling, normal fishing with hooks and weight (bottom fishing) without the use of a boat or any other flowting device are the permitted methods for which no licence is required. Special (sport) fishing licences are required by law for those fishermen who use: Boats, longlines and spear-gun (without aqualung) Note: all kinds of fishing methods with net are forbidden The licenses have several conditions attached to them that regulate the gear used and the days the licensees are allowed to fish and in certain cases, the allowable catches for each fishing trip. These conditions might change in the near future. Species of fish which can be caught: sea-breams, groupers, amber jacks, sea-perch etc. Further information from the Cyprus Association of Free Spearfishing, Tel: 99 41 81 44, Fax: 22 76 11 25 Fishing boats can be found at the following fishing shelters and stations: 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 PAFOS DISTRICT Pafos Harbour: Pafos town. Agios Georgios Pegeias: 20 km north–west of Pafos town. Polis (Lakki/Latsi): 40 km north of Pafos town. Pomos: 16 km east of Polis. LEFKOSIA DISTRICT Kato Pyrgos: 40 km north-east of Polis. LEMESOS DISTRICT Lemesos Old Port: Lemesos centre. Pissouri anchorage: Lemesos - Pafos road. Melounta anchorage: Lemesos-Pafos road. LARNAKA DISTRICT Zygi - Vasilikos anchorage: Off the Lemesos – Lefkosia highway-exit 16. Aldiana Pleasure Boat Shelter: Larnaka–Lemesos highway exit 12 (Alaminos village). Larnaka fishing shelter: east of Larnaka International Airport. Ormideia - “Romantzo”: 16 km east of Larnaka. AMMOCHOSTOS DISTRICT Potamos Liopetriou: 16 km west of Agia Napa (Xylofagou). Agia Napa Harbour: Agia Napa Village. Fishing Shelter of Paralimni (Protaras). Agia Trias Fishing shelter (Paralimni). Diving, Sub–Aqua Activities – There are no dangerous underwater currents in any of the diving areas. – Spear–fishing is prohibited within the bathers’ areas, which are demarcated with red buoys. – IT IS FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE ANTIQUITIES AND SPONGES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA. – There are two therapeutic Decompression Chambers for routine Hyperbaric Oxygen treatment and Diving Accidents (Decompression Sickness): 1) Larnaka Makarion General Hospital, Tel: 24 30 43 00 2) Dr Savoullas Savvas, Tel: 99 60 40 50, Lemesos – Organised Sub–Aqua clubs and Diving centres can be found in all towns and resorts, as well as at a number of hotels. – Besides these clubs and centres, many firms sell or hire sub–aqua equipment to holders of diving certificates. 165 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 – For more information please contact: Cyprus Federation of Underwater Activities (C.F.U.A.) P.O.Box: 21503, 1510 Lefkosia Tel: 22 75 46 47, Fax: 22 75 52 46 Sailing / Yachting The climatic conditions, the unpolluted sea and the interesting coastline make Cyprus an interesting and up-coming destination for yachting. Two marinas, 5 ports, 11 fishing shelters and numerous bays provide shelter from the prevailing moderate westerlies. Even during the winter months, yachtpersons will be surprised by the temperate sailing conditions - with air and sea temperatures around 17C - competing with early summer back home. For chartering motor or sailing yachts one may apply to: Bare–Boat or skippered–yacht charter facilities: 1. NAVIMED LTD P.O.Box 26789, CY1647 Lefkosia Tel: 22 43 01 01, Fax: 22 43 03 13 E-mail: navimed@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.navimedyachting.com 2. SAIL FASCINATION SHIPPING LTD Nikiforou Foka 27, P.O.Box 50257 CY 3602 Lemesos Tel: 25 36 42 00, 99 63 32 22 Fax: 25 35 26 57, Telex: 5516 PPI CY 3. INTERYACHTING LTD P.O.Box 54292, CY 3722 Lemesos Tel: 25 81 19 00, Fax: 25 81 19 45 E-mail: info@interyachting.com.cy Web-site: http: //www.interyachting.com.cy 4. CATAMARAN RELAX CRUISES Atlas Beach Hotel Apts, Georgeiou A’ 77, Potamos Germasogeias, 4047 Lemesos Tel: 99 56 20 74, toll free: 80008007, Fax: 25 31 70 17 E-mail: info@relax-cruises.com Web-site: www.relax-cruises.com 166 5. ARMATA P.O.Box 40218, 6015 Larnaka Tel: 24 66 54 08, Fax: 24 62 74 89 E-mail: info@armata.net 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 6. CYPRUS YACHT CHARTERS Leoforos Apostolou Pavlou 21, 8046 Pafos Tel: 26 91 02 00, Fax: 26 91 02 02 E mail: info@cyprusyachtcharters.com Web-site: www.cyprusyachtcharters.com Swimming The clear blue waters of the sea around Cyprus and the long stretches of sandy beaches offer excellent opportunities for swimming and sunbathing. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation Public Beaches, with cafeterias, bars and restaurants, offer full facilities to swimmers, including changing–rooms and beach furniture for hire (parasols, chairs and reclining chairs). a) Geroskipou Public Beach: at Geroskipou, 3 km east of Pafos Harbour, Tel: 26 96 45 25. b) Dasoudi Public Beach: 5 km east of Lemesos town centre, Tel: 25 32 28 81. c) Larnaka Public Beach: 10 km east of Larnaka town centre, Tel: 24 64 62 44. d) Polis Public Beach: (ramp for wheelchairs), Tel: 26 32 25 09. Besides the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Public Beaches, all the sea–side hotels, as well as various other tourist establishments and Municipalities provide facilities to swimmers. - On most beaches buoys indicate the swimmers’ area, where speed–boats and any other floating craft are not allowed to enter. - Swimmers must adhere to Lifeguard instructions at all times. - ATTENTION! LIFEGUARD FLAGS: GREEN: Excellent swimming conditions YELLOW: Swim with caution RED: Very dangerous to swim. DO NOT SWIM!!! Water Sports A comprehensive range of sea–sports facilities can be found at: 1.a) Geroskipou Public Beach, at Geroskipou, 3 km east of Pafos Harbour. b) Dasoudi Public Beach, in Lemesos c) Larnaka Public Beach 2.The major sea–side hotels with their adjoining sports–centres, where non–residents are also welcome. 3.The sea–sports sites of commercial firms which are strung along the coastline at: 167 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 a) Coral Bay: 10 km north–west of Pafos town b) Polis (Latsi): 37 km north of Pafos town c) Various locations along Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia Napa and Paralimni (Protaras) coasts. Note: On every beach red buoys indicate the swimmers’ area, where speed-boats and any other vessel craft are not allowed to enter. SHOOTING Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation P.O.Box 12681, CY 2251 Lakkia (Latsia), Lefkosia Tel: 22 44 98 22, Fax: 22 44 98 19 E-mail: cyshooting@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.cssf_shooting.org. The main offices of the Federation are located at the Olympic House, Ampipoleos str., Strovolos. Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range (Lefkosia Shooting Club) P.O.Box 22198, CY 1518 Lefkosia Tel: 22 48 26 60, Fax: 22 62 30 08, 22 48 60 09 The Range is located in the Lakkia (Latsia) area, 8km (5 miles) south–west of the City centre, near the Lefkosia–Lemesos Highway. Open every day except Mondays. Winter timetable: 10:00–13:00 & 14:30 till dusk. Summer timetable: 10:00–13:00 & 16:00 till dusk. Lemesos Shooting Club 168 P.O.Box 55031, CY 3500, Lemesos Tel: 99 49 51 30, Fax: 25 99 10 86 (on range) E-mail: lakis.phylactou@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.shootingclub.org The Club is located near Pareklissia village, near Elias Hotel Country Club, 10km east of the city centre on the way to Lefkosia. Open every day except Mondays. Winter timetable: 10:00–13:00 & 14:30 till dusk. Summer timetable: 10:00–13:00 & 16:00 till dusk. Closed from the 2nd to the 4th week of August for summer holidays. