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�CYPRUS
TRAVELLERS HANDBOOK
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR STAY IN CYPRUS
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
�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
�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) . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Air and Sea Temperatures, Sunshine, Raindays . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Air Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150-151
Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-24
Airports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26
Amateur Recreational Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162-164
Angling in Reservoirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151-153
Archaeological Societies and Cultural Foundations . . . . . . . .27-30
Archaeological Sites and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-49
Automobile Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
B
Baby food, Napkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Baby–sitting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Banking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51
Bibliography on Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Birdwatching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Blue Flag Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52
Boats (Ferry) connecting Cyprus with other countries . . . . . . .112
Boat trips along the coast of Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153-154
Business / Shopping Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Byzantine Churches and Monasteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
C
Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55
Car Breakdown Emergency Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Car Driving in Cyprus (Licence, Insurance, Petrol, Parking,
“mini” guide to drivers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-60
Car Rentals - Hire Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-63
Catering & Entertainment Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Chemists, Pharmacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Church of Cyprus (The) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65
Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-66
Civil Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-68
Climate, Weather Forecast, Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-70
Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Clothing and Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Conferences & Incentives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-72
Consulates in Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-86
Consumers’ Association (Cyprus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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�Consumers’ Centre Cyprus (European) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Cost of Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Credit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88-89
Cruises from Cyprus (see also page 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
CTO Print Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89-90
Cultural Life / Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Currency / Exchange Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Customs Formalities and Facilities (Drugs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92-94
Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155-156
Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
D
Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Demography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Distances between major cities and other tourist areas . . . . . . .96
Diving, Sub-Aqua Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Drugs (see important note 3A, page 93)
Dry Cleaning / Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Duty–Free Regulations / Shops (see pages 92-94) . . . . . . . . . .95
E
Electric Current / Voltage (Electricity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Embassies / High Commissions of the Republic
of Cyprus abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97-104
Embassies / High Commissions of other countries
in Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104-111
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Estate Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Europe Direct Information Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
European Consumers’ Centre (see page 87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Ferry boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162-164
Flight Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Flight Time from Cyprus to: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Florists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113-114
Food Safety and Drinking Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Food and Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Football Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156-158
Foreign Direct Investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Forest Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129-131
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General Information on Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Go-Karting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158-159
Government and Regime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Green Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115-116
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Hair–dressing Salons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Hallmarking in Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Handicrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117-118
Health Care, Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Health Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159-160
Hitch–Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Horse Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Horse Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161-162
Hotel Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
I
International Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
L
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Legislature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Libraries/ Foreign Cultural Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119-120
L.P.G. Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
M
Marinas, Yacht Harbours and Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121-123
Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123-124
Mass Media (Press / Broadcasting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124-127
Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127-128
Metric Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
“Mini” Guide to drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Monasteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Motorcycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128-129
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-49
N
Narcotics (see important note No 3A page 93)
National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129-131
Nature Trails - Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159-160
Nautical Clubs / Sailing Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131-132
P
Parking Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Passports and Visas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132-136
Pedestrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Petrol & Petrol Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Pharmacies / Chemists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Philately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136-137
Photo services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Political Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Population and main towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137-138
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Postal and Courier Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139-140
Psychotropic Substances (see important note No. 3A page 93)
Public Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Publications of CTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89-90
R
Raindays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Religion / Various denominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142-146
Restaurants (see Catering and Entertainment
Establishments page 63)
S
Sailing / Yachting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Sea Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162-167
Sea Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167-168
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146-147
Sightseeing Tour Operators organising tours on
a regular basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147-150
Snow Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150-171
Sunrise and Sunset Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165-166
T
Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171-172
Temperatures: air, sea & raindays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169-171
Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Thematic and Recreation Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174-176
Time difference from other countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Tipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177-180
Tourist Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180-181
Travel Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181-182
U
Universities of Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182-185
V
V.A.T. (Value Added Tax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186-187
W
Walking Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187-188
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Waterparks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189-190
Water Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Y
Youth Card “Euro < 26” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Youth Hostels & Rest House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190-191
�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): 892.400 (End 2009)
75,4%: Greek Cypriots (672.800)
10,0%: Turkish Cypriots (89.200)
14,6%: Foreign residents (130.400)
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 10,0% of the
population of Cyprus compared to 18% before July 1974.
POPULATION OF MAIN TOWNS
(End 2009)
Lefkosia (Nicosia): 236.200 (part of Lefkosia in the Goverment
controlled area)
Lemesos (Limassol): 187.100
Larnaka: 83.500
Pafos: 56.700
Ammochostos Free (Famagusta) rural area: 44.800
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 through a Council of Ministers appointed by him.
Ministers cannot serve concurrently in the House of
Representatives.
On 1 May 2004 the Republic of Cyprus became a full member
of the EU completing a long journey that lasted more than
three decades.
Accession to the EU was a natural choice for Cyprus, dictated
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�by its culture, civilisation, history, its European outlook and
adherence to the ideals of democracy, freedom and justice.
EU accession has launched a new era of challenges,
opportunities and responsibilities for Cyprus.
The application of the EU laws and regulations (the acquis
communautaire) is suspended in the area under military
occupation by Turkey, pending a solution to the division of the
island. Meanwhile, the goverment of Cyprus in cooperation
with the EU Commission has been promoting arrangements to
facilitate increased economic transactions between the two
communities and improve the standard of living of Turkish
Cypriots.
On 1 January 2008 the Republic of Cyprus joined the
eurosystem and in so doing introduced the euro as its official
currency, replacing the Cyprus pound as the unit of account.
Thus, euro banknotes and coins are the country’s legal tender.
Cyprus is also a member of the United Nations and its
specialised agencies, the Council of Europe, the
Commonwealth, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation
in Europe and many other international organisations.
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
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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
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.
• About 200.000 Greek Cypriots - one third 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 1.400 persons (among them several hundred civilians)
are still missing, while the Turkish side refuses to cooperate
in ascertaining their fate.
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• Less than 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).
• 43.000 troops from Turkey, heavily armed with the latest
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.
• 58.000 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.
International Reaction
A series of UN General Assembly and Security Council
resolutions, as well as resolutions adopted by numerous other
international organizations, 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;
demand the withdrawal of foreign forces and settlers from
Cyprus; 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.
Regrettably, most of the resolutions and court decisions
remain unimplemented as Turkey continues to defy the will of
the world community and the rule of law.
Successive rounds of UN-sponsored talks between the Greek
and Turkish Cypriot communities to resolve the Cyprus problem
have been unsuccessful. The government of Cyprus and the
Greek Cypriots, however, have been insisting on the reunification of the island, its institutions and its people, under a viable
and functional, bicommunal federation.
�On 24 April 2004, a proposal by the UN Secretary-General’s
proposal (Annan Plan V), for a comprehensive settlement of
the Cyprus problem, was put before the people of Cyprus for a
vote in separate but simultaneous referenda by the two
communities. A clear majority of 75,8 percent Greek Cypriots
rejected the Plan because they felt that it was not balanced
and did not meet their main concerns regarding security,
functionality and viability of the solution. By their vote, Greek
Cypriots did not reject the reunification of Cyprus, which
remains their top priority. They only rejected the particular and
seriously flawed Plan, which was put before them, because it
did not lead to the genuine unification of the island and the
reintegration of its people, institutions and economy.
New Initiatives Yield Results
The overwhelming defeat rendered the Annan Plan null and
void. Nevertheless, the government of Cyprus has remained
committed to the Secretary-General's mission of good offices
and to a sustained process that will facilitate a comprehensive
settlement. It has therefore tried to revive the peace process to
find a solution that addresses the conserns of all the people of
Cyprus. To find a fremework that addresses the conserns of all
the people of Cyprus. To find a framework that is acceptable
by and agreed upon by the two communities on Cyprus
themselves bacause, as President Demetris Christofias said,
any attempt to impose or import a non-Cypriot inspired model
for a settlement, will be rejected by the people of Cyprus. The
President emphasized that:
“The problem has not been solved due to Turkey's refusal to
accept a solution that would be to the benefit of the people of
Cyprus, [...] the time has come for a just, viable, and functional
solution to the problem and for the restoration of the principles
of international law, principles that Turkey has been violating
through the invasion it carried out in 1974 and through the
occupation of a large part of out homeland”.
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 European
Union principles, laws and democratic norms, as well as with
the Convention on Human Rights and key UN resolutions.
Under the terms of such a settlement, 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.
Consistent with this outlook, the Cyprus government has
worked hard to create the necessary conditions for substantial
and constructive negotiations between the two communities,
under UN auspices, which will in turn lead to an agreed,
functional and lasting settlement to Cyprus problem within the
new context created by the accession of Cyprus to the
European Union.
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�On 8 July, 2006 the president of Cyprus and the leader of the
Turkish Cypriot community signed an agreement on a “Set of
Principles”. They reaffirmed the commitment of the two
communities that had been agreed to since the 1970s, to
reunify Cyprus on the basis of a bizonal, biccomunal
federation. This agreement was reiterated again in 2008, while
Technical Committees and Working Groups started work to
facilitate the commencement of formal “full-fledged”
negotiations. As a result, full-fledged direct negotiations
between the two leaders for a comprehensive settlement of
the Cyprus problem have been going on since 3 September
2008.
In his remarks at the beginning of the direct talks on 3
September 2008, the President called on the Turkish Cypriot
leader “to take joint action and to respond to the call of history;
to realize the vision of a reunified homeland, belonging to its
people, the people of Cyprus, able and wanting to decide their
owen destiny, wothout third parties and so-called guardians of
our communities”. He also said that “the solution must respect
and implement he principles on which the European Union is
founded.
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
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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@visitcyprus.com
Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com
�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) Agiou Andreou 142, 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 00 83 68 (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 00 73 68
(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
Protara14, CY 5296 Protaras -Paralimni
Tel: 23 83 28 65
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�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. 42.60.48.53
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
ZYPERN TOURISMUS
Parkring 20, A–1010 Wien
Tel: (01) 513 18 70, Fax: (01) 513 18 72
E-Mail: office@zyperntourismus.at
Sweden
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CYPERNS TURISTRÅD
Sveavägen 66, 111 34 Stockholm
Tel: (08) 10 50 25, Fax: (08) 10 64 14
E-mail: info@ctosweden.org
�The�Netherlands
CYPRUS VERKEERSBUREAU
Keizersgracht 424 II, 1016 GC Amsterdam
Tel: (020) 624 4358, Fax: (020) 638 3369
E-Mail: cyprus.sun@planet.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: 00-972-3-52-57 442, Fax: 00-972-3-52-57-443
E-Mail: cto@netvision.net.il
Russian�Federation -�Moscow
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Povarskaya 9, Building 2, 121069 Moscow
Tel: 007-495-2239684, Fax: 007-495-7442955
E-Mail: ctomoscow@visitcyprus.com
Russian�Federation -�St.�Petersburg
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
27, Furshtatskaya street, 191123 St. Petersburg
Tel. 007-812-3325808, Fax: 007-812-3325809
E-mail: spbcto@yandex.ru
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�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, +48 22-622 02 62
Fax: +48 22-827 90 34
E-mail: cto@cypr.pl
Czech�Republic
KYPERSKÁ ORGANIZACE CESTOVNÍHO RUCHU
Václavské náměsti 1282/51, 110 00 Praha 1
Tel: 00-420-224-281 285 Fax: 00-420-224-281 286
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
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Al Ghurair Center, Office Tower, No 436B
P.O.Box 94670, Deira, Dubai UAE
Tel: (009714) 2277637, Fax: (009714) 2277638
E-mail: tourism@cyprusme.com
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Accessibility
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 “Guide to hotels and
other Tourist Establishments” and Web-site: www.accessiblecyprus.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 disable travellers.
In 2007, 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,
e-mail: info@disd.mlsi.gov.cy.
Most Cypru's 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.
Detailed information about places of interest accessible to
wheelchairs can be obtained from the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation offices in Cyprus and abroad and the Web-site:
www.accessible-cyprus.com
For further information please contact:
CYPRUS PARAPLEGIC ORGANISATION
Tel: 22496494
Web-site: www.opak.org.cy
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�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
(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
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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 and Furnished Apartments
• 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 establishment 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.
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 32 Airlines, including Cyprus Airways 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, 2064 Engomi
Tel: 22 66 42 25, Fax: 22 66 31 65
Ticketing Offices: a) Arc. Makariou III 50, Lefkosia
b) Prodromou 121, Strovolos,
Tel: 22 66 06 54
Toll Free Number: 80000008
FROM AND TO: Amman, Amsterdam, Athens, Beirut, Cairo,
Damascus, Dubai, Frankfurt, Heraklion, Jeddah,
London/Gatwick, London/Heathrow, London/Stansted,
Manchester, Milano, Moscow, Paris, Rhodes, Riyadh, Rome,
Sofia, St. Petersburg, Tel–Aviv, Thessaloniki, Vienna, Zurich.
Aegean�Airlines��(A3)
Themistokli Dervi 46,
MEDCON TOWER
Suite 702, 1066 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 65 40 00, Fax: 22 37 42 22
FROM AND TO: Athens, Thessaloniki
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�Aeroflot–Soviet�Airlines��(AFL)
Leoforos Omirou 32, P.O.Box 22039, 1097 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 66 90 71, 22 67 70 72
Fax: 22 67 84 84
FROM AND TO: Moscow
Aerosvit��(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 22, Fax: 22 67 62 22
FROM AND TO: Kiev, Odessa and Donetsk
Air�Moldova��(MLD)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus:
Melody Travel Ltd,
Leoforos Makariou III 34, 6017 Larnaka
P.O.Box 40304, 6303 Larnaka
Tel: 24 62 55 66, 24 62 56 44
Fax: 24 62 55 66
Sales Agents for Cyprus:
a) Aeolos Cyprus Travel Bureau
Tel: 22 88 12 22, Fax: 22 67 62 22
Alitalia��(AZA)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Aviation Ltd
Leoforos Evagorou 52, P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 58 80 00, Fax: 22 37 66 06
FROM AND TO: Rome
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)
Leoforos Nikis 3, Xenos Tower
P.O.Box 25230, 1307 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 87 33 30, Telefax: 22 67 66 54
FROM AND TO: Vienna
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�Blue Air��(JOR)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Orthodoxou Travel & Tours
United Nations Str., 40, Orthodoxou Tower, 6042 Larnaka
Pearl House, Lemesos
Tel: 24 84 10 00, Fax: 24 84 10 08
FROM AND TO: Warsaw, Milano, Vienna, Bucharest,
Thessaloniki
Belavia�Airlines��(BRU)
Leoforos Amathoundos 20, Steria Complex,
Pearl House, 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/Heathrow, London/Gatwick
Bulgaria Air��(FM)
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 00
FROM AND TO: Sofia
CSA�–�Czechoslovak�Airlines��(CSA)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Tourist Agency Ltd
Leoforos Evagorou 54-58, P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 66 77 67, Fax: 22 66 14 76
FROM AND TO: Prague
Easy –�Jet (EZY)
Booking on line: www.easyjetcom
Louis Offices at Pafos Airport
Tel: 26 42 27 13, Fax: 26 42 28 57
FROM AND TO: London/Gatwick, Manchester
Egypt�Air��(MSR)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Airtrans Group (A.G.L.) Ltd
Themistokli Dervi 27, P.O.Box 25532, 1310 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 55 92 00, Fax: 22 55 91 11
FROM AND TO: Cairo
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�Emirates��(UAE)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Amathus Navigation Co. Ltd
Leof. Arch. Makariou III 66E, P.O.Box 21601, 1077 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 81 78 16, Fax: 22 37 56 40
FROM AND TO: Dubai
Etihad�Airways (ETH)
Spartis 1, Antoniou Building, 6025 Larnaka
Tel: 24 74 30 00, Fax: 24 62 80 44
FROM AND TO: Abu Dhabi
Finnair��(FIN)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Aviation Ltd
Leoforos Evagorou 54-58, P.O.Box 21301, 1506 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 58 80 00, Fax: 22 67 18 94
FROM AND TO: Helsinki
Gulf�Air��(GFA)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Louis Tourist Agency Ltd
Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 82A, 1077 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 37 40 64
FROM AND TO: Bahrain
JAT-Yugoslav�Airways (JAT)
Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 82
Tel: 22 75 35 00, Fax: 22 75 17 11
FROM AND TO: Belgrade
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
Lufthansa�-�German�Airlines��(DLH)
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Leoforos Nikis 3, Xenos Tower 4th floor
P.O.Box 25230, 1307 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 87 33 30, Fax: 22 67 66 54
FROM AND TO: Frankfurt, Munich
�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
Leoforos Evagorou 17A, P.O.Box 21244, 2121 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 67 04 44, Fax: 22 67 27 93
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
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,
Carides Hall, Office 37, 6050 Larnaka, Cyprus
Tel: 24 62 85 72, Fax: 24 65 09 24
FROM AND TO: St. Petersburg
Ryanair Airlines
Booking on line: www.ryanair.com
Handling Agent: Swissport 24008530, 24008541
Syrian�Arab�Airlines��(SYR)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Syrianair
Leoforos 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
Naxou 2,1070 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 28099, 2090 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 37 52 66, Fax: 22 37 49 05
FROM AND TO: Bucharest
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�Transaero�Airlines��(TSO)
General Sales Agents for Cyprus: Titan tours
Apostolou Pavlou 32, 8046 Pafos
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
Airports
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The Republic of Cyprus is the sole sovereign authority under
International Law with exclusive jurisdiction to determine which of
its airports on its territory are open and functioning. Visitors
arriving in Cyprus by air, may enter the Republic of Cyprus only
through the International Airports of Larnaka and Pafos. Entry via
any other airport is illegal. The operation of airports built in
the areas of Cyprus which are under Turkish military
occupation since 1974, has never been authorized by the
Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
These illegal airports are, consequently, illegal points of entry
into the Republic of Cyprus. The Republic of Cyprus maintains
the right to impose penalties on those who violate the law by using
illegal airports. The penalties are very strict and provide for
imprisonment for no more than twelve months, or payment of a
fine for no more than 1.700 euros, or both.
The so-called “ERGAN” airport is not recognized by ICAO, which
is the highest international authority on legal issues relating to civil
aviation in general. ICAO's policy on matters relating to Cyprus is
in conformity with that of the United Nations and te international
community. Consequently, ICAO recognizes only the Republic of
Cyprus and its Government as the sole representative of the
whole island. It should also be stressed that according to ICAO
decision of 1974, 1975 and 1977, a country not ecxercising temporarily effective control over its territory by reason of military
occupation, does not lose its sovereign rights over such territory
and the airspace above it.
Furthermore, Turkey, in violation of the Chigaco Convention on the
International Civil Aviation, the constitutional instrument of ICAO,
and its Annexes, to which 188 countries, including the Republic of
Cyprus and Turkey, are States-Parties to and following a number
of illegal acts after the Turkish invasion, proclaimed the establishment of “Ercan advisory service” which lies in the northern part of
Nicosia FIR. 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. Hence, the security and safety of
passengers and cargo is not guaranteed.
�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:
– Automated Flight information (24 hours service). Pancyprian
Telephone Number: 77 77 88 33. Live Agents available from
08:00-23:00hrs dailly.
– Cyprus Tourism Organisation - Tourism Information Desk,
located in the Arrivals Lounge, open daily from 08:15-23:00 hrs.
Hotel Reservations can also be arranged.
– New Hermes Airports “Customer Service Desk”, offering
24 hours service. For assistance please call 24 81 64 00.
– ATM machines/Banks
– Card telephones
– Duty Free shops
– Food & Beverage - wide variety of outlets
– News-stand, kiosk and souvenir shop
– Transportation: - Taxis with rates based on a taximeter
- Shuttle Buses to different towns
– Car Rental Offices
– VAT Refund Office, located before passport control
– Special Assistance Facilities
– Post Office - open 07:30 to 15:30, except Sundays and
Public Holidays, tel: 24 00 87 48
– Health Inspector’s Office
– Car Parking Rates (July 2011)
Duration
Price
0-20 min
free
21-30 min
€2,00
31-60 min
€3,50
1-2 hours
€4,50
2-4 hours
€6,00
4-12 hours
€9,00
12-24 hours
€12,00
Per day up to 5 days
€12,00 per day
Per day after 5 days
€6,00 per day
Lost ticket Charge
€50,00
Vehicle Release Charge: €85,00
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�2. PAFOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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:
– Cyprus Tourism Organisation - Tourism Information Desk,
located in the Arrivals Lounge for all arriving flights from 08:0023:00 hrs daily.
– ATM machines
– Card telephones
– Duty Free Shops
– Food & Beverage - wide variety of outlets
– News - stands, Kiosk and Souvenir shop
– Transportation: mainly taxis with rates based on a taximeter
– Car Rental Offices
– Hotel reservations can be arranged through the Tourist
Information Office.
– Special Assistance Facilities
Duration
Price
0-20 min
free
21-30 min
€1,50
31-60 min
€2,00
1 hour - 1hour and 30 min €3,50
1 hour and 30 min - 2 hour €4,00
2-3 hours
€4,50
3-4 hours
€6,00
4-6 hours
€6,50
6-12 hours
€8,00
12-24 first hours
€10,00
After the first 24 hours
daily for up to 5 days
€7,00 per day
Daily after the 5th day
€5,00 per day
Lost ticket Charge
€50,00
Vehicle Release Charge: €85,00
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�Archaeological Societies and
Cultural Foundations
The Cyprus Department of Antiquities
Mouseiou 1, P.O.Box 22024, 1516 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 86 58 88, 22 86 58 64, 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 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.
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�CAARI:�Cyprus�American�Archaeological
Research�Institute
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.
Archaeological�Research�Unit,
University�of�Cyprus
Gladstonos 12, 1095 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 89 35 60, 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 several international colloquia per year.
– The Archaeological Research Unit is also responsible for
archaeological fieldwork carried out by the University of
Cyprus
Foundation�Anastasios�G.�Leventis
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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
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
Faneromenis 86-90, 1011 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 21195, 1515 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 12 81 57, Fax: 22 66 28 98
E-mail: info@cultural.bankofcyprus.com
Web-site: www.boccf.org
The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation was established in
1984. The Foundation was born out of the Bank of Cyprus
growing interest to promote the cultural and natural heritage of
the island.
The Cultural Foundation is housed in the old administrative
building of the Bank of Cyprus, situated in the historic district
near the Phaneromeni Church, in the old town of Lefkosia
within the Venetian walls. It houses the Museum of the George
and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Archaeological Collection (donated
by Clio and Solon Triantafyllides), the Museum of the History
of Cypriot Coinage, the Agora, the Foundation’s shop where
publications and replicas from the Foundation’s Collection can
be purchased, the Exhibition Hall and the Cultural
Foundation’s Lecture Hall (Andreas Patsalides). In the
courtyard of the building, at the open air theatre musical and
theatrical performances are staged.
Marfin�Laiki�Bank�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 Marfin Laiki Bank 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 Marfin Laiki Bank
Cultural Centre and the Museum has been renamed The
Pierides-Marfin Laiki Bank Museum.
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
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�museums: THALASSA - Agia Napa, The Nicosia Municipal
Arts Centre, The Pierides-Marfin Laiki Archaeological Museum
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 page 145) 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 €6,80 and for
a period of seven days for €17,10
LEFKOSIA
1.�Cyprus�Museum�(Archaeological)
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Mouseiou 1
Tel: 22 86 58 54, 22 30 31 12, Fax: 22 30 31 48
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Tue, Thu, Fri:
08:00–16:00
Wed:
08:00–17:00
Sat:
09:00–16:00
Sunday:
10:00–13:00
Entrance fees: €3,40
Note: Wheelchair accessible
�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 (except in August)
Entrance fees:
€4,00 (€2,00 for students)
Note: The Art Galleries are closed on Saturday
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:
09:00–13.00
Entrance fees: €2,00 (€1,00 for students)
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
Wednesday: 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
7. The�Leventis�Municipal�Museum
of�Nicosia
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.
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�8. The�House�of�Hadjigeorgakis
Kornesios�-�Ethnological�Museum
Patriarchou Grigoriou 20, Tel: 22 30 53 16
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Monday, Sunday: closed
Tue, Thu, Fri: 08:30–15:30
Wed: 08:30–17:00
Sat: 09:30–15:3.0
(closed on Public Holidays)
Entrance fees: €1,70
9. Cyprus�Postal�Museum
Department of Postal Services (Laiki Geitonia)
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, 1011 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 12 81 57
Monday-Sunday: 10:00–19:00
Closed on Bank Holidays
Entrance free.
11. Ledra�Museum�-�Observatory
Ledra street, Shakolas Building, Tel: 22 67 93 69
Daily: 10:00–19:00 (June –August)
10:30–17:00 (Nov.-March)
10:00–18:00 (April–May, Sept.-Oct.)
Entrance fees: €0,85
12. Museum�on�the�History�of�Cypriote
Coinage
Phaneromenis 86-88-90, 1011 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 12 81 57
Monday-Sunday: 10:00–19:00
Closed on Bank Holidays
Entrance free.
13. Pyli�Ammochostou�(Famagusta�Gate)
–�Lefkosia�Municipal�Cultural�Centre
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Leoforos Athinon, Tel: 22 79 76 60
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
Closed in August and on Public Holidays
Entrance free.
15.�The�Nicosia�Municipal�Arts�Centre
(Associated with the Pierides Museum of Contemporary
Art in Athens)
Palias Ilektrikis 19 (ex. Ap. Varnava), 1016 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 79 74 00, Fax: 22 43 25 31
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
During exhibitions:
Wed.–Saturday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Sunday: 10:00–16:00
Closed in August
Entrance free.
16. Chrysaliniotissa�Crafts�Centre
Dimonaktos 2, (Corner Ipponaktos & Dimonaktos,
within the old city)
Tel: 22 34 80 50
Monday–Friday: 09:30–13:00, 15:30–18:00
(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.
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: 10:00–19:00 (for couples)
19. Pancyprian�Geographical�Museum
Strovolos�Municipality
(within Strovolos Municipality)
Leoforos Strovolou 100, 2018 Strovolos, Tel: 22 47 04 07
Monday– Friday: 07:30–14:30
Wednesday: 07:30–14:30
15:00–18:00 (except July and August)
Saturday and Sunday: closed.
Entrance free.
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�20. Cyprus�Museum�of�Natural�History
Cyprus Carlsberg Brewery’s grounds – Lakkia (Latsia) area
Tel: 22 58 58 34. Call in advance.
Monday–Friday: 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00
Entrance free.
21. The�Cyprus�Classic�Motorcycle�Museum
Granikou 44, 1010 Lefkosia
Tel: 99 54 32 15, Tel/Fax: 22 68 02 22
Monday–Friday: 09:30–13:00, 15:30–18:00
15:30–19:00 (June - August)
Saturday: 09:30–13:00
Entrance fee: €5,00
22. Cyprus�Police�Museum
Within the Police Headquarters
Tel: 22 80 87 48
Monday–Friday: 08:00–14:00
Entrance free.
23. Visitor�Centre�of�the�Athalassa
National�Forest�Park
Keryneia Ave. 1, 2116 Aglantzia
Tel: 22 462943
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Monday - Friday: 07:30–14:30
Saturday, Sunday: closed
(Closed on Public Holidays)
Entrance fee: €1,00 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: €1,70
2. Agios�Irakleidios�Convent
Politiko village, 0,5 km from the Royal Tombs.
Tel: 22 62 39 50, Fax: 22 62 41 76
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.
(Call in advance).
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�3. Machairas�Monastery
41 km south of Lefkosia through Deftera and Pera
villages.
Tel: 22 35 93 34, Fax: 22 35 93 33
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.
(Call in advance).
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: €1,70
Note: Partly wheelchair accessible
5. Local�Museum of�Ancient�Idalion
Dali village, Tel: 22 44 48 18
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.: 08:00–15:00
Wednesday: 08:00–17:00
Entrance fees: €1,70
Note: Wheelchair accessible
6. Proto-Industrial�Museum
Agia Varvara village
Open only: Wednesday: 8.00–13.00
Saturday: 15.00–18.00
To arrange a visit another day please call: 99 88 80 70
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: €1,70
Note: Chair lift
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: €3,40
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�3. Municipal�Folk�Art�Museum
Agiou Andreou 253, Tel: 25 36 23 03
Monday – Friday:
08:30–15:00
Entrance fees: €2,00
4. Lemesos�Municipal�Art�Gallery
28th Oktovriou 103, Tel: 25 58 62 12
Monday–Friday: 07:30–14:30
Entrance fees:€2,00
5. Carob�Museum
Vasilissis Str. (behind Lemesos Mediaeval Castle)
Tel./Fax: 25 34 21 23
Open Daily
Entrance free.
6. Water�Museum
Fr. Roosevelt Avenue 66, P.O.Box 50225, 3602 Lemesos
Tel: 25 83 00 00
Monday–Friday: 10:00–14:30
Entrance fees: €1,00
7. Museum�of�Strategos�Georghios�
Grivas�Dighenis
Griva Digheni Street, KRYSFIGETO (Dighenis Hide-Out)
Tel: 25 58 21 07
Monday–Friday: 09:00–12:00, Wednesday 15:00–17:00
Entrance free
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: €1,70
Note: Partly accessible
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: €1,70
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�3. Kourion�Archaeological�Museum
Episkopi village, 14 km (9 miles) west of Lemesos
Tel: 25 93 24 53
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Mon.,Tue., Thu., Fri.: 08:00–15:00, Wed.: 08:00–17:00
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Entrance fees: €1,70
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: €1,70
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: €1,70
Note: Wheelchair accessible: only the lower town
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: €4,00 for adults (€5,00 with wine tasting)
(free for the children under the age of 12)
7. Pastelli�Museums
Anogyra village.
(a) “Mavros Chrysos”: open daily, tel.: 25 22 22 25
(b) “Community Museum”: to arrange a visit please
contact tel: 25 22 15 00
Entrance free
8. Oleastro�-�The�House�of�Olive
Anogyra village. Tel: 99 52 50 93, 99 56 57 68
Open daily: 10:00-19:00
Entrance fees: €3,00 for adults, €2,00 for children.
9. Arsos�-�Folk�Art�Museum
Arsos village
To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Patra Psilogeni
Tel: 25 94 32 23
Entrance Free.
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�10. Vasa Koilaniou -�Ecclesiastical�Museum
Vasa village.
To arrange a visit please contact the priest
Tel: 25 94 42 27
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, 99 52 92 93. Entrance fee: €2,00
13. Koilani�-�Ecclesiastical�Museum�and
Viticulture�Museum
Koilani village.
For a visit please contact: 99 60 81 96, 25 47 10 08
14. Fassoula�-�Agricultural�Museum
Fassoula village. Tel: 25 45 22 40. Entrance free.
15. Agios�Mamas�Church
Louvaras village, 26km from Lemesos.
For a visit please contact: 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: 08:00–15:00
Closed on Saturdays.
Entrance free.
17. Printmaking�Museum�(Hambis)
Platanisteia village.
Tel: 25 22 27 72
Open Wed.-Sun.: 10:00–13:00, 16:00–18:00
Entrance: €2
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�LARNAKA
1. Larnaka�District�Archaeological�Museum
Plateia (square) Kalograion, Tel: 24 30 41 69
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Tue, Thu, Fri: 08:00–15:00
Wednesday:
08:00–17:00
Sat:
09:00–15:00
Monday and Sunday: closed
Entrance fees: €1,70
Note: Chair Lift
2. Kition,�Archaeological�Site
Approx. 500 m north–east of the District Archaeological
Museum, Tel: 24 30 41 15
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 08:00–14:30
Wednesday:
08:00–17:00
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Entrance fees: €1,70
Note: Wheelchair accessible
(circulation within the site also possible)
3. The�Pierides�-�Marfin�Laiki
Bank�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: €2,00 for adults, €1,00 for students
4. Agios�Lazaros�Church
Plateia Agiou Lazarou, Tel: 24 65 24 98
Mon.– Fri.: 08:00–12:30, 14:30–17:30
Sat.– Sun.: 08:00–17:30
Entrance free.
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 free.
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: €1,70
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�7.�Larnaka�Municipal�Cultural�Centre
Leoforos Athinon - Plateia Evropis (seafront promenade)
a) Municipal Gallery, Tel: 24 65 77 45
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Monday – Friday: 09:00–13:00, 16.00–19.00
Saturday: 09.00–13.00
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: €0,50
9. Mousio�Theasis�-�Owl�Museum�and
Byzantine�Museum
Louki Akrita 8, 6015 Larnaka
Tel: 24 65 87 52, 96 40 07 52
Opening Hours: 10.00–17.00
Entrance fee: €3,00
Free: For people with Special Needs.
LARNAKA DISTRICT
1.�Hala�Sultan�Tekke�–�Salt�Lake
Dromolaxia, 5 km (3 miles) west of Larnaka town
Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November-March)
08:00–18:00 (April-May, Sept.- October)
08:00–19:30 (June - August)
Entrance free.
Note: Partly accessible to wheelchairs
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
(14:00–17:30 June-August)
Entrance free.
Note: Wheelchair accessible
3.�Choirokoitia�-�Neolithic�Settlement
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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: €1,70
Note: People using wheelchairs can visit the area of the
reconstructed huts.
�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: €1,70
5. Stavrovouni�Monastery
9 km off the Lefkosia - Lemesos road, 40 km from Larnaka.
Tel: 22 53 36 30
September – March: 07:00–11:00 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
Tel: 24 34 29 52
Daily: 08:00-12:00 and 15:00-17:00 (May-September)
08:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 (October-April)
For group visits call in advance.
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: €1,70
8. Museum�of�Traditional�Embroidery�&
Silver–Smithing�(Patsalos�Residence)
Lefkara
Pano Lefkara village, 40 km from Larnaka, 8 km from
Skarinou, off the Lefkosia – Lemesos motorway.
Tel: 24 34 23 26
Daily: 08:30–16:00 (November-March)
09:30–17:00 (April-October)
Entrance fees: €1,70
9.�Fatsa�Wax�Museum
Skarinou village, c/o G. Papandreou
Tel: 24 62 10 48
Nov.-April: daily: 09:00-17:30
May-Oct.: daily: 09:00-18:30
Entrance fees: €5,00 for adults, €3,50 for students,
pensioners and children.
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�10.Rural�Museum
(House of Gavriel and Eleni Papachristoforou)
Kato Drys village, Tel: 24 34 26 48
Tue., We., Thur., Fri., Sun.: 09:00-15:00
Entrance fees: €1,00
11. Kaimakliotis�Museum�-�Folklore
Museum
Thermopilon 12, 7104 Aradippou village
Tel: 24 53 12 18
Opening hours: Mon.–Fri.: 07:30-14:30
Entrance free.
12.Museum�of�Naive�Sculpture�-�Costas�Argyrou
Mazotos village
Tel: 24 43 33 35, Fax: 24 43 33 36
Opening hours: Tue.–Fri.: 09:00-12:00, 14:00–16:00
Sat.–Sun.: 09:00-12:00
Monday: closed
Entrance free.
PAFOS
1.�Pafos�District�Archaeological�Museum
Griva Digeni 43, Tel: 26 30 62 15
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Tue, Thu, Fri:
08:00–15:00
Wed:
08:00–17:00
Saturday:
09:00–15:00
Monday, Sunday: closed
Entrance fees: €1,70
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: 09:00–15:00
Saturday:
09:00–13:00
Entrance fees: €2,00
3.�Ethnographical�Museum
Exo Vrisis 1, Tel: 26 93 20 10
Monday–Saturday: 10:00–17:30
Sunday:
10:00–13:00
Entrance fees: €3,00
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�4.�Pafos�Municipal�Art�Gallery
Gladstonos 7, Tel: 26 93 06 53
Monday–Friday: 09:30–13:30
Saturday:
09:30–12:30
Entrance: free
5. Pafos�Mediaeval�Fort
Pafos – Harbour area
Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November–March)
08:00–18:00 (April–October)
08:00–19:30 (June–August)
Entrance fees: €1,70
6. Pafos�Mosaics
Pafos, Tel: 26 30 62 17
Daily: 08:00–17:00 (November–March)
08:00–18:00 (April–May, September–October)
08:00–19:30 (June–August)
Entrance fees: €3,40
Note: Partly accessible to wheelchairs
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: €1,70
Note: Wheelchair accessible (view only from above)
PAFOS DISTRICT
1. Folk�Art�Museum –�Geroskipou
3 km east of Pafos, Tel: 26 30 62 16
Daily: 08:30–16:00
Entrance fees : €1,70
2. Agia�Paraskevi�Byzantine�Church,
Geroskipou
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: free
3. Sanctuary�of�Aphrodite,�Palaipafos
Museum,�Mediaeval�Manor
Kouklia village, 14 km (9 miles) east of Pafos
Tel: 26 43 21 55
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 08:00–16:00
Wednesday: 08:00–17:00
Entrance fees: €3,40
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�4. Agios�Neofytos�Monastery
9 km north of Pafos, Tel: 26 65 24 81, Fax: 26 65 37 09
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 €1,00
Web-site: www.stneophytos.org.cy
5. Museum�of�the�Mycenaea
Colonisation�of�Cyprus
Maa-Paleokastro (Coral Bay area)
Daily: 08:30–16:00
Entrance fees: €1,70
6. Archaelogical�site�at�Agios�Georgios,
Pegeia
Agios Georgios, Pegeia village area
Tel: 26 81 23 01
Daily: 08:30–16:00
Entrance fees: €1,70
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, Thu, Fri: 08:00–15:00
Wednesday:
08:00–17:00
Saturday:
09:00–15:00
Monday, Sunday: closed
Entrance fees: €1,70
Note: Wheelchair accessible)
8. Steni�Museum�of�Village�life
Steni village, Tel: 99 62 50 04
Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 10:00–16:00 (November-March)
Monday–Friday: 10:00–18:00 (April-October)
Entrance free.