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Beretta Shooting Club (Private) Monagri Village, Lemesos Tel: 25 39 06 61 / 99 63 86 39, Fax: 25 39 21 79 E-mail: phicon@shogunscy.com Web-site: www.shotgunscy.com This Club is located near Monagri village, Lemesos - Troodos road, 15km from Lemesos Opening hours: Mar-Aug: Daily 09:00 till dusk Sep: Wed: 14:00 till dusk Sat, Sun: 09:00 till dusk Oct-Nov: Daily: 09:00 till dusk Nov-Feb: Sat 09.00 till dusk Larnaka Shooting Club P.O.Box 40217, CY 6302 Larnaka Tel: 24 53 03 09, Fax: 24 53 05 03 The Larnaka Shooting Club is being relocated. It will reoperate in 2008. Ammochostos (Free area) District Shooting Club P.O.Box 30177, CY 5311 Paralimni Tel: 23 82 70 00, 99 62 84 10, 99 63 78 32, Fax: 23 73 01 94 E-mail: cenglezou@laiki.com The Club is located on the outskirts of Paralimni off the road to Sotira village. Open every day except Monday and Friday morning. Winter timetable: 10:00-13:00, 14:30 till dusk. Summer timetable:10:00-13:00, 16:00 till dusk. Closed from 13-16 of August for summer vacation. Pafos Shooting Club Eleftherios Venizelos Ave. 65, 8021 Pafos Tel: 99 47 56 30, Fax: 26 93 00 74 E-mail: butcherb@spidernet.com.cy The club is located in the Anatoliko area, 12 km (8 miles) east of Pafos town on the way to Lemesos. Opening hours: November-February: Wednesdays & Saturdays: 10:00 till dusk March-October: Wednesdays & Saturdays: 10:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00 Closed on public holidays. 169 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 SNOW SKIING The impressive Troodos mountain range with its idyllic forests stretches across most of the western side of Cyprus offering cool sanctuary in summer and opportunities for sports in winter. At the top of the Troodos mountains one can also find the only Skiing Centre in Cyprus. Here one can take advantage of the pleasures of Winter Sports under the beautiful Mediterranean blue sky. Skying can be enjoyed on the slopes of Mount Olympus (1951 metres a.s.l.), usually from the beginning of January to the end of March. Mount Olympus is only 2 km, from Troodos hill resort, 12 km from Platres hill resort, and about an hour’s drive from the seaside town of Lemesos (Limassol) and Lefkosia (Nicosia) the Capital of Cyprus. The Cyprus Ski Club operates four ski lifts at the Troodos ski centre: a) Two of the lifts leading to the Zeus and Hera slopes, are installed on the North Face of Mount Olympus, 350 and 500 metres long. b) The other two ski-lifts, leading to the Aphrodite and Hermes slopes are installed at “Sun Valley” in Troodos, 150 metres long each lift. For any further information, please apply to: The Cyprus Ski Club Amfipoleos 21, 2025 Strovolos, Cyprus Tel: 22 44 98 37 (office hours), Fax: 22 44 98 38 E-mail: csf@cyprusski.com Web-site: www.cyprusski.com TENNIS Tennis courts are found in all towns at the following locations, as well as in most hotels and hotel apartment complexes. Most of these tennis courts are all weather and flood–lighted. Cyprus Tennis Federation P.O.Box 23931, CY 1687, Lefkosia Tel: 22 44 98 60/61 (in the mornings), Fax: 22 66 80 16 E-mail: info@cyprustennis.com Web-site: www.cyprustennis.com Lefkosia 170 a) National Tennis Centre: Makarios Stadium Ave., Lefkosia. Tel: 22 35 67 66, Fax: 22 35 67 69. b) Field Club: Leoforos Aigyptou, near the city centre. Tel: 22 66 80 41. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 c) Eleon Tennis Club: Ploutarchou 3, Egkomi, south-west from the city centre. Tel: 22 67 99 23. d) Laiki Sporting Club: Lakkia, 5 km (3 miles) south-east of Lefkosia. Tel: 22 48 48 15. e) Strovolos Municipality Tennis Courts: Tel: 22 31 83 58. g) Bank of Cyprus Sports Centre, 2 Romanou, Lakkia (Latsia) Tel: 22 56 00 22. Lemesos a) Lemesos Sporting Club: I. Zachariadou 4, Tsiflikoudia. P.O.Box 50619, CY 3608 Lemesos. Tel: 25 56 46 97. The club is west of Lemesos town centre, a 15 minutes drive from the hotels area. b) Famagusta Tennis Club: Mesaorias 3, Lemesos (in the town centre). Tel: 25 33 59 52 Larnaka a) Larnaka Tennis Club: Kilkis 10, Larnaka (in the town centre). Tel: 24 65 69 99. b) Herodotou Tennis Academy, Kiliou 8, 6016 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 46 16, 99 35 13 75 Pafos a) Pafos Tennis Club: Geroskipou Tourist Beach, 3 km (1,5 miles) east of Pafos harbour. For information please call: 99 62 09 13 b) Geroskipou Tennis Club “Charalambos Zoppos” Athletic Centre P.O.Box 63015, 8210 Geroskipou. Tel: 99 63 05 92 c) Aphrodite Tennis and Spa Ltd Aphrodite Ave. 4 Aphrodite Hills, Kouklia 8500 Pafos Tel: 26 82 81 00 Paralimni Paralimni Tennis Club: next to the Paralimni Municipal Athletic Centre, Stadiou, P.O.Box 33236, Paralimni. Tel: 99 65 84 44. Deryneia Deryneia Valley Tennis Club: Arch. Makariou III 165, Deryneia. Tel: 99 68 41 05. 171 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Sunrise and Sunset Times Sunrise and Sunset times are given for the 15th of each month with the hours and minutes at 5 minutes approximation. Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Sunrise 6:55 6:35 6:00 6:15 5:45 5:30 5:45 6:05 6:30 6:50 6:20 6:45 (April to October: Summer Time) 172 Sunset 17:00 17:30 17:55 19:20 19:45 20:00 20:00 19:35 18:55 18:15 16:45 16:35 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 T Telecommunications Telecommunications (both national and international fixed/mobile voice service, Internet access and data services both narrowband and broadband) in Cyprus are since 2003 offered by a number of Providers following the liberalization of the sector. Visitors are invited to check for specific services the offerings of the licensed operators who are listed in the Directory of Licensed Operators at the web page of the Office of the Regulator for Electronic Communication and Postal Regulation at www.ocecpr.org.cy International Dialing Codes Country Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Brazil Canada Croatia Cyprus Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Japan Luxembourg Malta Code 0061 0043 00973 0032 0055 001 00385 00357 0045 00358 0033 0049 0030 00852 0036 00353 00972 0039 0081 00352 00356 Country Moldova Monaco Netherlands Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom USA Serbia&Montenegro Code 00373 00377 0031 0047 0063 0048 00351 0040 007 00966 0065 0386 0027 0034 0094 0046 0041 00380 0044 001 00381 173 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Directory Inquiries By calling the number 11892 or 11822 or 11888 or 11800 or 11833 or 11811 you can get a 24-hour service for directory inquiries regarding customers in Cyprus, whereas for foreign customers, country codes and area codes you can get information by dialling 11894 or 11822 (Europe, USA, Australia) Public payphones There are two types of public payphones: a) coin - operated phones are usually found in public telephone booths or at easily accessible private locations. b) cardphones, like coin - operated phones, are usually found in public telephone booths or at easily accessible private locations. Telecards can be purchased at banks, post offices, kiosks and other retail shops. Theatres Lefkosia 1.Lefkosia Municipal Theatre Mouseiou 4, 1097 Lefkosia Tel.: 77 77 27 17, 22 48 03 00 2.Makarios III Amphitheatre (School for the Blind) 28th Oktovriou, 2012 Strovolos Tel: 22 31 45 07 3.Strovolos Municipal Theatre Leoforos Strovolou 100, Strovolos Tel: 22 31 30 10 4.To Skali Amphitheatre Aglantzia, Lefkosia Tel.: 22 33 63 63 Lemesos 174 1.Patticheion Municipal Theatre Agias Zonis, 3027 Lemesos Tel: 25 34 33 41 2.Lemesos Municipal Garden Theatre Lordou Vyronos (in the Municipal Gardens) Tel. : 25 34 33 41 3.Rialto Theatre Andrea Drousioti 19 Plateia Heroon, 3040 Lemesos Tel. : 77 77 77 45, 25 34 39 00 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Larnaka 1.Larnaka Municipal Theatre Leoforos Grigori Afxentiou, 6021 Larnaka Tel.: 24 66 57 94 2.Patticheion Municipal Amphitheatre N.G. Demetriou, 6031 Larnaka Tel. : 24629300 Pafos 1.Markeidion Theatre Andrea Geroudi 27, 8010 Pafos Tel.: 26 93 25 71 Thematic Parks Camel Park E.P. Mazotos village, Larnaka district Tel: 24 99 12 43, 99 41 69 68 E-mail: info@camel-park.com Web-site: http: //www.camel-park.com The Park is open daily: 09:00-17:00 winter, 09:00-19:00 summer. The restaurant is open in the evenings. Cyprus Donkey Sanctuary Vouni village, Lemesos district - 36 km north of Lemesos. Tel: 25 94 54 88, Fax: 25 94 25 82 E-mail: donkeycy@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.donkeycyprus.com Opening hours: Daily: 10:00hrs-16:00hrs Paphos Aquarium Artemidos 1, Kato Pafos (next to Theoskepasti Church) Tel: 26 95 39 20, Fax: 26 95 39 19 E-mail: paphosaquarium@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: www.tsiolis.com.cy Open all year round: Daily: 09:00–18:00 (winter), 09.00-20.00 (summer), 09.00-19.00 (spring and autumn). Ocean Aquarium, Protaras Protaras, P.O.Box 33845 CY 5318 Paralimni Tel: 23 74 11 11, Fax: 23 74 11 12 E-mail: ocean@cytanet.com.cy Open daily all year round: 10:00 - dusk. 175 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Pafos Bird and Animal Park Situated on the main road of Coral Bay and Agios Georgios Pegeia-Pafos Tel: 26 81 38 52, 99 56 39 47, Fax: 26 62 22 28 E-mail: info@pafosbirdpark.com Web-site: www.pafosbirdpark.com Open all year round. Daily: 09:00-17:00 (October-March), 09:00-20:00 (April-September) Island cove, adventure mini golf, Pafos Situated by the Poseidonos Ave, near the hotels Cypria Maris and Ledra Beach. P.O.Box 62037, 8060 Pafos Tel: 26 99 11 77 E-mail: island.cove@cytanet.com.cy Open all year round: Daily: 10:30-18:00 (November-March), 10:00-21:00 (April-May), 10:00-22:00 (June, September, Octomber), 10:00-23:00 (JulyAugust). Wild Valley Resort - Ostrich Farm Pissouri - Plataniskia road, Lemesos district Tel: 25 71 11 10, 99 46 09 14, Fax: 25 71 09 88 E-mail: info@ostrich.com.cy Web-site: www.ostrich.com.cy Open daily from 09:00 to sunset all year round. Snake George Reptile park in Pafos, by the Pegeia/Agios Georgios road. Tel: 99 98 76 85 E-mail: snakegeorge@hotmail.com/ Web-site: www.snakegeorge.com Open daily from: 10:00 to sunset. Magic Dancing Waters Protaras Avenue Tel: 99 62 31 43, 99 41 63 50 Night show: every night at 21:00 Web-site: www.magicdancing.szm.com 176 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Time difference from other countries Hours fast or slow on GMT Austria +1 Bahrain +3 Belgium +1 Canada –5 China +8 Cyprus +2 Denmark +1 France +1 Germany +1 Greece +2 Hong Kong +8 India +5.30 Iraq +3 Italy +1 Country Country Japan Kuwait Libya Morocco Oman Portugal Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Sweden Switzerland Syria UAE UK U.S.A. Hours fast or slow on GMT +9 +3 +2 GMT +4 +1 +3 +3 +1 +1 +2 +4 GMT –5 Tipping A 10% service charge is normally included in hotel and catering establishments. Additional tipping is at the discretion of the customer and it is a gesture which is appreciated by the employees. Taxi–drivers, porters, hairdressers etc., always appreciate a small tip. Transportation Cyprus Domestic Transportation Services One can travel around Cyprus either by bus or by taxi. There are no trains in Cyprus. BUS SERVICE FACILITIES 1. Interurban buses: Various Bus companies link all major towns with routes at specified intervals (e.g., Monday-Saturday, no service on Sundays). 177 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 For more information please contact: a) Lefkosia Interurban Buses Co Ltd: Tel: 22 66 58 14 Routes available: Lefkosia – Lemesos, Lemesos – Lefkosia b) Intercity Buses Co Ltd: Tel: 24 64 34 92, 24 72 27 00 Routes available: Lefkosia – Larnaka, Larnaka – Lefkosia Lemesos – Larnaka, Larnaka – Lemesos c) Nea Amoroza Transport Co Ltd. Tel: 26936822, 26936740 Routes available: Pafos – Polis, Polis – Pafos d) P.E.A.L. Bus Co. Tel: 23 82 13 18, 23 82 56 07, 99 48 48 18 Routes available: Paralimni – Protaras – Larnaka Larnaka – Protaras – Paralimni e) EMAN BUSES. Tel: 23 72 13 21 Routes available: Agia Napa – Larnaka, Larnaka – Agia Napa f) P.E.A.L. TROODOS Bus Co. Tel: 25 55 22 20, 99 60 42 06 Routes available: Lemesos - Pano Platres - Troodos - Lemesos 2. Rural Buses: Almost all villages are connected with the nearest town by local buses. Bus operation is limited to once or twice a day. Regional bus companies provide more routes. 3. Urban Buses: 178 These operate frequently during daytime and in certain tourist areas, during summer, their timetables are extended till midnight. For more information concerning timetables you may contact: – Lefkosia: Plateia Solomou, west of Plateia Eleftherias, Tel: 22 66 58 14, 22 77 88 41 – Lemesos: A. Themistocleous 7 Tel: 25 37 05 92, 25 35 52 73 – Larnaka: King Evagorou 2, Cosma Building, Flat 203 Tel: 24 65 04 77, 24 65 74 66. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 – Pafos: (Mesogi) Industrial Area, Karavella Bus Station, P.O.Box 62136, Tel: 26 93 44 10 – Paralimni: Agiou Georgiou 13, Tel: 23 82 13 18 – Agia Napa: Leoforos Makariou III 32A, P.O.Box 30073, CY 5340 Agia Napa, Tel: 23 72 13 21, 23 72 13 36 – Polis: Kyproleontos, Tel: 26 32 11 14 TAXI SERVICE FACILITIES 1. Transurban Service (shared) Taxis: This service offers the opportunity to share a taxi with 4-8 other passengers. It provides connection between all major towns of Cyprus (Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos) every half hour, Monday-Friday 06:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday 07:00-17:00. Seats can be booked by phone and passengers can be collected from and dropped to, at any place they wish, within the municipal boundaries. No Service offered on Public Holidays. Service taxis do not operate between: a) the airports and the towns b) towns and villages. For more information and reservations one may apply at: “Pagkypria Eteria Yperastikon Taxi Ltd'' (Cyprus Interurban Taxi Co Ltd) TRAVEL & EXPRES, Tel.: 77 77 74 74 or LEFKOSIA: Leoforos Salaminos, Municipal Parking Place (Kolokasi) Tel: 22 73 08 88 LEMESOS: Gonia Kavazoglou & Misiaouli Streets. Tel: 25 87 76 66 LARNAKA: a) Gonia Papakyriakou & Tel: 24 66 10 10 Marsellou Streets b) 2, Kimonos Street Tel: 24 62 11 00 PAFOS: 8, Evagora Pallikaridi Street Tel: 26 93 31 81 PARALIMNI:Tassou Markou 10 Tel: 23 82 60 61 Routes Lefkosia - Lemesos Lemesos - Lefkosia Fares (one way) in C£ Mon.-Saturd. Sunday C£6.10 (€10.42) C£7.00 (€11.96) Lefkosia - Larnaka Larnaka - Lefkosia C£4.50 (€7.69) C£5.50 (€9.40) Lefkosia - Larnaka Airport (with luggage) C£6.30 (€10.76) C£7.00 (€11.96) Lefkosia - Larnaka Airport (without luggage) C£4.70 (€8.03) C£5.50 (€9.40) 179 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Lemesos - Larnaka Larnaka - Lemesos C£5.40 (€9.23) C£6.30 (€10.76) Lemesos - Larnaka Airport C£5.50 (€9.40) C£6.30 (€10.76) (without luggage) Lemesos - Larnaka Airport C£7.00 (€11.96) C£7.85 (€13.41) (with luggage) Lemesos - Pafos Pafos - Lemesos C£5.10 (€8.71) C£5.90 (€10.08) Lemesos - Pafos Airport (with luggage) C£6.60 (€11.28) C£7.45 (€12.73) Paralimni - Agia Napa Larnaka Airport (without luggage) C£4.70 (€8.03) C£5.50 (€9.40) Lemesos - Pafos Airport (without luggage) Larnaka - Agia Napa Paralimni Paralimni - Agia Napa Larnaka Paralimni - Agia Napa Larnaka Airport (with luggage) 2. Rural Taxis: 180 C£5.10 (€8.71) C£5.90 (€10.08) C£4.50 (€7.69) C£5.50 (€9.40) C£6.30 (€10.76) C£7.00 (€11.96) Rural taxis are allowed to be hired from their base station only. An exception is permitted, when hiring is made at the airport or seaport, where the taxi driver must present such document proving the collection of certain customers. Rural taxis are not equiped with taximeters. Charging commences upon the entry of a passenger in the taxi and is based on the following chart: a) Tariff I (06:01–20:30 hrs): Single trip 31 cents (€0.53) per km. Return trip 24 cents (€0.41) per km. b) Tariff II (20:30–06:00 hrs): Single trip at night 35 cents (€0.60) per km. Return trip 31 cents (€0.53) per km. c) For every piece of luggage weighing more than 12kg there is a charge of 31 cents (€0.53) (per piece). d) Delay or waiting time charge: For tariff I £7,07 (€12.08) per hour. For tariff II £9,21 (€15.74) per hour. e) Minimum Charge: £1,78 (€3.04) 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 3. Urban Taxis: This is a 24 hours service provided in all towns. Taxis can be booked by phone or be hired from the street. Urban taxis are equiped with taximeters, the use of which is obligatory. Charging commences upon the entrance of a passenger in the taxi and is based on the following chart: Tariff I 06:01-20:30 Tariff II 20:31-06:00 a) Initial charge C£1,80 (€3.075) C£2,35 (€4.015) b) Fare per Km C£0,35 (€0.598) C£0,42 (€0.718) c) Delay or waiting time per hour C£8,00 (€13.669) C£9,20 (€15.719) d) For every piece of luggage C£0,58 (€0.991) C£0,58 (€0.991) Notes: a) C£1 = 100 cents b) Taxis charge an extra supplement of £1,15c (€1.965) per ride during the following public Holidays: 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st December, 1st of January, Good Friday, Good Saturday, Easter Sunday, Monday after Easter and 1st of May. Complaints about taxis or drivers should be forwarded immediately to the Road Transport Department: 1) Lefkosia: Vasileos Pavlou 17, Egkomi, 1425 Lefkosia Tel: 22 80 70 00, Fax: 22 35 40 30 2) Lemesos: Korivou - Kampos Polemidion, 3112 Polemidia Tel: 25 87 04 53, Fax: 25 30 56 74 3) Larnaka: Nikou Dimitriou, Marinos Court, P.O.Box 40495, 3165 Larnaka Tel: 24 82 82 53, Fax: 24 30 44 34 4) Pafos: Industrial area, Mesogi, P.O.Box 2191, Pafos Tel: 26 82 13 38, 26 30 62 01, Fax: 26 94 69 31 Complaints can also be notified to the Police through telephone no: 22 80 20 20 181 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Tourist Guides Tourist Guides in Cyprus are trained and licensed by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation which is the Government authorised operator of the “Tourist Guides School”. Licensed guides for sightseeing tours in Cyprus can be reached through: Cyprus Tourist Guides Association P.O.Box: 24942, CY 1355, Lefkosia Tel: 22 76 57 55, Fax: 22 76 68 72 E-mail: cytouristguides@cylanet.com.cy Web-site: www.cytouristguides.com Guides can also be contacted directly. A “List of qualified licensed Tourist Guides” can be obtained from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Offices in Cyprus or through the Web-site: http: www.cytouristguides.com Guiding Fees Half day and evening guiding (up to 4 hours): C£39,96 (€68.28) (July 2007) Full day (up to 8 hours): C£62,89 (€107.45) (July 2007) Sundays: 50% surcharge Public Holidays: 100% surcharge Overtime: C£6,17 (€10.54) per hour Bilingual: C£3,45 (€5.89) (from November 1 - March 31) C£9,20 (€15.72) (from April 1 - October 31) Overnight stay charge: C£8,00 (€13.67) ''Nature trails'' guide charge for over two hours: C£8,00 (€13.67) extra Travel Agents 182 The establishment and operation of Tourist Agencies in Cyprus is regulated by the Tourist and Travel Agencies and Tourist Guides Law 1995-2004. According to the provisions of the above Law: (a) No non-resident Office except those established in another member state, can operate in the Republic, on an organised or permanent basis, unless represented by a resident Office. (b) The non-resident Office and the representing resident Office have an obligation to declare jointly to the Cyprus Tourism Organisation both the date of commencement and the date of expiration of their cooperation and to provide the Organisation with any information required from them concerning the arrival, transportation and place of accommodation of the tourists. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 (c) The resident Office shall be jointly liable with the nonresident Office any violation of the provisions of the relevant Law and Regulations, as if the violation had been made by the resident Office. Details of the relevant legislations can be found at www.visitcyprus.biz. Approximately 445 licensed (by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation) Travel Agencies (plus 210 branches) are in operation throughout the island, many of which are IATA members (Sep. 2007). A List of Travel Agents can be found in the Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s annual “Guide to Hotels, Travel Agencies and other Tourist Services” which can be obtained from all Cyprus Tourism Organisation Offices in Cyprus and abroad. The Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) also issues an annual directory giving the Association’s major objectives and a list of its members. ACTA (Association of Cyprus Travel Agents): House of Tourism Ledra str., Stoa Klokkari 2, 1011 Lefkosia P.O.Box 22369, CY 1521 Lefkosia Tel: 22 66 64 35, Fax: 22 66 03 30 E-mail: acta@acta.org.cy U Universities of Cyprus 1) University of Cyprus The University of Cyprus was established in 1989 and admitted its first students in 1992. It consists of six faculties, 20 departments and three research units: Archaeology, Banking and Financial Research and Economics Research Centre. The total number of students is 5.122 (3.923 undergraduate and 1,199 postgraduate, 849 for Master and 350 for PhD programmes). Undergraduate fees for foreign students total €3,420 per semester. Fees for students admitted from EU Countries total €1710 per semester. The University of Cyprus offers graduate programmes at Masters (M.A. and M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), level based on course work and dissertation or thesis. 