9.�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, 15:00–18:00
Nov.–March: Monday–Friday: 10:00–16:00
Entrance fees: €2,00
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�10. 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)
11. Fyti�-�Weaving�Museum
Fyti village
c/o Mrs Mavrelli, Tel: 99 82 45 44, 99 21 15 24
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
12. Ayios�Andronikos�Church�(Mosque)
Polis Chrysochous
Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00–13:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 08:30–16:00
13. Drouseia-Weaving�Museum
Drouseia village, Tel: 26 33 25 61
Monday & Thursday: 07:30–13:30, 14:00–17:00
Tues., Wed., Fri: 07:30–14:00
Entrance free.
14. 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)
15. Kato�Akourdaleia�-�Folk�Art�Museum
Kato Akourdaleia village, Tel: 26 63 20 24
Monday-Friday: 10:00–12:00, 15:00–17:00
Entrance fee: €1,00
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�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
October–May: Monday: 09:00–13:00
Tuesday–Saturday: 09:00-17:00
Sunday closed
June-September: Monday: 09:00–13:00, 18:00–22:00
Tue.-Sat.: 09:00-17:00
Sunday: 09:00–13:00
Entrance fees: €3,00 for adults, €1,00 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: 10:00–till dusk
Entrance fees: €1,70 (for adults)
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: €1,71 for adults, €0,43 for children
5.�Sotira�-�Ecclesiastical�Museum
Sotira village
For a visit please contact the village priest,
Tel: 23 82 39 32
Entrance free.
6.�Paralimni�-�Folkloric�Museum
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Agias Marinas 5, 5288 Paralimni
Tel: 99 65 83 67
Monday-Friday: 09:00–15:00
Entrance free.
�TROODOS AREA (Lefkosia district)
1. Kykkos�Monastery
The Monastery is located 12km from Pedoulas village in
Troodos mountains area. Tel: 22 94 24 35
Museum of Kykkos Monastery
Tel: 22 94 27 36. Website: www.kykkos-museum.cy.net
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: €5,00 (€3,00 for groups)
2.� Panagia�Assinou�Church
Nikitari village, tel: 22 85 29 22
Tel: 99 83 03 29 (Father Kyriakos)
Mon-Sat: 09:30–13:00, 14:00–16:00
Sunday: 10:00–16:00
3.� Panagia�Podithou�Church,�the nearby
Archangelos�Michail�(or�Panagia�
Theotokos)�Church�and�Agios�
Sozomenos�Church
Galata village. For a visit please contact Mr. Athos
Savvides (at the coffee shop).
Tel: 22 92 23 94, 96 34 88 96
4.� Agios�Nikolaos�tis�Stegis�Church
5 km from Kakopetria village. Tel: 22 92 25 83
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Tuesday–Saturday: 09:00–16:00
Sunday: 11:00–16:00
Monday: closed
Entrance free.
5.� Kakopetria�Old�Village
Tel: 22923161, 22922323
– The old quarter of the village has been declared
protected and old houses have been restored.
– Olive Mill Museum
– Wine and Bread Museum
Open daily.
6.� Agios�Ioannis�Lambadistis�Church
and�Byzantine�Museum
Kalopanagiotis village (69 km from Lefkosia)
Tel: 99 47 61 49, 22 95 25 80
Daily: May - October: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
Novembre - April: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
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�7. Panagia�tou�Moutoulla�Church
Moutoullas village.
Tel: 22 95 23 45 Father Miltiades
Open daily: 8:30-16:00
8. Archangelos�Church�and�Byzantine
Museum
Pedoulas village, Tel: 99 63 55 84 (Mr Andreas)
Open daily: 10:30–17:00
Entrance free.
9. Folkloric�Museum�of�Pedoulas
Pedoulas village, Tel: 22 95 21 40
ALL THE YEAR ROUND
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–16:00
Entrance free.
10. Panagia�tou�Araka�Church
Lagoudera village (15km from Agros village, off the
Kakopetria -Troodos Lemesos road)
Daily: 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Tel: 99 55 73 69, 96 30 15 08
11.�Stavros�tou�Agiasmati�Church
Platanistassa village.
Please contact Mr. Aristofanis (at the coffee shop) to
arrange a visit. Tel: 99 51 41 79 or 22 65 25 62 or the
Community Board 22 65 20 90.
12. Museum�of�Byzantinte�Heritage�and
Church�of�Transfiguration
Palaichori village, Tel: 22 64 30 17
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 25 60
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�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
Saturday:10:00-16:00 (June)
Sunday:10:00-16:00 (June)
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: €1,00
2. Trooditissa�Monastery
The monastery is a retreat for prayer, therefore it is closed
for visits.
3. Botanical�Gardens�-�Asbestos�Mine
Cyprus,�Amiantos�mine
Tel: 25 55 00 92. E-mail: troodosbg@fd.moa.gov.cy
The Visitor Centre is open Monday to Friday: 08:00–14:00
The Botanical Gardens are open daily from morning to
sunset.
Entrance free
4. Timios�Stavros�Church
Pelendri village, 32km from Lemesos.
For visit please contact Mrs Anastasia Papachristodoulou,
Tel: 25 55 23 69
Daily: 12:00-17:00
5�Panagia�Katholiki�Church
Pelendri village, 32km from Lemesos.
For a visit please contact Mrs Panagiota Socratous,
Tel: 25 55 22 68, 99 99 49 32.
6. 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 or 25 81 32 02)
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�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. There is big variety of
“babies’ necessaires” and these 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 of 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.
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 International Airport provide exchange
bureaux service on a 24-hour basis.
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�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.
For further information please contact:
CENTRAL BANK OF CYPRUS
P.O.Box 25520, CY 1395 Lefkosia
Tel: 357-22714100, Fax: 357-22378151
E-mail:cbcinfo@centralbank.gov.cy
Website: www.centralbank.gov. cy
(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: s.heracleous@ncci.org.cy
Blue Flag Campaign
The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to more than
3300 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
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�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, 49 beaches in 2006 and 52
beaches in 2007and in 2008, and 53 beaches in 2009.
In 2010 the International Blue Flag Jury awarded the Blue Flag
to 54 beaches in Cyprus: Louma, Pernera, Potami, Vrysi A’ &
B’ & C’, Protaras, Nisia Lombardi (Paralimni), Konnos Bay,
Kermia, Ammos tou Kampouri, Glyki Nero, Pantachou,
Loukkos tou Manti, Katsarka, Pernera, Vathia Gonia, Nissi,
Nissi Bay, Lanta, Macronissos and Agia Thekla (Agia Napa),
Yannathes (Voroklini), Phinikoudes, Kastella, Mckenzie, N. W.
Larnaka Airport (Larnaka), Faros (Pervolia), Kalymnos beach CTO & Governor’s beach (Pentakomo), Aoratoi (Pyrgos),
Municipal Beach Parekklisias (Parekklisia), Santa Barbara,
Loures, Vouppa, Aphrodite, Onisilos, Armonia and Castella
(Agios Tychon), Miami (Agios Athanasios), 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
Email: Maro.Kazepi@visitcyprus.com
Website: www.visitcyprus.com & www.blueflag.org
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�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 147-150.
Business / Shopping hours
PUBLIC SERVICE HOURS
a) Winter Period (Sept. 1 – June 30)
Monday - Friday: 07:30–14:30 hrs
Wednesday: 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 50-51)
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 and Friday: up to 19:30 hrs
Wednesday: up to 15:00 hrs
Saturday: up to 19:00 hrs
b) Summer Period (April 1 - October 31)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: up to 20:00 hrs
Wednesday: up to 15:00 hrs
Saturday: up to 19:30 hrs
Summer afternoon recess (June 15 –August 31: 14:00-17:00
hrs) is optional
(For Shopping see also pages 146-147)
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�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.
Some of the monasteries have visiting hours which have to be
respected by visitors. (See Archaelogical sites, Museums and
other places of interest pages 30-49).
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.
– It is advisable especially for certain monasteries i.e.
Machairas and Agios Irakleidios that the guiding should be
done outsite the monasteries.
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Camping
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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: €2,56 – €3,42
per day for a tent’s or caravan’s space, plus €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
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
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
1. Troodos Hill Resort, Tel: 25 42 02 05 or 25470903
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).
€5,00 per day for a tent.
2. Platania Comping site, Tel: 22 92 42 25
Situated 8 km from Troodos square, near Platania Foresty
Offce. A small site providing, 35 camping spots and 17
caravans spaces. Open year round for caravans and from
june to September for tents.
€5,00 per day for a caravan and €3,00 per day for a tent.
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�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, 2014 Lefkosia, Tel: 22 31 32 33,
22 31 31 31
Rescue Line Autoservices Ltd.
Vonis 2, Strovolos Industrial Area, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 44 66 00
N. T. Rescueline Auto Services Ltd.
Vyzantos 3, Lemesos, Tel: 25 56 33 66
Rescue Line Autoservice Ltd,
Zappiou 1, 8011 Pafos, Tel: 26 91 27 05
Odiki road express services
Tel: 80007070
Car Driving in Cyprus
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Driving in Cyprus is as easy as regular transport service is
available even in 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 not surfaced 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,
provided they secure the relevant authorization by the
Department of Custom and Ecxise and they possess the
following documents:
(i) Valid - International certificate issued according to
international treaty or valid registration certificate issued in
the country where the vehicle had been registered.
(ii) Valid circulation license.
(iii) Valid Insurance Certificate, issued by an insurance
company based in Cyprus or International Insurance
Certificate, known as Green Card. From this obligation
�there is an exception for the vehicles which come from
one of the states included in the acknowledgement of the
Minister of Finance.
(iv) Valid Certificate of suitability.
(v) Valid driving license or international driving license.
If a visitor does not possess any of the above documents, or
any of these documents is expired the vehicle must be
temporarily registered with the relevant fees in order for the
visior to be entitled to drive it on the roads of Cypurs.
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
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.
Cost of Cyprus Driving Licence:
1) For persons not over the age of 60: €59,80
2) For persons aged between 60 and 65: €25,63
c) For persons over the age of 65: Free of charge
European driving licences are recognized officially by
legislation (Law 94 (1)/2001). Driving licences issued by
Norway, Island, Lichtenstein, Australia, Switzerland,
Zimbabwe, United States of America, Japan, Canada, New
Zeland, South Africa, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, South Korea
and Serbia 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.
Note: A valid Driving Licence is a licence which has not been
expired or cancelled or repealed by the court or by the
Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
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
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�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
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.
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. The 5th Motor Insurance
Directive has also been transposed into the Cyprus legislature
as from the 22nd June 2007.
For further information please contact:
Motor Insurers’ Fund
Zinonos Sozou 23, CY 1075 Lefkosia
Tel: 22763913, Fax: 22761007
P.O.Box: 22025, CY 1516 Lefkosia
E-mail: mif@cytanet.com.cy
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�“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
weight.
– 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 / 13:00–15:30 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.
– Due to the 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
(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.
If your 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.
– A passenger can be carried on appropriate motorcycles/
mopeds provided that he/she is over 12-years-old, sits on a
sufficiently fixed seat and such a transport is lawfully
permitted.
– 17 year old persons may drive Auto Cycles (49cc) if they are
holders of the relevant driving licence. Persons aged
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�between 17½–18 are authorized to drive a motor vehicle of
category B or subcategory B1 if they are holders of a
learner’s driving licence and provided they comply with their
obligations according to the excisting legislation. (For
example they must have a co-driver aged 30 years and
above who is a holder of a valid driving licence for at least 5
years).
According to the Driving Licence Law:
A vehicle of category B is a motor vehicle with a maximum
authorized mass not exceeding 3500 kilograms and having not
more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat. If may be
combined with a trailer having a maximum authorized mass
which does not exceed 750 kilograms.
A vehicle of subcategory B1 is a motor-powered tricycle or
quadricycle.
– Persons over 18 years: If they possess a learn’s driving
licence of any category or subcategory of vehicle (except
two - wheeled) they must have a co-driver aged 25 years
and above who is a holder of a valid driving lecence for at
least 5 years.
– Firms hiring moto-cycles and auto-cycles can be found in all
towns and holiday resorts.
PARKING FACILITIES
– Parking places (municipal and private) are found in town
centres, charging approximately €1,70 – €3,00 for a half
day’s parking.
– Parking in central city areas is parking meter controlled.
Cost per hour is €0,80 – €2,00 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 registered disabled is free.
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:
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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 from 06:00-18:00 hrs.
A list of petrol stations can be found in the yellow pages of the
Telephone Directory.
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 (International Rally
Challenge - IRC).
c) Troodos Rally. (FIA Middle East Rally Championship).
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
– 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
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.
– Customers should read all the information of the rental car
agreement and demand fulfilment of all their rights when
they rent a car.
– The insurance is only valid within the area under the control
of the Republic of Cyprus.
Major self drive car rental firms have offices in all towns, as
well as at the Larnaka and Pafos International Airports.
A list of Travel Agencies and other Tourist Services can be
found in the Cyprus Tourism Organisation annual “Guide to
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�Hotels”, 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”.
Categories of cars available for hire and their indicative
prices in euros are shown below:
SUMMER PRICE:
Mini 800–1000cc (4 seats car): €34,17
Economy 1000–1200cc (5 seats car): €37,59
Compact 1200–1400cc (5 seats car): €41,00
Intermediate 1400–1600cc (5 seats car): €44,42
Luxury 1800–2000cc (5 seats car): €68,34
People Carrier 1600–1800cc (7 seats car): €80,00
4x4 Vehicles
Open Top: 1100–1300 cc (4 seats car): €51,26
Hard Top: 1300–1600 cc (5 seats car): €68,34
Hard Top: 2000–3000 cc (7 seats car): €111,06
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WINTER PRICE:
Mini 800–1000cc (4 seats car): €20,50
Economy 1000–1200cc (5 seats car): €22,21
Compact 1200–1400cc (5 seats car): €23,92
Intermediate 1400–1600cc (5 seats car): €25,63
Luxury 1800–2000cc (5 seats car): €51,26
People Carrier 1600–1800cc (7 seats car): €54,68
4x4 Vehicles
Open Top: 1100–1300 cc (4 seats car): €30,75
Hard Top: 1300–1600 cc (5 seats car): €47,84
Hard Top: 2000–3000 cc (7 seats car): €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 €512,58 for categories A, B and C and the first
€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.
�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 €40,00.
b) Three-course meal for two persons in a restaurant with a
bottle of local wine: from €55,00.
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:
Lefkosia:
Lemesos:
Larnaka:
Pafos:
Ammochostos:
in English
90901412
90901415
90901414
90901416
90901413
in Greek
90901402
90901405
90901404
90901406
90901403
Note: For “Shopping Hours” please refer to page 53 and for
night pharmacies under “Emergencies'' page 111.
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�Church of Cyprus (The)
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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 the
Apostles 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 10 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 04 51
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: www.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 Aglantzia, 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.
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 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: 23812444, Fax: 23812450
E-mail: info@imconstantias.org.cy
Web-site: www.imcontantias.org.cy
– Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios, Paralimni
8. Holy Bishopric of Kykkos and Tylliria
Holy monastery of Kykkos, Troodos
Tel: 22390000, Fax: 22942384, 22390767
E-mail: thllyrias@yahoo.gr
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: 22465465, Fax: 22624600
E-mail: info@imtamasou.org.cy
Web-site: www.imtamassou.org.cy
– Agios Nikolaos Cathedral, Episkopeio Village
10. Holy Bishopric of Tremithus
Dali Village, P.O.Box 11001, 2550 Dali
Tel : 22527000, Fax: 22526363
E-mail: info@imtrimythountos.org.cy
Web-site: www.imtrimythountos.org.cy
– Metropolitan Church of Panagia Evangelistria, Dali
Village
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
5. K-Cineplex - The Mall of Cyprus
Verginas 3, Strovolos
Tel: 77778383
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�6. Pantheon Art Cinema
Diagorou 29
Tel: 22675787
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: 26932518
2. Othellos Cinema
Evagora Pallikaridi 41, 8010 Pafos
Tel: 26946256
Paralimni
1. Odeon Cinema
Leoforos Griva Dhigeni 32A, 5281 Paralimni
Tel: 23820800
Civil Marriage
Celebration of Civil Marriages
1. The contracting of civil marriage in Cyprus is valid since
1923. As the procedure is simple many couples from all over
the world come to celebrate their marriage in Cyprus and
combine this event with holidays.
Persons desiring to have their marriage celebrated in Cyprus
under the provisions of the Marriage Law 104(I) of 2003, may
only apply, after their arrival in Cyprus, personally, to the
Marriage Officer of the Municipality of their choice, in order to
go through certain formalities which are necessary prior to
their marriage.
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�2. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED
(a) As a first step, the interested persons who should be in
possession of legal identification (passports and birth
certificates) have to fill in, sign and submit to the Marriage
Officer a joint application called “Notice of Marriage”
indicating their will to marry each other and containing
their particulars on the basis of their passport.
(b) At the same time, each of the two parties must make a
declaration on oath or affirmation before the Marriage
Officer that they know of no impediment or other lawful
hindrance to their marriage and that any necessary
consent required for the marriage has been obtained,
or that no such consent is required.
(c) The interested persons should also furnish an official
certificate indicating that they are not married. If however
the Marriage Officer has any doubt about the accuracy or
genuineness of the certificate furnished by the interested
persons, or if the interested persons are unable to produce
such an official document (like British citizens) they will be
called upon to make a sworn declaration before the
Registrar of a District Court that they are single and have
never been married before. However divorcees have to
present the “Decree Absolute” of their dissolved marriage
and widows /ers have to present the “Certificate of Death”
of their late partner. Also they both have to make a
declaration on oath (affidavit) that they have never been
married again since then.
For any further clarifications about the certificates that the
interested persons have to present, they are encouraged
to contact the Marriage Officer of the Municipality at
which they choose to celebrate their marriage.
(d) When these formalities have been completed, the marriage
must be celebrated within 15 clear days at the earliest, or
within 3 months at the latest, from the date the notice is
given. If, for any reason, the marriage is not celebrated
within 3 months, the notice given and all consequential
proceedings are considered to be void. In fact, interested
persons, in order to have a civil marriage by notice should
stay in Cyprus for about 20 days.
Prescribed fees: €128,15 (CY£75,00)
(e) In case of urgency, however, or if they so wish, 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.
The formalities prescribed in the above –mentioned
paragraphs 2(a)(b) and (c) are also applied in this case.
Prescribed fees for this case: €281,90 (CY£165,00)
3. PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE
If either party to the intended marriage, not being a widower or
a widow, is under eighteen years of age, the written consent of
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�the father, or if he is dead or incapable of consenting, of the
mother or, if both are dead or incapable of consenting, of the
lawful guardian of such party, must be produced to the
Marriage Officer on their application.
4. PENALTY FOR A FALSE STATEMENT
If should be pointed out that any person who willfully makes or
inserts any false statement in any declaration, certificate or
other document required by Law to be made or issued is liable
to imprisonment.
5. RELIGIOUS CEREMONY
A civil marriage may be celebrated either by the Marriage
Officer, or by a Registered Minister of Religion at his church. In
this case all the same procedure should also be followed at
the municipality, but the religious ceremony can be held at a
church. All necessary arrangements with the Registered
Minister and the church should be carried out by the
interested persons.
It should be noted that the ministers of any religion or any
other denomination must be registered/recorded in a
special register ( upon their application ) kept by the
Ministry of Interior.
6. CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE
The couple is supplied with a certificate of marriage by the
Marriage Officer, but if they want to secure one or more
certified copies of the certificate they can apply to the Marriage
Officer or to the Ministry of Interior.
Prescribed fees: €13,65 (CY£8,00) for each certified copy.
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7. COPY TO BE FORWARED TO THE EMBASSY etc.
It should also be pointed out that, according to the Law, if
either of the parties to the intended marriage is a subject of a
foreign country having an Embassy or a Consulate in Cyprus,
the Marriage Officer shall forward to the Embassy or the
Consulate of such country in Cyprus a certified copy of the
certificate of marriage.
THE INTERESTED PERSONS COULD APPLY FOR ANY
FURTHER INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATIONS TO THE
MUNICIPALITY OF THEIR CHOICE.
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
�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. Isolated thunders showers are possible
mainly over the mountains during early afternoons.
Winters are mild with rain and snow on Troodos Mountains
(usually starting before Christmas). In Cyprus there is
abundant sunshine as indicated in the table (page 68).
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.
Meteorological Service Website: www.moa.gov.cy/ms
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�16,6 (61,9)
16,7 (62,1)
18,7 (65,7)
21,6 (79,9)
25,3 (77,5)
29,0 (84,2)
31,0 (87,8)
31,2 (88,2)
29,5 (85,1)
27,2 (81,0)
22,4 (72,3)
18,3 (64,9)
Months
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Mean
Number of
days with
rain
8,4 (47,1) 11,4
8,2 (46,8) 9,7
10,0 (50,0) 7,3
13,0 (55,4) 4,8
16,7 (62,1) 2,2
20,5 (68,9) 0,3
22,9 (73,2) 0,1
23,1 (73,6) 0,0
20,6 (69,1) 0,7
17,4 (63,0) 3,3
13,1 (55,6) 6,6
9,9 (49,8) 10,7
Mean
Minimum
Temperature
6,0
6,8
8,0
9,3
11,4
12,9
12,8
12,0
10,6
8,9
7,2
5,7
15,5 (59,9)
16,0 (60,8)
19,4 (66,9)
24,1 (75,4)
29,6 (85,3)
34,4 (93,9)
37,3 (99,1)
37,0 (98,6)
33,4 (92,1)
29,0 (84,2)
22,2 (72,0)
17,2 (63,0)
5,5 (41,9)
5,3 (41,5)
7,2 (45,0)
10,4 (50,7)
15,0 (59,0)
19,7 (67,5)
22,3 (72,1)
22,1 (71,8)
18,9 (66,0)
15,7 (60,3)
10,5 (50,9)
7,1 (44,8)
Mean
Minimum
Temperature
10,7
9,4
7,9
5,0
4,5
1,3
0,7
0,4
1,4
4,0
6,1
9,8
6,0
6,7
7,7
9,0
10,7
12,4
12,5
11,7
10,3
8,8
7,2
5,6
10,4 (50,7)
10,8 (51,4)
14,4 (57,9)
18,8 (65,8)
23,9 (75,0)
28,7 (83,7)
31,7 (89,1)
31,7 (89,1)
28,4 (83,1)
24,0 (75,2)
17,2 (63,0)
12,2 (54,0)
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)
2,9 (37,2)
5,3 (41,5)
8,8 (47,8)
13,2 (55,8)
17,7 (63,9)
20,6 (69,1)
20,3 (68,5)
16,8 (62,2)
13,4 (56,1)
8,5 (47,3)
4,8 (40,6)
Mean
Minimum
Temperature
13,2
12,1
10,5
6,8
5,4
2,3
1,3
1,3
2,6
5,6
8,5
11,4
5,1
5,8
6,8
8,4
9,9
11,5
11,7
10,9
9,6
8,1
6,4
4,9
15,1
15,4
15,4
16,8
17,8
21,45
23,52
25,5
24,2
23,0
18,5
17,8
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
Coastal Areas (Lemesos)
AIR & SEA TEMPERATURES, SUNSHINE, RAINDAYS
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�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.
Conferences & Incentives
Cyprus may be just a dot on the map, but lying as it does in the
sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, the sea whose
name means the middle of the earth, the island is ideally
situated for visitors to converge to from all four corners of the
world, making it a perfect location for corporate meetings and
incentive travel.
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�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.
Just over one hour by air from continental Europe, the Middle
East and Africa, and well served by all major airlines, the island
is easy to get to. And with a complete range of conference
services of high international standards, a wide range of
business-class hotels giving you the convenience of staying in
the same place as your event and a well developed and
professional services industry, including sophisticated
communications facilities, the island has everything to make
your meeting, convention, incentive or other corporate event a
success.
Whether you are planning a full scale conference of over 1000,
or a small innovative event, Cyprus can provide it.
Cyprus offers 350 conference rooms, seating capacity for
28,800 people and 30,000 beds in hotels with conference
facilities alone.
The seating capacity by town is 5,800 in Lefkosia, 7,500 in
Lemesos 8,000 in Pafos, 3,000 in Larnaka and 4,500 in
Famagusta.
Sophisticated communications facilities are available with
reliable direct links for telephone, fax and data networks. Quality
audio-visual 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 island’s year round perfect sunny weather and its
spectacular scenery of turquoise seas, or pine clad mountains,
provide a perfect backdrop to a product launch or promotion or
an original incentives programme. And when you combine it all
with the special magic of the island of Aphrodite, the goddess of
love, you will have the perfect formula for an experience
everyone will remember.
For further information on conference facilities and conferences
& incentives providers please visit the Conferences & Incentives
section in the CTO website: www.visitcyprus.com
Consulates
HONORARY CONSULAR OFFICERS IN CYPRUS
Albania
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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
Mr Costas Costantinides Honorary Consul
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
c.constantinides@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
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
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@pharosartsfoundation.org
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�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
Cameroun
Mr Charalambos C. Christofides, Hon. Consul
Menandrou 6, 2nd Floor, Off. 101, 1066 Lefkosia
Tel:/Fax: 22 66 44 60, Cell: 99 55 56 41
E-mail: xarxri@yahoo.com
Canada
Dr. Rita Severis, Hon. Consul
Margarita House 15, Themistokli Dervi,
4th Floor, Off. 402, 1066 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: peter.economides@totalserve.eu
Central African Republic
Mr Sarkis Elias Sarkis, Hon. Consul
Queen Frederiki str., 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
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
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�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
Commonwealth of Domonica
Mr Athanasios (Nasos) Ktoridis, Hon. Consul
Philippou 25, Quantum Tower, 2363 Agios Dometios
P.O.Box 22493, 1522 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 79 22 00, Fax: 22 77 68 30
E-mail: info@quantum-corporation.com
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
Michael Giorgalla 10, 1095 Lefkosia
Lemesos Office: Eftanissou 28, Nicolaou & Zavos Center
1st Floor, 3100 Agios Nicolaos
P.O.Box 24420, 1704 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 59 19 00, 25 34 31 11, Fax: 22 59 17 00, 25 34 58 34
Denmark
Mr Efthyvoulos G. Paraskevaides, Hon. Consul-General
Mr Panicos M. Klerides, Hon. Consul
Dositheou 7, 1071 Lefkosia, Parabuilding Block C, 4th floor
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
Dominican Republic
Mr Photos J. Photiades, Hon. Consul
Leoforos Stassinou 8, 1060 Lefkosia
“Photos Photiades Busines Centre”, 6th floor
Tel: 22 45 20 00, Fax: 22 45 20 01
E-mail: photos@ppgroup.com.cy
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�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@maximosgroup.com
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
Mr George Loizou, Hon. Vice Consul
Themistoklis Dervis 3, Julia House, 1066 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 21612, 1591 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 55 53 76, Fax: 22 57 37 11
E-mail: estoniaconsulate@cytanet.com.cy
Finland
Mr Demosthenis Z. Severis, Hon. Consul General
Mr Costas Z. Severis, Hon. Consul
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, 22 66 59 48, Fax: 22 75 48 97
E-mail: severidz@spidernet.com.cy
France
1) Mr Andreas St. Dimitriou, Hon. Consul
(For Larnaka and Famagusta)
Franklinou 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
2) Mr Christakis P. Papavassiliou, Hon. Consul (for Lemesos)
Leoforos Franklinou 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.
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�Gabon
Mrs Parvin G. Petrou, Hon. Consul
Geri Industrial Area, Ftelias str., 2200 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 29096, 1621 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 81 52 15, Fax: 22 48 59 27
E-mail: peta@spidernet.com.cy
Gambia (The)
Mr Tryfonas Tryfonos, Hon. Consul
Earos 5, 6041 Larnaka
Tel: 22 82 84 78, 24 65 03 32, Fax: 24 82 84 79
E-mail: tryfonastryfonos@stlarn.com
Georgia
Mr David Bakhtadze, Hon. Consul
Kavalas 6, Markyria Court No 4, Office No 303, Larnaka
Tel: 24 36 46 06, Fax: 24 66 56 02
E-mail: geohonoraryconsul@cytanet.com.cy
Germany
Mr Costas E. Lanitis, Hon. Consul (for Lemesos, Pafos)
Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 21, 3036 Lemesos
P.O.Box 50336, 3603 Lemesos
Tel: 25 82 09 20, 25 82 08 40, Fax: 25 34 13 61
E-mail: chargyro@lanitis.com.
Ghana
Mrs Natasha Peleties, Hon. Consul
Platonos 12, 2413 Engomi, Lefkosia
P.O.Box 21326, 1506 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 48 22 65, 22 46 41 82 (Res.), Fax: 22 48 17 57
E-mail: consulate.ghana@cytanet.com.cy
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
Guinea
Mr Kostas Kasinos, Hon. Consul
Mr Chris Ioannou, Hon. Consul
Androkleous 9, 3rd floor Flat 301, 1050 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 76 58 98, 25 33 73 50, Fax: 22 76 64 69, 25 33 78 35
Gropious 12 Lemesos
E-mail: Kasinosc@cytanet.com.cy
cjoannou@cjoannou.com
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�Guinea Bissau
Mrs Stella Tles, Hon. Consul
28 Oktovriou, Block A, Eden Court, 4th floor, Lemesos
Tel: 25 35 52 03, Fax: 22 34 40 17
E-mail: toti11@cytanet.com.cy
Guyana
Mr Athos Stylianos, Hon. Consul
Kennedy Building, 12-14 Kennedy Avenue,
1087 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 75 11 40, Fax: 22 75 11 45
E-mail: guyanahonconsulate@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
Mr George Psomas, Hon. Consul
Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 24, Kaimakli, 1020 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 21820, 1513 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 02 84 20, Fax: 22 34 78 70
E-mail: psomas@gmail.com
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
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: consolato.limassol@esteri.it
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
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�Jamaica
Mr Pantelis M. Leptos, Hon. Consul
Dhemetsanis 9, 1304 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 24862, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 45 82 98, 26 88 04 07, Fax: 22 76 16 71, 26 93 55 07
E-mail: pml@leptosestates.com.cy
theano@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@galatariotisgroup.com
andri.christou@galatariotisgroup.com
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, 25 31 96 00, Fax: 25 31 98 10
E-mail: soulazavou@yahoo.com
gmzavosdevelopers@cytanet.com
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
Megaron 15, 2032 Strovolos Lefkosia
P.O.Box 12773, 2252 Latsia
Tel: 22 66 55 24, Fax: 22 66 26 63
E-mail: korean-consulate@spidernet.com.cy
Kyrkyz Republic
Dr Eleni Theocharous, Hon. Consul
Agias Aikaterinis 13, 2334 Kato Lakatamia
Tel: 22 87 99 20, Fax: 22 49 39 81
E-mail: elenitheocharous@cytanet.com.cy
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�Latvia
Mr Adonis Papadopoulos, Hon. Consul - General
Franklinou Rousvelt 142, 3504 Lemesos
P.O.Box 51309
Tel: 25 84 03 00, Fax: 25 56 92 85
E-mail: adonis.papadopoulos@interorient.com.cy
Lesotho
Mr Christos G. Tsanos, Hon. Consul
Omonias Aven. 109, Flamingo Building, 3045 Lemesos
P.O.Box 50407, 3604 Lemesos
Tel: 25 81 86 11, Fax: 25 81 86 12
E-mail: ctsanos@lesothoconsulatecyprus.com.cy
Web: www.lesotho.gov.ls
Lithuania
Mr Christis Christoforou, Hon. Consul (Lefkosia)
Mr Iacovos Iacovides Hon. Consul (Larnaka)
Spyrou Kyprianou Aven. 24, 1075 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 21675, 1512 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 36 03 00, 24 64 82 00, Fax: 22 67 10 56
E-mail: cchristoforou.deloite.com
Luxembourg
Mr Christos M. Triantafyllides, Hon. Consul
Evagoras Ave. 9, 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
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@marsh.com
Mexico
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Mr Manthos Mavrommatis, Hon. Consul
Mr Andreas Matsis, Hon. Vice Consul
Andrea Araouzou 27, Flat 301, 1076 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 32 21 49, Fax: 25 32 79 95
E-mail: moldaviconsulatecyprus@hotmail.com
Monaco
Mr Kikis Lazarides, Hon. Consul
Vyronos 55, 1096 Lefkosia
P.O.Box: 25652, 1311 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 41 01 91, Fax: 22 41 01 96
E-mail: klazari@cytanet.com.cy
klazarides@ccf.org.cy
Mongolia
Mr Andreas Ph. Christophorides, Hon. Consul
Inouson 5, 2037 Strovolos, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 32 652 62, 99 72 35 23 (Office), Fax: 22 32 01 94
E-mail: info@mongconsulcy.com
Montenegro
1) Mr Christos Mavrellis, Hon. Consul (Lemesos district)
Leof. Arch. Makariou III 284, Fortuna Court
Block B, Lemesos
P.O.Box 50132, 3601 Lemesos
Tel: 25 80 00 00, Fax: 25 58 71 91, 25 58, 73 09
E-mail: consulmontenegro@mavrellis.eu
2) Mr Christodoulos Damianou, Hon. Consul
Chytron 5, 1302 Lefkosia, P.O.Box 247200
Tel: 22 69 92 22, Fax: 22 69 90 04
E-mail: consul.montenegro@eurofast.net
Website: www.montenegroconsulate.org.cy
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
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
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�Netherlands (The)
Mr Platon E. Lanitis, Hon. Consul , (for 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@newzelandconsul.com
Nicaragua
1) Mr Nikos Christodoulides, Hon. Consul - General
Sp. Lambrou & C. Paparigopoullou
Sterea Court 5, Office 1, 3106 Lemesos
P.O.Box 54431, Lemesos
Tel: 25 57 35 73, 99 74 10 00, Fax: 25 58 62 70
E-mail: nikos@nicaragua-consulate.com
2) Mr Juan Carlos Lacayo
Ajax 22, Agioi Omoloyites 1082 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 22194, 1518 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 31 79 90
E-mail: nicaraguaconsulate@gmail.com
Norway
Mr Panayiotis Antoniades, Hon. Consul-General
Naxou 10, 1070 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 27060, 1641 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 34 94 14, Fax: 22 34 31 49
E-mail: norsk.kons@mechatronic.com.cy
Oman
Mr Paris Spanos, Hon. Consul
Corner Evagorou Aven. and 1 Menandrou str.,
Frosia House, 3rd floor, 1066 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 86 30 00, Fax: 22 86 30 01
E-mail: spanos@cytanet.com.cy
Panama
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: panaconsul@spidernet.com.cy
Papua New Guinea
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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
�Paraguay
Mr Petros Michaelides, Hon. Consul
Kermia Building, Diagorou 4, Office 405, 1097 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 22400, 1521 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 66 80 34, Fax: 22 66 97 46
E-mail: consul.paraguay@cytanet.com.cy
Peru
a) Mr Demetris L. Zachariades, Hon. Consul
Makariou III 14, Mitsis Building 2, 1st floor, 1512 Lefkosia
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
Leof. Griva Digheni 36, George & Thelma Paraskevaides
Foundation Bldg, 1066 Lefkosia, Cyprus
Tel/Fax: 22 68 08 06
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: info@papaphilippou.eu
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@primehome.com
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
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
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�Saint Lucia
Dr. Constantinos A. Vorkas, Hon. Consul
Ouralion 1 P.O.Box 53321, 3302 Lemesos
Tel: 25 82 35 00, Fax: 25 82 35 01
E-mail: c.vorkas@sfl.com.cy
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, 99 62 52 56, Fax: 25 35 20 30
E-mail: anastapa@cytanet.com.cy
Serbia
Mr Kypros V. Eliades, Hon. Consul
Aristides 24, 2370 Agios Dometios, Lefkosia
P.O.Box 21085, 1501 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 35 31 54, Fax: 22 35 31 80
E-mail: Kveliades@vel.com.cy
Seychelles
Prof. Andreas Phylokyprou, Hon. Consul General
Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 1, Office 208
P.O.Box 21461, 1509 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 76 09 09, Fax: 22 76 00 90
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: theocharis@cytanet.com.cy
Slovak Republic
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Mr Vassos Hadjitheodossiou, Hon. Consul General
G. Katsounotos 1, Salamis House
P.O.Box 50531, 3607 Lemesos
Tel: 25 86 00 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 or
Lykourgou 10, 2001 Akropoli, Lefkosia
Tel: 25 36 70 06, 22 31 29 07, 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: a.artemis@cgi.com.cy
Spain
Mr Spyros A. Araouzos, Hon. Consul-General
Fedras 1 Kaimakli, P.O.Box 21055, 1501 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 58 11 11, Fax: 22 58 11 10
E-mail: admin@gpa.com.cy
Sri Lanka
Mr Pieris Theofylaktou Pieri, Hon. Consul
Leof. Larnakos 149, 2103 Aglantzia, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 33 12 99, 99 61 70 27, Fax: 22 33 16 10
E-mail: sri-lanka.consul@cytanet.com.cy
Sweden
Mrs Marian Vryonidou -Poumou, Hon. Consul
Zenas deTyras & 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
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
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�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
Panteli 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
Uzbekistan
Mr Adam Montanios, Hon. Consul
Panteli Katelari 16, Diagoras House, P.O.Box 25001,
1306 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 66 07 66, Fax: 22 67 87 77
E-mail: adam.montanios@montanioslaw.com.cy
Yemen
Mr Takis Nemitsas, Hon. Consul
Leontiou A 159, Maryvihhe Building, 1st Floor, Office104
P.O.Box 50124, 3601 Lemesos
Tel: 25 56 92 22, Fax: 25 56 92 75
E-mail: central@nemitsas.com
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
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�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.Katanalotis.org.cy
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
European Consumer Centre Cyprus (ECC Cyprus)
Andrea Araouzou 6, 1421 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 86 71 00/177, Fax: 22 37 51 20
E-mail: ecccyprus@mcit.gov.cy
Web-site: www.eccyprus.org
The European Consumer Centre of Cyprus (ECC Cyprus) is
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�part of the net work of European Consumers Centres and is co
financed by the European Commission throught the
Directorate General DG SANGO (Health and Consumer
Protection) and teh Ministry of Commeerce, Industry and
Tourism.