183 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 The University of Cyprus pariticipates in the LLP/Erasmus Programme and implements the ECTS system. The University is a public corporate body and is governed by a Council and Senate. Address: Anastasios G. Leventis University House P.O.Box 20537, 1678 Lefkosia Tel: 22 89 40 00 Fax: 22 89 21 00 E-mail: admin@ucy.ac.cy Web-site: www.ucy.ac.cy. For more information: Mrs Katerina Nicolaidou-Pietroni Tel: 22 89 43 67, Fax: 22 89 44 77 2) Cyprus University of Technology The Cyprus University of Technology was established in 2004 and admitted its first 400 undergraduate students in September 2007. Student numbers are to gradually rise up to 7000 in the next twelve to fifteen years. The University is located at the city centre of Lemesos and most of its premises consist of old neo classical buildings that underwent extended renovation and restructuring works. Lectures are held in the Greek language in all five Faculties but plans are already under way for English speaking classes in the next few years. The ECTS system is applied for all courses of study. The Cyprus University of Technology aspires to become a modern and pioneering University capable of offering high level training and research in popular fields, which today offer great economic, technical, and scientific output. The first five Faculties of Technological University are: Geotechnical Sciences and Environmental Management, Economics and Management, Applied Arts and Communication, Engineering and Technology and Health Sciences. For further information please visit the university’s website www.cut.ac.cy Adreess: P.O.Box 50329 CY-3603 Lemesos, Cyprus Tel: +357 25 00 25 00 Fax: +357 25 82 90 91 e-mail: administration@cut.ac.cy website: www.cut.ac.cy 184 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 3) University of Nicosia The University of Nicosia is an independent, co-educational, equal opportunity institution of higher education; its four Schools are: the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, and the School of Sciences and Engineering. With an international student body, a diverse range of academic programmes, instruction in English and a commitment to multiculturalism, the University provides a dynamic learning environment in a modern, democratic, European country. With emphasis on critical thinking and skills, the University’s programmes prepare students for service in the public and the private sector. Moreover, numerous transfer opportunities are available to the institution’s students through articulation agreements with major American, British and other European universities. For further information please visit the university’s website: www.unic.ac.cy Lefkosia 46, Makedonitissas Ave. P.O.Box 24005, 1700 Lefkosia Tel: 357-22 8415 00, Fax: 357-22 35 20 67 Lemesos 92 Agias Phylaxeos Str. P.O.Box 51604, 3507 Lemesos Tel: 357-25 38 11 80, Fax: 357 25 38 69 82 Larnaka 1, Pavlou Valsamaki Str. P.O.Box 42572, 6500 Larnaka Tel: 357-24 65 34 38, Fax: 357 24 65 22 13 4) European University Cyprus The European University Cyprus (EUC) is well positioned to advance research and knowledge as well as to respond to the needs and demands of our modern societies by investing in centers, institutes, staff, facilities and resources that are vital in achieving the evolution of the ‘knowledge society’. The European University Cyprus (EUC) is definitely the forerunner of knowledge. The European University Cyprus runs programs in Accounting, Business, Finance, Hotel Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, English Language, Management, Marketing, MBA, Psychology, Social Sciences, Nursing, Music, Education and other. The degrees and programs of study of the University are officially recognized and accredited by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture. 185 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 As a result the degrees of the University are recognized worldwide. Contact details: European University Cyprus Office of Admissions 6 Diogenes Str. Engomi, P.O.Box 22006 1516 Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: +357 22 71 30 00 e-mail: admit@cycollege.ac.cy 5) Frederick University Cyprus Frederick University Cyprus is a private university operating in the Republic of Cyprus. Frederick University was established after the decision of the Government of Cyprus on the 12th of September 2007 and is the only private notfor-profit university in Cyprus. It functions from two campuses, the main campus in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and the other in Limassol the second largest city. Frederick University started its operations with six schools comprising 14 Departments and offering 18 different Programs of Study. • School of Architecture, Fine and Applied Arts • School of Humanities and Social Sciences • School of Economic Sciences and Administration • School of Health Sciences • School of Engineering and Applied Sciences • School of Education Contact details: Frederick University Cyprus 7, Y Frederickou Str., Pallouriotisa 1036 Lefkosia Tel: +357 22 431355, Fax:+357 22 438234 e-mail: info@fit.ac.cy V V.A.T. (Value Added Tax) 186 V.A.T. in Cyprus is charged on the purchase of almost all goods and services. There are four VAT rates, the rate of 15%, the rate of 8%, the rate of 5% and the zero rate. Restaurants, with the exception of alcoholic beverages, hotel 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 accommodation, as well as transport of passengers by taxi and buses are taxable at the rate at 8%. Books, magazines and newspapers are taxable at the rate of 5%. Foodstuffs, medicines and airfares are taxable at the zero rate. Bank services, medical and dental services are exempted from any VAT charge. Retail prices displayed for goods charged with V.A.T. should be V.A.T. inclusive. V.A.T. CLAIM (Tax free shopping for visitors) According to the V.A.T. legislation in force, foreign visitors to Cyprus (visitors from countries outside the EU) can claim back the V.A.T. on goods exported to a place outside the EU in their hand luggage. Visitors are eligible for a V.A.T. refund under the following conditions: 1. If they are not holders of an EU country passport or other form of identification, 2. If they have not resided in Cyprus or any other member state of the European Union for more than 365 days in the last two years before the date they purchased the goods, 3. The total purchase must exceed €50 4. The goods must be exported in hand luggage by the last day of the third month following the month in which the goods were purchased. Three easy steps to claim your V.A.T. refund 1. Shop wherever there is a tax-free shopping sign and simply ask for your tax-free document. 2. When leaving Cyprus show your purchases and passport to customs officials and have your tax-free document stamped. 3. Receive your refund in the method of your choice. For further information you may contact: 1. V.A.T. Service, CY 1471, Lefkosia Tel: 22 60 18 09, Fax: 22 66 04 84 E-mail: headquarters@vat.mof.gov.cy Web-site: www.mof.gov.cy/ce 2. Cyprus Consumers’ Association, Tel: 22 51 61 12, 22 51 61 13, Fax: 22 51 61 18 3. Global Refund Tel: 24 81 75 55, 99 44 25 33, Fax: 24 81 75 58 187 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 W Walking Tours Guided tours in and around Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Agia Napa and Germasogeia village are offered free of charge by the above Municipalities and are organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. LEFKOSIA WALKS a) Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli: the Past Restored Guided bus and walking tour. Monday: 10:00 hrs Starting point: CTO Information Office, Aristokyprou 11, Laiki Geitonia (east of Plateia Eleftherias). b) Lefkosia walking tour Guided walking tour of old Lefkosia. Thursday: 10:00 hrs Starting point: CTO Information Office, Aristokyprou 11, Laiki Geitonia (east of Plateia Eleftherias). c) Lefkosia-Outside the Walls Guided bus and walking tour. Friday: 10:00 hrs Starting point: CTO Information Office, Aristokyprou 11, Laiki Geitonia (east of Plateia Eleftherias). For information please call 22674264. 188 LEMESOS WALKS a) A stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol…Lemesos Guided walking tour of old Lemesos. Monday: 10:00 hrs Starting point: CTO Information Office, Spyrou Araouzou 115A, Tel.: 25362756. b) Germasogeia-A Village Blessed by Water (October-April) Guided bus and walking tour. Wednesday: 10:00 hrs (in English). (Friday: 10:00 hrs in Finnish). Starting point: CTO Information Office, Georgiou A' 22, Germasogeia tourist area, (eastern entrance of Dassoudi Beach). For information and bookings please call 25323211. 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 c) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia (October-April) Guided bus and walking tour. Wednesday: 10:00 hrs (in English). (Friday: 10:00 hrs in Finnish). Starting point: CTO Information Office, Georgiou A' 22, Germasogeia tourist area, (eastern entrance of Dassoudi Beach). For information and bookings please call 25323211. Note: Each Germasogeia Walk is organised on alternate weeks. LARNAKA WALKS a) Larnaka-Past and Present Guided walking tour. Wednesday: 10:00hrs Starting point: CTO Information Office, Plateia Vasileos Pavlou, tel.: 24654322. b) Scala-It's craftsmen Guided walking tour. Friday: 10:00 hrs Starting point: Larnaka Fort (Mediaeval Museum), Seafront road. For information please call 24654322. AGIA NAPA WALKS Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension (by bus) (November-March) Monday: 10:00 hrs (in English and German) Friday: 10:00 hrs (in Swedish and English) Starting point: CTO Information Office, Leoforos Kryou Nerou 12. For information and bookings please call 23721796. Water Drinking water is safe in Cyprus as water pollution is negligible and every home has fresh running drinking–water. All the District Water Boards and Local Authorities are in constant collaboration with the Government Public Health Services and the General Laboratory for the prevention of any toxicological and bacteriological infection of drinking water in Cyprus. Tap–water in hotels, restaurants, public premises, etc., is safe to drink. See also page 116. 189 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Waterparks “Water World” Waterpark, Agia Napa Agia Thekla Rd., P.O.Box 30605, CY 5345 Agia Napa Tel: 23 72 44 44, Fax: 23 72 41 60 E-mail: contact@waterworldwaterpark.com Web-site: www.waterworldwaterpark.com Catering facilities are available. Open from March to Mid-November, from 10:00 to 18:00hrs daily. Fasouri “Water mania” Waterpark, Lemesos P.O.Box 56958, CY 3311 Lemesos Tel: 25 71 42 35, Fax: 25 71 42 37 E-mail: fasouriwatermania@cytanet.com.cy Web-site: http: //www.fasouri-watermania.com Located on the way from Lemesos New Port to Pafos via Trahoni village. Catering facilities are available. Open from May to October, from 10:00 to 18:00hrs daily. “Aphrodite” Waterpark, Geroskipou, Pafos P.O.Box 61357, CY 8133 Pafos Off Poseidonos Ave., (Hotels area) Geroskipou, Pafos Tel: 99 52 72 11, 26 81 34 27, Fax: 26 91 36 39 E-mail: info@aphroditewaterpark.com Web-site: www.aphroditewaterpark.com Catering facilities are available. Open daily from May to October, 10:30-17:30 (May-June), 10:00-18:00 (July-August), 10:00-17:00 (September-October). Protaras Fun Park, Waterpark, Paralimni P.O.Box 33759, CY 5317 Paralimni (next to Paschalia Hotel), Tel: 99 66 90 22, 23 83 38 88, Fax: 23 72 46 03 E-mail: andreas86@mailbox.gr Catering facilities are available. Open from April to October, from 10:00 to 18:00hrs daily. 190 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 12/4/07 Y Youth Card Euro < 26 The Youth Card Euro < 26 is a European service for young people aged 13-26 which secures to its holders discounts in hundreds of products and services all over Cyprus. Cloths, sports goods, books, musical instruments, air tickets, tickets for theatres and cinemas are some of the things offered at a discount. The Youth Card Euro < 26 is every young person’s passport to Europe because it is valid in 42 countries of Europe. More information from the Youth Board of Cyprus: 62, Aglantzia Ave., 2108 Aglantzia, Lefkosia Tel: 22 40 26 12, Fax: 22 40 27 00 E-mail: info@euro26.org.cy, info@youthboard.org.cy Web-site: www.euro26.org.cy, www.youthboard.org.cy Youth Hostels and Rest House Youth Hostels in Cyprus are open to members of the International Youth Hostels Association. Non–members are also accepted but on arrival at the Hostel they will be provided with a guest card. Persons wishing to become members of the Association may apply to the Nicosia Youth Hostel. The Hostels are open all year round. All Youth Hostels offer kitchen facilities. Overnight fees: C£5.30 (€9.05) per night (breakfast is not included in the price). Lefkosia: Tefkrou 5, 1066 Lefkosia (off Themistokli Dervi, 700 metres from Plateia Eleftherias), Tel: 22 67 48 08, 99 43 83 60. Larnaka: Nikolaou Rossou 27, 6021 Larnaka (near Agios Lazaros Church, 50 metres from the beach), Tel: 24 62 11 88. The Cyprus Youth Hostel Associations P.O.Box 24040, CY 1700 Lefkosia, or Mrs Dina Charitou, Secretary General of the Association Th. Theodotou 34, Flat 11, 1065 Lefkosia Tel: 22 67 00 27, 22 67 55 74, Fax: 22 672896, E-mail: montis@logos.cy.net 191 11: �Travellers handbook 2007 p100-192:0.3 TRA. HANDB.06 Rest House – Stavros tis Psokas Forest Station The Rest House is situated at Stavros tis Psokas Forest Station at an altitude of 950 metres amidst the Pafos Pine forest near the moufflon reserve and not far from the famous Cedar valley. Tel: 26 99 91 44 or 26 35 23 24 Overnight fees: C£7.03 (€12,00) (adults), C£3.51 (€6,00) (children over 6 years) per night, from 1/11 - 15/4 C£3.51 (€6,00) surcharge for heating. Note: It is strongly recommended that reservations for the Rest House should be made well in advance, in order to avoid any incovenience. Note In the compilation of this handbook every care has been taken by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (C.T.O.) to ensure accuracy of information (April–September 2007. However, C.T.O. cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions in the material supplied for inclusion, but where such are brought to its attention, future issues will be amended accordingly. 