ECC Cyprus inform advises and assists European consumers
in cross border matters.
Cost of living
Detailed information on cost of living indexes may be obtained
from the www.mcit.gov.cy.
Indicative prices (supermarket prices), (May 2011):
Milk
€1,15-1,40 per litre
Bread (country bread)
€1,40-1,85 per loaf
Cyprus Cheese (Halloumi)
€10,30-14,40 per kilo
Local beer
€1,00-1,20 per tin of 330 ml
Local natural water
€0,70-1,50 1.50 litre
Pork
€3,45-5,95 per kilo
Chicken
€4,00-5,45 per kilo
Tomatoes
€0,79-1,45 per kilo
Apples (various varieties)
€0,90-2,00 per kilo
– Dinner at a taverna: €17,00-22,00 per person (not including
beverages)
– Two bedrooms, unfurnished flat: €400,00-600,00 (rent per
month) for long term tenancy (over a year) depending also
on the area (locality).
Rate of inflation: 2,8% in 2002, 4,1% in 2003, 2,3% in 2004,
2,6% in 2005, 2,5% in 2006 and 2,5% in 2007, 2,5% in 2007,
4,7% in 2008, 0,33% in 2009, 2,43% in 2010.
Credit Cards
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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.
�LOST CREDIT CARDS:
In case someone loses his credit card, he can call JCC
Payment Systems Ltd., on 22868200 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.,
Stadiou 1, 2571 Indusrial Area Nisou
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, Haifa 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 Cruise Centre Ltd
Tel: 25 57 00 00, Fax: 25 56 66 03
Web-site: www.louiscruises.com
E-mail: sales@louiscruises.com
Salamis Tours Ltd
Tel: 25 86 00 00, Tel: 25 36 44 10
E-mail: salamis@salamis-tours.com.cy
Web-site: www.salamis-tours.com
CTO Print Media
All Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s print Media are distributed
free of charge throughout C.T.O.office in Cyprus and abroad
General Information Brochure
The general information brochure on Cyprus is published in a
number of languages.
10 000 Years of History & Civilisation
A special edition on Cyprus history, archaeology and culture
that dates back to 10 000 years. Published in number of
languages.
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�Travellers Handbook
Published in English, German & French, covering a wide
range of guiding information on Cyprus.
Promotional Leaflet
A general information 6 page brochure on Cyprus published in
in number of languages.
Guide to Hotels & Other Tourist
Establishments
A Guide with contact details on hotels, travel agents and CTO
Offices’ addresses in Cyprus and abroad. Published annually.
E4 European Path & Other Nature Trails
Description of the route of the European Path & Nature Trails
in Cyprus published in a number of languages.
Conferences & Incentives
A brochure presenting Cyprus as a conference and incentives
destination. Published in number of languages.
Cyprus Your Sports Destination
A brochure presenting Cyprus as a sports & athletics
destination, published in English.
Cycling Routes
Description of cycling routes (including maps). Published in a
number of languages.
Kyprida Aphrodite
A tour on Cyprus through Aphrodites eyes.
Welcome to Cyprus
General Information brochure on Cyprus for tourists arriving at
Lemesos Port, published a number of languages.
Cruises from Cyprus – The Thrill of
Discovery
Providing information of Cruises from Lemesos Port to
neighbouring countries. Published in a number of languages.
Cyprus Maps
Maps of Cyprus and Towns with detailed tourist information
Tourism Statistics
Information on basic tourism indicators.
Posters on Cyprus - Other Brochures:
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‘Authentic Cyprus’, with information on rural tourism in Greek,
English, German, French
‘Cyprus Spiritual & Cultural Journey’, in English, Russian,
Italian & Greek.
‘Cyprus Wine Routes’.
�Cultural Life / Events
Cyprus is a country where the 21st 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.
Additional information can be obtained through the Cyprus
Tourism Organisations’ website (www.visitcyprus.com)
Currency – Exchange Rates
On 1 January 2008, the Republic of Cyprus introduced the
euro as its official currency. The euro is subdivided into 100
cent.
Euro notes and coins in circulation are as follows:
Banknotes: €500, €200, €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5.
Coins: €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1
cent.
Import/export of banknotes, currency
and/or gold:
Travellers from and to another EU Member State
There are no restrictions on the import and export of cash or
gold. However, according to the Control of Cash Entering or
Leaving the Community and the Exercise of Intercommunal
Controls on Cash Law of 2009, travellers arriving from and
departing for another EU Member State or a third country and
carrying a sum of €10.000 or more, in any currency, in cash
(banknotes and bearer negotiable instruments) or gold must
declare it to Customs.
For furhter information please contact:
CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT
M. Karaoli & Gr. Afxentiou, 1440 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 60 17 13, Fax: 22 30 20 31
E-mail: headquarters@customs.mof.gov.cy
Web-site: www.mof.gov.cy/customs
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�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
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”.
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.
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Tobacco products
200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of
smoking tobacco.
Alcoholic drinks
1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. or ethyl alcohol of 80% vol. and
over
�4 litres of fortified wine or sparkling wine
2 litres of still wine
16 litres of beer
– The exemption may be applied to any combination of tobacco products or to the types of alcoholic drinks provided that
te aggregate of percentages used up from the individual
allowances does not exceed to 100%.
– For travellers under the age of 17, relief on Tobacco and
Alcoholic Products is not granted.
Other goods
For goods of any other description the relief is granted to the
total amount of €430. However for travellers under 15 years
old the relief is €175.
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, Natural Resources and
Environment 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, wood and other wood
products, 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:
- 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
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�- 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.
- Kimberley Process rough diamonds.
- Hazardous wastes (according to the Basel Convention).
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.:
Pirated and counterfeit goods, air-rifles of a diameter not
exceeding 1.77 inches or 4.55 mm, or restricted i.e cultural
goods, goods of precious metals (destinated for the Cyprus
market), smooth bored weapons used for hunting or
shooting, theri components and ammunition.
Precursor chemicals, 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
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.
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Distances (see page 96)
�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
Agias Aikaterinis 2014 Strovolos, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 31 33 17, 7009922
b) I Lampsi Laundry
Arch. Makarios III 122, Lakatameia,
Tel: 22 37 10 11, 22 37 33 53
Larnaka:
a) Just Like Home Laundry
Armenikis Ekklisias 12, Larnaka
b) The Laudrette Centre
Karaoli & Demetriou street, Larnaka
Lemesos:
a) Quick Service Launderette
(Opposite Alfa Mega Supermarket)
Griva Digeni 144B, Tel: 25 58 70 56
b) Dizzy Squeezy
Christaki Kranou 11, Kinnis Court, Shop 3
4014 Germasogeia,
Tel: 25 31 81 41
Pafos:
a) Clean Away Ltd
Leoforos Tafoi ton Vasileon 120, 8046 Kato Pafos
Tel: 26 91 08 01
b) KP Laundry
Ikarou street, Margarita Gardens, shop 9
8041 Pafos, Tel: 26 91 11 33
Agia Napa:
Cinderella Launderette
Makariou 4, Tel: 23 72 21 48
Duty–Free Regulations / Shops
Information under the title: “Customs formalities and facilities” (pages
92-94).
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�96
* 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)
�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 €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: info@cyprus.org.au
High commissioner is also accredited to Fiji, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa, East Timor.
Web-site: www.cyprus.org.cy
Austria
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Austria
20, Parkring A-1010 Vienna
Tel: (00431) 5130630, 5130631, Fax: (00431) 5130632
E-mail: office@cyprusembassy.at
Ambassador is also accredited to Croatia, Liechtenstein,
Permanent Representative to the O.S.C.E., Permanent
Representative to the UN.
Belgium
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 and Cambia.
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�Brazil
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Brazil
SHIS QI, Conjunto 20, Casa 02
Logo Sul, Brasilia DF, CEP 71625200
Tel: (5561) 35416892
Ambasador is also accredited to Chile.
Bulgaria
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Bulgaria
Sofia, Lozenets Area, 1164
1A Plachkovitsa Str.
Tel: (003592) 9617730, 9617731, Fax: (003592) 8629470
E-mail: cyprus@mbox.contact.bg
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, Republic
of Korea, Cambodia, Laos.
Cuba
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Cuba
Calle 5ta No. 8409, e/84 and 86, Miramar, Playa,
Ciudad Havana Cuba
Tel: (00537)-2125228, 00537-2125229
E-mail: chancery@cyprusembassycuba.org
Ambasador is also accredited to Venezeoula, Dominican
Republic and Jamaica.
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
Web-site: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassycopenhagen
Ambasador is also accredited to Iceland.
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�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 Ethiopia, Mali and Ghana.
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
Web-site: www.cyprusembassy.fi
Ambassador is also accredited to Estonia.
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, 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
Web-site: www.mfa/.gov.cy/embassyberlin
Greece
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Greece
Xenofontos 2A, 10557 Athina (Athens)
Tel: (0030210) 3734800, 37348881
Fax: (0030210) 7258886
E-mail: cyempkl@hol.gr
Ambassador is also accredited to Georgia and Albania.
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).
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�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@t–online.hu
Ambassador is also accredited to Moldova, Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
India
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in India.
67, Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003
Tel: (009111) 24697503, 24697508, Fax: (009111) 24628828
E-mail: delhihc@mfa.gov.cy
High Commissioner is also accredited to Bangladesh,
Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand,
Union of Myanmar, Vietnam.
Indonesia
Purwakarta 8, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat
Tel: 0062213106367, Fax: 0062213919256
E-mail: nicpanayi@yahoo.com
Ambassador is also accredited to Philippines.
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, tehranembassy@mfa.gov.cy
Web-site: www.mfa.cov.cy/embassytehran
Ireland
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Ireland
71, Lower Leeson Str., Dublin 2
Tel: (003531) 6763060, Fax: (003531) 6763099
E-mail: dublinembassy@mfa.gov.cy
Web-site: www.mfa.cov.cy/embassydublin
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.it
Italy
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Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Italy.
35, Via Ludovisi, 00187 Rome
Tel: (003906) 8088365, 8088367
Fax: (003906) 8088338
E-mail: cancelleria@ambacciatacipro.it
Ambassador is also accredited to Malta, San Marino
�Jordan
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Jordan.
Wadi Sakra Str., Bldg No 233, 4th Floor
P.O.BOX 5525, Amman 11183
Tel: +9626 5657467, 5657981, Fax: +9626 5657895
Ambassador is also accredited to Kuwait.
Kenya
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Kenya.
Internatioanl House, 6th Floor, Mama Ngina Str.,
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: info@cyprusembbeirut.org
Web-site: www.cyprusmbbeirut.org
Libya
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Great Socialist
People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
Wassayat Ebderi, Fashloum
P.O.Box 3284, Central Post Office, Tripoli
Tel: (0021821) 3622610, 3622611, Fax: (0021821) 3622613
E-mail: cyprusembassy@lttnet.net
Ambassador is also accredited to Mauritania, 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@prodigy.net.mx
Web-site: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassymexico.net
Ambassador is also accredited to Belize, Bolivia, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama
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 and to OPCW.
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�Poland
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Poland
ul. Pilicka 4, 02-629 Warsaw.
Tel: (004822) 8444577, Fax: (004822) 8442558
E-mail: ambasada@ambcypr.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
Web-site: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassylisbon
Ambassor is also accredited to Angola, Cape Verde, Marocco
Qatar
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, 4934390, Fax: (00974) 49 33 087
E-mail: kyprosdoha@qatar.net.qa
Web-site: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassydoha
Romania
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Qatar
Str. Petofi Sandor, Nr. 2, Sector 1, Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 2230455, Fax: +40 21 2230456
E-mail: cypemb@cyprusembassy.ro
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
Web-site: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassymoscow
Ambassador is also accredited to Armenia, Belarus,
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
Serbia
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Serbia.
Generala Save Grujica 18
11000 Belgrade
Tel: (0038111) 3620002, Fax: (0038111) 3621122
E-mail: cyembassy@sezampro.rs
Ambassador is also accredited to Montenegro
Slovak�Republic
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Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Slovak Republic
Michalska 12, 811 01 Bratislava Slovakia
Tel: +421 2 327 88 111, Fax: +421 2 327 88 122
E-mail: office@cyembassy.sk
�Slovenia
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Slovenia.
Komenskega ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel: +386 1 232 15 42/3/4, Fax: +386 1 23 02 002
E-mail: embassy.cyprus@siol.net
ljubljanaembassy.cyprus@mfa.gov.cy
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
Web-site: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassymadrid
Ambassador is also accredited to Argentina, 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
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: cyembdam@scs-net.org
Ambassador is also accredited to Republic of Yemen.
Ukraine
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Ukraine
24, Vorovskogo Str., 2nd floor Kiev, 01054 Ukraine
Tel: +38044 4996451, Fax: 38044 4996453
E-mail: cyprusembassyukraine@gmail.com
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�United�Arab�Emirates
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus at the United Arab Emirates
Al Khaleej Al Arabi Str., (30th str.) No. 426
P.O.Box: 63013, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2 66540480, Fax:+ 971 2 6657870
E-mail: cyembadb@eim.ae
United�Kingdom
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
13, St. James' Square, London SWIY 4LB
Tel: (0044207) 3214100, 3214101,
Fax: (0044207) 3214164, 3214160
E-mail: cyphclondon@dial.pipex.com
Web-site: www.mfa.gov.cy/highcomlondon
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
Block A, Level 7, Alpha Business Centre
27 Pindarou Street, 1060 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 75 30 01, 22 75 30 03, 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
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–Thursday: 08:00–16:00
Friday: 07:30–13:30
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�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
Web-site: wwwdiplomatie.b/nicosia
Office hours: 08:00–15:00 (Mon., Tues., Friday)
08:00–17:00 (Wed., Thur.)
Embassy�of�the�Federative�Republic�of
Brazil
BE 2 Estias Street, , 2001 Acropolis, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 59 23 00, Fax: 22 35 45 388
E-mail: brasembnicosia@gmail.com
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
Kratinou 51A, 1st Floor, 2040 Strovolos, 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
Web-site: wwwmzu.cz/Nicosia
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
Web-site: www.ambnicosia.um.dk
Office hours: 08:30–16:00
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�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
Web-site: www.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
Demostheni Severi 34, 2nd Floor, 1080 Agioi
OmologitesP.O.Box 21671, 1512 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 58 53 00, Fax: 22 58 53 50
E-mail: ambafrance@cytanet.com.cy
Web-site: www.ambafrancechypre.org
Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–13:30, 15:30–18:30
Embassy�of�Georgia
Voulgari 7, 4th Floor, 1070 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)
Embassy�of�Greece
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Leoforos Vyronos 8-10, 1096 Lefkosia,
P.O.Box 21799, 1513 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 44 51 11, Fax: 22 68 06 49
E-mail: gremb.nic@mfa.gr
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
Web-site: www.cypruscatholicchurch.org
Office hours: Monday – Friday: 09:00–12:00
Embassy�of�the�Republic�of�Hungary
Prodromou & Demetrakopoulou 2, Zenios Tower, 3rd Floor
Tel: 22 45 91 30, Fax: 22 45 9134
E-mail: huembnic@cytanet.com.cy
Office hours: Monday – Thursday: 08:30–16:30
Friday 08:00–14:00
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
Web-site: www.hcinicosia.org.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: Monday - Friday: 08:00-13:00, 14:30-17:00
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
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: cypemb@013.net.net
Web-site: nicosia.mfa.gov.il
Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–15:00
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�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
Web-site: www.ambnicosia.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: info@libyanpeoplebureau.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
Web-site: www.nlembassy.org.cy
Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00–15:00
Embassy�of�the�Republic�of�Poland
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: nkozja.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
Web-site: www.nkozja.polemb.net
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00–16:00
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: embportugal@nicosia.dgaccp.pt
Embassy�of�the�State�of�Qatar
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Agathonos 10, 1070 Lykavitos, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 46 68 64, Fax: 22 46 68 65
E-mail: qatarembassy@cytanet.com.cy
Office hourse: Monday – Friday: 09:00-14:00
�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
Web-site: www.nicosia.mae.ro/
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
Monday & Thursday: 16:00–20:00
Embassy�of�Serbia
Vasilissis Olgas 2, 1101 Egkomi, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 77 75 11, Fax: 22 77 59 10
E-mail: Νicosia@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: emb.nicosia@maec.es
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00–13:00
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: 08:30–14:00
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�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: syrianembassy@cytanet.com.cy
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 08:30–14:30
Embassy�of�Ukraine
A. Miaouli 10, Makedonitissa, 2415 Egkomi, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 46 43 80, Fax: 22 46 43 81
E-mail: gccy@cytanet.com.cy
Website: www.mfa.gov.ua/cyprus
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: brithc.2@cytanet.com.cy
Office hours: Monday-Friday: 07:30–14:30
Embassy�of�the�United�States�of�America
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
Embassy�of�the�Bolivarian�Republic
of�Venezeoula
Andrea Zakou 12, Egkomi, 2404 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 23367, 1682 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 44 53 32/33, 22 44 53 98/99, Fax: 22 66 99 75
E-mail: embaven_chiprehotmail.com
Representation�of�the�European
Commission�in�Cyprus
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Leoforos Vyronos 30, 1096 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 23480, 1682 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/index–en.htm
Office hours: Mon.-Fri.: 09:00–17:00
�European�Parliament�office�in�Cyprus
Leoforos Vyronos 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/nicosia/
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–gd@cytanet.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 56, 22 40 54 93
NARCOTICS Emergency Service: Information Centre for drugs and
Poisoning: 90901401
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
Larnaka Old General Hospital: 24 82 87 68
Pafos General Hospital:
26 80 31 45
Paralimni Hospital:
23 20 00 00
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
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�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,www.ccci org.cy
yianna@ccci.org.cy
Web-site: www.skek-creaa.com, 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
In the service of the European citizen
The Europe Direct Service at the European Institute of Cyprus
offers immediate answers to your general enquiries about the
European Union or signpost you to other sources of
information.
Contact us
Free Toll Telephone line: 8000 11 12
E-mail: europedirect@eicy.eu
Web-site: www.eicy.eu/europedirect
Fax: 22 66 35 40, 25 33 11 76
Visit the Europe Direct Information Centres
Europe Direct Nicosia
European Institute of Cyprus
Presidential Palace 11-13, 1081 Lefkosia
Europe Direct Limassol
European Institute of Cyprus
Famagusta Municipality
138, Archibishop Makarios III Avenue, 3507 Lemesos
Ferry Boats
F
For the time being there is a no ferry boat connection between
Cyprus and other countries. There are, however, several
cruises from Cyprus to Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Greece
and the Greek Islands. (See page 89 for cruises).
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�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 automated Flight Information Service is now also available
for flight information to and from Larnaka & Pafos International
Airports. When callers dial the pancyprian telephone number
77 77 88 33, they are requested to dial the last three digits of
their flights so that the automated system may inform them on
the arrival or departure time of their flight of interest. Live
Agents are also availble between 08:00-23:00 hrs daily.
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
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):
Leof. Tseriou 103B, 2043 Strovolos, Tel: 22 66 63 90.
– 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
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�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
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.
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 €10,00.
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�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: gthemistocleous@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
G
Green Cyprus
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGROTOURISM
IN CYPRUS
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 134 traditional houses with bed capacity of
1,100 beds in 57 villages.
“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.
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�The Company has produced a promotional publication titled
“Traditional Holiday Homes” in English, German 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 93 traditional houses, in 46
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
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@visitcyprus.com
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: €17,00 €25,00.
Most leading hotels have hair–dressing salons on their
premises, with English–speaking personnel. A small tip is
always appreciated.
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�Hallmarking in Cyprus
Precious metals control has been established in most
European countries for years.
The hallmarking of articles of precious metals (gold or silver)
protects consumers from being cheated and it ensures fair
competition and market growth.
All jewellery and precious metal articles placed in the Cyprus
market are hallmarked and worth the value they are sold for.
Hallmarking in Cyprus is carried out, since 1995, by the
Cyprus Assay Office which is located in Larnaca.
Hallmarking is a reliable symbol for quality.
Symbol for
silver articles
Symbol for
gold articles
For more information, please visit the website of the Cyprus
Assay Office at http://www.assay.org.cy
Tel: 24 53 26 26, Fax: 24 53 37 73
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 Athalassas 186,
Tel: 22 30 50 24), visitors can see the artisans lace making,
weaving, woodcarving, making pottery, basket weaving,
producing leather articles, silver items, mosaics and other
smaller handicrafts.
The workshops are open from Monday to Friday 07:30–14:30
and Wednesday 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 27
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
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.
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�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 basket
weaving.
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
basket weaving and pottery.
FYTI: Pafos area, 45 minutes drive from Pafos. Village known
for its weaving.
MESOGI: 9 km north of Pafos town. Village known for its
basket weaving.
Health Care, Hospitals
Information under the title “Medical Services and Hospitals”
(see page 127-128).
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
Hitch-Hiking is not restricted in Cyprus, but certainly is not one
of the “regular means of transportation”.
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.
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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.
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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
– Plateia Eleftherias, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 30 31 80, 22 67 61 18
– Faneromenis 46, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 41 01 71
2. Severeios Library,
Plateia Arch. Kyprianou, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 46 67 18
3. Archiepiskopou Makariou III Cultural Centre Library,
(within the Archbishopric premises), Lefkosia
Tel: 22 43 00 08
4. The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre – Library
Palias Ilektrikis 19 (ex. Apostolou Varnava)
P.O.Box 21015, 1500 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 79 74 00
5. University of Cyprus - Library
Kallipoleos 75, 21000 Aglantzia
Tel: 22 89 20 36
6. Research Centre of the Holy Monastery of Kykkos –
Archangelos Michaïl Monastery, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 37 00 02
7. Achilleios Library
Konstantinou Palaiologou 30, Lefkosia
Tel: 22 76 30 33
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�8. Kykkos Monastery – Library
Kykkos, Tel: 22 94 27 44
9. Municipal Library of Lemesos
Tel: 25 36 21 55
10. University of Technology Library
Nicolaou Xiouta 1, 3036 Lemesos, Tel: 25 00 25 18
11. Larnaka Municipal Library
Stadiou & Gr. Afxentiou, Larnaka, Tel: 24 65 41 85
12. Pafos Municipal Library
Plateia 28 Oktovriou, Pafos, Tel: 26 93 38 47
Foreign Cultural Centres and Libraries
1. British Council
Aristotelous 1-3, 1011 Lefkosia, Tel: 22 58 50 00
2. Centre Culturel Français
Vasilssis Amalias 3, Agios Andreas Lefkosia
Tel: 22 45 93 33
3. 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.
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Marinas, Yacht Harbours
Shelters, Slipways and
Anchorages
Apart from Larnaka Marina and St. Raphael Marina mentioned
herebelow, there is also a number of ports and fishing
shelters in Cyprus, which one may find on pages 166-167
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
450 yachts of various sizes.
The minimum depth of the useable part of the Marina is
approximately 1.5m and the maximum is 3.00m. (ATTENTION
(2008): It is imperative that Vessels with a draught greater
than 2 meters must enter with caution using their depthsounder). 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, Wi-Fi (near the office) 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.Attention!: Insurance and jobterms 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.
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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: ctolar@cytanet.com.cy
NOTE:
1) With a Marina expansion pending, Larnaka Marina is
fully occupied with limited space for periods not
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
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The St Raphael Marina presents itself as a beautiful border to
the St. Raphael hotel premises. 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.
Total of 237 berths accommodating boats up to 30m LOA and
4m draught. Yachts are berthed stern to 3 concrete piers with
all facilities including connected fresh water, electricity,
telephone and T.V.
General information and services:
Call-sign
"St. Raphael Marina"
Listening on VHF channels 09 and 16.
�– Position / Location
The St. Raphael Marina is located on the outskirts of Lemesos
at Latitude 34° 42' N Longitude 33° 10' E.
– Port of entry
Yachts coming to or leaving Cyprus can clear Customs and
Immigration formalities from within the Marina offices at a
charge.
– Security
24h security is provided.
– Car parking
There is adequate parking within the Marina premises.
– Fuel
Diesel and petrol is available at the fuel quay.
– Facilities at berth
Fresh water connection, T.V., telephone, electricity 240v 50Hz,
16A, 32A, 63A, 32A three phase, 63A three phase.
– Technical services
The Marina operates a 60 ton travel lift. Full yacht
maintenance and repairs are provided by on side as well as
outside contractors.
– Facilities on site
Diving center, water sports center, taxi company, restaurant /
bar, mail service, money exchange, chandler, sail maker/
upholsterer, mechanics, car hiring, public telephones, St
Raphael Hotel provides full hotel facilities.
The St. Raphael Marina is a Hot Spot for wireless internet
access. Time cards are available at the marina office.
For further information please apply to:
St. Raphael Marina
Amathus Avenue, P.O. Box 51933, 3509 Lemesos, Cyprus
Tel: +357 (25) - 83 42 55, Fax: +357 (25) - 63 52 08
E-Mail: marina@raphael.com.cy
Website: www.raphael.com.cy
For further information on yachting facilities (shelters, slipways
and anchorages) please be so kind to visit our
web-site: www.visitcyprus.com
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
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�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) Oroklini 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
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
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
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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 organi-
�sations, 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 audio-visual 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.
Further information may be obtained from:
Cyprus News Agency
7 Kastorias Str., 2002 Strovolos,
P.O.Box 23947, 1687 Lefkosia - Cyprus
Tel: 22 55 60 00, Fax: 22 55 61 03
E-mail: director@cna.org.cy
Web-site: www.cna.org.cy
RADIO BROADCASTING
a) The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) transmits
four Radio Programmes: First programme, Second
programme, Third programme and Fourth programme.
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)
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�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 five
English language music stations: 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 transmit locally in Lemesos area, Rock FM
which transmits locally in Pafos area, and Russian Waves
(105.6) which transmits 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
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a) Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation transmits on three
Channels: CyBC ONE, CyBC TWO, and RIK SAT.
Television transmission is based on the system CCIR BR PAL
on all 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.
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/EMEI, Monday-Friday at 19:10. CyBC TWO
links up with Euronews, transmitting from 06:00-08:00 hours
on week days and 05:00-7:00 at weekends.
CyBC television is also linked to Eurovision for the live
transmission of major athletic and other music and cultural
events.
CyBC is also transmitting worldwide via satellite. RIKSAT
relays all productions and its transmitting 24 hours a day. The
20.00 News and the News in English and Turkish are repeated
after midnight.
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),
Magic TV Productions (Pafos), Omega TV (Pafos), VOX TV
(Larnaka), New Extra TV (Lemesos), Capital TV (Lemesos),
Nimonia 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 111)
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”).
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.
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�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
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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.
– 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 €18,00-25,00 per day
b) Street €41,00-60,00 per day
c) Enduro €40,00-75,00 per day
– The above prices do not include V.A.T. 15%.
– Extra sum for insurance (approximate): €5,00-10,00 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 depending on the type of licence they hold.
– Firms hiring motor-cycles and auto-cycles can be found in all
towns and holiday resorts.
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National Parks
Troodos National Forest Park, with an area of 9147ha was
declared as such in 1992, while four areas within the Park (with
a total area of 220ha) were declared as Nature Reserves. It is
covered mostly by natural forest of black pine (Pinus nigra
subsp. pallasiana) and brutia pine (Pinus brutia). The Park is a
unique area for Cyprus with high ecological, recreational,
hydrological and geological value. It is part of the Natura 2000,
the European network of protected areas. About 800 plant
species were recorded here, 72 of them are endemic to
Cyprus, of which 12 are exclusive to the Park. The Park offers
many recreational facilities such as picnic sites, camping sites,
nature trails, facilities for Winter sports etc. The Visitor Centre
which provides information to visitors about the Park and
environmental education to schools, is situated 200m west of
the Troodos Square. In May 2010, the Troodos Botanical
Garden which is found at the northwest edge of Asbestos mine,
was opened to the public.
Tripylos –Mavroi Gremmoi Nature Reserve, covers an area
of 3881ha and 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
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 of
the rare birds of prey Bonelli´s eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) and
Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) add a lot to the ecological value of
the area. The area is part of the Natura 2000 network both
under Habitats and Birds Directives.
Akamas, Pegeia and Meleti Forests, with a total area of
7140ha, have been managed as National Forest Parks
although they have never been formally designated as such.
Akamas Peninsula has a large extent and complete pattern of
low land vegetation, most of it in good natural state. The LaraToxeftra area is protected as a Marine Reserve and is of
international importance. The beaches of the area are some of
the few known nesting sites of the remaining population of the
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the Loggerhead turtle
(Caretta caretta). It is part of the Natura 2000 network.
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Petra tou Romiou National Forest Park, covers an area of
349ha and is situated on the southwest coastal zone, on the
main Pafos – Lemesos road, 10km east of the town of Pafos.
The area constitudes a typical Mediterranean eroded scrubland
due to fires and overgrazing. It is part of the Natura 2000
network, exhibiting excellent scenery and includes various
recreational facilities such as picnic site, nature trails and view
points.
Polemidia National Forest Park, just outside the town of
Lemesos with an area of 125ha, with a semi - natural and
natural vegetation. It offers a variety of recreational facilities
such as picnic site, hiking trails, children playground, sport
grounds, cafeteria and kiosk.
Macheras National Forest Park, with an area of 4523ha, is
situated in the middle of the island, on the eastern end of the
Troodos range. The Park has great historical, ecological,
hydrological and recreational value. It is part of the Natura 2000
network. More than 600 plant species have been recorded in
the Park, of which 27 are endemic. It offers many recreational
facilities like picnic sites, nature trails and cycling routes.
Athalassa National Forest Park, covers an area of 840ha with
artificially established forest. It is situated near the town of
Lefkosia. It offers a variety of recreational facilities and
opportunities like hiking trails, nature trails, cycling routes,
picnic site, volleyball and basketball fields, cafeteria,
birdwatching site. A visitor centre offers information about the
flora and fauna found in the Park and the Mesaoria plain. A
botanical garden hosts a big number of plant species
indigenous and cultivated in Cyprus.
Paedagogical Academy National Forest Park, with an area
of 45ha of artificially established forest. It is situated near the
town of Lefkosia and offers recreational facilities like picnic site,
hiking trail and cycling route.
Rizoelia National Forest Park, on the outskirts of he town of
Larnaka, covers an area of 97ha. The Park is included in the
Natura 2000 network. It offers recreational facilities like picnic
site, hiking trails, cycling routes, basket- ball and volley-ball
field.
Cavo Gkreko National Forest Park, is situated on the
southeast part of Cyprus and covers an area of 385ha. It offers
facilities and opportunities for recreation like, picknicking,
hiking, cycling, climbing, swimming, diving, horse riding. The
National Park area together with other forest and private land
and the surrounding marine area are part of the Natura 2000
network.
Agios Nikandros National Forest Park, with an area of 26ha
is situated on the coastal zone west of Agia Napa. A park
development plan is being implemented and already a picnic
site is completed.
�Liopetri National Forest Park, covers an area of 89ha, is
situated on the coastal zone, south of Liopetri village. A
development project aiming at enhancing its unique aesthetic
features and regulating the different uses is in process.
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
Web-site: www.sport-Koa.org.cy
These clubs are the forming members of the Cyprus Yachting
Association: tel: 25 32 05 59, Fax: 25 32 89 53
Amathuntos 21, 4532 Ayios Tychonas, Lemesos
E-mail: cyacypecytanet.com.cy
Famagusta Nautical Club
P.O.Box 54390, 3723 Lemesos, Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd.,
Tel: 25 87 97 67, 25 32 40 56
Keryneia Nautical Club
Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., P.O.Box 54409, Lemesos
Tel: 25 32 24 14
Web-site: www.kyreniaship.org
Larnaka Nautical Club
Larnaka – Dekeleia Rd., P.O.Box 40383, Larnaka
Tel: 24 63 53 99, 24 66 37 30
Limassol Nautical Club
Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., Lemesos
Tel: 25 31 81 81
Web-site: www.ncl.com.cy
Nicosia Nautical Club
P.O.Box 24516, Lefkosia, Tel: c/o 22 78 06 80
Nicosia Sailing Club
P.O.Box 20423, Aglatzia, Lefkosia
Fax: 22 77 40 78
Pafos Nautical Club
P.O.Box 60174, 8001 Pafos, Tel: 26 94 97 65
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�Protaras Sailing Club
Ayias Trias Coast, Ammochostos
Fax: 22 76 25 94
Web-site: www.begafigo.com
PONATHA (Pancyprian Offshore Sailing Club)
c/o Larnaka Marina or Arsinois 61B, 1010, Lefkosia
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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
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 Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus 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, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, 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, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro,
Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria,
North Korea, Northern Marianas (Islands), Oman, Pakistan,
Palau, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia,
Rwanda, Samoa, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal,
Serbia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa,
Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan,
Tanzania, Thailand, Timor - Leste (East Timor) 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.
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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, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas,
Barbados, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Czech
Republic, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Holy See
(State of the Vatican), Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia,
Mauritious, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San
Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, 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 passports of Moldova, Russian
Federation, Ukraine, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia
Herzegovina and Albania.
2. Holders of Diplomatic or Service passports of Armenia,
China, Colombia, Iran, Seychelles and Georgia.
3. Holders of Diplomatic, Service or Official passports of
Cuba and India.
4. Holders of Diplomatic or Service or Special passports of
Egypt and Lebanon.
5. All civilian air and sea crew.
6. The flight crew and attendants on emergency or rescue
flights and other helpers in the event of disaster or
accident.
7. The civilian crew of ships navigating in international
waters.
8. The holders of laissez-passer issued by the United
Nations to their officials.
9. 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.
10. All persons who are in possession of work permit issued
by the Civil Archive and Migration Officer.
11. All persons who possess permanent or temporary
residence permit issued by the Civil Archive and
Migration Officer.
12. All persons who possess study permit.
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 €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 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.
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�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:
€854,30 for visitors from Sri Lanka, the Philippines, China,
and other Asian countries
€512,58 for visitors from the CIS, and other Eastern
Europe countries.
€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, Lefkosia CYPRUS
Tel: +357 22 401124 / 401125
Fax: +357 22 661881 / 665313 / 665778
Email: minforeign1@mfa.gov.cy
Pedestrians
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 63)
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.cypruspost.gov.cy
E-mail: Philatelic@dps.mcw.gov.cy
Photography
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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.
Photo Services
Photo laboratories in Cyprus provide imaging service (film &
digital), video and photo services. Films and photo equipment,
of almost all brands are sold in Cyprus at various photo
laboratories (studios), at specialized shops or at the Duty Free
Shops.
Fast processing, instant photo or video recording services are
also provided by Photo Fast laboratories on the island
For photographic equipment, and further information on
Photographers one may consult the yellow pages of the
Cyprus Telephone Directory.
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.
Seasonally, 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.
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 Turkish-occupied areas of
Cyprus is illegal.
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�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, seasonally carry out
excursions in the region 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
– ATM Machine
– 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
Larnaka port is the second largest port of the island, located
on the Southeast coast of Cyprus, next to Larnaka city center
and Larnaka marina. The distance from the port to 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.
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 a 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).
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�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
– Personalized stamps
– Money Gram
– International Money Transfer
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
Saturday:
09:00 – 11:00
July- August:
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 13:00
15:00 – 17:30
Saturday:
09:00 – 11:00
All other Post Offices:
September - June:
Monday-Friday: 07:30 - 13:30
Wednesday afternoon: 15:00-17:30
July- August:
Monday – Friday: 07:30 - 13:00
All Post Offices remain closed on Sundays and Public
Holidays (see page 140).
Stamps may be purchased from: all Post Offices and all
Postal Agencies (hotels, news–stands kiosks, etc).
Airmail Postage Rates (including refugee stamp):
a) To Europe and the Middle East:
Letters not exceeding 20grs: €0,53 (€0,51 + 0,02 refugee
stamp)
Postcards: €0,45 (€0,43 + 0,02 refugee stamp)
b) To USA, Africa, Far East, Australia and New Zealand:
Letters not exceeding 20 grs: €0,70 (€0,68 + 0,02 refugee
stamp)
Postcards: €0,45 (€0,43 + 0,02 refugee stamp)
c) Airletters to all countries: €0,45 (€0,43 + 0,02 refugee stamp)
Post Offices offering Poste Restante service:
Lefkosia: Plateia Eleftherias, Tel: + 357 22 87 24 50
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�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 30 62 21
Cyprus Postal Museum (see page 32)
Philately (see page 136)
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: 22 80 58 07, 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
Lemesos
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 25 80 22 59, 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
Larnaka
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 24 80 24 06, 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: 24 62 56 10
UPS-UNITED PARCEL SERVICE: Tel: 77 77 72 00
Pafos
1. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 26 82 10 87, 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: 23 82 14 44, 77 77 80 13
2. ACS COURIER SERVICES: Tel: 77 77 73 73
Agia�Napa:
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1. EMS/DATAPOST Service: Tel: 23 72 12 94, 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.
VARIABLE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
FOR THE PERIOD 2011 – 2015
Green Monday
Good Friday
(Greek Orth.
church)
Easter Sunday
(Greek Orth.
church)
Easter Monday
(Greek Orth.
church)
Monday of
(Pentecost Kataklysmos)
Catholic
Easter
Sunday
2011
7/3
2012
27/2
2013
18/3
2014
3/3
2015
23/2
22/4
13/4
3/5
18/4
10/4
24/4
15/4
5/5
20/4
12/4
25/4
16/4
6/5
21/4
13/4
13/6
4/6
24/6
9/6
1/6
24/4
8/4
31/3
20/4
5/4
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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 pages 64-65).
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
Worship: Sunday 09:00 hrs
German�Evangelical�Church
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At St Paul’s Anglican Church, Leoforos Vyronos
Tel: 25 31 70 92
Services: every first and third Saturday of the month at 18:00 hrs
(Sept.-June)
�Maronite�Church�
a) Panagia ton Chariton
Pyli Pafou, Agiou Marona 8, Tel: 22 67 04 34, Fax: 22 66 82 60
Masses: Monday to Saturday: 08:30 hrs
Sunday: 07:30, 08:30, 10:00 hrs
Sunday: 08:30, 17:30 hrs (July, August)
b) Saint Maron,
Agiou Marona 17, Anthoupolis, Tel: 99 58 98 74, Fax 22 72 00 49
Masses: Daily: 18:30 hrs
Saturday 18:30 hrs
Sunday: 08:30 hrs
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
E-mail: mesrob@cytanet.com.cy
Greek�Evangelical�Church
Platonos 10A, Tel/Fax: 25 38 27 18, Tel: 25 34 27 31
Worship: Sunday: 10:30–12:00 hrs
Bible study: Wednesday: 19.00–20.00 hrs
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�German�Evangelical�Church
a) At 5B Isavellas Str., Kiana Court, 4044 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)
Maronite�Church�(St.�Charebl)
Moni Machaira 3, 3020 Lemesos
Tel: 25 34 11 73
Masses: Saturday: 18:30 hrs (Lebanese)
Sunday: 09:00
Coptic�Orthodox�Church
St Mary Church (behind Agios Athanasios Cemetery)
P.O.Box 54528
Service: Sunday: 08:30–11:00 hrs (Arabic and Greek)
Russian�Orthodox�Church
Agios Stylianos (old Church) in Linopetra area
Tel: 25 32 73 07, 99 10 77 25 (Father Victor)
Liturgy: Saturday: 17:00 hrs
Sunday: 08:30 hrs
PAFOS
Anglican�Masses
a) Agia Kyriaki / Chrysopolitissa Church, Kato Pafos,
Tel. 26 95 30 44, 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
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a) Agia Kyriaki / Chrysopolitissa Church, Kato Pafos
Tel: 26 95 34 59, Fax: 26 93 13 08
E-mail: yohannan@cytanet.com.c
Web-site: www.paphoscatholic-churches.com
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 95 34 59
Sunday: 18:00 hrs
�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
E-mail: mesrob@cytanet.com.cy
Santa�Maria�delle�Grazie�Catholic�Church
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)
Greek�Evangelical�Church�of�Cyprus
Grigori Afxentiou (opposite Old Hospital Bldg.), P.O.Box: 42114
Tel: 24 82 44 94, 24 65 80 68
Community�Church
Afroditis 16, Larnaka, Tel: 24 36 51 52
Worship Service: 10:00 hrs (English)
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�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)
Dionysou 39, Protaras
Tel.: 23 81 10 45 (Father Michael Crawford)
Service: Sunday 11:00 hrs
E-mail: anglicanchurch.se.cyprus.com.cy
Roman�Catholic�Mass
Atlantica Aeneas Hotel
P.O.Box 30476, 5344 Agia Napa
c/o Tel.: 24 64 28 58
Mass: Sunday: 16:00 hrs - noon (English)
Scandinavian�Church
Paschalis Center 17-19, Nissi Road 9, Agia Napa
Tel.: 23 72 27 98
Service: Sunday: 18:00 hrs
Thursday: 18:00 hrs (October - April)
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.
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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 as well as the Cyprus
Handicraft Centres in Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka and Pafos.
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 19:30 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
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.
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.
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�1. Aeolos�Sightseeing��Tours
Travel Agency: Aeolos Travel
Zenas Kanther 6, 1065 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 21236, 1504 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 88 12 22, Fax: 22 67 62 22
E-mail: apa@aeolos.com
2.�Airtour�–�Cyprus��Sightseeing
Travel Agency: Airtour CTA Ltd.
Naxou 4, 1070 Lefkosia,
P.O.Box 25108, 1307 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 45 27 77, Fax: 22 37 52 20
E-mail: travel@airtour.com.cy
3.�Akmon�Travel�&�Tours
Travel Agency: DACTARI TRAVELS AND TOURS LTD
Chr. Kranou 25, Pot.Germasogeias, 4041 Lemesos
P. O. Box 58380, 3733 Lemesos
Tel: 25322210, Fax: 25315921
E-mail: daktary@cytanet.com.cy
4.�Amathus�Tours
Travel Agency: Amathus Public Co. Ltd.
Plateia Syntagmatos 2, 3036 Lemesos
P.O.Box 50046, 3600 Lemesos
Tel: 25 34 64 64, Fax: 25 37 11 72
E-mail: tourism@amathus.com
5.�Argonaftis�Tours
Travel Agency: HOT TRAVEL AND TOURS LTD
28th October, Kanika Business Center, 3105
P. O. Box 51721, 3508 Lemesos
Tel: 25586333 Fax: 25585650
E-mail: info.argonaft.com.cy
6. Elpis�Travel�&�Tours�Ltd
Travel Agency: Elpis Travel & Tours Ltd
Elia Papakyriakou 39, Makedonitissa, 2415 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 27571, 2430 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 35 34 01, Fax: 22 35 33 97
E-mail: info@elpistravel.com
7. Eman�Tours�&�Travel
Travel Agency: Eman Tours & Travel Ltd.
Leofor. Makariou III 32, Agia Napa
P.O.Box 30073, 5340 Agia Napa
Tel: 23 72 13 21, Fax: 23 72 21 90
E-mail: info@emantravel.com
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�8. Fantasia�Travel�&�Tours�Ltd
Leof. Amathuntos, Marina Gardens, Block 2, Office 7
4533 Lemesos
P.O.Box 52078, 4060 Lemesos
Tel: 25 81 26 22, Fax: 25 81 26 10
E-mail: info@fantasia-tours.com
Web-site: www.fantasia-tours.com
9. 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: tourism@louisgroup.com
10.M.T.S�Summertimes�Travel�LTD
Travel Agency: M.T.S. SUMMERTIMES TRAVEL LTD
Leoforos Agiou Athanasiou 9, 4102 Lemesos
P.O. Box 54828, 3728 Lemesos
Tel: 25812222 Fax: 25320600
E-mail: administration@summertimes.com.cy
11.New�Anesis�Travel�&�Tours�LTD
Travel Agency: NEW ANESIS TRAVEL & TOURS LTD
Leof. Poseidonos 85, Limnaria Complex, Shop 61
8042 Pafos
P. O. Box 62678, 8067 Pafos
Tel : 26961074 Fax: 26961079
E-mail: anesis@spidernet.com.cy
12. Pafos�Travel
Travel Agency: PAFORENTALS LTD
Leoforos Poseidonos 41, 8042 Pafos
Tel: 26947058 Fax: 26938090
E-mail: paforentals@cytanet.com.cy
13.Salamis�Tours�Excursions
Travel Agency: Salamis Tours Ltd.
G. Katsounotos 1, Salamis House, Lemesos
P.O.Box 50531, 3607 Lemesos
Tel: 25 86 00 00, Fax: 25 36 44 10
E-mail: salamis@salamis–tours.com.cy
14.�Sea�Island�Sightseeing�Tours
Travel Agency: Sea Island Travel & Tours Ltd
Ithakis, Neapolis Center, G1-G3, 3107 Lemesos
P.O.Box 54256, 3722 Lemesos
Tel: 25 58 37 28, Fax: 25 58 09 92
E-mail: info@seaislandtravel.com
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�15.Sea�Dream�Tours�
Travel Agency: SEA DREAM TOURS
ENTERPRISES LTD
Spyrou Kyprianou 32, ISSA Court Suite 202,
6051 Larnaka
P. O. Box 40864, 6307 Larnaka
Tel: 24812990 Fax: 24812988
E-mail: seadream@cytanet.com.cy
16. Socrates�Travel�&�Tours
Travel Agency: SOCRATES TRAVEL AND TOURS LTD
Agapinoros 54, Monica Court Shop 6, 8049 Pafos
P. O. Box 61188, 8134 Pafos
Tel: 26931918 Fax: 26931917
E-mail: socraso@cytanet.com.cy
17.Tamasos�Tours
Travel Agency: TAMASOS TOURS LTD
Chytron 30A, 1075 Lefkosia
P. O. Box 27444, 1645 Lefkosia
Tel: 22762683 Fax: 22768984
E-mail: tamasos@tamasostours.com.cy
18.West�End�Travel�(Cyprus�Ltd)
Travel Agency: WEST END TRAVEL
Leoforos Poseidonos 41, Office 11, 8042 Pafos
P. O. Box 61135, 8131 Pafos
Tel : 26949666 Fax: 26949374
E-mail: westend@cytanet.com.cy
Sports
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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 28940, 2084 Lefkosia
Tel/Fax: 22 33 97 71, Fax: 22 33 97 72
E-mail: secret@caf.org.cy
Web-site: www.caf.org.cy
�Get in touch with:
– Stavros Kypragoras (PARACHUTING) Tel: 99 64 30 68
– Sotos Christoforou (HANG GLIDING) Tel: 99 60 62 11
– Demetris Antoniou ( PARAGLIDING) Tel: 99 40 65 07
– Ioannis Papaiakovou (POWER FLYING) Tel: 99 42 98 79
– Apostolos Prastitis (AEROMODELING) Tel 99 67 77 19
ANGLING IN RESERVOIRS
According to the revised Fisheries Law Cap. 170 of 1990, the
Fisheries Regulations of 1990 until 2009, 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. Persons under 12 years old are allowed to fish only
if their name is written on the licence of their parent of gurdian.
The fee is €17,00 for each reservoir separately and €34,00 for
all reservoirs. All licences issued, expire by the end of each
year.
Licenses are valid only when the reservoir is declared open by
the Director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine
Research:
Vithleem 101, CY 1416 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 80 78 09, 22 80 78 03, 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
Zygi: Gr. Avxentiou 46, 7739 Zygi
Tel: 24 81 70 50, 24 81 70 97, Fax: 24 81 70 51
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, Fax: 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 18 species of fish. The most
popular are: Trout, Largemouth bass, Carp, Pikeperch,
Roach, etc.
Twenty-six reservoirs in Cyprus provide excellent fresh-water
fishing opportunities throughout the year. These can be found in:
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�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.
Klirou-Malounda-Akaki reservoir: 35 km (20 miles) from
Lefkosia on the north slopes of Adelfoi mountains.
Xyliatos reservoir: 41 km (25 miles) from Lefkosia.
Vyzakia reservoir: 41 km (25 miles) from Lefkosia.
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).
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
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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 miles) north-east of Pafos town.
Kannaviou reservoir: 50 km (20 miles) north of Pafos town.
Pomos reservoir: 55 km (34 miles) from Pafos town.
�Ammochostos�(Famagusta)�District
Akhna reservoir: 25 km (16 miles) North–East of Larnaka town
(catch and release only).
BIRDWATCHING
As a unique endemic bird area, a migration hotspot - with
around 250 million birds passing through the island each
autumn and spring - and a key breeding area, Cyprus is an
excellent location for birdwatching and has much to offer to
visiting birders. BirdLife Cyprus is a non govermental, non
profit is a partner of BirdLife International - aglobally active
conservation organisation that operates in over 100 countries
worldwide. BirdLife Cyprus has a free electronic newsletter
which announces all events. To subscribe:
http://www.birdlife.cyprus.org/subscribe.php?lang=en
For more information please contact BirdLife Cyprus directly on:
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
BOWLING
A) Ten-pin Bowling
– Kykko Bowling
Theodosi Pieridi 3, 2411 Egkomi, Lefkosia
Tel: 22350085
– Space Bowling
Erakleous 1, 4531 Mouttagiaka tourist area, Lemesos
Tel: 25310000
Web-site: www.spacebowling.com
– Galaktika
Arch. Makarios Ave. 53, 4003 Mesa Geitonia
Tel: 25 75 06 66, Fax: 25 75 52 88
– K-Max Bowling Center
Tel: 77 77 83 83 Larnaka
Web-site: www.kmaxbowling.com
– Rock 'N' Bowl
Dhekelia Road (opposite Beau Rivage Hotel), Larnaka
Tel: 99 34 40 51
Web-site: www.rockbowl.com.cy
– Cosmic Bowling
Leoforos Ap. Pavlou 47, 8049 Pafos
Tel: 99 42 55 88
Web-site: www.cosmicbowlingcyprus.com.cy
– Cockatoos Bowling Center
Ayiou Antoniou 25, Kato Pafos
Tel: 26 82 20 04, 99 62 17 72, Fax: 26 95 16 61
Email: cockatoos.bowling@cytanet.com.cy
Web-site: cockatoos.bowling.com
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�B) Lawn/green Bowling
Bowling Green
Club Aphrodite complex
Gallias 94, Erimi village, Lemesos
Tel: 25932488
Avanti Holiday Village
Leoforos Poseidonos, 8042 Kato Pafos
Tel: 26 96 55 55, Fax: 26 96 55 11
C) Carpet Bowling
Athena Beach Hotel
Leoforos Poseidonos, 8101 Pafos
Tel: 26 96 53 00, Fax: 26 88 46 01
– Athena Royal Beach
Leoforos Poseidonos, 8101 Pafos
Tel: 26 88 46 00, Fax: 26 88 46 01
– Pioneer Beach
Leoforos Poseidonos, 8101 Pafos
Tel: 26 96 45 00, Fax: 26 96 43 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 Mountaineering and Athletic Climbing Federation.
For further information please contact:
Cyprus Mountaineering and Athletic Climbing
Federatinon.
Contact name: Mr. Pavlos Georgiades
Tel: 97 77 00 67
E-mail: komoaa@gmail.com
Web-site: www.komoaa.com
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�CYCLING
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 €9.00–€18.00 per day). Also
there are facilities for renting professional road and maintain
bikes at very decent prices.
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 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
There are various Cycling Clubs in the Island that organize
various leisure cycling activities and events where everyone is
welcome to participate. These activities include weekly rides in
thematic routes all over the country.
There are also bike centers and bike stations in various parts
of the island which can provide information concerning routes,
car escort service, technical assistance, equipment for cycling
as well as provision of cycling guides for organised groups.
More info can be found in CTO’s cycling brochures that can be
obtained from all CTO Offices in Cyprus and abroad, or from
CTO's website, www.visitcyprus.com (multimedia section).
The Cyprus Cycling Federation organises several road and
mountain bike events in spring, like the Cyprus Sunshine Cup
an international MTB cycling event which is supported by
CTO. There are also other international races both for MTB
and road cycling such as the Aphrodite Trophy in March, the
Tour of Geroskipou, and the Tour of Larnaca in February etc.
Hobby riders are welcome to take part. You can get more info
about these events from the CTO website at
www.visitcyprus.com.
In 2008 following an initiative from CTO a new cycling network
has been developed in the area of Troodos Mountains. The
network consists of 57km of asphalted and non asphalted
roads and it is signposted along the way. There are also several view points and rest points as well as information kiosks
along the routes. The project has been implemented by the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation and co-funded 50% by the ERDF.
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�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
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
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 Atlantica Resort & Spa
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
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�Lemesos district:
1) Tsirion Stadium (G.S.O.)
Domnitsas Lanitou - Kavounidou & Steliou Kyriakidi
3080 Lemesos, P.O.Box 50217, 3602 Lemesos
Tel: 25 38 73 70, Fax: 25 33 16 29
E-mail: gsolympia@cytanet.com.cy
Football Fields: 5
2) Germasogeia Municipal Stadium
Germasogeia Municipality - Lemesos
Agias Paraskevis 39, Germasogeia, 4044 Lemesos
E-mail: yermasoyia.municipality@cytanet.com.cy
Web-site: www.yermsoyia.org
Tel: 25 87 98 10, 25 31 96 57 Fax: 25 87 34 34
Football Fields: 1
3) Pareklisia Municipal Stadium
Tel: 25 63 51 51, Fax: 25 63 45 4
Football Fields: 1
Pafos district:
1) 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
2) Kinyras-Riu Cypria Maris Sport Centre
Makarios Avenue 91, 8201 Geroskipou, Pafos
Tel: 26 94 16 04, 99 43 64 42, Fax: 26 94 21 76
E-mail: info@kinyras.cy.net
Web-site: www.cyprus-football.com
Football Fields: 4
3) Avanti Village Holiday Resort
Poseidon Avenue, P.O.Box 61082, 8130 Pafos, Cyprus
Tel: 26 96 55 55, Fax: 26 96 55 11
E-mail: contact@avantihotel.com
Web-site: www.avantihotel.com
Football Fields: 1
As per your request see below the contact information of
the new golf course in Pafos, Elea Golf Club.
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
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�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: 1 mainfield and 3 training fields
Troodos area:
Pano Platres Athletic Centre
1 G. Skyrianides str., 4820 Pano Platres
Tel: 25 81 31 12, Fax: 25 42 20 82
E-mail: k.s.p.platres@cytanet.com.cy
Football Fields: 1 mainfield
GO-KARTING
1) The Need 4 Speed
Erimi village, Lemesos, Tel: 99 46 22 69
2) Karting Centre Go Karts
Dromolaxia, Larnaka, Tel: 70 00 76 77
3) Pafos Karting Centre
Coral Bay, Pafos, Tel: 80 00 08 07
4) Roskos Karting Centre
Off Poseidonos Ave. (near Geroskipou Stadium), Pafos
Tel: 99 61 30 50
5) Karting Centre, Agia Napa
Tel: 23 72 31 11
GOLF
Five 18-hole golf courses operate on the island.
1.�Minthis�Hills�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. Tel: 26 64 27 74.
Web-site: www.minthishill.com
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.Tel: 26 27 40 00.
For more information on the above two golf courses please
apply to:
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�“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.�Elea�Golf�Club
Leoforos Eleon 1, 8310 Geroskipou Pafos
Tel: 26 20 20 04, 26 20 20 01, Fax: 26 96 69 00
E-mail: golfreservations@eleaestate.com
Web-site: www.eleaestate.com
5.�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
For furtheer information please contact:
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
P.O.Box 24535, CY 1390 Lefkosia - Cyprus
Tel:+ 357 69 12 16, Fax: +357 22 33 97 23
E-mail: Maro.Kazepi@visitcyprus.com
Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com
HIKING - NATURE TRAILS
The Forestry Department with the financial support of the
Cyprus Tourism Organization has created the Cyprus section of
the European Long Distance Path E4. The total length of the
path is 539km and stretches from the southeast to the west
coast of the island, traversing Troodos mountain range and
rural areas of natural beauty and high ecological, historic,
archaeological, cultural and scientific interest. Another ninety
eight (98) nature trails have been created, which cover a total
distance of 417,35km in various parts of the island.
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�So many unspoiled areas in Cyprus offer unforgettable hiking
experiences to nature walkers. Special hiking excursions can
be organized by the Sightseeing Tour Operators (see pages
147-150).
A special leaflet on the E4 European Long Distance Path and
the Nature Trail is available in all C.T.O offices in Cyprus and
abroad.
– Kavo Gkreko, Protaras and Oroklini areas (Ammochostos
and Larnaka Districts): 10 trails
– Athalassa National Forest Park (Lefkosia District): 7 trails
– Machairas National Forest Park,Gourri,Lazania,
Lythrodontas, Lefkara, Kato Drys, Choirokoitia, Stavrovouni,
(Lefkosia and Larnaka Districts): 19 trails
– Central part of the Troodos mountain range (Lefkosia and
Lemesos Districts): 22 trails
– Pitsilia and north-east Troodos mountain range (Lefkosia and
Lemesos Districts): 17 trails
– Germasogeia, Arsos, Episkopi, Polemidia areas (Lemesos
District): 5 trails
– Pafos forest and Vouni Panagias (Pafos, Lemesos and
Lefkosia Districts): 11 trails
– Akamas and Kathikas areas (Pafos District): 6 trails
– Petra tou Romiou area (Pafos District): 1 trail
There are two (2) Nature Trails especially for the disabled:
– Troodos National Forest Park: ¨Kampos tou Livadiou¨. It is
circular trail and is length is 1,5km. Time 45 minutes.
– Machairas National Forest Park:¨Mantra tou Kampiou¨. It is
circular trail and is length is 1km. Time 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, Pick 4,Pick 6, Omni and Jackpot 9.
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
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�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,
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:
Deligiorgi 1, 1066 Lefkosia
P.O.Box 27445, 1645 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 87 21 72, Fax: 22 87 30 75
Web-site: www.cyef.org.cy
E-mail: info@cyef.org.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) Lapatsa Riding School:
Deftera village
Tel: 22 87 39 87, 99 62 27 58, Fax: 25 87 30 75
E-mail: lapatsa@spidernet.com.cy
d) Cavalier Riding Club:
Malounda village
Tel: 22 78 44 00, 99 61 13 98, Fax: 22 81 99 38
E-mail: cavalierriding@yahoo.com
e) Cyprus Horse Society:
Deftera village
Tel: 99 42 21 60, Fax: 22 57 00 70
E-mail: m.mammidou@cytanet.com.cy
f) Salt Lake:
Dromolaxia, Larnaka
Tel: 99 55 37 20, Fax: 22 82 43 84
E-mail: notorius.equ@cytanet.com.cy
g) Amathus Park Riding School
Parekklisia village, Lemesos
Tel: 99 60 41 09 Fax: 25 63 40 96
E-mail: dpat9@hotmail.com
h) Santa Marina Retreat
Parekklisia village, Lemesos
Tel: 99 54 54 54 Fax: 25 63 53 00
Web-site: info@santamarinaretreat.com
E-mail: info@santamarinaretreat.com
i) Alasia Polo
Parekklisia village, Lemesos
Tel: 96 81 81 96, Fax: 25 33 54 25
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�j) Georges Ranch
Agios Georgios, Pegeia village, Pafos
Tel: 99 64 77 90, Fax: 26 62 24 22
E-mail: Franch@avacom.net
k) Drapia Farm
Kalavassos village
Tel: 99 43 71 88
Opening hours: 8:00-12:00, 15:00-till sunset
E-mail: reservations@cyprusvillages.com.cy
l) Moonshine Ranch Ltd
Kavo Gkreko, Tel: 99 60 50 42
E-mail: reservations@cyprusvillages.com.cy
m) Mouttayiaka Horse Riding
Mouttagiaka village, Lemesos
Tel: 99 43 75 15, Fax: 25 31 81 15
n) Aphrodite Hills Riding Club
near Aphrodite Hills Golf Club, Pafos
Tel: 99 99 89 89
SEA SPORTS
Amateur�-�Recreational�Fishing
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According to the Regulations 3 and 4 of the National Fisheries
Law, a person in order to be involved with recreational fisheries is obligated to get a license/permit from the DFMR, after
the appropriate fees have been paid.
In addition, according to Regulations 17C and 19 of the
National Fisheries Legislation, the license for all kinds of recreational fisheries entails fees and a corresponding catch limit
according to management purposes.
– Marine angling fishing from the shoreline is the only type of
recreational fishing that does not require the possession of
any particular license whatsoever. However the provisions
of the Mediterranean Regulation (EC) 1967/2006 apply. This
method is not involved with the pre-mentioned obligation
since no migratory species are caught from the shore.
– According to Regulation 17(1) and Regulation 17(2) of the
National Fisheries Law, for underwater fishing (spear-gun) a
separate type of license is required, but the use of speargun in conjunction with scuba and underwater flash lighter is
strictly prohibited. Furthermore, the relevant provisions of
the Mediterranean regulation (EC) 1967/2006 also apply.
– Regarding recreational fisheries with the use of boat,
according to the Regulations 17A and 17B of the National
Fisheries Legislation, an angler that posses recreational
fisheries license for his boat can only use bottom-longlines
(total of 400 hooks), fish-traps (total of 4), squid/octopus jigs
and rod reel. There is a quota regarding the maximum num-
�ber of albacore (Thunnus alalunga) that is allowed to fish
per fishing vessel (max 3 fish). Regarding the occasional
and accidental catch of blue-fin tuna (Thunnus thynnus),
only one fish per fishing vessel is allowed. All the terms and
conditions of each fishing method are clearly displayed on
the back page of the relevant license.
– The use of any kind of net is prohibited for all type of recreational fishing in compliance with the Mediterranean
Regulation (EC) 1967/2006. In addition, the minimum landing sizes that apply for the professional anglers, apply to the
recreational ones as well (Annex II, of the National Fisheries
Legislation, Annex IV of the Mediterranean Regulation (EC)
1967/2006 and the provisions of the Council Regulation
(EC) No 302/2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan
for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean).
– The National Fisheries Legislation, Regulation 17C, refers to
all recreational anglers and prohibits the sale of any kind of
organism caught.
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:
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).
Dekelia Fishing Shelter: 13km northeast of Larnaka.
Larnaka fishing shelter: east of Larnaka International Airport.
Ormideia - “Romantzo”: 16 km east of Larnaka.
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�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
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– There are no dangerous underwater currents exceeding 1
knot, 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, SPONGES
and Charonia Tritonis Variegata (triton trumpet shell)
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA.
– There are therapeutic Decompression Chambers for routine
Hyperbaric Oxygen treatment and Diving Accidents
(Decompression Sickness):
Public Facilities:
1) Pafos General Hospital, Tel: 26 80 31 45, 26 80 34 86
2) Paralimni General Hospital, Tel: 23 20 02 02, 23 20 00 85
Private Facilities:
3) Hyperbaric Medical Centre, Nicosia
Bella Pais 2, Strovolos, 2057 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 35 75 80, 99 65 08 11
E-mail: hyperozcentre@hyperozcentre.com
Web-site: www.hyperozcentre.com
4) HB Oxygen Centre
Karpenisiou 24, Mesa Geitonia, 4003 Lemesos
Tel: 25 75 56 33, 99 60 40 50
E-mail: savvas2@spidernet.com.cy
Website: www.cyprushbo.com
5) The Poseidonia Medical Centre
Leoforos Eleftherias 47A, Aradippou, 7102 Larnaka
Tel: 24 25 25 01, 25 32 01 01, 99 51 88 37
Fax: 24 25 25 02
E-mail: info@hbocyprus.com
Web-site: www.hbocyprus.com
– 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.
For more information please contact:
Τhe Cyprus Dive Centre Association
Web-site: www.dca-cy.com
Tel: 22 88 95 08 (Cyprus Chamber of Commerce) or
The 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. SAIL FASCINATION SHIPPING LTD
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
2. INTERYACHTING LTD
P.O.Box 54292, CY 3722 Lemesos
Tel: 80000900, 25 81 19 00, Fax: 25 81 19 45
E-mail: info@interyachting.com.cy
Web-site: http: //www.interyachting.com.cy
3. 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
4. ARMATA
P.O.Box 40218, 6015 Larnaka
Tel: 24 66 54 08, Fax: 24 62 74 89
E-mail: info@armata.net
5. CYPRUS YACHT CHARTERS
Leoforos Apostolou Pavlou 54, 8046 Pafos
P.O.Box: 60672, 8106 Pafos
Tel: 80000011, 26 91 02 00, Fax: 26 91 02 02
E-mail: info@cyprusyachtcharters.com
Web-site: www.cyprusyachtcharters.com
6. TRUE NORTH YACHTING LTD
P.O.Box: 54742, 3727 Lemesos
Tel: 99 58 64 86, Fax: 25 82 10 19
E-mail: info@truenorth.com.cy
Web-site: www.truenorth.com.cy
Swimming
The clear blue waters of the sea around Cyprus and the long
stretches of sandy beaches offer excellent opportunities for
swimming and sunbathing.
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�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 RED buoys indicate the “swimmers’
protected areas”, where speed-boats and any other floating
craft are not allowed to enter. These sea areas are by law
strictly reserved for swimmers and bathers ONLY from early
May to November every year from 07:30 until 20:30 daily.
- Swimmers must adhere to Lifeguard instructions at all times.
- ATTENTION!
Please get to know the meaning of Life Guard flags!
LIFEGUARD FLAGS:
ONE SQUARE FLAG-TWO HORIZONTAL STRIPES : RED
OVER YELLOW: (if flying just by itself without other flags)=
Excellent swimming conditions AND the Lifeguard post is on
duty.
There MUST be two (2) of these red & yellow flags : the first
approximately 100 metres left of the lifeguard post and the
second a similar distance on the right of the post. These
approx. 200 metres are the "efficient" boundaries of the
lifeguards and none-proficient swimmers MUST
imperatively keep within these boundaries.
YELLOW: Swim with caution (usually put up at 11-13
knots of wind)
RED: Very dangerous to swim. DO NOT SWIM!!!
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ATTENTION SWIMMERS & BATHERS!
Prevailing winds in the summer time are Westerlies. The Pafos
West coastline is mainly rocky and exposed to these winds.
When the wind direction is from the West and its speed is
greater than 10 knots comparatively big waves are created
and therefore swimming in Pafos west region must be
avoided. In all cases Please ask for local advice at your Hotel
reception.
�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:
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, Amfipoleos 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
P.O.Box 55031, CY 3820, 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.
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�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.
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 October 2011 at the range near Tersefanou village.
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, 16:0019:00
Closed on public holidays.
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�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.
Skiing 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) A chairlift at the FIS homologated slope of Zeus (380 Meters).
b) A 350m T-bar type ski lift on the Hera slope.
c) A 150m T-bar ski-lifts, located on Sun Valley leading to the
Aphrodite slope.
d) A 150m T-bar ski-lifts on Sun Valley leading to the Herme
slope.
For any further information, please apply to:
The Cyprus Ski Club
Amfipoleos 21, 2025 Strovolos, Cyprus
Tel: +357 22 44 98 37 (office hours), 25 42 01 04 (Troodos Ski
Shop), Fax: +357 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
a) National Tennis Centre: Makarios Stadium Ave., Lefkosia.
Tel: 22 35 67 66, Fax: 22 35 67 69.
E-mail: cytennis@cytanet.com.cy
b) Field Club: Leoforos Aigyptou, near the city centre.
Tel: 22 66 80 41.
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�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, Romanou 2, Lakkia (Latsia)
Tel: 22 56 00 22.
h) On Court Tennis Academy: P.O.Box 20712, 1662 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 87 85 30.
i) Talentum Tennis Academy: Leoforos Lemesou & Kyrenias,
Lefkosia
Tel: 99 96 20 16.
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
c) School of Tennis Ioannides
Patroklou Kokkinou 9, Mesa Yitonia, 4000 Lemesos
Tel: 99 61 99 06.
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 Academy and Spa Ltd
Aphrodite Ave. 4, Aphrodite Hills, Kouklia 8500 Pafos
Tel: 26 82 81 00
Paralimni
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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.
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
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
(April to October: Summer Time)
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
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�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
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Code
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0027
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Directory�Inquiries
By calling the number 11892 or 11822 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.
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 post offices,
kiosks and other retail shops.
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�Theatres
Lefkosia
1.Lefkosia Municipal Theatre
Mouseiou 4, 1097 Lefkosia
Tel.: 77 77 27 17, 22 66 90 27
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
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
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
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�Thematic and Recreation Parks
LEFKOSIA REGION:
Lapatsa Cyprus Paintball
Deftera Village. Tel: 99669343 (reservation required)
Web-site: www.cypruspaintball.comall
Melios Pet Centre
(Birds, animals, kids playground)
Korinthou 37, Agioi Trimithias
Tel: 22 83 59 20
Website: www.meliospetpark.eu
Tuesday-Sunday: 9.00-18.00
Monday: closed
LEMESOS REGION:
Cyprus Donkey Sanctuary
Vouni village
Tel: 25 94 54 88, Fax: 25 94 25 82
E-mail: donkeycy@cytanet.com.cy
Web-site: www.donkeycyprus.com
Opening hours: Daily: 10:00-16:00
Santa Marina Retreat
(Horseriding, Archery, Biking, Playground)
Parekklisia village
Tel: 99 54 54 54, 99 53 50 00
Web-site: www.santamarinaretreat.com
Open daily
Off Road Cart and Paintball Centre
(Safari with buggies, for drivers over 18)
Asgata village
Tel: 99 63 61 83, 99 53 48 27
Web-site: www.sayious.com
Monday to Friday: 14.00-17.00
Saturday and Sunday 10.00-17.00
Reservation required
Apesia Hills
Donkey Farm
Apesia village
Tel: 96 71 30 34
Open daily: 09.00 till sunset
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�PAFOS REGION
Pafos Bird and Animal Park
Ayios Georgios Pegeias
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: 9:00-17:00 ( October-May)
9:00-20:00 ( April-September)
Eleouthkia Botanical and Traditional Park
(theme gardens with a wide variety of plants, guiding tours,
traditional crafts, workshops, and playgrounds)
Anarita village (motorway exit Anarita – Pafos Airport)
Tel: 80 00 19 60, Fax: 26 42 32 44
E-mail: info@eleouthkiapark.com
Web-site: www.eleouthkia.com
Open daily 9.00-17.00 (winter) 9.00-19.00
Paintball City
Kato Pafos (off Poseidonos Avenue, behind Island Cove Mini
Golf)
Tel: 26813999
Island Cove, Adventure Mini Golf
Poseidonos Avenue, behind Alliathon Holiday Village
P.O.Box 62037, 8060 Pafos, Tel: 26 99 11 77
E-mail: island.cove@cytanet.com.cy
Open all year round.