192 Printed by: OPTIONS CASSOULIDES & SONS LTD November 2007 12/4/07 11: �Travellers handbook 2007-cover:Layout 1 12/4/07 10:55 AM Page 1 www.visitcyprus.com CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION www.visitcyprus.com Travellers Handbook � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 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You will also be making a positive contribution to the people and the places you visit. 0219_0114 Insider Guide to Cyprus with Cyprus logo_AW spreads.indd 2 09/01/2014 10:43 �INSIDER GUIDE TO CYPRUS Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, with a population of just under 1,000,000. Blessed with over 300 days of sunshine per year, it is a great destination for both winter and summer visitors. A BIT OF HISTORY Situated at the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean basin, Cyprus has a rich and varied history. Many civilisations have come here over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Lusignans, Genoese, Venetians, Ottomans and British, each leaving a part of their heritage. CULTURAL HERITAGE Cypriots have managed to both incorporate influences that came to the island, whilst retaining their individuality. The beautiful Eastern pots, for example, became Cypriot pottery, while the Gothic arch became an element in local popular architecture. One of the most spectacular sites is at Kourion; a GrecoRoman theatre that has been completely restored and is used today for open air musical and theatrical performances. DISCOVER THE REAL CYPRUS Cyprus has over 400 miles of stunning coastline, but its beyond-the-beach offering is also well worth discovering. As well as the excellent hidden gems to be discovered in coastal towns and villages, such as tavernas serving local produce or workshops rejuvenating traditional crafts, the island has a rugged and mountainous interior that offers breathtaking scenery and many outdoor activities. One way to discover the real Cyprus is by hiring a car. Cypriots drive on the same side of the road as in the UK, so it’s as simple as picking up a vehicle and heading off to adventure! Find out more about the Village Routes booklets on the right hand side. Getting out of your hotel and away from the main sites means you are helping communities in rural areas earn a living from tourism. GET OUT AND ABOUT Keen to use more environmentally friendly forms of transport? Exploring Cyprus by walking, cycling or using public transport is another easy option and one that will bring a new and different type of experience to your holiday. Ayia Napa, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos all have seafront promenades where you can stroll, stop at little cafes, take in the stunning sea views and admire the endemic flora. For more serious walkers there are many different trails including the European long distance path E4. It’s easy and cheap to get around resorts by bus and to get to other towns and cities on the island. Local buses in all the resorts are frequent and cheap and intercity buses are as little as 5 Euros return. You can visit the website www. cyprusbybus.com and plan your bus journey all over Cyprus. Cyprus has over 400 miles of stunning coastline, but its beyond-the-beach offering is also well worth discovering. Cyprus is especially popular with cyclists for its varied terrain, excellent roads and lovely, sunny weather. Many hotels now have bikes for hire that are suitable for use in the resort towns, which often have good cycle lanes. For more serious cycling there are bike hire shops renting out mountain bikes so you can really get off the beaten track and explore. The Akamas peninsula has many off road tracks which can be easily reached from Paphos, and Cape Greko is equally as accessible from Ayia Napa or Protaras. ENJOY THE LOCAL FOOD Discover the real taste of Cyprus by trying some of the local delicacies. Cypriot cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal produce, using local herbs, such as oregano and rosemary, and local olive EXPLORE WITH ‘VILLAGE ROUTES’ Six self drive tour booklets are available to help your explore the island. They offer a great opportunity to see a different side to the island, as well as the chance to meet with locals and find out about their way of life along the way! Ask your rep about the Village Routes booklets, or buy online from www.csti-cyprus.org. ROUTE 1 Limassol and the surrounding area Visit the wine producing villages of rural Cyprus. ROUTE 2 Orini and Larnaca Visit the mountainous villages of Orini and the traditional lace making village of Lefkara. ROUTE 3 Farmagusta Step back in time on this route, known as the ‘red earth and windmill route’, thanks to the area’s vibrant soil and landscape dotted with windmills. ROUTE 4 Troodos Mountains In the green heart of Cyprus you’ll be spoilt for choice with views of south and central Cyprus. ROUTE 5 Pitsillia Home to some of the highest mountain peaks and villages in Cyprus! Classic local grape varieties continue to have a dominant presence amongst the vineyards of Pitsilia, with occasional encounters of the Maratheftiko, a rare variety which the old wine growers cultivated inbetween the Mavro in order to enrich the colour and smell of their wines. ROUTE 6 Akamas National Park This is one of the most unspoilt regions in Cyprus, and home to Lara beach, a turtle nesting site. Choose which route you’d like to discover or combine routes to see more of Cyprus! For further ideas on itineraries, visit www.visitcyprus.com. 2 Make Holidays Greener / Insider Guide to Cyprus 0219_0114 Insider Guide to Cyprus with Cyprus logo_AW spreads.indd 3 09/01/2014 10:43 �INSIDER GUIDE TO CYPRUS LEARN THE LOCAL LINGO! Making an effort to say a few words in Greek will really impress the locals. It’s great to be able to say please (‘parakalo’) and thank you (‘efharisto’) in the local language, rather than relying on the locals to speak English. You might find the following phrases helpful: oil. ‘Meze’ is a must to try, which consists of an array of up to 20 dishes including Halloumi, a Cypriot cheese made from goat’s milk, various dips including Tahini, a seasame seed dip, and grilled meats such as Souvla, skewered lamb, slowly barbecued. ‘Meze’ is a traditional feature of religious feast days, birthdays, weddings and name days. Feasting usually means endless eating, singing and joking, accompanied by wine and zivania, a strong spirit similar to vodka. You will need to pace yourself and don’t get caught out by eating too much early on – those dishes just keep coming and coming... but these words were misinterpreted as ‘verga’ which the grapes are now known as to this day. Pull up a chair in any local bar and tavern and you will find the friendly locals will have plenty of similar tales to tell. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation publishes a monthly events schedule which is widely available from tourist offices, hotels and attractions. DISCOVER CYPRUS’ HISTORIC CHURCHES Cyprus is home to no less than ten UNESCO-listed churches, some located in the most spectacular and unspoilt areas of the island. As well as picturesque locations and ancient architecture, Cyprus’ churches often contain rare and astonishing fresco decoration. (The official religion of Cyprus is Greek Orthodox. You are welcome to join services and visit churches, but please dress appropriately when doing so, always covering your knees and shoulders). AND WINE... There is a wide choice of delicious Cypriot wines from over 40 boutique wineries, using indigenous grapes such as Mavro and Xynisteri, combined with international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. After dinner enjoy a glass of chilled Commandariaa traditional sweet wine made in the Troodos mountains in Cyprus. LOCAL FOLKLORE There is nothing Cypriots like better than telling stories passed down through generations – like the time Richard the Lionheart travelled through Cyprus and someone offered him a particular variety of grape. Supposedly King Richard exclaimed that they were ‘very good’ WHAT’S ON WHEN The Cyprus Tourism Organisation publishes a monthly events schedule which is widely available from tourist offices, hotels and attractions. Here you can find out about local events, festivals, exhibitions, guided walks and educational programmes during your stay. BECOME THE NEXT GRAYSON PERRY Rural crafts, from lace-making to pottery, still thrive in Cyprus. Seek out traditional workshops such as the Lemba Pottery, just outside the coastal town of Paphos which offers the chance to see pieces being made as well as a shop selling traditional wares. Other uniquely-Cypriot craft highlights can include a trip to Agros, famous for its roses, where rosebased products from candles to liquors are produced. Good morning ka-lee-me-ra / Καλημέρα! Good afternoon ka-lee-spe-ra / Καλησπέρα! Good night ka-lee-neekh-ta / Καληνύχτα! Goodbye khe-re-te / Χαίρετε! Yes ne / Ναι No okh-ee / Όχι Please pa-ra-ka-lo / Παρακαλώ Yes please ne pa-ra-ka-lo / Ναι παρακαλώ Thank you ef-kha-rees-to / Ευχαριστώ No thank you okh-ee ef-kha-rees-to / Όχι ευχαριστώ Excuse me me seen-kho-ree-te / ε συγχωρείτε Sorry lee-pa-me / Λυπάμαι Where is... pou ee-ne / Πού είναι... My name is... to o-no-ma mou ee-ne / Το όνομα μου είναι... What is your name? pos se lene ? / Πώς σε λένε I am from... ee-me ap-o teen... / Είμαι από... I’d like... tha ee-the-la / Θα ήθελα... How much is? po-so stee-khee-ze / Πόσο στοιχίζει; Please write down the price se pa-ra-ka-lo gra-pse mou tin ti-mi / Σε παρακαλώ γράψε μου την τιμή. Delicious! no-sti-mo / Νόστιμο! 3 Make Holidays Greener / Insider Guide to Cyprus 0219_0114 Insider Guide to Cyprus with Cyprus logo_AW spreads.indd 4 09/01/2014 10:43 �INSIDER GUIDE TO CYPRUS BEACH LIFE Cyprus has more Blue Flag beaches per kilometre of coastline than anywhere else in the world and an excellent reputation for clean water quality. Nissi beach in Ayia Napa and Fig Tree bay in Protaras have undertaken initiatives to ‘green’ their beaches including recycling and endemic planting schemes. Look out for more beaches following their example. The most frequent complaint is cigarette butts in the sand, so smokers, please dispose responsibly! WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE... While the island’s azure-blue seas are one of the big draws for holidaymakers, the land itself can become very dry during the summer months, and water is a precious commodity. Cyprus has experienced severe droughts and residents are subject to water rationing in the summer months. You can help to conserve water levels by taking short showers instead of baths and reusing towels. HELP TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Hotels in Cyprus are increasingly environmentally aware, offering internal recycling options and encouraging visitors to keep waste to a minimum, for example through schemes which reduce use of plastic bottles or through reuse of towels. Cyprus is working towards becoming one of the first destinations in the world where all hotels have statutory minimum standards for measuring and minimising environmental impacts, fair employment conditions and supporting local communities. You can also help to do your bit on the island through even the smallest measures such as: – � e-using a plastic glass, rather than R taking a new one for each drink. You can also help by only using straws when totally necessary. – � aking a reusable shopping bag T with you. – � emoving all uneccesary packaging R before you leave home. – � e sparing with electricity – remember B to switch off lights and air conditioning units when you leave your room, and don’t leave the TV on standby. – � e-use your towels and bed linen. By R not changing your towels everyday, you’ll be helping to save water, electricity and chemicals used for laundry. THE NATURAL WORLD Cyprus is an excellent location for bird watching as it lies on one of the major bird migration routes across the Mediterranean and is a major staging post used twice a year as birds move between Africa, Europe and Eurasia. The best places to see them are in and around the coast of the Akamas peninsula. Paphos Fort by the harbour is a classic bird watching spot for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. Cyprus is blessed with many endemic and rare wild flowers and herbs. Lemons, oranges and figs grow everywhere – look out for them as you stroll around the streets in your resort. HELP PROTECT TURTLE POPULATIONS Cyprus is lucky enough to be home to both the loggerhead and green turtle species, who nest on beaches around the coastline. The beaches along the Akamas peninsula are the best places to see them. You can do your part in helping to protect these species by: 1. � ot shining bright lights onto beaches N at night. This confuses turtles as they mistake the lights for the moon shine when making their escape to the sea. 2. � uring the day relax on your sunbed D close to the sea. Turtles use the soft sand at the back of the beach for nesting, and these nests can be crushed by umbrellas and beds. 3. � any turtles are injured by jet skis and M other water sports equipment, so if you plan on having fun in the sea, please drive slowly! Cyprus has more Blue Flag beaches per kilometre of coastline than anywhere else in the world and an excellent reputation for clean water quality. LOCAL GUIDES Hiring a local guide can really add to the richness of your experience, providing an insider’s view and the chance to discover things or places you might not ordinarily have known about. Ask your reps about excursions run with local guides or contact the Cyprus Tourist Guide Association +357 22 765755. MAKE HOLIDAYS GREENER Make Holidays Greener is run by the Travel Foundation, an independent charity that works with the travel and tourism industry towards a sustainable future, both for the industry and holiday destinations. For more information about our work visit www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk For further information on how to make holidays greener, please visit www.makeholidaysgreener.org.uk 4 Make Holidays Greener / Insider Guide to Cyprus 0219_0114 Insider Guide to Cyprus with Cyprus logo_AW spreads.indd 1 09/01/2014 10:43 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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