Daily: 10.00-18.00 (Nov-Mar), 10.00-20.00 (April-May), 10.0022.00 (Jun- Oct), 10.00-23.00 (July-Aug)
Ithaki Amusement Park
(kids playground and mini golf)
Trikomou street, Coral Bay area
Tel: 26815646
Open all day
LARNAKA REGION
Camel Park E.P.
Mazotos village
Tel: 24 99 12 43, 99 41 69 68
E-mail: info@camel-park.com
Web-site: www.camel-park.com
Open daily: 9.00-17.00 (winter), 9.00- 19.00 (summer)
The restaurant is open in the evenings.
Dipotamos Donkey Farm
Skarinou village, Tel: 99 62 07 63
Open daily from April to October from 16.00 – 23.00
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�AMMOCHOSTOS REGION
Ocean Aquarium
Protaras area, P.O.Box 33845, 5318 Paralimni
Tel: 23 74 11 11, Fax: 23 74 11 12
E-mail: ocean@cytanet.com.cy
Open daily all year round: 10.00-18.00
Magic Dancing Waters
Protaras street, next to Kapetanios Hotel
Tel: 99 62 31 43, 99 41 63 50
Night show: every night at 21.00
Web-site: www.magicdancing.szm.com
TROODOS REGION
Adventure Mountain Park
(Climbing, paintball, iceskating, walking in the mountains)
Kyperounta village, Tel: 97 77 21 77, 99 67 41 26
E-mail: george@adventuremountainpark.com
Web-site: www.adventuremountainpark.com
November-March: Open: 9:00-19:30
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
April-October: Open 10.00-22.30
Closed: Monday
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
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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.
Visitors are requested to confirm itineraries and prices with the
appropriate companie as these are subject to alterations.
BUS SERVICE FACILITIES
1.�Interurban�buses:
Various Bus companies link all major towns and Larnaka
Airport with routes at specified intervals.
For more information please contact:
a) L.L.L.A. Intercity Buses Ltd
Tel: 70 00 77 89, 23 81 90 90
Web-site: www.intercity-buses.com
Routes available:
Lefkosia – Lemesos, Lemesos–Lefkosia
Lefkosia – Larnaka, Larnaka – Lefkosia
Lefkosia – Protaras/Paralimni, Protaras/Paralimni – Lefkosia
Lefkosia – Pafos, Pafos – Lefkosia
Lemesos – Pafos, Pafos – Lemesos
Larnaka – Lemesos, Lemesos – Larnaka
Larnaka – Protaras/Paralimni, Protaras/Paralimni – Larnaka
b) Kapnos & Sons Transport Ltd
Tel: 77 77 14 77
Web-site: www.Kapnosairportshuttle.com
Routes available:
Lefkosia – Larnaka Airport, Larnaka Airport – Lefkosia
c) Transport Company for Limassol District (EMEL) Ltd
Tel: 77 77 81 21
Web-site: www.airportshuttlebus.eu
Routes available:
Lemesos – Larnaka Airport, Larnaka Airport – Lemesos
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�2.�Public�Service�vehicles
These operate frequently during daytime and in certain areas
area extended till midnight.
For more information concerning timetables you may contact:
Lefkosia:
Transport Organisation for Nicosia District (OSEL) Ltd
Tel: 77 77 77 55
Web-site: www.osel.com.cy
Lemesos:
Transport Company for Limassol District (EMEL) Ltd
Tel: 77 77 81 21
Web-site: www.limassolbuses.com
Larnaka:
Larnaka Buses Zenonas Ltd
Tel: 80 00 77 44
Web-site: zinonasbuses.com.cy
Pafos:
Pafos Transport Organisation Ltd
Tel: 80 00 55 88
Web-site: pafosbuses.com.cy
Paralimni/Protaras:
M.E. Ammochostos Buses Ltd
Tel: 23 81 90 90
Web-site: oseabuses.com.cy
Intercity:
L.L.L.A Intercity Buses Ltd
Tel: 23 81 90 90
TAXI SERVICE FACILITIES
1.�Transurban�Service�(shared)�Taxis:
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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)
LEMESOS: Gonia Kavazoglou & Misiaouli
LARNAKA: a) Gonia Papakyriakou &
Marsellou
b) Kimonos 2
PAFOS:
Evagora Pallikaridi 8
PARALIMNI: Tassou Markou 10
Routes
Tel: 22 73 08 88
Tel: 25 87 76 66
Tel: 24 66 10 10
Tel: 26 92 38 00
Tel: 23 82 60 61
Fares (one way) in euro
Mon.-Saturd.
Sunday
Lefkosia - Lemesos
€11,85
Lemesos - Lefkosia
Lefkosia - Larnaka
€8,80
Larnaka - Lefkosia
Lefkosia - Larnaka Airport
€11,85
(with luggage)
Lemesos - Larnaka
€10,35
Larnaka - Lemesos
Lemesos - Larnaka Airport
€13,25
(with luggage)
Lemesos - Pafos
€9,55
Pafos - Lemesos
Lemesos - Pafos Airport
€12,40
(with luggage)
Larnaka - Agia Napa -Paralimni €8,80
Paralimni - Agia Napa - Larnaka
Paralimni - Agia Napa €11,85
Larnaka Airport (with luggage)
€14,20
€10,55
€14,20
€12,40
€15,90
€11,50
€14,90
€10,55
€14,20
2.�Rural�Taxis:
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 €0,63 per km. Return
trip €0,49 per km.
b) Tariff II (20:30–06:00 hrs): Single trip at night €0,715 per
km. Return trip €0,63 per km.
c) For every piece of luggage weighing more than 12kg there
is a charge of €0,63 (per piece).
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�d) Delay or waiting time charge:
For tariff I €14,45 per hour.
For tariff II €18,82 per hour.
e) Minimum Charge: €3,64
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
Tariff II
06:01-20:30
20:31-06:00
a) Initial charge
€3,42
b) Fare per Km
€0,73
c) Delay or waiting time per hour €13,66
d) For every piece of luggage
€1,20
€4,36
€0,85
€15,71
€1,20
Notes:
Taxis charge an extra supplement of €1,96 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
Tourist Guides
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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
Fees for 1.7.2011 – 31.12.2011
Fees are adjusted evey 6 months.
Half day and evening guiding (up to 4 hours): €81,30
Full day (up to 8 hours): €127,92
Sundays: 50% surcharge
Public Holidays: 100% surcharge
Overtime: €16,14 per hour
Bilingual: €5,89 (from November 1 - March 31)
€15,72 (from April 1 - October 31)
Overnight stay charge: €25,63
''Nature trails'' guide charge for over two hours: €17.09 extra
Travel Agents
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.
(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 430 licensed (by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation) Travel Agencies (plus 123 branches) are in
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�operation throughout the island, many of which are IATA
members (July 2010).
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, 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
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The University of Cyprus (UCY) was established in 1989 as
the first public university of Cyprus, and accepted its first students in 1992. Although newly established, it is internationally
acknowledged for its strive for excellence both in teaching and
research. The total number of students in 2010 is 6,000.
UCY consists of six faculties: the Faculty of Humanities, the
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Social
Sciences and Education, the Faculty of Economics and
Management, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of
Letters. All academic departments offer 31 undergraduate
programmes of study, as well as 43 postgraduate programmes
at Master level (some of which are taught in English, like the
MBA and the MSc in Economic Analysis) and 33 at PhD level,
most of which can also be offered in the English language.
The UCY hosts the largest Library in Cyprus, which has
recently received the EFQM Award of Excellence, with unlimited resources.
At the same time, the University of Cyprus is developed to
support a multicultural student body. It has been actively participating in the EU ERASMUS Programme since 1998-99, as
well as in other exchange programmes. The University of
Cyprus implements the ECTS system and was awarded the
DS Label in June 2009.
�Furthermore, academic excellence at UCY is supported by
strong, global associations. UCY is an active member of more
than 30 university networks world-wide. The University has
developed an international profile in teaching and research,
with its priorities geared towards creativity and innovation, acting catalytically in transmitting applied research results directly
to the society.
Address:
University House “Anastasios G. Leventis”
P.O.Box 20537, 1678 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 89 40 00 , Fax: 22 89 44 72
E-mail: info@ucy.ac.cy
Web-site: www.ucy.ac.cy.
2)�Cyprus�University�of�Technology
The Cyprus University of Technology was established in 2003
and admitted its first students in September 2007. In the 2010-11
academic year more than 1800 undergraduate students are
expected to be studying at the university’s ten departments
and student numbers are to gradually rise up to 7000 in the
next twelve to fifteen years. Lectures are held in Greek but
plans are being considered for English speaking classes in the
next few years. The ECTS system (European Credit
Transferred Accumulation System) is applied for all courses of
study. The University also offers graduate programmes at
Masters and PhD levels. 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.
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 Cyprus University of Technology are:
Geotechnical Sciences and Environmental Management,
Management and Economics, Applied Arts and
Communication, Engineering and Technology and Health
Sciences.
Address:
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
Web-site: www.cut.ac.cy
3)�University�of�Nicosia
The University of Nicosia is the leading private university in
Cyprus, combining the best elements in western education,
quality standards and an international philosophy. With a student body from over 65 countries, a diverse range of academic
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�programmes, instruction in English, and a commitment to multiculturalism, the University provides a dynamic learning environment – conducive to discovery and personal growth.
The University pursues such excellence in education through
its four Schools: School of Business; School of Sciences;
School of Education; School of Humanities, Social Sciences
and Law. Through these, the University offers an array of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelor (4 years) and
Master Degrees (18 months - 2 years) – modelled on
European and American higher education, and continually
reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with developments and changing trends.
For further information, please visit the University’s website:
www.unic.ac.cy
Lefkosia
Leoforos Makedonitissas 46
P.O.Box 24005, 1700 Lefkosia
Tel: 357-22 8415 00, Fax: 357-22 35 20 67
4)�European�University�Cyprus
European University Cyprus is an independent, autonomous
university offering nationally and internationally recognized
degrees in 25 undergraduate and 4 graduate programs of
study. Licensed by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of
Cyprus, EUC has approximately 120 faculty teaching and conducting research in our four schools:
The School of Business Administration
The School of Sciences
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences
The School of Arts and Education Sciences
At EUC, our core values are the advancement of teaching,
learning and research. We aim to respond positively to the
needs of the members of the university community and society
by investing in centers and institutes, rewarding ambition and
drive in our staff and faculty and continually developing our
facilities and resources. We are committed to being a knowledge entrepreneur capable to empowering the community and
the region through application of learning.
Our vision is to be a leading university in the region, offering
excellence in teaching, research and service with a strong
focus.
Our mission is to educate our students for successful careers
and life achievement, to understand and serve the needs of
our society and to create knowledge through research.
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�Contact Information:
European University Cyprus
Office of Admissions
Diogenous 6, Engomi
P.O.Box 22006, 1516 Lefkosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357 22 71 30 00, Fax: +357 22 71 31 72
E-mail: admit@cycollege.ac.cy
Web-site: www.euc.ac.cy
5)�Frederick�University�-�Cyprus
Frederick University 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. It functions from two campuses, the main
campus in Lefkosia, the capital of Cyprus and the other in
Lemesos the second largest city.
Frederick University offers the following study programs:
• 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
Y. Frederickou 7, Pallouriotissa, 1036 Lefkosia
Tel: +357 22 43 13 55, Fax: +357 22 43 82 34
E-mail: info@frederick.ac.cy
Web-site: www.frederick.ac.cy
6)�Neapolis University�-�Pafos
The university of Pafos offers a comprehensive range of
undergraduate, master and doctoral programmes that reflect
the philosophy of the University to develop a balanced
portofolio of academic activities that combine and allow the
creation of centres of excellence in the chosen academic
fields. The programmes offered by the Neapolis University are:
Buisiness Administration, Financial Studies, Psychology,
Architecture and Environments Design, Real Estate Valuation
and Development.
Neapolis University Pafos:
Leoforos Danais 2, 8045 Pafos
Tel: +357 26 84 33 00, Fax: +357 26 93 19 44
E-mail: info@nup.ac.cy
Web-site: www.fnup.ac.cy
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�V
V.A.T. (Value Added Tax)
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, 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.
As from 1 May 2010 until December 2010, hotel accommodation or similar establishment, includings premises in which furnished sleeping accommodation suitable for use by visitors or
travelers is provided, are taxable at the reduced rate of 5%.
As from 19 Octoer 2007, the following are taxable at the
reduced rate of 5%: Hair dressing, Confectionery product,
Bottled water, Juices, Entry fees to theaters, cinemas, sporting
events, Luna parks and similar cultural events.
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 luggage by the last day of
the third month following the month in which the goods
were purchased.
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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 Blue Cyprus Ltd
Tel: 24 81 75 55, Fax: 24 81 75 58
4. Eurorefund Ltd
Tel: 24 82 84 84, 25 32 37 91
Toll free number: 80000828
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).
For information please call 22674264.
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, Agiou Andreou 142.
For Information and booking please call 25 36 27 56.
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�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 25 32 32 11.
Note: Each Germasogeia Walk is organised on alternate weeks.
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 25 32 32 11.
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.
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PAFOS WALKS
Strolling round Ktima-Pafos
Guided walking tour
Thursday: 10:00 hrs (except July and August)
Starting point: CTO Information Office, Gladstonos 3
For information and bookings please call 26 932841.
�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 114.
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 91 36 38, 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, 10:00-17:30 (May-June),
10:00-18:00 (July-August), 10:00-17:00 (September-October).
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�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 83 38 89
E-mail: protaraswaterpark@hotmail.co.uk
Catering facilities are available.
Open from April to October, from 10:00 to 18:00hrs daily.
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 41 countries of Europe.
More information from the Youth Board of Cyprus:
6, Evgenias & Antoniou Theodotou, 1060 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 40 26 12, 22 40 26 17, 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 Youth
Hostels Association. Non–members are also accepted but on
arrival at the Hostel they will be provided with a guest card.
The Hostels are open all year round and offer kitchen facilities.
Overnight fees: €10,00 per night (breakfast is not included in
the price).
Larnaka:
Nikolaou Rossou 27, 6021 Larnaka (near Agios Lazaros
Church, 50 metres from the beach), Tel: 24 62 11 88 or
99 93 55 83
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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, Fax: 22 672896,
E-mail: montis@logos.cy.net
�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 18 58, 26 99 18 59
Overnight fees: €12,00 (adults), €6,00 (children over 6
years) per night, from 1/11 - 15/4 €6,00 surcharge for heating
per room.
Note: It is strongly recommended that reservations for the
Rest House should be made well in advance, in order to avoid
any incovenience.
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�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 (October 2010 - July 2011).
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.
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Travelling
in Europe
2010
European Union
�Travelling in Europe 2010
The European Union stretches over the continent of Europe from Lapland
in the north to the Mediterranean Sea, and from the west coast of Ireland to
the shores of Cyprus: a rich tapestry of landscapes from rocky coastlines to
sandy beaches, from fertile pastureland to arid plains, from lakes and forests
to arctic tundra.
The peoples of Europe with their diverse traditions, cultures and languages
make up over 7 % of the world’s population. Their historic heritage is charted in
prehistoric cave paintings, Greek and Roman antiquities, Moorish architecture,
medieval fortresses, renaissance palaces and baroque churches. The modern
Europe too attracts the traveller with its vibrant cities, colourful cultural
festivities, winter and summer sports, and varied cuisine.
Europeans love to travel and the removal of most passport and baggage
formalities has made travelling much easier. Sixteen EU countries share the
same currency, the euro, which makes price comparisons easy and removes
the cost and inconvenience of changing money. The creation of a single
market now approaching 500 million people has brought wider choice and
lower prices. In fact most Europeans find it as easy to travel within the EU as to
travel within their home country.
�Money
The euro
The euro is the legal tender for around 329 million people in 16 EU countries:
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
EU countries not using the euro are Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Sweden and the United
Kingdom. The eight countries that have entered the EU since 2004 are committed to adopting the euro when they are ready.
The symbol for the euro is €. The euro notes are identical in all countries but
each country issues its own coins with one common side and one side displaying a distinctive national emblem. All the notes and coins can be used in all EU
countries that have adopted the euro, including many of their overseas entities,
such as the Azores, the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Madeira, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City have adopted the euro as their national
currency, which also gives them the right to issue a certain number of euro
coins with their own national sides. A number of countries and territories use
the euro as their de facto currency, such as Andorra, Kosovo and Montenegro.
In European countries outside the euro area, many hotels, shops and restaurants, particularly in tourist areas, accept payment in euro as well as the national
currency, although they are not legally obliged to do so.
Cash and cards
Thanks to EU rules, withdrawing euro from a cash machine costs you the same
anywhere in the EU as it does in your own country from a cash machine that
does not belong to your bank. The transaction fee for making a debit or credit
card payment in the EU in euro is the same as in your own country. Charges
may of course differ between banks.
�Coming from outside
If you enter the EU from outside, you can bring with you goods free of VAT 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 EU rules on VAT and excise do not apply.
Alcoholic drinks
1 litre of spirits over 22 % vol. or
2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine
4 litres of still wine
16 litres of beer
Tobacco products
There is a higher or lower limit depending on the country you are visiting and a
country may choose to only apply the lower limits to land and sea travellers.
Higher limit
200 cigarettes
100 cigarillos
50 cigars
250 g tobacco
or
or
or
or
Lower limit
40 cigarettes
20 cigarillos
10 cigars
50 g tobacco
or
or
or
Other goods including perfume
Up to a value of € 300 per traveller or € 430 for travellers by air and sea is
allowed. Some EU countries apply a lower limit of € 150 for travellers under 15.
�By road
Driving licence
A valid driving licence issued in an EU country is valid throughout the EU. In
some countries, in addition to carrying a valid driving licence, you will need to
have your vehicle registration document with you.
Motor insurance
Wherever you are travelling in the EU your car insurance policy will
automatically provide the minimum cover (third party liability) required by law.
This also applies to Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. If you have comprehensive
insurance at home, check that the cover extends to travelling in other countries.
A green card is not obligatory when travelling in the EU but it serves as
internationally recognised proof of insurance and it makes it easier to settle
claims arising from an accident. If you do not take a green card with you, you
should carry your certificate of insurance.
Your insurer can give you a European accident statement form, a standard
document that makes it easier to make a declaration on the spot if you have an
accident in another country.
Driving safely
In all EU countries, seat belts must now be worn in all vehicles, including tourist
coaches and minibuses. Children must also have appropriate child restraints in
cars and lorries and, where possible, in other vehicles as well.
Using a mobile phone while driving greatly increases the risk of an accident and
it is either explicitly or implicitly forbidden in all EU countries.
The maximum permitted blood alcohol level varies between 0.2 mg/ml
and 0.8 mg/ml although some countries do not allow any alcohol in the blood
while driving.
Remember to drive on the left side of the road in Cyprus, Ireland, Malta and
the United Kingdom and that in some countries, such as Belgium, France, the
Netherlands and Portugal, you normally have to give way to traffic coming from
your right.
�By rail
The EU has 210 000 km of railways with extensive international passenger
services. There are 5 000 km of high-speed lines in several countries with trains
reaching speeds of up to 320 km/h and the network is being extended.
International rail passenger transport is set to become more competitive from
the beginning of 2010 when any licensed, certified rail company established in
the EU will be able to offer international rail passenger services.
Rail passengers’ rights have been reinforced and improved with better
information, rights in the event of delay, missed connections and cancellations
and assistance for the disabled and the elderly.
Staying healthy
Access to healthcare
As an EU national, you can get free or reduced-cost healthcare if you are
suddenly taken ill or have an accident during a temporary visit to any EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only publicly funded health
treatment is included in this scheme and each country has its own rules for
public medical provision. In some, treatment is free, in some you pay part of the
cost and in others you have to pay the full cost and then claim a refund. So keep
all your bills, prescriptions and receipts.
�Communicating
Languages
Europe is rich in languages. The main language families in the EU include
Germanic, Romance, Slav, Baltic and Celtic. The EU institutions have 23 official
languages but there are many other lesser-spoken ones.
Many Europeans speak at least one other language as well as their mother
tongue and over a quarter of the adult population speak at least two foreign
languages. However, during your travels in Europe, try using a few phrases of
the local language when talking to local people. Start with a good morning:
Bulgarian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Estonian
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Irish
Dobro utro
Dobré ráno
God morgen
Goedemorgen
Good morning
Tere hommikust
Hyvää huomenta
Bonjour
Guten Morgen
Kalimera
Jó reggelt
Dia dhuit
Italian
Latvian
Lithuanian
Maltese
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Slovak
Slovene
Spanish
Swedish
Buongiorno
Labrīt
Labas Rytas
L-Għodwa t-Tajba
Dzień dobry
Bom dia
Bună dimineaţa
Dobré ráno
Dobro jutro
Buenos días
God morgon
Telephone
There is just one prefix for making international telephone calls anywhere in
the EU. It is 00.
The country codes are:
A
B
BG
CY
CZ
DE
DK
E
EST
F
FIN
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Germany
Denmark
Spain
Estonia
France
Finland
43
32
359
357
420
49
45
34
372
33
358
GB
GR
H
I
IRL
L
LT
LV
M
NL
P
PL
RO
S
SK
SLO
United Kingdom
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Ireland
Luxembourg
Lithuania
Latvia
Malta
Netherlands
Portugal
Poland
Romania
Sweden
Slovakia
Slovenia
44
30
36
39
353
352
370
371
356
31
351
48
40
46
421
386
�Documents you will need
For EU citizens
Passport or identity card
There are no longer any frontier controls at the borders between 22 EU
countries. This is thanks to the Schengen rules which are part of EU law. These
rules remove all internal border controls but put in place effective controls
at the external borders of the EU and introduce a common visa policy. All
EU countries are full Schengen members except for Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland,
Romania and the United Kingdom. You will therefore need to present a valid
passport or ID card to travel to those five countries. Iceland, Norway and
Switzerland are also Schengen members but are not in the EU.
When entering or leaving the EU at the external borders you will need a valid
passport or an ID card.
It is best to have your passport or ID card when travelling in the EU because
you may be required to prove your identity. If public order or national security
so require, checks at the internal borders may be carried out for limited periods.
Make sure that any children travelling with you either have their own passport
or ID card or are registered on your passport.
Agreements with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland enable their
nationals to be treated in the same way as EU citizens and to travel with just an
ID card or passport in the EU.
Visa
You will not need a visa for travelling within the EU.
For non-EU citizens
Passport
You will need a valid passport.
Visa
There are 34 countries whose nationals do not need a visa to visit the EU for
three months or less. These include Australia, Canada, Croatia, Japan, New
Zealand and the United States. The list of countries whose nationals require
visas to travel to the United Kingdom or Ireland differs slightly from other EU
countries. If in doubt, check with the nearest consulate of any EU country.
If your visa is from a country fully applying the Schengen rules, it
automatically allows you to travel to the other Schengen countries as well.
Moreover, if you have a valid residence permit from one of those Schengen
countries, it is equivalent to a visa. You may need a national visa to visit nonSchengen countries.
�Shopping
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.
Taxes (VAT and excise duties) are included in the price you pay and no further
payment of tax can be due in any other EU country.
Tobacco and alcohol
To determine whether tobacco and alcohol are for personal use, each country
can set guide levels. In other words, if you carry a larger quantity of these
goods, you may be asked to prove that they are intended for personal use and
to justify their purchase. The guide levels may not be lower than:
800 cigarettes
400 cigarillos
200 cigars
1 kg of tobacco
10 litres of spirits
20 litres of 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
For a limited time, some countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom) are maintaining a limit of
200 cigarettes brought back from Estonia and Lithuania and some countries
(Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Sweden and the United Kingdom) are restricting
travellers from Bulgaria and Romania to 200 cigarettes.
�Help for consumers
As a consumer, you are protected by basic laws no matter where you are in
the EU.
• EU laws on food labelling enable you to make informed choices about
what you are buying. You can check the list of ingredients for any that are
associated with allergies or intolerance. There are regulations about what
products can be called ‘organic’ and rules on the use of nutrition and health
claims on foods.
• The unit price of products — the price per kilo or per litre — must be given
by supermarkets to make it easier to compare prices.
• Cosmetic products have to indicate how long they can be used after
opening. Look out for the open jar symbol. Sunscreen products should
now have clearer labelling, including a standardised indication of UVA
protection, standardised terms for describing levels of protection and no
misleading terms such as ‘total protection’.
• EU law offers protection on package holidays and timeshare property
schemes.
Respecting the
environment
You can make your contribution to tackling the problem of climate change by
tracking your carbon footprint on your mobile phone while on your travels.
Download mobGAS (mobgas.jrc.ec.europa.eu) free and calculate how much
impact your daily activities are having on the environment and get practical tips
on how to reduce that impact.
Look for the Flower , the EU Eco-label, on everyday consumer goods from
soaps and shampoos to shoes to help you find greener products. You can also
use the Flower to find an environmentally friendly hotel, bed and breakfast,
youth hostel or campsite. The Flower tells you that the tourist accommodation
or camp site limits its energy and water consumption, reduces waste and
makes use of renewable energy sources.
�By air
Creating a single European market in air transport has meant lower fares and
a wider choice of carriers and services for passengers. EU measures from 2009
will improve the performance and safety of the European aviation system and
will mean safer, greener and more cost-efficient flights.
Air passenger rights
As an air passenger, you have certain rights when it comes to information
about flights and reservations, damage to baggage, delays and cancellations,
denied boarding, compensation in the case of accidents or difficulties with
package holidays. These rights apply to scheduled and chartered flights, both
domestic and international, from an EU airport or to an EU airport from one
outside the EU, when operated by an EU airline. The EU also maintains a list of
airlines banned from operating in the EU and using EU airports. Disabled or
elderly passengers are now entitled to free help on aircraft and in EU airports
so that they can travel as easily as anyone else. Travellers can compare prices of
air travel as a result of EU rules to ensure that the price given includes all taxes,
fees and surcharges.
If you have a complaint, first contact the airline or organiser of the package
holiday. If they fail to fulfil their obligations then you should complain to the
competent national enforcement body. Call the Europe Direct freephone
number 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11 to get details of the relevant authority.
Security
In order to ensure a high level of security throughout the EU, common rules
and standards have been laid down on such things as screening of passengers,
cabin and hold baggage and aircraft security checks. There is an agreed EU list
of items that are not allowed in the cabin on flights from EU airports and a list of
articles banned from the baggage hold. Check also on the latest restrictions on
carrying liquids.
�A European health insurance card simplifies procedures, cuts red tape and
helps to speed up the reimbursement of costs. If you do not yet have a card,
get it from your local social security or sickness insurance office. Some countries
incorporate the European card on the reverse side of a national card and others
issue separate cards.
Travel insurance
You may want to take out travel insurance as only some EU countries pay the full
cost of medical treatment. Illness or an accident abroad may mean extra travel,
accommodation and repatriation costs, for which you may want to be insured.
Medicines
Take your prescription with you if you are carrying prescribed medicines. Do
not exceed the quantities needed for your personal use during your trip, as
large quantities of drugs can create suspicion.
Immunisation
There are, in general, no immunisation requirements when travelling in the EU.
However, there are requirements or recommendations for certain of the EU’s
overseas territories. Check with your doctor before you go.
Bathing water
Strict standards are set for bathing water throughout the EU and the overall
water quality is improving. An annual European Commission report gives useful
water quality information for holiday-makers on both coastal and inland waters
across the EU.
If you see a Blue Flag on a beach or at a marina, you can be assured that it has
reached specific standards on water quality, safety, services, environmental
management and information. Over 2 700 beaches and marinas in the EU were
awarded a Blue Flag in 2008/09. This voluntary scheme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education.
�Mobile phones
You can use your mobile phone anywhere in Europe and in many other parts
of the world thanks to the EU’s GSM technical standard. Mobile phone users
abroad have enjoyed significant savings of around 60 % thanks to the EU roaming regulation which sets limits or ‘Eurotariffs’ on international roaming rates for
voice calls. The cost of sending a text from abroad has also been substantially
reduced and now costs no more than 11 cents (excluding VAT).
Eurotariff maximum per minute roaming charge in euro (excluding VAT)
Average charge
summer 2006 1 July 2010 1 July 2011
Mobile calls made abroad
Mobile calls received abroad
€ 1.10
€ 0.58
€ 0.39
€ 0.15
€ 0.35
€ 0.11
Operators are free to offer cheaper rates so look out for the best deals. Customers now receive an automated message of the charges that apply for calls, texts
and data roaming services such as surfing the web or downloading movies. A
mechanism for protecting consumers from ‘bill shock’ in data roaming services
will be available from March 2010. Customers will be able to specify in advance
the maximum they want to spend for data roaming services and a default cut
off limit of € 50 per month will be applied as from July 2010 if the customer
does not specifically opt for another amount.
An EU website (ec.europa.eu/roaming) lists the Eurotariff offered by operators
in all 27 EU countries and has links to their websites. Tariffs for sending text
messages or using data services can also be compared.
Postage
Postage stamps can only be used in the country in which you buy them, even
when priced in euro.
Electricity
All Europe has 220–240 volt, 50 cycle alternating current. Cyprus, Ireland, Malta
and the United Kingdom have square three-pin plugs but, in general, all other
EU countries have two-pin plugs. These may vary but you should be able to
use your appliances, such as hairdryers and shavers, anywhere. Adaptors can
usually be bought in airports and tourist resorts.
�Things to do
There is a dazzling choice of things to do and see in Europe. For ideas and
information on all countries, have a look at the European tourist destinations
website www.visiteurope.com or go to the websites of the official national
tourist organisations of each EU country.
A
B
BG
CY
CZ
D
DK
E
EST
F
FIN
GB
GR
H
I
IRL
L
LT
LV
M
NL
P
PL
RO
S
SK
SLO
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Germany
Denmark
Spain
Estonia
France
Finland
United Kingdom
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Ireland
Luxembourg
Lithuania
Latvia
Malta
Netherlands
Portugal
Poland
Romania
Sweden
Slovakia
Slovenia
www.austria.info
www.visitflanders.com and www.opt.be
www.bulgariatravel.org
www.visitcyprus.com
www.czechtourism.com
www.germany-tourism.de
www.visitdenmark.com
www.spain.info
www.visitestonia.com
www.franceguide.com
www.visitfinland.com
www.visitbritain.com
www.visitgreece.gr
www.hungary.com
www.enit.it
www.discoverireland.com
www.visitluxembourg.lu
www.lithuaniantravel.com
www.latviatourism.lv
www.visitmalta.com
www.holland.com
www.visitportugal.com
www.poland.travel
www.romaniatourism.com
www.visitsweden.com
www.slovakia.travel
www.slovenia.info
The abbreviations for countries are those used on nationality plates on cars.
The EU supports and contributes to many cultural projects and events across
Europe every year. One of these is to designate a cultural capital of Europe.
Essen in Germany, Pecs in Hungary and Istanbul in Turkey share the title in
2010. ‘Essen for the Ruhr’, a metropolis in western Germany, is hosting a
myriad of projects throughout the year to celebrate architecture and urban
development, the performing arts, literature, history and creative industries.
Pecs, the historic university city in southern Hungary, has a colourful line-up of
festivals, art exhibitions, classical, folk and pop music, theatre, dance, film and
literary events. The year 2010 in Istanbul, with its ancient mosques, palaces,
museums and bazaars, is alive with special cultural projects from fashion
shows and costume exhibitions to Turkish Makam music concerts, Tangoweek,
Ramadan festivities and an international puppet festival.
�Time zones
GMT
GMT +1
GMT +2
GMT +3
GMT +4
Summer time
Daylight saving time begins across the EU on 28 March 2010 when clocks are moved
forward an hour and it ends on 31 October 2010 when clocks are put back an hour.
The dates for 2011 are 27 March and 30 October.
If things go wrong
Single European emergency number: 112
To contact the emergency services in any EU country from any phone, fixed or
mobile, dial 112, free of charge.
Loss or theft
Report any theft to the local police. You will need to enclose the police report
when making your insurance or compensation claim. Cancel any lost or stolen
credit cards immediately. If your passport has been stolen, report it to your
country’s consulate or embassy as well as to the police. Remember that if you are
outside the EU you can get help from the consulate or embassy of any other EU
country if yours is not represented.
Getting in touch with the EU
ONLINE
Information in all the official languages of the European Union is
available on the Europa website: europa.eu
�IN PERSON
All over Europe there are hundreds of local EU information centres.
You can find the address of the centre nearest you at:
europedirect.europa.eu
ON THE PHONE OR BY MAIL
Europe Direct is a service which answers your questions about
the European Union. You can contact this service by freephone
(00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11), or by payphone from outside the EU
(+32 2 2999696), or by electronic mail via
europedirect.europa.eu
READ ABOUT EUROPE
Publications about the EU are only a click away
on the EU Bookshop website: bookshop.europa.eu
You can also obtain information and booklets in English about
the European Union from:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIONS
Representation in Ireland
18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
IRELAND
Tel. +353 16341111
Internet: ec.europa.eu/ireland/
E-mail:
eu-ie-info-request@ec.europa.eu
Representation in the
United Kingdom
8 Storey’s Gate, London SW1P 3AT
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 2079731992
Internet: www.ec.europa.eu/uk
Representation in Wales
2 Caspian Point, Caspian Way,
Cardiff
CF10 4QQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 2920895020
Internet: www.ec.europa.eu/uk
Representation in Scotland
9 Alva Street, Edinburgh EH2 4PH
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 1312252058
Internet: www.ec.europa.eu/uk
Representation in
Northern Ireland
74–76 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HP
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 2890240708
Internet: www.ec.europa.eu/uk
Representation in the
United States
2300 M Street, NW — 3rd floor
Washington DC 20037
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Tel. +202 8629500
Internet: www.eurunion.org
222 East 41st Street, 20th floor
New York, NY 10017
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Tel. +212 3713804
Internet: www.eurunion.org
EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT OFFICE
Office in Ireland
European Union House
43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
IRELAND
Tel. +353 16057900
Internet: www.europarl.ie
E-mail:
epdublin@europarl.europa.eu
United Kingdom Office
2, Queen Anne’s Gate,
London SW1H 9AA
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 2072274300
Internet: www.europarl.org.uk
E-mail:
eplondon@europarl.europa.eu
Office in Scotland
The Tun, 4 Jackson’s Entry
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 1315577866
Internet: www.europarl.org.uk
E-mail:
epedinburgh@europarl.europa.eu
There are European Commission and Parliament representations and offices
in all the countries of the European Union. The European Commission also has
delegations in other parts of the world.
�Choosing a time to travel
Weather
Europe’s weather is generally temperate. This table shows average minimum
January temperatures and average maximum July temperatures in the capitals
of the EU countries.
A
B
BG
CY
CZ
D
DK
E
EST
F
FIN
GB
GR
H
I
IRL
L
LT
LV
M
NL
P
PL
RO
S
SK
SLO
Average min.
January ºC
Vienna
–4
Brussels
–1
Sofia
–4
Nicosia
5
Prague
–5
Berlin
–3
Copenhagen
–2
Madrid
2
Tallinn
– 10
Paris
1
Helsinki
–9
London
2
Athens
6
Budapest
–4
Rome
5
Dublin
1
Luxembourg
–1
Vilnius
– 11
Rīga
– 10
Valletta
10
Amsterdam
–1
Lisbon
8
Warsaw
–6
Bucharest
–7
Stockholm
–5
Bratislava
–3
Ljubljana
–4
Average max.
July ºC
25
23
27
37
23
24
22
31
20
25
22
22
33
28
30
20
23
23
22
29
22
27
24
30
22
26
27
Pets
Travelling with a cat or dog is now much easier with the new EU pet passport
available from any vet. All cats and dogs must have a passport containing
details of a valid rabies vaccination. Until at least 30 June 2010, Ireland, Malta,
Sweden and the United Kingdom also require proof that the vaccination has
been effective.
In addition, treatment for ticks and tapeworm is required for entry into
Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom. Finland and Sweden require a
tapeworm treatment.
An animal has to be identified by an electronic microchip. A clearly readable
tattoo is also acceptable until July 2011, except if you are taking your animal to
Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom where a microchip is already required.
�Travelling in Europe 2010
Europe: a continent with thousands of years of history, a rich cultural heritage
and some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery. So much for the traveller to
discover and explore and all made much easier thanks to the European Union.
You can cross many borders within the EU without being checked and the euro
makes it easier to shop around for bargains. You have easy access to healthcare
should you need it and pets no longer have to be left at home. If you drive,
your driving licence and motor insurance policy issued in one EU country are
valid in all the others. And you can use your mobile phone everywhere.
For more information,
helpful tips and a map
of Europe, see inside.
This Travelling in Europe 2010 leaflet is also published on the Internet in an
extended version, which provides links to more detailed information on
the subjects covered: europa.eu/travel
europa.eu/travel
You can find this leaflet and other short, clear explanations about the EU
online at ec.europa.eu/publications
European Commission
Directorate-General for Communication
Publications
B-1049 Brussels
Manuscript completed in December 2009
© European Union, 2010
Reproduction is authorised. For any use or reproduction of individual
photos, permission must be sought directly from the copyright holder.
Illustrations: Hugo van Look
doi:10.2775/3642
NA-32-09-160-EN-C
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www.cypruslefkosia.com
Lefkosia (Nicosia). A city for all sports
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The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards at
21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool
(21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10
metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and
Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events
such as the Balkan Games.
a football
Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the
pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the
Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three
lifeguards and four security guards who ensure that the correct
clothing and hygiene regulations are implemented at all times.
UEFA as a
ry. It offers
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ONGOING EXPERIENCE
Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall
The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the
Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home
ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor
sports arena on the island.
The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also
accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball,
squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important
basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta
European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA
All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual
Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals.
Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall
The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios
Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the
strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive
training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a
hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall
with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball.
It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host
games at an international level as well as additional badminton training
units.
There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full
administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia
Sports Research Centre.
�Olympic Shooting Range
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the
Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities
meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several
international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in
addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as
well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four
trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range
houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum
weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across
the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of
the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in
the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz,
(the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion),
Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary
Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal
sports facilities include:
location for sports activities throughout the year.
More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped
sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur
sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and
teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes.
GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria Pancyprian Sports Club)
The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football
stadium and a track and field area.
The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a
Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers
a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker
rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all
common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who
require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is
built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events,
it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics
Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events.
The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was
used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004
Summer Olympics in Athens.
Lefkosia T
For more
�Olympic Shooting Range
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the
Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities
meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several
international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in
addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as
well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four
trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range
houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum
weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across
the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of
the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in
the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz,
(the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion),
Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary
Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal
sports facilities include:
location for sports activities throughout the year.
More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped
sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur
sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and
teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes.
GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria Pancyprian Sports Club)
The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football
stadium and a track and field area.
The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a
Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers
a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker
rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all
common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who
require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is
built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events,
it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics
Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events.
The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was
used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004
Summer Olympics in Athens.
Lefkosia T
For more
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www.cypruslefkosia.com
Lefkosia (Nicosia). A city for all sports
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For more information tel:22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com
ross
e of
e in
pitz,
on),
r-
ONGOING EXPERIENCE
porary
The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards at
21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool
(21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10
metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and
Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events
such as the Balkan Games.
a football
Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the
pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the
Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three
lifeguards and four security guards who ensure that the correct
clothing and hygiene regulations are implemented at all times.
UEFA as a
ry. It offers
tre, locker
ning in all
hletes who
ts and was
of the 2004
With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool
ypria -
prus and is
ck events,
ofAthletics
ck events.
Lefkosia Tourism Company
ONGOING EXPERIENCE
Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall
The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the
Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home
ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor
sports arena on the island.
The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also
accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball,
squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important
basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta
European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA
All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual
Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals.
Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall
The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios
Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the
strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive
training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a
hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall
with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball.
It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host
games at an international level as well as additional badminton training
units.
There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full
administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia
Sports Research Centre.
�cyprus
www.cypruslefkosia.com
Lefkosia (Nicosia). A city for all sports
mum
Lefkosia Tourism Company
For more information tel:22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com
ross
e of
e in
pitz,
on),
r-
ONGOING EXPERIENCE
porary
The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards at
21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool
(21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10
metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and
Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events
such as the Balkan Games.
a football
Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the
pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the
Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three
lifeguards and four security guards who ensure that the correct
clothing and hygiene regulations are implemented at all times.
UEFA as a
ry. It offers
tre, locker
ning in all
hletes who
ts and was
of the 2004
With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool
ypria -
prus and is
ck events,
ofAthletics
ck events.
Lefkosia Tourism Company
ONGOING EXPERIENCE
Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall
The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the
Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home
ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor
sports arena on the island.
The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also
accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball,
squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important
basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta
European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA
All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual
Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals.
Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall
The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios
Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the
strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive
training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a
hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall
with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball.
It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host
games at an international level as well as additional badminton training
units.
There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full
administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia
Sports Research Centre.
�Olympic Shooting Range
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the
Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities
meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several
international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in
addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as
well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four
trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range
houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum
weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across
the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of
the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in
the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz,
(the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion),
Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary
Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal
sports facilities include:
location for sports activities throughout the year.
More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped
sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur
sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and
teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes.
GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria Pancyprian Sports Club)
The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football
stadium and a track and field area.
The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a
Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers
a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker
rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all
common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who
require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is
built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events,
it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics
Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events.
The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was
used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004
Summer Olympics in Athens.
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The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the
Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities
meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several
international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in
addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as
well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four
trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range
houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum
weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across
the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of
the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in
the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz,
(the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion),
Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary
Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal
sports facilities include:
location for sports activities throughout the year.
More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped
sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur
sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and
teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes.
GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria Pancyprian Sports Club)
The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football
stadium and a track and field area.
The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a
Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers
a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker
rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all
common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who
require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is
built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events,
it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics
Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events.
The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was
used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004
Summer Olympics in Athens.
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21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool
(21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10
metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and
Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events
such as the Balkan Games.
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Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the
pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the
Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three
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Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall
The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the
Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home
ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor
sports arena on the island.
The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also
accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball,
squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important
basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta
European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA
All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual
Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals.
Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall
The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios
Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the
strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive
training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a
hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall
with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball.
It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host
games at an international level as well as additional badminton training
units.
There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full
administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia
Sports Research Centre.
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route
Krasochoria
Lemesou
(Wine Villages of Lemesos)
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!
An old “Pithari” (Wine jar) at Pera Pedi
3
�4
route
Krasochoria Lemesou
(Wine Villages of Lemesos)
Lemesos, Kolossi, Erimi, Kantou, Souni Zanakia, Pano Kivides, Agios Amvrosios,
Lofou, Vouni, Koilani, Pera Pedi, Mandria,
Kato Platres, Omodos, Vasa, Malia, Arsos,
Pachna, Anogyra, Avdimou
As the poet Constantinos Kavafis said,
“You should want the road to be a long one”.
Here both to travel the route and to arrive are
pleasures.
�Inside a Winery in Anogyra
THE FOOTHILLS OF TROODOS - A LOVELY SIGHT
Spread out over the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain
range, majestically overlooking thousands of vineyards, the route of
“Krasochoria Lemesou” (Wine Villages of Lemesos) offers the traveller
everything. Natural scenery, pretty villages, local produce and, at a
break in the journey, rest, relaxation and delicious wines to tempt the
palate.
Along this Wine Route there are 20 villages. It is the fourth region
of Wines of Controlled Denomination in Cyprus. Large quantities of
indigenous grapes are grown here.
This is a Route to savour, so pleasant that the words of the Greek poet
Constantinos Kavafis come to mind: “You should want the road to be a
long one”. Here both to travel and to arrive are pleasures. Nature, and
man’s cultivation of it are all about. For the lover of history, there is
plenty to engage the attention too.
Village life has always included a welcome -even in the poorest times
a householder would give his bed and bread to the traveller. There
is no need for such gestures today, but everywhere along this route
the Cyprus welcome remains warm and friendly. Nowhere is there a
warmer welcome than in our wineries. This route has no less than 11
to visit.
5
�general
characteristics
Thrust up by a huge volcanic eruption 90 million years ago, the island of Cyprus is
dominated by its Troodos range, with its highest point Mount Olympos (1952 m). Below,
sloping down to the southern coast, the terrain provides excellent conditions for the
cultivation of the vine.
Climate: Winters here can be cold, and part of this route goes up to the
snow line (1,100 m), but sunshine is never far away. Autumn is short,
but its rains bring spring-like conditions and hosts of wild flowers.
Summers are warm to hot, but generally there is a breeze.
Terrain: Hilly, and undulating, o en with stepped cultivation. The soil
and general “terroir” are very suitable for vines.
Vineyards: The twenty villages that lie along the way belong in the
fourth region of the Wines of Controlled Denomination of Origin
(WCNO). Twenty three grape varieties are grown.
Red varieties: Mavro, O halmo, Marathe iko, Carignan Noire, Mataro,
Oellade, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Alicante B., Grenache,
Shiraz, Merlot, Lefkada.
White varieties: Xynisteri, Palomino, Malvasia L., Malvasia G.,
Sauvignon Black, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay,
Malaga.
�A vineyard vista at Koilani
7
��Interior shot of an old Winery in Omodos
9
�the route
Taking the A6 Motorway westwards from
Lemesos (Limassol), we look out for the
exit to Kolossi (about seven kilometres
along the way), turn off and drive south
a kilometre. Here is a modern, vibrant
village spreading northwards from the old
Crusader Castle. Not far away are “The
Plantations”, where millions of citrus fruits
are picked every year and the scent during
blossom time is intense. Kolossi offers
shops and services of all kinds, traditional
and modern alike.
Kolossi Castle recalls the age of the
Crusades and one of the Orders, the
Koumandaria of the Knights of St. John,
that spent many years here. Their period
in Cyprus coincided with the international
fame of Cyprus’s great sweet wine in the
Royal and Ecclesiastical Courts of Europe,
and it eventually took their name, becoming
“Koumandaria”.
Leaving Kolossi westwards, we soon come
to Erimi Village. 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
�A vineyard vista at Vouni
11
�interest, view an audio-visual presentation,
taste and buy a range of Cyprus wines.
A few metres from the Wine Museum,
across the bridge, we turn right on to the
E601 road and begin our ascent into the
hills. We pass Kantou Village and a er about
six kilometres, Souni and Zanakia. This is
a pleasing countryside location, in which
you can refresh mind and body and enjoy
a seat under the pine trees in the Zanakia
square. Nearby is the first modern winery to
be built by the Haggipavlou family in 1893,
surrounded by a model vineyard.
As we drive on upwards, we pass the new
village of Pano Kivides, with its well laid out
streets, neat new houses and nice gardens.
The residents were moved here in 1971
from the old village bearing the name
because of a severe land-slip, rendering
the dwellings unsafe. Shortly a er passing
the petrol station (which has a fascinating
connection with Cyprus’s independence
struggles of the 1950s and 60s) and its
attached taverna, you may take a right
turn down a steep cobbled road to the old
village, cradled in an attractive hillside, with
a charming little church.
The land is no longer unsafe. From here
the more adventurous driver may take
fascinating unmade-up tracks through the
area, which are quite safe, beautiful and
peaceful; and you can’t get lost!
Back on the main road, we drive four km
along and down a long slope to the second
village of the “Wine Villages Region”, Agios
Amvrosios. It repays a stop -surrounded
by hillocks and deep little valleys, there are
some spectacular drives/walks to be had
here. The streets of the village, too, reward
the walker-most houses are very well
restored and they wind around the slopes
delightfully. The main street is lively with
its village store, coffee shops and a taverna
which has a magnificent old Mulberry tree
outside (“Sykaminia” in Greek, which is the
name of the taverna).
On the main road is the winery “GAIA
OINOTECHNIKI”, established in 1988
and known for its EU-certified organic red
and rosé wines. Try the “Ambelida” white,
which is a popular wine, with a pleasing
flowery nose and fresh taste, made from the
Xynisteri variety.
�13
�the route
One hundred metres up the road from the
“GAIA OINOTECHNIKI” winery, take the right
turn to Vouni Village. In February almond
blossoms dot the way - and when you get
there you will see that Vouni is covered with
almond trees! Nestled in a large hollow in
the hillside, the village lies between two
rivers and it is noted for its steep, cobbled,
narrow streets, with some very interesting
old houses with traditional court-yards and
Venetian arches at their heart. Everywhere
there are balconies to be seen, small and
large, all with sensational views. Vouni
has trees-lots of them! Big pine trees dot
through the buildings, and the fields and
gardens have almonds, pomegranates,
figs, citrus, peach and apricots, whilst just
outside there are clusters of cypress and
eucalyptus trees. Thirty years ago Vouni
had 2,500 inhabitants, but now less than
100 live there permanently. Urbanisation
accounted for the loss, but families are
returning, if only to restore their old homes
for weekends and holidays. In Cyprus,
people are very loyal to the villages of their
ancestors.
The village has several small ethnic
and religious museums, coffee shops
and tavernas. It also hosts the Cyprus
Donkey Sanctuary, founded in 1994,
which looks a er more than 120 sick,
old or unwanted former working donkeys,
as well as operating a health service for
those still working. Leaving the village
centre eastwards, we can see the old olive
press, a recently built small amphitheatre,
with attached refreshment booth and
children’s playground and the new Lemesos
district wine centre. Everywhere there
are vineyards, alas many of them now
abandoned (most are planted with the
Mavro grape, now no longer loved by
winemakers) but as we motor on towards
Koilani more spaces are cultivated and
planted with new grape varieties, supplying
the wineries of that village.
Four kilometres lie between Vouni and
Koilani -it is a winding road with gorgeous
views along the long valley to the right.
Koilani is utterly charming with winding
shaded streets and some delightful village
houses hidden away behind their treelined court-yards. It is a lively busy village
with some local industry and commercial
activities and includes several wineries.
�As a former administrative village of the region,
and centre of this “Afames” area, with some of the
best red grape vineyards in Cyprus, it is a place to
linger awhile in…
The “AGIA MAVRI” winery, started in the 1980s
by Dr. and Mrs. Ioannides, makes a large range
of wines; dry, medium and sweet. It is one of the
latter, the “Mosxatos”, that has made the winery
famous internationally through the Gold, Silver and
Bronze medals it has won. It is gently sweet, with
a dry finish and is a delightful dessert wine. Mrs.
Ioannides is the chief winemaker.
In the centre of this hilly village there is the
community taverna, a general store and several
styles of coffee shop.
Back on the main road you can take in
“VARDALIS WINERY”, which welcomes visitors by
appointment. Here is another chance for wine buffs
to try the Cyprus red grape, the Marathe iko.
Wine is not the only grape product to be tasted.
“Palouzé” and “Soudjoukos” are Cyprus sweets
made from grape juice, boiled in huge copper
cauldrons and cleared with “white earth”.
It is then cooled and thickened with flour and
brought to the boil once more, sometimes with
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�Sign at Koilani
rose-water or orange water flavouring,
to make a blancmange like dessert and a
chewy whole almond filled sweet.
In October, on the first weekend, Koilani
stages the “Afamia” festival, where palouzé
and other delights are offered for free,
among many other attractions. The village
also hosts an ecclesiastical Museum which
accommodates the skull of Agia Mavri,
Patron Saint of the village. A small wine
museum is currently being renovated.
Down the road from Koilani is the tiny old
Byzantine Church of Agia Mavri which you
must stop and see. A big coffee shop /
restaurant operates on both sides of the
road, part of it in the shade of a huge 800
year old Plane tree. A short drive up a
twisting road through a green gorge to Pera
Pedi follows.
Pera Pedi Village is equally spread on either
side of the Saittas to Mandria road. On the
south side the village is old and compact,
whilst on the other side, going up the pineclad slopes, the buildings are newer and
larger, with some lovely houses hidden away
in the pine trees. Apples are a crop here-we
are on the snow line; above it apples, below
it olives. Here you can see the buildings
that comprised the second commercial
winery of Cyprus, started in 1894 by the
English Chaplin family, and bought by KEO
on their formation in 1928. Restoration is
a possibility.
Now we take the road to Mandria. A er five
kilometres or so we bear le down into this
pretty village. Rainfall is generally good
here, so it is green and well planted. At
the bottom of the village, we can visit the
“M. ANTONIADES” Winery, another family
business, where the winemaker uses the
unusual “free flow” system to produce the
grape juice (the weight of the grapes in the
vat is sufficient to ensure this flow of juice).
There are old winemaking implements on
show, and a splendid tasting room, with a
large balcony giving wonderful views across
the landscape. The Antoniades brand name
is “Castellani” and you can try both the red
and white wines.
Back on the main road we head north for
another five kilometres, when we reach Kato
Platres Village. Plenty of hills surround us,
with pine trees galore and wonderful air.
There is a touristic feeling here and it is
popular with Cypriots and foreigners alike.
It is pleasantly cool in high summer.
�Barrels inside a Winery in Arsos
17
�Along the way near the church is the
splendid “Chateau” of “LAMBOURIS
WINERY”, where group visitors are welcome.
Founded in 1989, from small beginnings
making wine in a chilled fruit store, it has
become quite a large and successful,
exporting producer. Try the Xynisteri,
“Lambouri White”, and barrel-fermented
Chardonnay.
To get back on to our route we re-trace our
path to Mandria Village and head southwest to Omodos. Just before we get there
we come upon the family-run “ZENON
WINERY”, which is a middle-sized producer.
Its premises show off a lot of viticultural and
household implements of historical interest.
From the range of wines try Zenon’s fresh
and fruity Xynisteri.
A er 72 km, so far, our next port-of call is Omodos, where we leave the car
in the ample car park and walk into the
pedestrianised village square “Timios
Stavros” (Holy Cross), which is bounded
by cra and fashion shops, coffee shops
and eating places, with the fine monastery
building at its foot. The village is bustling
and beautifully restored throughout. It lies
on the western bank of River Chapotami, at
an altitude of 810 metres and is surrounded
by hills. Good rainfall ensures much more
than just vineyards, with various crops and
all kinds of orchard fruit grown. The huge
renovated wine press (“Linos) is well worth
a visit. Omodos is popular with tourists, so
there are plenty of restaurants and several
good places to stay.
Leaving Omodos we return to the E601
road to Erimi. Shortly a er we do so we
spot the “LINOS WINERY”, which welcomes
the visitor. Grapes from privately owned
�Zivania, the sociable spirit!
19
�Zivania, the perfect complement to mezze…
vineyards (currently being extended) of both
local and foreign varieties make a range of
popular table wines. “LINOS” is family-run
and the current director is Mr. Herodotos
Herodotou. From the winery you can admire
the splendid view across the valley to the
east and the chalky ridge of Afames with its
prominent vineyards. The area is steeped in
history, ancient and modern.
Not far along the road, we take a short
detour to Vasa village, four kilometres
roughly from Omodos. The way in, down a
deep little valley with a 180° turn at the
bottom, where a charming little chapel has
to be seen, is really lovely. Then, upwards
into Vasa, yet another rural village, with
yet another character all of its own. The
products of the good earth have supported
this community for hundreds of years and
wine has been a commercial business here
for a long time as well.
As we arrive, the village church of Agios
Georgios dominates the view. Another
building that catches the eye is an imposing
restored stone house which hosts
“VASA WINERY”. This is a ‘boutique’
winery, founded by former international
businessman Pambos Argyrides. Pambos
has inherited the wine-making mantle of his
great grandfather, grandfather and father,
turning their traditions into stylish modern
wines using Xynisteri and Chardonnay,
Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Marathe iko. In his complex there reside his
forbears’ winemaking tools and the huge
terra cotta jars (“Pitharia”) in which the
wine was made. Alongside are the gleaming
temperature controlled stainless steel
fermenters and storage tanks with today’s
vintages in them. Through a doorway and
you enter Pambos’s delightful residence,
complete with tasting room. Down below are
cool cellars, with elegant new French oak
barrels maturing Argyrides wines.
Vasa is not a large village, but worth a
stroll around its pleasant streets, with
several tavernas, shops and coffee shops
adorning them. Here, and indeed in virtually
all winemaking villages, as you walk the
streets you see the huge “Pitharia” close to
the houses, in yards and sometimes in the
dwellings themselves. They are a reminder
that in days gone by every family made its
own wine-some for consumption, some for
distilling and some for marinating pork meat
and sausages, to keep for winter. There is a
charming Folklore Museum here as well, with
�…
Sniffing the wine prior to tasting it…
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�Vineyard at Zanakia
a lot of exhibits and information about vines kilometres to Arsos Village. Like so many
and wines.
others it is built on a hill (good for defensive
purposes), its streets plunge down into
From Vasa take the local, tarmac road to
a green valley with a stream at its foot.
Malia Village, passing along an undulating
This provides excellent opportunities for
plateau with a myriad of vineyards. Before
walks. Arsos has a gentrified look about it,
the Turkish invasion of 1974 Malia was a
with many houses either restored or rebi-communal village and this is evident from
constructed or new ones built in traditional
the tall Minaret of the village Mosque. Malia
local stone. It is becoming a popular place
Village is one of the vinicultural villages
to live. Along the valley track, or by another
which largely maintains its old character,
road from the village, on the western
less touristically developed than Omodos
side, is the “NIKOLETTINO” winery. Its
and Vasa. It is most noticeable for the
position offers the visitor and wine taster
multi-million Euro wine development close
handsome views to the village and around
by-the “MALIA (KEO)” winery. Originally
the countryside. The winery’s grapes are
built in 1930, the chateau-like structure
essentially local and from the range you may
was completely re-built in 1996 and a large
try the white Xynisteri.
modern wine-making plant added. Visits can
be arranged by appointment. Around the
Arsos Village has an ecclesiastical and a
winery are 50 hectares of model vineyards, folkloric museum, both of which should be
planted with a wide variety of indigenous
visited. In the centre of the village there is
and international grapes. From the range,
an excellent produce shop, where you may
the “Ktima Malia” Riesling is interesting,
buy the fine-quality local olive oil (a fast
because it is one of the few successful
expanding growth industry in Cyprus, as
manifestations of this grape in Cyprus.
befits the move to the healthy Mediterranean
The Chardonnay is also worth trying, with
diet) and dine well at the local taverna.
characteristic flower and fruit notes of this
From Arsos village go back to the E601 and
grape.
drive south. A er about eight kilometres we
Another essentially rural ride takes us four take a right turn to Pachna. This is a large
�Bottling at a Winery in the region
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�the route
and purposeful village, with a lot going on.
There is a number of outstanding country
walks from here, with churches old and
new that demand a visit. A er our look
around, we go on again, this time on the
cross-country gravelled road to Anogyra,
a distance of seven km. Olives, vines and
goat herds dot the landscape but all are
now in carob country! These lovely old trees
fight for their existence today, as their crop
is desired less and less. As you approach
Anogyra on the le is the “Oleastro” olive
park, with a busy modern olive press at
the heart of a complex that includes olive
museum, restaurant, art gallery and shop.
Anogyra is a forward-thinking, modern
village with a large expatriate population
who work with their Cypriot residents on
some fine cultural, traditional and artistic
programmes.
In a lovely village setting is the
“NICOLAIDES” family winery, now run
by Mr Nikos Nikolaides, third generation
winemaker who graduated in Oenology
in France. Nikos has taken traditions and
married them to modern techniques.
He produces around 100,000 bottles a
year from grapes from family vineyards
and those of contracted growers. From the
reds, taste the Marathe iko, the white dry
Chardonnay and the interesting Rosé. Nicos
makes a very good Muscat liqueur wine, too.
Now it is time to descend to sea level, taking
the twisting road to Avdimou village. Avdimou
is handily placed near the Motorway roughly
equidistant from Lemesos and Pafos. It’s a
friendly place, an unspoilt place, with a truly
Cypriot taverna and coffee shops. From here
some excellent beaches (with their ‘resident’
�tavernas) are but a couple of kilometres away over the
Motorway Bridge and following the well signposted
tracks.
And so ends this major wine route. At the end of it, one
considers the people we have encountered, the sights we
have seen in countryside and village, the sounds we have
heard, and, of course, the times at the table and tasting
room. At this point, so many of us have fallen in love with
the real Cyprus, and feel no surprise that so many people,
from ancient history onwards have done the same...
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�wineries
οινοποιεία
I.M. GAIA OINOTECHNIKI
25943981, 99442472
Agios Amvrosios, www.gaia.com.cy
AGIA MAVRI WINERY
25470225, 25370777
Koilani, www.agiamavri.com
VARDALIS WINERY LTD
25470261, 25392198, 99688150
99642255, Koilani
LAMBOURIS WINERY
70009463
Kato Platres, www.lambouri.com
M. ANTONIADES WINERY
25384121, 25422638, 99824475
Mandria, www.antoniadeswinery.com
NIKOLETTINO WINERY
99437137
Arsos
�15
50
150
75
300
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�wineries
ZENON WINERY
25423555, 99492979
Omodos
VASA WINERY
25945999, 99588848
Vasa, www.vasawinery.com
MALIA (KEO) WINERY
25942131, 99692295
Malia
DOMAINE NIKOLAIDES
25333821, 99649655
Anogyra
LINOS WINERY
25422700, Omodos
www.linoswinery.com
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25
50
80
300
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KAMARES
25470719, Ilia Kannaourou, Lofou, Lemesos
www.kamareslofou.com
STAVROS
25422647, 99612772, Dimokratias 24
Omodos, Lemesos
FOREST PARK BLUE
25421751, Platres, Lemesos
www.forestparkhotel.com.cy
TO PALATI
25943888, 99649139
Vasa Koilaniou, Lemesos
PIRKOS
25942655, 99491455, Vasa Koilaniou, Lemesos
www.pyrkostavern.com
Ι OREA ELLAS
25944328, Ellados 3
Vouni, Lemesos
A Taverna along the route
�ARIADNI
25942185
Vasa Koilaniou, Lemesos
STOU KYR GIANNI
25422100, 99308555, Omodos, Lemesos
www.omodosvillagecottage.com
SKYLIGHT
25422244
Faneromenis,Pano Platres, Lemesos
LOFOU
25470202, Tsintouri, Lofou, Lemesos
www.lofou-agrovino.com
AGORA
99630077, 99325396, Plateia Apostolou Filipou 1
Arsos, Lemesos
ΟCHIRO
25945055, 99614602, Vouniou 6
Agios Amvrosios, Lemesos
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�for a good
night’s sleep…
Alleyway at Koilani
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
Lemythou
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
�Vineyards vista at Koilani
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
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��Vineyards vista in the Pachna area
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�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 978-9963-44-095-5
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¢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
Special
Interest
Tourism
�Pafos has something for everyone, whether
you are a sunseeker, explorer, or someone
looking for a relaxing holiday with great
scenery. There are so many reasons to visit
this beautiful part of Cyprus.
Pafos For The Alternative Tr avel Lover
ndulge in your passions and special interests while at the same time
relaxing and enjoying all that a Mediterranean island can offer you.
From golfing to photography, Pafos can cater for your needs. With its
mild climate, modern telecommunications and tourist facilities, this is a
corner of Cyprus that combines beautiful countryside, a cosmopolitan
resort, historic sights and every kind of sporting activity under the sun.
I
Pafos is only a short flight away from most European and Middle Eastern
cities, and there is a wide range of top class accommodation to choose
from five-star luxury resorts to traditional village houses. And what’s more,
its reasonable prices make it excellent value for money.
This region offers much to suit your special interests, whether they are
cultural, historical, culinary, nature-loving, or sporting.
�afos is one of the most inspiring places for appreciating nature.
The variety of plant and animal life and the beautiful unspoilt
scenery make it a delight. If you’re a nature lover, or into photography
or painting, the Akamas peninsula will enchant you. With its rugged
coastline, alternating between rocky shores, promontories and sandy bays, it
is an area of breathtaking beauty exuding an aura of ancient peacefulness.
While inland there are picturesque little villages nestling in the hills.
P
For a birdwatcher with a 'world list' of birds to see, Cyprus is a must-visit
to spot the endemic Cyprus warbler and wheatear. The island is on the
migration path between Europe, Asia and Africa. In the spring you might
see flocks of storks and demoiselle cranes riding thermals over the sea,
hoopoes, larks and wagtails flying in, and various bee-eaters and swallows
low overhead, while in the autumn huge numbers of raptors sail by.
Rare endemic plants, such as the Cyprus orchid, tulip and crocus, grow here
and in the spring wild anemones can be seen, making it a botanist’s paradise.
The sandy beaches of the Akamas are important breeding grounds for the
green and loggerhead turtles, whose numbers have greatly been increased
thanks to a successful conservation project at Lara.
The Akamas peninsula is a paradise for nature-lovers, birdwatchers
and botanists.
�he island’s capital for six centuries in antiquity, Pafos is an area
with a unique archaeological legacy, large parts of which have
been put on UNESCO’s world heritage list. Visit the sanctuary of
Aphrodite where in ancient times pilgrims attended festivals in the goddess’
honour and admire the exquisite floor mosaics of Roman villas and the
impressive underground Tombs of the Kings carved out of solid rock.
T
Cyprus was the first country in the world to come under Christian administration when the Apostles Paul and Barnabas visited it in their mission
to spread Christianity. See the stone column in Pafos where, legend has it,
St Paul was flogged in AD 45 before converting the Roman governor.
Byzantine art survived and flourished here, as the island escaped the
iconoclastic decrees. Marvel at the vivid wall paintings in the apses of many
medieval churches and admire many beautiful religious artefacts.
In Pafos Cypriot culture remains strong with many traditions handed down
through the ages. Discover remote villages where customs have been kept
alive down the generations and where age-old crafts, such as lace-making,
basket-weaving and pottery, continue to be practised.
Immerse yourself in the archaeology, history and culture of Pafos and
experience at first hand one of the oldest civilisations of the world.
�lessed with an abundance of sunshine and warm year-round
temperatures, Pafos is an ideal location for sports. These conditions,
combined with the excellent facilities available, have prompted many
north European football teams and other sporting professionals to come
here for their winter training.
B
Pafos is the latest destination for golfers with three top-class golf courses to
choose from complete with amenities and facilities of an international
standard. Other popular activities include hiking, biking and even horseriding as a great way to explore the region as well as to keep fit.
Of course being an island, there’s every variety of water sports, such as
paragliding, jet skiing, water-skiing, banana boat riding and canoeing,
available from most of the large hotels. Windsurfing, sailing, coastal cruising
and deep-water fishing can be enjoyed all the year round thanks to the steady
winds and mild weather. With warm crystal clear seas, no tides or dangerous
currents, Pafos is perfect for discovering the magic of the underwater world
by snorkelling or diving.
And after the exertions of the day are done, allow yourself to be pampered at
the health spa and wellness centre of one of Pafos’ luxury hotels where friendly
and attentive staff will ease any muscle tension and revitalise and energise you.
Whether you are looking for an activity or total relaxation, Pafos has
everything you need.
�o on a wine tour of the Pafos district and visit the many regional
wineries in picturesque hillside villages. Here you can taste the
produce from a tradition that goes back 4,000 years. Cyprus’ sweet
wines were famous in antiquity with writers, priests, explorers, soldiers and
rulers all praising what were known as Cyprus "sweeties". One such dark,
sweet, treacly wine, Commandaria, is acknowledged to be the oldest named
wine in the world and probably the first ever to be given an ‘Appellation
of Origin’.
G
Everywhere you go you can find local tavernas serving typical Cypriot
specialties. Enjoy the many different tastes in a selection of ‘mezedes’,
which can include up to 20 or 30 dishes of various delicacies. Or do as the
locals do by trying the local bread made of homegrown wheat, cracked green
olives and a village salad with fresh rocket and coriander leaves.
In the summer a plate of refreshing watermelon with halloumi makes an
enticing combination of flavours.You will be made to feel welcome everywhere
you go and get a taste of the true spirit of Cypriot hospitality.
Savour wine from Dionysos’ vineyards and food that is filled with bold,
fresh flavours presented in a simple style.
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¢EIN DESIGN 4875
C Y P R U S
PROJECT PART-FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION
Pafos Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Pafos Tourism Committee, P
.O.Box 60082, 8100 Pafos, Cyprus
Tel:+357 26818173, Fax:+357 26944602
Email:info@visitpafos.org.cy, Web site:www.visitpafos.org.cy
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
I N T HE F OOTSTEPS O F S AINT P AUL I N P AFOS
�P L A C E S O F I N T E R E S T A N D C U LT U R A L S I T E S
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Cyprus was the first country
in the world to have been ruled
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by a Christian governor, whose
St.Paul’s
Entry Point B
seat was in Pafos, the capital
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St.Paul’s
Entry Point C
of the island in antiquity.
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St.Paul’s
Entry Point A
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S
A I N T S
yprus is a sunny island all the year round, an island of myths,
of love and of dreams. With a 10,000 year old history, it is
a place of great natural beauty and geostrategical importance.
REFERENCE
HISTORIC & OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
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58 C3 Saranta Kolones Fortress
60 B3 The Mosaics of Pafos : Houses of
“Dionysos”, “Theseus” and “Aion”
171 C3 Anglican & Roman Catholic Masses
at Chrysopolitissa
(Agia Kyriaki) Church
Fabrica (old quarry-caves)
Fort of Pafos
Frankish Baths
“Limeniotissa” Ruins of Early
Christian Basilica
Base of Ancient Breakwater
Pafos Aquarium
Ruins of Ancient Harbour Fort & Quay
Ruins of Hellenistic Theatre
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The beautiful Pafos district on the western coast of the island is synonymous
with the mythological goddess of love and beauty. This charming town
is one of the most important centres of civilisation of the Mediterranean,
with its superb mosaics and many other historical and archaeological
monuments of great interest. The whole town is listed in the UNESCO’s
World Heritage list.
St.Paul’s Departure point
District Fisheries Department
Post Office-Afternoon Services
Agia Solomoni Christian Catacomb
Agios Lamprianos Rock-Cut Chamber
Agora, Asklipieion
Base of Ancient Breakwater
Cyprus Handicraft Centre
Early Christian Basilica/St.Paul Pillar
Chrysopolitissa (Agia Kyriaki) Church
S L A N D
Cyprus has seen civilisations come and go and it was fought over by great
historical personalities. On this island walked Jesus’ Apostles.
House Of Theseus:Mosaics
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One way road
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Named Building
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Post Office
Castle, Fort
Place of Interest
Municipal Parking Place
Pafos is one of the most important centres of civilisation of the whole
Mediterranean.
�S T PA U L’ S F I R S T M I S S I O N A R Y J O U R N E Y
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lthough he was not one of Jesus’ close circle of students, Paul
became an Apostle as a result of his divine calling, thereby
taking on the heavy burden of spreading the Gospel. His task
was particularly important for the religion of Love, Christianity. Paul was
fortunate in that he combined three elements essential to the role he was
assigned. First he was a Jew, characterised by a fighting spirit and a streak
of stubbornness, secondly he had a Greek education, spirit and soul,
and third he was a Roman citizen, with an open passport in a vast empire
that reached the limits of the known world at the time.
In 45 AD the two Apostles Paul and Barnabas, accompanied by Mark,
travelled from Antioch to Silesia and from there sailed by ship to Cyprus,
arriving at Salamis, the largest port on the island at the time. (Acts 13.5)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
In Pafos-Cyprus they managed to convert the Roman Proconsul who
embraced the Christian faith thereby making Cyprus the first country in
the world to be governed by a Christian.
Follow in his footsteps and visit the places where St. Paul preached
and spread Christianity.
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ccording to written sources, St. Paul accompanied by Mark the
Evangelist, entered Pafos through one of the Town entrances
(gates), three of which survive to this day (Acts 13.5), “crossing
the island to Pafos”.
1) The north eastern gate, near and to the east of the theatre
of Kato Pafos
T HE C HURCH O F A GIA K YRIAKI C HRYSOPOLITISSA
T
he church is situated a short distance from the harbour and was
built over the ruins of the largest Early Christian basilica found
in Cyprus. The “pillar” where legend has it St. Paul was tortured
and given “forty bar one lashes” for preaching Christianity, is situated in
the church courtyard, amongst the ruins of an older medieval church and
beneath a terebinth tree.
2) The northern gate was situated on the hill known as “fabrika”,
to the left of the modern road leading to the harbour
3) The north western gate, which is the best preserved, once led to
the town from the side of the sea and is the only place where
the entrance bridge has survived above the moat around the walls.
St. Paul, accompanied by Mark the Evangelist entered Pafos through one
of the Town entrances (gates).
The “pillar” where legend has it St. Paul was whipped is situated in the
courtyard of the Church of Chrysopolitissa.
�THE HOUSE OF THESEUS/MOSAICS
S
A I N T
P
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T
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The House of Dionysos. The House of Theseus and the House of Aionas.
These were noblemen’s villas from the 3-5th century AD with
marvellous mosaic floors considered to be the best in the Eastern
Mediterranean. The scenes depicted are mainly from Greek mythology
and are executed to perfection.
D
E P A R T U R E
The harbour at Kato Pafos
Situated in the harbour of Kato Pafos, perhaps the most popular part
of the town, is the medieval castle. Originally built as a Byzantine
fortress in order to protect the harbour, it was later rebuilt by the
Lusignans in the 13th century but the Venetians pulled it down in
1570 because they could not defend it against the Turks, who in turn
rebuilt it and fortified it when they occupied the island.
he Roman villas situated a stone’s throw from Pafos
harbour, were found accidentally and have the most exquisite
mosaics depicting scenes from Greek mythology. The house of
Theseus is believed to have been the residence of the Roman Proconsul
Sergius Paulus, who according to tradition converted to Christianity upon
hearing the preachings of St. Paul. It is possible that St Paul visited this
area in order to spread the word of God.
The house of Theseus is believed to have been the residence of the Roman
Proconsul Sergius Paulus, who according to tradition converted to Christianity.
ccording to Evsevius (religious history), St. Paul left by ship
from Pafos for Perga in Pamphylia (Acts 13.5 “Paul and the
others left Pafos and sailed to Perga in Pamphylia”).
St. Paul left by ship from Pafos for Perga in Pamphylia.
�C H U R C H E S A N D M O N A S T E R I E S W I T H W A L L PA I N T I N G S D E P I C T I N G S T. PA U L
1 The Church of Saints Paul and Barnabas - Pafos
Built recently, it lies in the centre of town. Saints Paul and Barnabas
are depicted in several places inside the church. The church is
dedicated to St. Paul and attracts many faithful especially
during christian feast days.
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2 The Church of Agia Paraskevi - Geroskipou
Built in the 9th century, it is a three-aisled basilica with five domes
in the form of a cross. It has the oldest wall paintings found in
Cyprus dating to the 9th century. It also has 12th and 15th century
wall paintings, excellent examples of Byzantine and post Byzantine
art. It is considered to be one of the most important Byzantine
churches in Cyprus.
3 The Church of Agios Theodosios - Achelia
This is a domed church in the shape of a free form cross.
The remains of three layers of wall paintings can be seen.
St. Paul and St. Peter can be seen in the second layer of paintings
dating to the 13th century. They are considered to be among the
best examples of 13th century wall paintings in Cyprus.
4 The Church of Panagia Chryseleousa – Emba
Built in the late 12th or early 13th century, it is considered to be
a Byzantine monument of great value. It is a three-aisled church
with two domes and decorated with superb wall paintings from
the 13th, 15th and 16th centuries. In the apse is a picture of Christ
Pantokrator surrounded by Angels. The wooden carved iconostasis
dates to 1747.
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5 Agios Neophytos Monastery – Tala
The Monastery is built at the bottom of a deep valley about 10 km
north of Pafos at a height of about 410 m above sea level.
The church of the monastery is a basilica whose dome has Venetian
architectural influences. The aisles of the church are separated by
two rows of columns, with carved pseudo Corinthian capitals.
The apse of the church is decorated with scenes from the
Communion of the Apostles, as well as with officiating prelates.
The iconostasis is a superb example of the art of woodcarving.
A museum within the monastery showcases various ecclesiastical
as well as archaeological exhibits.
6 The Encleistra of Agios Neophytos – Tala
At about 100 metres to the east of the monastery lies the cave
which Agios Neophytos carved out of the hill. All that survives
today from the Encleistra are the nave, the church of the Holy
Cross, the saint’s cell and the altar. Visitors can admire the
marvellous wall paintings such as that of Agios Neophytos praying
between the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, those in the bema
and those above the saint’s tomb.
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7 The Church of Agios Nikolas – Galataria
The apse, the eastern wall and part of the western wall of this small
arched church are decorated with wall paintings. They are covered
with a thick layer of grime which has altered the colours and makes
dating difficult. It is possible that both the church and the paintings
date from the first half of the 16th century.
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8 The Church of the Archangel Michael – Choli
This 15th century Byzantine church is a single aisled church with
a vaulted roof and a higher nave. The western walls were pulled
down in order to join the church with the nave. The wall paintings
date from the 15th or 16th century and are in the Byzantine style
with few western influences.
Island of saints, painted churches, myths and miracleworking icons.
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Cyprus - Your Diving Destination
�Cyprus, your diving destination...
where Aphrodite rose from the sea
Cyprus has a lot to offer: an average of 310 days of
sunshine per year, water temperatures of 15°C in winter
and up to 26°C during the summer months. It’s not
surprising that the island is attracting divers all the year
round from almost every country on the globe to enjoy the
waters which once delivered Aphrodite to us. When divers
The temptations of the underwater world are manifold.
sunken wreck of the Zenobia, which constitutes one of the
three largest wrecks in the Mediterranean, with a length
of some 172 metres and its erstwhile cargo of 104 trucks.
The hull of the Swedish ferry, which sank in 1980, lies at a
depth of between 16 and 42 metres and ranks amongst the
top 10 diveable wrecks worldwide.
For fans of wreck diving, we have some more interesting
recommendations: There’s HMS Cricket, a British gunboat
that sank in 1947 to a depth of 32 metres, the Fraggle, a
barge still carrying its cargo of stones at 16 metres depth
- right beside a rather photogenic sunken helicopter - and
a massive wreck lying close to the shore in the bay of
Larnaka, only about 15 (boat) minutes from the cosy
marina. Non-divers need not do without the rich maritime
life which the Zenobia is home to.
Countless caves weave through picturesque little bays,
like the ones at Cape Gkreko featuring expansive tunnels
But even picky divers need not worry about a lack of
spectacle on Cyprus: long tunnels and canyons, mystical
caves, ancient amphora along the Roman harbours,
majestic arches, steep rock faces descending deep down
Climate Chart Cyprus
unique for the Mediterranean due to the proximity of the
Red Sea.
Paradise for wreck divers
Agia Napa and the neighbouring area of Protaras are
located in the southeast of the island and boast long sandy
beaches as well as rocky cliffs riddled with caves.
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�Libyan freighter Vera K and the amphora caves, a system
of underwater caverns, the ceilings of which are peppered
with encrusted amphora. The shore dives also offer a range
of possibilities, for example Manidjin Isle, its picturesque
bay recalls the Caribbean. Steep cliffs, more caves and
a landscape of archways won’t keep you out of the water
for long.
A place for turtles
The Akamas peninsula in the north-west of Cyprus not
only features practically untouched beaches. These are
excellent locations for divers to do a bit of turtle-spotting.
With a little luck you’ll encounter dozens of turtles during a
single dive. Unlike the south-eastern part, this area is very
tranquil and retains most of its natural condition, which is
why typical tourist infrastructure like discotheques and fast
food restaurants are far and few between. But, luckily for
our purposes, there are well-equipped diving bases, which
- after a brief tutorial - rent out small motorboats for trips
to remote bays or an individually planned and executed
diving adventure.
Fish-Reserve
The port town of Lemesos, an hour from Pafos and two
from Agia Napa, welcomes its visitors with a continuous
stretch of sandy beaches. Several interesting boat dives
can be explored a couple of minutes to the west. Fairly
early on, you will encounter the 60-metre-long wreck of
the freighter Farsas II (no longer accessible), sunk deep
Aphrodite must have had a good
reason to choose this spot
for her ascension from the
sea. Whatever those
were, the fact remains
that today, Cyprus
supplies such a wide
range of cultural,
leisure and sports
activities, well-kept
infrastructure and truly
special dives that it can
be visited for a diving holiday
or indeed as both a relaxation and
action holiday destination. Cyprus has lots to
offer when it comes to diving and is constantly improving its offers.
Cyprus - the place to dive, all the year round!
many other dives along the rocky Akrotiri peninsula, like
The Tombs, which recall prehistoric burial sites - in fact
they may be just that.
Natural coast lines
Pafos is located 45 minutes to the southwest of Latchi a place that offers both large and small bathing beaches
as well as untouched, rocky coastal stretches and a wide
range of tourist attractions, including the World Heritage
Site „Tombs of the Kings“. Several interesting boat dives
off the little town’s shore beckon the diver, including the
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�Diving bases in Cyprus
There are numerous diving bases all over Cyprus offering high
Centre Association’s website below:
Imprint
Editorial, layout, text and photos:
Graphic design and maps:
Translation and revision:
Chris Bernard & Giorgio Chronas
Giorgio Chronas
Eric Lomas, Giorgio Chronas
This diving guide may be downloaded free of charge, printed, shared and used
without limitation. However, no part of this publication (text, pictures, renderings
or drawings) may be used in a commercial transaction or sold without the written
This short diving guide does not lay any claims on comprehensiveness. All
information has been carefully researched and checked, however, we cannot be
held responsible for any errors regarding validity of content. Special thanks to
For further information on Cyprus, please visit www.visitcyprus.com.
Dive spots in Cyprus
Area under Turkish occupation since 1974
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�Agia Napa and Protaras
The
Chapel A small, picturesque
chapel at Cape Gkreko marks the entry
point to this popular spot for swimmers,
snorkellers and divers alike. Steps lead
down the steep cliff face to the crystalclear water. Below the surface, a rocky
coast line with beautiful overhangs and
consists mainly of sand, littered with small
rocks and encrusted shattered amphora.
Cape Gkreko
A beautiful rocky coastal area is located
on the south-eastern tip of Cyprus that has enthralled divers
for a long time. Even the entry point of this land dive is a bit of a
spectacle; the clear water sparkles in hues of turquoise through
the natural stone archway. The diving path leads across shallow
meadows of seaweed and sandy planes onto an expansive rocky
area, where a large crevice in the rocks beckons. Long tunnels zig
zag through the rock formation, taking the diver through curtains
Curious prawns keep the divers company on this magical trip.
Further diving tips
Most diving sites in the area around Agia
Napa and Protaras are easy to reach, largely sheltered from wind and
weather and also suitable for beginners. A rather imposing underwater
landscape awaits at the Canyon. Several small ravines are nestled
together, offering stunning views of the azure deep. Large groupers, wary
moray eels and cleverly disguised octopuses populate Kermia Reef in a
depth of between 25 and 42 metres. Cyclops Cave
submerged grotto, and being a shallow dive, frequently attracts snorkellers.
The biggest highlight in Protaras is without a doubt the Liberty wreck,
hull measuring some 40 metres in length, was purposely sunk to create
surrounding Cyprus. In 2014 further reefs were created, one being the
Nemesis III, a 40-metre-long cargo ship, right beside the Liberty. This offers
divers a unique chance to get a “preview” of their next dive while exploring
one of the reefs - made possible by the excellent visibility in these waters.
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�Larnaka and the Zenobia
The massive wreck of the Zenobia is located some 15
minutes by boat from Larnaka harbour, lying at a depth of
between 16 and 43 metres only. It does not only constitute
one of three largest wrecks in the Mediterranean sea, but also
easily ranks amongst the top 10 diveable wrecks worldwide.
depth of 42m, but have turned into a stomping ground
brasses or big groupers may be seen at every dive. The
vigilant diver may even be able to spot the loggerhead
sea turtle within the debris, where it searches for food.
In June 1980, the Swedish RoRo-ferry began her maiden
voyage, with cargo bays full, in Greece enroute to Syria
and sank only 2 km from the Cyprus coast (see “History of
the Zenobia” below). In the decades that followed, the sea
Unrivalled visibility
After only few minutes, the diving boat anchors directly
above the Zenobia which lies on its portside. This gigantic
wreck already lures the diver standing on the diving boat
and natural has evolved. The two massive propellers on
wreck, at least two dives are necessary to fully appreciate
as the home of a big moray eel, which pokes its head out of
a small opening at the uppermost propeller. And the lorries
- the Zenobia’s erstwhile cargo - are not merely vehicles
approximately 70 metres long cargo bays or the narrow
and winding engine room deep inside of the wreck is only
recommendable/possible with the aid of a professional
Zenobia Data
Length max:
Width max:
172m
25m
Entrance A cargo:
Entrance B cafeteria:
21m
26m
Depth Ranges
Propellers
Cargo area:
Loading ramp:
Superstructures:
Bridge:
Cafeteria:
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28 - 39m
21 - 42m
20 - 38m
18 - 40m
25 - 35m
18 - 30m
�diving guide. All dives start at the central descent line
The second dive starts again at the descent line and continues
towards the stern and the unrivalled highlight of this dive: Over
the well-preserved and seemingly endless wreck begins
working its magic as soon as you enter the clear waters.
stage of this dive, before the return along the 16-metres long
An imposing spectacle
railing. Penetration of the wreck is possible at numerous access
hatches but requires careful planning and guidance in order
to prevent getting lost in the labyrinthine innards of the ship.
along the railing, past the only remaining lifeboat and
the mounting brackets of the missing ones to the easily
accessible bridge and the spacious cafeteria. The never
ending superstructures of the Zenobia accompany the diver
during the whole dive. It is inadvisable to linger for too long,
since the massive anchor and imposing bow of the ship still
await further on. A special surprise is to be enjoyed in the
easy accessible and erstwhile cafeteria: Through countless
windows and hatches sunlight streams into the sunken
ship, creating a startling riot of shimmering ambient light.
The sheer size of this wreck, together with its many highlights
and the multi-coloured maritime life combine to mesmerize
divers. Thus it is not surprising that the Zenobia has
started to attract an ever-growing group of regular visitors.
Non-divers need not do without the experience that is the
Zenobia. Glass-boats offer scheduled trips and a submersible
regularly takes visitors to the wreck - presenting a unique look
at this giant of the ocean.
Further diving tips
Alexandria
This
History of the Zenobia
35-metre-long
The Swedish RoRo (roll-on-roll-off)
- ferry, measuring 172 metres in
length, was built in 1980 to increase
wreck lies only 200 metres beside
the
Zenobia. The
ocean
dwellers
more
have
timid
chosen
Line. She began her maiden
voyage in Sweden (Malmö), passed
Gibraltar on 22 May 1980 und headed
for Koper (now Slovenia). After a brief
stop in Volos (Greece) the ship got under
way, with brimming cargo bays, to Tartous (Syria).
this spot as their home, which
is why the vessel is completely
overgrown - eerie in the shadows.
Fraggle
The cargo barge sank complete
with its load of heavy stone blocks. Today, the blocks
Just off Cyprus, the ship banked. The Zenobia
was equipped with a computer-assisted stabilising system,
have been dispersed and litter the surrounding ocean
on the opposite side of the bays. A malfunction of this system
a large scaffolding structure to a sunken helicopter.
course of the following days, the ship inclined further and
HMS Cricket The wreck of the British gunboat HMS Cricket was
involved in combat action during WW1. Today, the vessel lies
from the nearby harbour of Larnaka. Today, the vessel lies
- entirely intact - portside on a sandy plane in a depth of
approximately 42 metres.
at a depth of 65 metres, with its keel facing upwards. A perfect
hiding place for octopuses, moray eels, eels and groupers.
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�Lemesos
Pyramids In the sandy planes of Lemesos several
underwater attractions have sprung up during recent years.
Large, hollow stone blocks were assembled into pyramids
nature has quickly accepted this offer - they have become a
worthwhile destination for divers. Curious divers are rewarded
with a wide variety of snails and other small sea-dwellers.
Fish Reserve
The Akrotiri peninsula marks the
southernmost point of Cyprus and also the western end of
diverse dive very close to the British military base. The clear,
tranquil waters offer perfect conditions for a variety of local
exceeds 30 metres, which makes the spotting of groupers
and octopuses very easy and what’s more, the creatures are
so accustomed to visitors they have become almost tame.
In the midst of this natural haven lie the remains of military
manoeuvres, such as the hull of an abandoned helicopter.
An excellent location for snorkellers, scuba- and free divers.
Further diving tips The area around Lemesos
is of a sandy constitution and is consequently less
habitable than the rocky stretches along the coast. Apart
from the pyramids and the (no longer accessible) Farsas
II, plans are underway to sink further wrecks and to create
conservation areas in order to maximise living space.
The Akrotiri peninsula presents varied possibilities to the
diver, for example when they puzzle whether the caves and
grottos of The Tombs are prehistoric burial sites or merely
vagaries of nature. While the Caverns and Caves offer a
reef with countless grottos, the spectacular Fisherman‘s
Cove boasts a long diveable tunnel. The freighter Three
Stars Wreck, with a weight of 1000 metric tons, beckons
divers who prefer to approach by land and experienced
divers relish the boat dive at Jubilee Schoals. It leads along
massive rocks, reminiscent of huge stalagmites, across
a plunging cliff face to a large, beautifully overgrown cave
at a depth of 33 metres and entrances on three sides.
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�Pafos
Manidjin Isle
Between Lara and Pafos and opposite
better known to divers as Manidjin Isle. A dive taking you to
a depth of between 10 and 15 metres and reachable both
by land and boat. Vertical cliff faces, large holes spread out
across shallow planes, tunnels and openings, a chimney
leading all the way back up to the surface and spacious
caverns with several entrances and exits make this dive
quite unique. This conservation area is populated with
White Star
The White Star originated as a Russian
as an excursion boat on Cyprus. The vessel hit a shelf in
February 2007 and sank only a few miles from Pafos. Today,
the White Star lies cushioned by seaweed and rocks at a
depth of between 14 and 18 metres. A winter storm rent the
wreck into two parts, causing the ship’s bow to be scattered
and excellent visibility combined with the swift descent make
this a relaxing dive, which is also suitable for beginners.
Further diving tips
The rocky coast off Pafos
has lots to offer when it comes to land and boat dives.
Experienced divers should have no problem organising their
own individual, unguided land dives.
Wreck-diving enthusiasts will be thrilled by the remains of
the Vera K with her overgrown archways nearby or with the
Greek freighter Achileas and its propeller, which is covered
in a plethora of bronze sponges. Explorers will be lured into
the many caves and concealed grottos which are embedded
in the jagged underwater landscape of Pistol Bay. Lovers of
Roman Walls
waters - incidentally also a great location for a night dive. The
unrivalled Amphora Cave needs to be mentioned, featuring
ceilings and walls peppered with encrusted amphora.
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�Akamas
St. George Drop-off
of Agios Georgios lies east of the Akamas peninsula and hosts a
reserve for birds and maritime life. Huge sponges, shimmeringly
and many other creatures makes this dive quite a highlight.
St. George Reef Opposite the island of Agios Georgios,
directly beneath the towering cliffs of the Akamas peninsula a
shallow diving spot sprawls, littered with colourful overhangs,
cavernous archways, rock formations as well as elongated
openings and canyons. Nature has all but claimed back the
countless pieces of shattered amphora. A diverse playground
for any diver.
Nissi Koppos This remote spot around the island of
Koppos, west of the Akamas peninsula, is something of an
insider’s tip, especially since it is best explored in the early
hours of the morning, when you might catch a glimpse of the
Mediterranean monk seal. The rocky island is surrounded by
several tiers of planes, which at intervals are laced with large
holes that open into bottle-like basins, while button polyps and
sponges have happily taken over the walls of tunnels, overhangs
and crevices. The “washing machine” awards a unique
created by the waves and expelled a few metres further on.
Further diving tips In the extreme north of the
Akamas peninsula, which is all but unpopulated, only rugged
rocks stand sentinel against the crashing of the waves and
offer welcome shelter to all sorts of creatures both on the
surface and below. The Mediterranean monk seal inhabits this
wonderful stretch of coastline, which can only be reached by
boat.
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To the east of the peninsula, at Khamalis or Nisi Mazaki,
large expanses covered with hundreds of feather duster
worms let the visitor marvel at nature’s ingenuity, while
charming grottos, expansive caves and breath-taking cliffs
stretch along the east coast and around the isles of Agios
Konon and Akro Geranisou. Black Rock surprises the visitor
with a plunging canyon, embedded in black lava-like stone.
�A place for turtles
Turtles have existed for over 200 million years and consequently
rank among the oldest inhabitants of our planet. Two species, the
loggerhead sea turtle and the green turtle, inhabit the Mediterranean.
Both are endangered species and since 1971, Cyprus has endeavoured
to save their natural habitat so they can live peacefully and lay eggs.
Lara Bay South and Lara Bay North are home to two of the most
stunning beaches in all of Cyprus, which have always been an important
females struggle onto the beach to deposit their eggs into small holes in
the sand. If all goes well, the mini turtles hatch after 50 to 60 days, but
despite the tireless dedication of conservationists, only 1 in 1000 babies
survives. A dispiriting but vital effort for the future.
Turtle Rock
A ragged stretch of coast line,
about 1 kilometre long, divides Lara Bay South
and Lara Bay North and is a popular meeting
place for both the loggerhead sea turtle and the
green turtle. This area is easily reached by boat
or car from Pafos and Latchi. It’s a dream come
true for divers, offering everything from small
caves, long canyons, colourful archways to
are typically rich in this conservation area and
with a bit of luck, you might spot a turtle or two.
Almost at the open sea, mythical underwater
worlds beckon and apart from the usual
shattered pieces of ancient amphora, you might
depths.
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�CYPRUS
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Leoforos Lemesou 19,
Lefkosia, Cyprus
P.O.BOX. 24535
CY-1390 Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Tel. : +357 22 69 11 00
Telefax : +357 22 33 16 44
E-mail: cytour@visitcyprus.com
Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com
UNITED KINGDOM
CYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE
13 St. James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LB
Tel.:
0044-207-321 4181
Fax:
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Cyprus Tourism Organization
www.visitcyprus.com
divingincyprus@visitcyprus.com
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Καταδυτικός προορισμός, Κύπρος
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Cyprus--Diving--Guidebooks
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Lefkosia: 70 centuries of culture
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A modern city
4
Old Lefkosia: the city within the Walls
5
Countryside : escape to something different
7
Important Landmarks: become acquainted with Lefkosia
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A cultural symposium
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The most powerful service centre in Eastern Europe
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Open business horizons
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The capital of international meetings
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Health and Wellness centre
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A city for all sports
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�Lefkosia (Nicosia): 70 centuries of culture
As one of Europe’s most ancient cities,
lasted from 1955 – 1959, Cyprus was declared
Lefkosia (Nicosia) has been the capital of
an independent state, and since 16 August 1960,
Cyprus for the past 1,000 years. The city
Lefkosia has been the capital of the island.
however, dates back to the Bronze Age when
Following the Turkish Invasion of the island in
it was a renown cultural and commercial
1974, Lefkosia is today the last remaining divided
centre.
capital of the European Union, of which Cyprus
The name Lefkosia most likely derived
has been a member state since 2004.
from “lefka” (λεύκα - poplar), a possible
With 228,000 inhabitants, seven municipalities and
reference to the trees that once lined the
lying at the crossroads of three different continents,
city. In ancient times, it was known by the
Lefkosia is a cultural bridge between the past
name “Ledra” (Λήδρα).
and present; the old, ancient town encircled by
The city flourished, as did the entire island,
during the Byzantine Empire era, from the
4th until the beginning of the 12th century.
In 1191 – 1192, Cyprus was passed into
the hands of Richard the Lionheart. It then
protective Venetian Walls and the modern city with
its contemporary architecture, shopping malls
and stores. Old Town and City Centre are linked
by Eleftheria (Freedom) Square, famous for the
meetings, rallies and events it hosts.
passed down to the Lusignans (Franks) and
Visitors of Lefkosia have much to experience,
later on the Venetians who repaired the city’s
both in the city and its surrounding countryside,
famous Walls. In 1571, the city came under
from the historical museums and archaeological
Ottoman rule that lasted until 1878, when
points of interest, Byzantine Churches and
the Turkish flag was replaced by the British
cultural centres, to its fantastic markets and
flag. In 1925, Cyprus was declared a British
unique cuisine. “Magic” is but one way in which
colony. After the fight for independence that
to describe the Lefkosia experience.
3
�Lefkosia (Nicosia): 70 centuries of culture
As one of Europe’s most ancient cities,
lasted from 1955 – 1959, Cyprus was declared
Lefkosia (Nicosia) has been the capital of
an independent state, and since 16 August 1960,
Cyprus for the past 1,000 years. The city
Lefkosia has been the capital of the island.
however, dates back to the Bronze Age when
Following the Turkish Invasion of the island in
it was a renown cultural and commercial
1974, Lefkosia is today the last remaining divided
centre.
capital of the European Union, of which Cyprus
The name Lefkosia most likely derived
has been a member state since 2004.
from “lefka” (λεύκα - poplar), a possible
With 228,000 inhabitants, seven municipalities and
reference to the trees that once lined the
lying at the crossroads of three different continents,
city. In ancient times, it was known by the
Lefkosia is a cultural bridge between the past
name “Ledra” (Λήδρα).
and present; the old, ancient town encircled by
The city flourished, as did the entire island,
during the Byzantine Empire era, from the
4th until the beginning of the 12th century.
In 1191 – 1192, Cyprus was passed into
the hands of Richard the Lionheart. It then
protective Venetian Walls and the modern city with
its contemporary architecture, shopping malls
and stores. Old Town and City Centre are linked
by Eleftheria (Freedom) Square, famous for the
meetings, rallies and events it hosts.
passed down to the Lusignans (Franks) and
Visitors of Lefkosia have much to experience,
later on the Venetians who repaired the city’s
both in the city and its surrounding countryside,
famous Walls. In 1571, the city came under
from the historical museums and archaeological
Ottoman rule that lasted until 1878, when
points of interest, Byzantine Churches and
the Turkish flag was replaced by the British
cultural centres, to its fantastic markets and
flag. In 1925, Cyprus was declared a British
unique cuisine. “Magic” is but one way in which
colony. After the fight for independence that
to describe the Lefkosia experience.
3
�Laiki Geitonia
A modern city
Old Lefkosia:
the city within the Walls
Cyprus’ diminutive size is greatly disproportionate to the wealth
of treasures that you will discover during your visit to its capital.
Dating back to the Bronze Age Lefkosia is perhaps the only
area of Cyprus that has been continuously inhabited since
the Chalcolithic Era (3000 B.C until present day), with its first
inhabitants settling in the fertile Mesaoria Plain.
Lefkosia’s illustrious history and geographical uniqueness
have made it a crossroads for some of history’s most important
civilisations. Imprints left by greats such as the Ptolemies,
Romans and the Byzantines, the Franks, Venetians, Ottomans
and finally the British may be encountered in one’s travails
through the Old City area of Lefkosia.
Old Town
The Mall of Cyprus
Ledras Str.
Lefkosia is a city that will reward visitors in search of ‘something different’. As a result of the various architectural
influences that are visible throughout the city, one cannot help but be charmed by the manner in which past and
present, traditional and contemporary have seamlessly fused together. The modern city centre will capture your
imagination from the start, with its melting pot of influences that give the city a unique image, expression and
outlook.
The city’s cultural presence and the experiences one will gain from its ancient landmarks, museums, theatres,
musical events and the art that fill its galleries both inspire and fascinate. The streets of Makariou, Ledras,
Onasagorou, Stassikratous and Mnasiadou offer shopping options that are comparable to many European
countries. Lefkosia also offers Cypriot and international culinary temptations in the many luxury restaurants that
line its streets.
4
The modern city
It may surprise some to discover that Lefkosia has not always
been the impressive capital that one encounters today.
Historians believe that that it was built over the ancient city of
Ledra, a small town that existed around 7th – 8th century B.C.
It was only when the monarchical institutions fell at the end of
the 4th century that Lefkosia was able to take advantage of its
natural resources and geographical position at the centre of the
island. Cyprus’ last days as a monarchy ended with the Franks
when Catherine Cornaro, the last Queen of Cyprus, was forced
to give the island to Venetians.
Old Lefkosia is surrounded by the Venetian Walls, behind which
one may discover the city’s historic past unfold into a magical
labyrinth of museums, old churches and medieval buildings.
The Lefkosia Walls were built by the Franks in the 16th century
after the Lusignan kings arrived on the island. The Venetians
however, realised that the walls did not offer adequate
protection from invaders and tore them down, replacing them
with the walls that remain until present day. The Ottomans
repaired the Walls and covered them with stones during their
occupation of Lefkosia. Until today, the Walls are the most well
preserved construction in the city.
5
�Laiki Geitonia
A modern city
Old Lefkosia:
the city within the Walls
Cyprus’ diminutive size is greatly disproportionate to the wealth
of treasures that you will discover during your visit to its capital.
Dating back to the Bronze Age Lefkosia is perhaps the only
area of Cyprus that has been continuously inhabited since
the Chalcolithic Era (3000 B.C until present day), with its first
inhabitants settling in the fertile Mesaoria Plain.
Lefkosia’s illustrious history and geographical uniqueness
have made it a crossroads for some of history’s most important
civilisations. Imprints left by greats such as the Ptolemies,
Romans and the Byzantines, the Franks, Venetians, Ottomans
and finally the British may be encountered in one’s travails
through the Old City area of Lefkosia.
Old Town
The Mall of Cyprus
Ledras Str.
Lefkosia is a city that will reward visitors in search of ‘something different’. As a result of the various architectural
influences that are visible throughout the city, one cannot help but be charmed by the manner in which past and
present, traditional and contemporary have seamlessly fused together. The modern city centre will capture your
imagination from the start, with its melting pot of influences that give the city a unique image, expression and
outlook.
The city’s cultural presence and the experiences one will gain from its ancient landmarks, museums, theatres,
musical events and the art that fill its galleries both inspire and fascinate. The streets of Makariou, Ledras,
Onasagorou, Stassikratous and Mnasiadou offer shopping options that are comparable to many European
countries. Lefkosia also offers Cypriot and international culinary temptations in the many luxury restaurants that
line its streets.
4
The modern city
It may surprise some to discover that Lefkosia has not always
been the impressive capital that one encounters today.
Historians believe that that it was built over the ancient city of
Ledra, a small town that existed around 7th – 8th century B.C.
It was only when the monarchical institutions fell at the end of
the 4th century that Lefkosia was able to take advantage of its
natural resources and geographical position at the centre of the
island. Cyprus’ last days as a monarchy ended with the Franks
when Catherine Cornaro, the last Queen of Cyprus, was forced
to give the island to Venetians.
Old Lefkosia is surrounded by the Venetian Walls, behind which
one may discover the city’s historic past unfold into a magical
labyrinth of museums, old churches and medieval buildings.
The Lefkosia Walls were built by the Franks in the 16th century
after the Lusignan kings arrived on the island. The Venetians
however, realised that the walls did not offer adequate
protection from invaders and tore them down, replacing them
with the walls that remain until present day. The Ottomans
repaired the Walls and covered them with stones during their
occupation of Lefkosia. Until today, the Walls are the most well
preserved construction in the city.
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�Countryside:
escape to something different
Lefkosia Walks: There are three routes one can follow; Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli, Inside the Walls and Outside
the Walls. These walks are organized 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: 22674264
Once you have walked around the city of Lefkosia, do not
hesitate to escape to its surrounding areas, where short
distances and a modern road network will facilitate your trips
and afford you the opportunity to experience the wild beauty
of the Cypriot countryside. From Machairas Forrest and the
historic monastery to the tip of the Troodos Mountains, there is
much to discover. The inherent countryside hospitality will open
your eyes to a more traditional way of life, reviving arts from
the last century. One place worth visiting is St Panteleimonas
Monastery (Ahera) that lies to the west of Lefkosia and dates
back to the 18th century. Also interesting is Church of Varnavas
and Ilarionos in the village of Peristerona, an excellent example
of byzantine Cypriot architecture from the 9th century.
Do not forget to take a walk through Laiki Geitonia, where you have the opportunity to see some remarkable
examples of traditional urban architecture as well as other small art workshops.
In the same area, one will also encounter the Leventio Museum with its collections of architectural findings,
medieval armours and other documentation of Lefkosia’s evolution. Seek out Trypiotis Church that dates back to
1695, Phaneromeni Church and The Cross of Missirikos, an old Byzantine church with gothic Italian elements that
was converted into Araplar Mosque in 1571. Also noteworthy is the Armenian Church and Monastery (Notre Dame
de Tyre) that was originally a nunnery during 13th century; this particular church also has architectural elements
from the 14th century, since renovations taking place were never completed the Ottoman siege. The Church only
took on its present form after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The Omerie area lies at the heart of the inner wall
city and includes important examples of urban architecture, including the notable landmarks Omerie Mosque and
Baths.
While you are in Laiki Geitonia, stop by the Lefkosia Local Market which is located next to the Arts Centre and the old
inns. This area once made up the socioeconomic centre of the inner – wall city and continues to be a meeting point
for Lefkosia’s multi-cultural citizens.
Phikardou
Make sure you drop in at Phikardou Village. Although it was
abandoned during the 19th century, it has since been declared
an important historical landmark and is a testament to
traditional architecture and woodworks from the 18th century.
The village is also home to the Agricultural Museum. The
village of St. Varvaras 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.
Taking a south-westerly direction, one will encounter the Royal
Tombs of Tamassos. This village is known for the grandiose
limestone statues from the 6th century that are displayed in its
Archaeological Museum. Close by is the Holy Monastery of St.
Heraklidou, built in 1773.
During your expedition to the countryside, do not forget to
sample some traditional delicacies and discover the culinary
secrets of the Cypriot cuisine, famous for being the richest and
most abundant of the Mediterranean.
More than 50 accommodation units are waiting to welcome you
to experience the most special part of your trip to the heart of
the capital’s surrounding countryside.
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Omerie Baths
Local Market
Phaneromeni Church
Escape to something different
�Countryside:
escape to something different
Lefkosia Walks: There are three routes one can follow; Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli, Inside the Walls and Outside
the Walls. These walks are organized 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: 22674264
Once you have walked around the city of Lefkosia, do not
hesitate to escape to its surrounding areas, where short
distances and a modern road network will facilitate your trips
and afford you the opportunity to experience the wild beauty
of the Cypriot countryside. From Machairas Forrest and the
historic monastery to the tip of the Troodos Mountains, there is
much to discover. The inherent countryside hospitality will open
your eyes to a more traditional way of life, reviving arts from
the last century. One place worth visiting is St Panteleimonas
Monastery (Ahera) that lies to the west of Lefkosia and dates
back to the 18th century. Also interesting is Church of Varnavas
and Ilarionos in the village of Peristerona, an excellent example
of byzantine Cypriot architecture from the 9th century.
Do not forget to take a walk through Laiki Geitonia, where you have the opportunity to see some remarkable
examples of traditional urban architecture as well as other small art workshops.
In the same area, one will also encounter the Leventio Museum with its collections of architectural findings,
medieval armours and other documentation of Lefkosia’s evolution. Seek out Trypiotis Church that dates back to
1695, Phaneromeni Church and The Cross of Missirikos, an old Byzantine church with gothic Italian elements that
was converted into Araplar Mosque in 1571. Also noteworthy is the Armenian Church and Monastery (Notre Dame
de Tyre) that was originally a nunnery during 13th century; this particular church also has architectural elements
from the 14th century, since renovations taking place were never completed the Ottoman siege. The Church only
took on its present form after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The Omerie area lies at the heart of the inner wall
city and includes important examples of urban architecture, including the notable landmarks Omerie Mosque and
Baths.
While you are in Laiki Geitonia, stop by the Lefkosia Local Market which is located next to the Arts Centre and the old
inns. This area once made up the socioeconomic centre of the inner – wall city and continues to be a meeting point
for Lefkosia’s multi-cultural citizens.
Phikardou
Make sure you drop in at Phikardou Village. Although it was
abandoned during the 19th century, it has since been declared
an important historical landmark and is a testament to
traditional architecture and woodworks from the 18th century.
The village is also home to the Agricultural Museum. The
village of St. Varvaras 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.
Taking a south-westerly direction, one will encounter the Royal
Tombs of Tamassos. This village is known for the grandiose
limestone statues from the 6th century that are displayed in its
Archaeological Museum. Close by is the Holy Monastery of St.
Heraklidou, built in 1773.
During your expedition to the countryside, do not forget to
sample some traditional delicacies and discover the culinary
secrets of the Cypriot cuisine, famous for being the richest and
most abundant of the Mediterranean.
More than 50 accommodation units are waiting to welcome you
to experience the most special part of your trip to the heart of
the capital’s surrounding countryside.
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Omerie Baths
Local Market
Phaneromeni Church
Escape to something different
�War Art Gallery, with paintings from the Greek Revolution of 1821 and Greek
mythology.Tel: 22430008
Cyprus Archaelogical Museum
Ammochostos Gate
Laiki Geitonia
Chrysaliniotissa Church
Leventio - Municipal Museum of Lefkosia
Important Landmarks: become acquainted with Lefkosia
The Pancyprian Gymnasium Museums are housed in 12 rooms of the
oldest gymnasium in Cyprus. The Museums pay homage to the history of the
school and house archaeological and coin collections of Cypriot origin as well
as collections of old maps and guns that are primarily of Cypriot origin. There
is also a picture gallery, with works from artists that were once teachers or
alumni of the school and the Museum of Natural History. The collections are
completed by a large and impressive example of gothic sculpture unique to
Cyprus. Tel: 22466014
The Leventio – Municipal Museum of Lefkosia was formed in 1984
from a donation made by Anastasios Leventis and is the first historical museum
of Cyprus. The museum exhibits the history of Lefkosia from the Chalcolithic
Period (3000 B.C) until present day. It has a wealth of exhibits and also hosts
many interesting events. Tel: 22661475
The Cyprus Archaeological Museum is the largest museum of its kind in Cyprus and houses a rich collection
of works dating from the Neolithic Period until the First Byzantine Period (7th century). Tel: 22865854
Laiki Geitonia lies at the heart of Old Lefkosia. The buildings that line its narrow streets reflect traditional
Hatzigeorgaki Kornesiou Manor Ethnological Museum is one of the
Cypriot architectural trends, with strong Greek, Frankish, Venetian and Turkish influences present in the designs.
Several of these buildings have been restored and operate as shops, restaurants and art workshops.
most spectacular constructions from the 18th century.Kornesiou was one of
the most prominent Dragomans during the Turkish occupancy and the manor
is part of his estate. Having being renovated by its owner in 1793, the manor
today houses the Ethnological Museum and was awarded the Europa Nostra
award in 1988. Tel: 22305316
Chrysaliniotissa Area unfolds around the homonymous church of Holy Mary of Chrysaliniotissa. Another point
of interest is the Workshop Centre that has eight workshops and a coffee house located within a common yard. The
area has many taverns and bars, where one can partake in delicious refreshments.
Hatzigeorgaki Kornesiou Manor
The Lefkosia Municipal Arts Centre is housed in the old Electricity
Tel: (for the Workshop Centre): 22347465
Authority station and an important example of 1920’s industrial architecture.
It is home to the Exhibitions Halls and the History of Art Library that has more
than 6000 books. Tel: 22432577
Ammochostos Gate was described in 1770 by P. John Lopez as being architecturally comparable to edifices
found in Barcelona. The Gate was restored by architects and archaeologists and has since been honoured with the
Europa Nostra award. The Gate has operated as a cultural centre for the Municipality of Lefkosia since 1981, hosting
many interesting events. Tel: 22430877
The Museum of Folk Arts was founded in 1937 and is housed in the spaces
of the Old Archbishop’s Manor, opposite the Pancyprian Gymnasium. The
museum’s collection has examples of weaving, pottery, weaving, metalworks
and others. Also of note is the gate of St. Mamantos (19th century) that inspired
George Seferis’ poem, ‘Details of Cyprus’. Tel: 22432578
The Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation – Byzantine Museum and Art Rooms is located
next to the Archbishop’s Manor, (near St. Ioannis Cathedral Church) and is made up of three exhibition spaces: the
Museum of Byzantine Art that is home to some rare icons from 5th – 19th century, the European Art Gallery, with oil
paintings from the school of Rubens, Delacroix Lorain and others (16th – 19th century) and the Greek Independence
Other museums worth visiting include: the Cyprus Coin Museum, the George and
Nefeli Chiapra Pieridi Museum, the Classic Motorcycle Museum and many others.
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Pancyprian Museum Gymnasium
�War Art Gallery, with paintings from the Greek Revolution of 1821 and Greek
mythology.Tel: 22430008
Cyprus Archaelogical Museum
Ammochostos Gate
Laiki Geitonia
Chrysaliniotissa Church
Leventio - Municipal Museum of Lefkosia
Important Landmarks: become acquainted with Lefkosia
The Pancyprian Gymnasium Museums are housed in 12 rooms of the
oldest gymnasium in Cyprus. The Museums pay homage to the history of the
school and house archaeological and coin collections of Cypriot origin as well
as collections of old maps and guns that are primarily of Cypriot origin. There
is also a picture gallery, with works from artists that were once teachers or
alumni of the school and the Museum of Natural History. The collections are
completed by a large and impressive example of gothic sculpture unique to
Cyprus. Tel: 22466014
The Leventio – Municipal Museum of Lefkosia was formed in 1984
from a donation made by Anastasios Leventis and is the first historical museum
of Cyprus. The museum exhibits the history of Lefkosia from the Chalcolithic
Period (3000 B.C) until present day. It has a wealth of exhibits and also hosts
many interesting events. Tel: 22661475
The Cyprus Archaeological Museum is the largest museum of its kind in Cyprus and houses a rich collection
of works dating from the Neolithic Period until the First Byzantine Period (7th century). Tel: 22865854
Laiki Geitonia lies at the heart of Old Lefkosia. The buildings that line its narrow streets reflect traditional
Hatzigeorgaki Kornesiou Manor Ethnological Museum is one of the
Cypriot architectural trends, with strong Greek, Frankish, Venetian and Turkish influences present in the designs.
Several of these buildings have been restored and operate as shops, restaurants and art workshops.
most spectacular constructions from the 18th century.Kornesiou was one of
the most prominent Dragomans during the Turkish occupancy and the manor
is part of his estate. Having being renovated by its owner in 1793, the manor
today houses the Ethnological Museum and was awarded the Europa Nostra
award in 1988. Tel: 22305316
Chrysaliniotissa Area unfolds around the homonymous church of Holy Mary of Chrysaliniotissa. Another point
of interest is the Workshop Centre that has eight workshops and a coffee house located within a common yard. The
area has many taverns and bars, where one can partake in delicious refreshments.
Hatzigeorgaki Kornesiou Manor
The Lefkosia Municipal Arts Centre is housed in the old Electricity
Tel: (for the Workshop Centre): 22347465
Authority station and an important example of 1920’s industrial architecture.
It is home to the Exhibitions Halls and the History of Art Library that has more
than 6000 books. Tel: 22432577
Ammochostos Gate was described in 1770 by P. John Lopez as being architecturally comparable to edifices
found in Barcelona. The Gate was restored by architects and archaeologists and has since been honoured with the
Europa Nostra award. The Gate has operated as a cultural centre for the Municipality of Lefkosia since 1981, hosting
many interesting events. Tel: 22430877
The Museum of Folk Arts was founded in 1937 and is housed in the spaces
of the Old Archbishop’s Manor, opposite the Pancyprian Gymnasium. The
museum’s collection has examples of weaving, pottery, weaving, metalworks
and others. Also of note is the gate of St. Mamantos (19th century) that inspired
George Seferis’ poem, ‘Details of Cyprus’. Tel: 22432578
The Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation – Byzantine Museum and Art Rooms is located
next to the Archbishop’s Manor, (near St. Ioannis Cathedral Church) and is made up of three exhibition spaces: the
Museum of Byzantine Art that is home to some rare icons from 5th – 19th century, the European Art Gallery, with oil
paintings from the school of Rubens, Delacroix Lorain and others (16th – 19th century) and the Greek Independence
Other museums worth visiting include: the Cyprus Coin Museum, the George and
Nefeli Chiapra Pieridi Museum, the Classic Motorcycle Museum and many others.
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Pancyprian Museum Gymnasium
�Trypiotis Church
Churches and religious monuments
Cyprus is known as the ‘island of the saints’, a claim justified by its rich mosaic
of Byzantine and gothic churches and deep-rooted Christian tradition. Visitors
of Lefkosia will encounter edifices from various epochs and architectural
trends traced back to many religions and dogmas.
Churches
One of the most important churches of Lefkosia is the Cathedral Church of St.
Ioannis, where all Archbishops of Cyprus have received the Holy Sacrament
since the 18th century. Panagia Chrysaliniotissa is the oldest Byzantine church
in Lefkosia and was built in 1450 by the empress Eleni Paleologou; it and is
noted for its vast collection of rare and ancient icons. Phaneromeni was built
in 1872 next to an ancient Orthodox nunnery and is the largest church inside
the Walls. Trypiotis Church was built in 1695 by Archbishop Germanos and is
dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It is considered an important architectural
example of the Franco – Byzantine Era. One will also encounter the Catholic
Church of the Holy Cross (1902) in Old Lefkosia and the Anglican Church of St.
Paul in the centre of the modern city.
Mosque
Arts & crafts
Your trip to Lefkosia is a walk through 7000 years of history. The cultural richness that characterises the city
manifests itself in every corner, paying tribute to all the civilisations that once passed through Cyprus.
Mosques
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Cypriot halloumi
A cultural symposium
One may also visit the Monastery of Archangel Michael (close to Analyontas
Village) that dates back to the Byzantine Era, the Monastery of St. Heraklidou,
built near the tomb of the saint it is named after and finally Machairas
Monastery, that dates from the First Iconoclastic Period (730 – 843 A.D) and
was founded in 1148.
At the centre of Old Lefkosia lays Missirikos Church, an edifice built in 1500,
with strong medieval, byzantine gothic and Italian Renaissance architectural
elements. It was converted into the Araplar Mosque in 1572. 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. Next to this are the The Omerie Baths
that were built during the 16th century as a gift to the city of Lefkosia by Lala
Moustafa Pasa. These have now been restored and are operate normally as a
spa. Next to the Constanza Bastion is The Bayraktari Mosque, where a Turkish
soldier laid to rest the remains of Ottomans that fell during the city’s siege in
1571. Another mosque can be found in Peristerona Village.
Cyprus Archaelogical Museum
Omerie Baths
On St. George’s Hill in the heart of modern Lefkosia (behind the avenues of Grivas Digenis and Dimosthenous
Severi), archaeological digs have brought to light an ancient cyclical edifice, the last remaining part of a
chalolithic settlement (2800 – 2500 B.C). Digs in the same area uncovered settlements from the Archaic, Classic
and Hellenistic periods that come complete with infrastructure plans (roads, sewage systems etc). A wealth of
treasures were also discovered – plaques, pottery, idols made of limestone and mud, copper and rare silver coins
dating from 5th – 16th century A.D.
Many ecclesiastical buildings have also been discovered north of the hill, which date from the 5th - 16th century.
Arts and Handicrafts
Art connoisseurs will be impressed by the rich handicraft traditions of Lefkosia. Visual arts also have a special
place in Lefkosia’s cultural scene where throughout history, artists have left their mark on the city and afforded us
an insight into the city’s cultural past.
11
�Trypiotis Church
Churches and religious monuments
Cyprus is known as the ‘island of the saints’, a claim justified by its rich mosaic
of Byzantine and gothic churches and deep-rooted Christian tradition. Visitors
of Lefkosia will encounter edifices from various epochs and architectural
trends traced back to many religions and dogmas.
Churches
One of the most important churches of Lefkosia is the Cathedral Church of St.
Ioannis, where all Archbishops of Cyprus have received the Holy Sacrament
since the 18th century. Panagia Chrysaliniotissa is the oldest Byzantine church
in Lefkosia and was built in 1450 by the empress Eleni Paleologou; it and is
noted for its vast collection of rare and ancient icons. Phaneromeni was built
in 1872 next to an ancient Orthodox nunnery and is the largest church inside
the Walls. Trypiotis Church was built in 1695 by Archbishop Germanos and is
dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It is considered an important architectural
example of the Franco – Byzantine Era. One will also encounter the Catholic
Church of the Holy Cross (1902) in Old Lefkosia and the Anglican Church of St.
Paul in the centre of the modern city.
Mosque
Arts & crafts
Your trip to Lefkosia is a walk through 7000 years of history. The cultural richness that characterises the city
manifests itself in every corner, paying tribute to all the civilisations that once passed through Cyprus.
Mosques
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Cypriot halloumi
A cultural symposium
One may also visit the Monastery of Archangel Michael (close to Analyontas
Village) that dates back to the Byzantine Era, the Monastery of St. Heraklidou,
built near the tomb of the saint it is named after and finally Machairas
Monastery, that dates from the First Iconoclastic Period (730 – 843 A.D) and
was founded in 1148.
At the centre of Old Lefkosia lays Missirikos Church, an edifice built in 1500,
with strong medieval, byzantine gothic and Italian Renaissance architectural
elements. It was converted into the Araplar Mosque in 1572. 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. Next to this are the The Omerie Baths
that were built during the 16th century as a gift to the city of Lefkosia by Lala
Moustafa Pasa. These have now been restored and are operate normally as a
spa. Next to the Constanza Bastion is The Bayraktari Mosque, where a Turkish
soldier laid to rest the remains of Ottomans that fell during the city’s siege in
1571. Another mosque can be found in Peristerona Village.
Cyprus Archaelogical Museum
Omerie Baths
On St. George’s Hill in the heart of modern Lefkosia (behind the avenues of Grivas Digenis and Dimosthenous
Severi), archaeological digs have brought to light an ancient cyclical edifice, the last remaining part of a
chalolithic settlement (2800 – 2500 B.C). Digs in the same area uncovered settlements from the Archaic, Classic
and Hellenistic periods that come complete with infrastructure plans (roads, sewage systems etc). A wealth of
treasures were also discovered – plaques, pottery, idols made of limestone and mud, copper and rare silver coins
dating from 5th – 16th century A.D.
Many ecclesiastical buildings have also been discovered north of the hill, which date from the 5th - 16th century.
Arts and Handicrafts
Art connoisseurs will be impressed by the rich handicraft traditions of Lefkosia. Visual arts also have a special
place in Lefkosia’s cultural scene where throughout history, artists have left their mark on the city and afforded us
an insight into the city’s cultural past.
11
�Ceramics and woodworks are deeply rooted in Cypriot
society. Crockery and vases are adorned with unique
designs, while intricate woodworks decorate church
temples and furniture. Cyprus however, is most famous
for the weaving created by the hands of skilled women
and is found in laces, tablecloths and sheets. One may
encounter these handicrafts in the small shops that are
dotted around Laiki Geitonia. There is also a wealth of
exhibits in the Cypriot Handicraft Centre, which exhibits
examples of liturgical handicrafts, as well as examples
of everyday utensils. Lefkara embroidery and Phytiotika
lace are particularly striking as well as other works,
such as ceramics from the villages of the villages of
Korno and Phini.
Museums
Lefkosia’s museums reflect the long and varied history
of the island, one of the most important being the Cyprus
Archaeological Museum, where one may admire an extensive
collection of archaeological findings. Also noteworthy is the
Byzantine Museum with its vast collection of religious icons.
Equally important is the National Struggle Museum where one
may discover more recent happenings from Cyprus’ history.
It is worth paying a visit to the Cyprus Coin Museum and the
Pancyprian Geographical Museum. When escaping to the natural
beauties of the city, make sure you take the time to visit the
Cyprus Museum of Natural History and take a walk around the
Athalassa National Forrest Park.
Cyprus bread
Traditional music
Cyprus is rich in music and dance, whose styles are very
different to those encountered in Europe. Traditional
dances are accompanied by the violin and the lute, a
traditional string instrument with four double strings
that is played with a plectrum made from the wing of
an eagle or vulture. Skilled dancers often perform
face – to – face or cyclically; the element of courting is
often present in these dances.
Traditional Architecture
In traditional urban constructions found in Lefkosia, one will
become acquainted with a form of art that has proven to be as
long-lasting as it is practical. Houses built from wood and stone,
roofs built of reeds and olive tree branches decorate urban and
suburban Lekfosia where they co-exist with their contemporary
counterparts. A noteworthy example that is worth visiting is the
village of Phikardou; it was awarded the Europa Nostra award
in 1987 for preserving the local architectural style to a high
standard and for its impressive woodwork arts from the 18 th
century.
Woodworks
Traditional delicacies
The traditional Cypriot cuisine is laden with delicacies
and owes its myriad of flavours, such as bread, the
famous halloumi, flaounes (Easter pastries), soutzioukos
(a sweet made with grape juice) and trachanas (soup
made from cracked wheat with yoghurt).
Traditional Architecture
12
13
Theatre
�Ceramics and woodworks are deeply rooted in Cypriot
society. Crockery and vases are adorned with unique
designs, while intricate woodworks decorate church
temples and furniture. Cyprus however, is most famous
for the weaving created by the hands of skilled women
and is found in laces, tablecloths and sheets. One may
encounter these handicrafts in the small shops that are
dotted around Laiki Geitonia. There is also a wealth of
exhibits in the Cypriot Handicraft Centre, which exhibits
examples of liturgical handicrafts, as well as examples
of everyday utensils. Lefkara embroidery and Phytiotika
lace are particularly striking as well as other works,
such as ceramics from the villages of the villages of
Korno and Phini.
Museums
Lefkosia’s museums reflect the long and varied history
of the island, one of the most important being the Cyprus
Archaeological Museum, where one may admire an extensive
collection of archaeological findings. Also noteworthy is the
Byzantine Museum with its vast collection of religious icons.
Equally important is the National Struggle Museum where one
may discover more recent happenings from Cyprus’ history.
It is worth paying a visit to the Cyprus Coin Museum and the
Pancyprian Geographical Museum. When escaping to the natural
beauties of the city, make sure you take the time to visit the
Cyprus Museum of Natural History and take a walk around the
Athalassa National Forrest Park.
Cyprus bread
Traditional music
Cyprus is rich in music and dance, whose styles are very
different to those encountered in Europe. Traditional
dances are accompanied by the violin and the lute, a
traditional string instrument with four double strings
that is played with a plectrum made from the wing of
an eagle or vulture. Skilled dancers often perform
face – to – face or cyclically; the element of courting is
often present in these dances.
Traditional Architecture
In traditional urban constructions found in Lefkosia, one will
become acquainted with a form of art that has proven to be as
long-lasting as it is practical. Houses built from wood and stone,
roofs built of reeds and olive tree branches decorate urban and
suburban Lekfosia where they co-exist with their contemporary
counterparts. A noteworthy example that is worth visiting is the
village of Phikardou; it was awarded the Europa Nostra award
in 1987 for preserving the local architectural style to a high
standard and for its impressive woodwork arts from the 18 th
century.
Woodworks
Traditional delicacies
The traditional Cypriot cuisine is laden with delicacies
and owes its myriad of flavours, such as bread, the
famous halloumi, flaounes (Easter pastries), soutzioukos
(a sweet made with grape juice) and trachanas (soup
made from cracked wheat with yoghurt).
Traditional Architecture
12
13
Theatre
�Open business horizons
The most powerful service centre in Eastern Europe
In addition to its cultural heritage and multi-faceted character, modern Lefkosia has cemented its position as the
most powerful business centre in Eastern Europe. In recent years, the capital of Cyprus has expanded its horizons
with continual prospects for development, claiming a place on the map as an up-and-coming, dynamic business
destination. Lefkosia’s infrastructure and construction activities, in addition its contemporary outlines have revived
the city’s capabilities and are a testament to its European identity and cosmopolitan spirit.
Lefkosia has been a premier destination for
international businesses for several years, providing
corporate shelter, advantageous tax rates and
low operational costs. Following the island’s E.U
membership accession in May 2004, Lefkosia has
gained new development prospects and now rightfully
claims a place on the map of important business
destinations. Cyprus’ strategic location makes the
island a commercial bridge with the Middle East and
establishes Lefkosia as a worthy investment centre
and point of reference for international business
deals. Its positive commercial climate, highly
educated workforce and modern communications
network, combined with banking and legal systems
cement Lefkosia’s position as a modern business
capital.
In these fastpaced times, the need to combine business
activities with rest, relaxation and entertainment gives
Lefkosia an added advantage, since businessmen are
able to combine their business activities with a walk
around the historic Old City or the modern city centre.
Lefkosia also provides an easy escape route to the
countryside, where one can enjoy true hospitality, the
unique Cypriot wildlife, traditional wine factories or
even the local markets that have been preserved for
centuries.
Business climate
In a business capacity, Lefkosia has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations of its kind, thanks
to the Cyprus’ privileged geographical positioning between three continents, E.U membership and the city’s
modern hotel and conference facilities.
Lefkosia also offers an excellent variety of health services, both in diagnostic and therapeutic capacity and is made
up of modern facilities and well – trained staff. The city also has the ability to satisfy the demands of amateur and
professional athletes through its international - standard, modern facilities that cater to a wide variety of sports.
14
Commercial centre
�Open business horizons
The most powerful service centre in Eastern Europe
In addition to its cultural heritage and multi-faceted character, modern Lefkosia has cemented its position as the
most powerful business centre in Eastern Europe. In recent years, the capital of Cyprus has expanded its horizons
with continual prospects for development, claiming a place on the map as an up-and-coming, dynamic business
destination. Lefkosia’s infrastructure and construction activities, in addition its contemporary outlines have revived
the city’s capabilities and are a testament to its European identity and cosmopolitan spirit.
Lefkosia has been a premier destination for
international businesses for several years, providing
corporate shelter, advantageous tax rates and
low operational costs. Following the island’s E.U
membership accession in May 2004, Lefkosia has
gained new development prospects and now rightfully
claims a place on the map of important business
destinations. Cyprus’ strategic location makes the
island a commercial bridge with the Middle East and
establishes Lefkosia as a worthy investment centre
and point of reference for international business
deals. Its positive commercial climate, highly
educated workforce and modern communications
network, combined with banking and legal systems
cement Lefkosia’s position as a modern business
capital.
In these fastpaced times, the need to combine business
activities with rest, relaxation and entertainment gives
Lefkosia an added advantage, since businessmen are
able to combine their business activities with a walk
around the historic Old City or the modern city centre.
Lefkosia also provides an easy escape route to the
countryside, where one can enjoy true hospitality, the
unique Cypriot wildlife, traditional wine factories or
even the local markets that have been preserved for
centuries.
Business climate
In a business capacity, Lefkosia has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations of its kind, thanks
to the Cyprus’ privileged geographical positioning between three continents, E.U membership and the city’s
modern hotel and conference facilities.
Lefkosia also offers an excellent variety of health services, both in diagnostic and therapeutic capacity and is made
up of modern facilities and well – trained staff. The city also has the ability to satisfy the demands of amateur and
professional athletes through its international - standard, modern facilities that cater to a wide variety of sports.
14
Commercial centre
�The capital of international meetings
Lefkosia is capable of accommodating all your conference needs,
offering modern hotel and conference centres, high – calibre
services and modern technological facilities.
Cyprus’ telecommunications system gives the island a clear
advantage in the conference hosting industry and is a rewarding
experience for those who choose it; it is also considered a
technology capital, providing solutions to the modern world’s
demands. Lefkosia’s ability to host scientific, educational and state
conferences is supported by more than its modern spaces and
high level of services for such events. Technological advances,
particularly in I.T and communications allow business visitors to
be connected to the world, through such means as teleconferences
and rapid internet access.
Health and wellness centre
Hotel facilities are able to extend themselves to the entertainment
needs of conference attendees, offering all the facilities the
business executive or scientist may need, such as swimming
pools, tennis courts, luscious green gardens, bars, spas and gyms.
Lefkosia’s hotels are also known for the high standard of local and
international cuisine they prepare, allowing its guests to sample
from a rich variety of delicacies.
In recent years, Lefkosia has developed a reputation for being a distinguished health destination, providing superior
treatments at competitive prices. An attractive alternative to the increasing numbers tourists travelling for health
reasons, Lefkosia provides affordable diagnostic and therapy packages, timely treatment, contemporary facilities, as
well as alternative therapies. By combining these qualities with the peaceful and revitalising climate of the capital,
in addition to competitive prices, Lefkosia has become an attractive alternative those seeking medical treatment in
their home countries.
Lefkosia is a rich and rewarding experience for all those who
choose to visit the city, thanks to its rich cultural treasures and
modern commercial & entertainment centre. It is for this exact
reason that for many years now, it has become known as a fully
comprehensive conference destination that has hosted several
prestigious meetings.
Available treatments include, among others:
• Preventative tests and diagnostic checks (e.g.: annual health checks, gynaecological examinations, mammograms)
• General surgical procedures (e.g.: orthopaedics, transplants and heart surgery)
• Ophthalmological therapies (e.g.: eye tests, surgical procedures, laser eye surgery)
• Dental treatment (e.g.: aesthetical procedures, periodontal treatments, prosthetics, orthodontics etc)
• Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
16
17
Conference Centre
�The capital of international meetings
Lefkosia is capable of accommodating all your conference needs,
offering modern hotel and conference centres, high – calibre
services and modern technological facilities.
Cyprus’ telecommunications system gives the island a clear
advantage in the conference hosting industry and is a rewarding
experience for those who choose it; it is also considered a
technology capital, providing solutions to the modern world’s
demands. Lefkosia’s ability to host scientific, educational and state
conferences is supported by more than its modern spaces and
high level of services for such events. Technological advances,
particularly in I.T and communications allow business visitors to
be connected to the world, through such means as teleconferences
and rapid internet access.
Health and wellness centre
Hotel facilities are able to extend themselves to the entertainment
needs of conference attendees, offering all the facilities the
business executive or scientist may need, such as swimming
pools, tennis courts, luscious green gardens, bars, spas and gyms.
Lefkosia’s hotels are also known for the high standard of local and
international cuisine they prepare, allowing its guests to sample
from a rich variety of delicacies.
In recent years, Lefkosia has developed a reputation for being a distinguished health destination, providing superior
treatments at competitive prices. An attractive alternative to the increasing numbers tourists travelling for health
reasons, Lefkosia provides affordable diagnostic and therapy packages, timely treatment, contemporary facilities, as
well as alternative therapies. By combining these qualities with the peaceful and revitalising climate of the capital,
in addition to competitive prices, Lefkosia has become an attractive alternative those seeking medical treatment in
their home countries.
Lefkosia is a rich and rewarding experience for all those who
choose to visit the city, thanks to its rich cultural treasures and
modern commercial & entertainment centre. It is for this exact
reason that for many years now, it has become known as a fully
comprehensive conference destination that has hosted several
prestigious meetings.
Available treatments include, among others:
• Preventative tests and diagnostic checks (e.g.: annual health checks, gynaecological examinations, mammograms)
• General surgical procedures (e.g.: orthopaedics, transplants and heart surgery)
• Ophthalmological therapies (e.g.: eye tests, surgical procedures, laser eye surgery)
• Dental treatment (e.g.: aesthetical procedures, periodontal treatments, prosthetics, orthodontics etc)
• Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
16
17
Conference Centre
�• Fertility Treatments
• Orthopaedic therapies and physiotherapy
• Cardiological treatments
• Haemodialysis
The high standard of individual treatment is as
much guaranteed during therapeutic treatment
as much as it is during the healing process.
Cyprus’ healthcare system is well-equipped
and technologically advanced, ensuring patient
health and safety and advanced treatment
methods. An added advantage is that there are
no waiting lists. All healthcare organisations are
known for their well – trained medical, nursing
and paramedical staff that are familiar with
several languages.
In Lefkosia, one may combine health treatment
with more pleasurable activities. The pleasantly
mild and sunny climate lasts throughout most
of the year, with long summers and mild
winters that help accelerate the healing and
post – operation process. The well – developed
touristic infrastructure is complete with highquality hotel facilities and resorts, as well as
excellent catering and accommodation facilities.
The locals’ warm and hospitable nature makes
one feel completely at home, ensuring thus a
restful visit.
Olympic Shooting Range
A city for all sports
Cyprus is an ideal location for sports activities throughout the year, due to its optimum weather conditions and
modern infrastructure system. More specifically, the city of Nicosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully
equipped sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur sportspersons. Several
international sports events have taken place in Nicosia’s facilities, and teams across all sports fields have chosen the
city for their training purposes.
Some of Nicosia’s most contemporary sports facilities include the GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria Pancyprian Sports Club), which consists of two main sporting units: a football stadium and a track and field area,
the Eleftheria -Tassos Papadopoulos Indoor Hall, an up to date sports hall that is used for basketball matches,
gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball, squash, judo and ping pong games. Another important construction is
the Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall, which was designed and constructed in accordance with strict international
sporting guidelines; it includes a hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall with room for
all team sports.
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Modern medical and therapy centres
�• Fertility Treatments
• Orthopaedic therapies and physiotherapy
• Cardiological treatments
• Haemodialysis
The high standard of individual treatment is as
much guaranteed during therapeutic treatment
as much as it is during the healing process.
Cyprus’ healthcare system is well-equipped
and technologically advanced, ensuring patient
health and safety and advanced treatment
methods. An added advantage is that there are
no waiting lists. All healthcare organisations are
known for their well – trained medical, nursing
and paramedical staff that are familiar with
several languages.
In Lefkosia, one may combine health treatment
with more pleasurable activities. The pleasantly
mild and sunny climate lasts throughout most
of the year, with long summers and mild
winters that help accelerate the healing and
post – operation process. The well – developed
touristic infrastructure is complete with highquality hotel facilities and resorts, as well as
excellent catering and accommodation facilities.
The locals’ warm and hospitable nature makes
one feel completely at home, ensuring thus a
restful visit.
Olympic Shooting Range
A city for all sports
Cyprus is an ideal location for sports activities throughout the year, due to its optimum weather conditions and
modern infrastructure system. More specifically, the city of Nicosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully
equipped sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur sportspersons. Several
international sports events have taken place in Nicosia’s facilities, and teams across all sports fields have chosen the
city for their training purposes.
Some of Nicosia’s most contemporary sports facilities include the GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria Pancyprian Sports Club), which consists of two main sporting units: a football stadium and a track and field area,
the Eleftheria -Tassos Papadopoulos Indoor Hall, an up to date sports hall that is used for basketball matches,
gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball, squash, judo and ping pong games. Another important construction is
the Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall, which was designed and constructed in accordance with strict international
sporting guidelines; it includes a hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall with room for
all team sports.
19
Modern medical and therapy centres
�The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football
stadium and a track and field area. The football field opened in
1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a Category 3 facility, the
highest possible score in its category. It offers a modern, fully
equipped weights room and medical centre, locker rooms
for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all
common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes
who require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus
and is built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped
for track events, it has been classified by the International
Association ofAthletics Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class
1) for international track events. The synthetic track (‘tartan’)
was refurbished in May 2007.
GSP Football Stadium
The stadium often hosts international track and field events
and was used by several athletic teams as a training centre
ahead of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards
(21x50m) with eight lanes. It also consists of a separate heated
diving pool (21x23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6,
8 and 10 metres. The pool has been used for training by the
Greece and Cyprus teams, in addition to hosting international
events such as the Balkan Games.
Municipal Swimming Pool
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the
Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the Lefkosia Shooting
Organization and is considered one of the best shooting
ranges in Europe. Its facilities meet the demands of the
strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range
has hosted several international and European events, such
as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001,
in addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European
Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as well as World
Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four
Olympic – quality skit and four trap fields. It also has eight
fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic
Shooting Range houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18
spaces.
Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall
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(Nicosia)
Lefkosia Tourism Company
For more information tel: 22889600,
www.cypruslefkosia.com
With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
ONGOING EXPERIENCE
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Cyprus--Weddings--Customs and rites--Guidebooks
Κύπρος--Γάμος--Ήθη και έθιμα--Οδηγοί
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Visit Limassol. Explore Cyprus.
www.limassoltourism.com
�CONTENTS:
Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Limassol (Lemesos): A starting point . . . . . . . . 5-6
Explore Limassol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Enjoy in Limassol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Welcome to Limassol of Festivals & Events . . . . 19-20
Where to stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
How to go around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
“THE NEW FACE” of Limassol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
= Photos by Akis Kleovoulou - Selected from the digital library of the book “Limassol”, Shoeller Holdings Ltd
16km stretch of beach path from the old port promenade to Agios Tychonas
�Dear Traveller,
Limassol with its unique fusion of influences is a fascinating and exciting destination.
It is a land where the traditional and modern co-exist offering desirable contemporary
facilities yet still extending the local warm hospitality which characterises Cyprus.
The Limassol Tourism Development and Promotion Company Ltd has been created to
promote the further development of the basic and tourist infrastructure of the
Limassol region and market the area as the distinct cosmopolitan seaside destination it is.
Its unique identity is based on its rich history and culture, its inviting characteristics and
its convenient location, both within the island and on the map, which makes exploring
easy, whether it be island wide or nearby destinations.
Limassol is a safe destination which has much to share, with its beautiful seafronts,
countless cultural, recreational and leisure activities, vibrant events and festivals, as well
as being a centre for conferences and incentive travel programmes.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Tony Antoniou
Chairman of the Board
Limassol Tourism Development and Promotion Co. Ltd.
170 Franklin Roosevelt, Limassol Chamber House, 2nd floor, 3045 Limassol
P.O. Box 55699, 3781 Limassol, Cyprus
Tel 00357 25 877350, Fax 00357 25 661655
e-mail: m.stylianou@limassolchamber.eu
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�Tranquil setting on a beach in Limassol
�“Men who wish to know about
the world must learn about it
in its particular details”.
-Heraclitus
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�Limassol (Lemesos): A starting point
Cyprus, Europe’s Eastern Mediterranean isle, lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. In addition to its
privileged geographical position, Cyprus is a country strong in tradition and rich in culture.
Located on the southern coast of the island, Limassol (Lemesos), is geographically the largest city in Cyprus
and the second largest in population after Lefkosia. Its central position offers easy access to all major cities
as well as Troodos Mountains within a 35 to 45 minute drive. It is also conveniently situated only 35 minutes
away from both Larnaka and Pafos airports.
It is a fascinating area with a diversified character which caters to a variety of tastes and preferences:
A sunlover’s haven with its 16 kilometers of sandy beaches, this cosmopolitan destination also boasts high
quality accommodation options, countless activities and a wide array of vibrant events and festivals throughout
the year. In the midst of its lively nightlife and entertainment, one can still appreciate the cultural aspect with
visits to archaeological sites and colourful wine villages.
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�ISLAND OF CYPRUS
Limassol
Limassol
Limassol
Limassol
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- Pafos (Paphos)
72km
- Troodos
50km
- Lefkosia (Nicosia) 80km
- Larnaka (Larnaca) 68km
�Waterpark, Limassol
�“Live in the sunshine, swim the
sea, drink the wild air…”.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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�Explore Limassol
The city of Limassol is situated between the ancient cities of Amathous to the east and Kourion to the west,
two of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island. A significant number of other interesting sites
are also found through out the Limassol region.
Limassol Castle: Situated in the centre of old Limassol, is a remnant from the presence of Crusaders on the
island. It was built in the 13th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine castle and has been converted today
into the Cyprus Medieval Museum.
The old city: The heart of Limassol where its narrow radialstreets lead outside the old fishing harbour.
Municipal Market: The atmosphere, the abundance of fruit and vegetables, the traditional merchants and
the customers that arrive there from surrounding villages, all draw an exciting picture.
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�Kolossi Medieval Castle: Situated in the village of Kolossi, 11 km west of Limassol. It was built in the
15th century and belonged to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem and was the base of the most significant
Commanders of each period.
Kourion Archaeological Site: The Greek-Roman Theatre is remarkable, while the stately villas discovered
there with their exceptional mosaic floors and early Christian basilica are also noteworthy, amongst other treasures.
Amathous Archaeological Site: Situated approximately 10 km east of Limassol, was according to
mythology founded by Kind Kinyras and this is where Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be cared for after
the battle with the Minotaur.
Limassol is also known for its age-long tradition in cultural issues. It offers visitors a large variety not only of
activities, but also of museums and galleries such as the Folk Art Museum, the Lemesos District Archaeological
Museum, the Cyprus Wine Museum, the Carob Mill Museum and the Municipal Art Gallery.
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�Kourion Greco-Roman theater in western Limassol
�“A people without knowledge
of their past history, origin and
culture is like a tree without
roots”.
-Marcus Garvey
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�Enjoy in Limassol
Something for everyone: Much more than a sun and sea destination, Limassol possesses a copious range
of activities and pastimes for all. From sports, nature lovers, entertainment and leisure seekers to those who
wish to attend an international conference to meet like minds or those who would much prefer to delve into
the island’s rich culture, the possibilities seem endless.
Sports & Water fun: An appealing destination for sports enthusiasts, there is an abundant selection of
activities on both land and sea. Aside from relaxing under the year-round sunshine and swimming in certified
Blue Flag beaches,the sun-kissed beachfronts host a wide variety of water sports including diving, snorkelling,
surfing, water-skiing, catamaran trips and yachting in the clear Mediterranean waters. For more family fun a
visit to the Waterpark is sure to be exciting with some of the largest rides in Europe, numerous slides and pools.
Shopping: As a shopping centre, Limassol offers the full gamut from ultra contemporary to the traditional
and handmade.
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�Nightlife: The bustling nightlife with its clubs, bars and discothèques elevate the spirit. A cornucopia of
restaurants, tavernas and cafés, many with outdoor seating in beautiful settings, form a culinary extravaganza
with tastes of local and international cuisines.
Special interests: Limassol presents a myriad of options to embrace the island’s culture and history with its
archaeological sites, museums and galleries. A number of Wine routes and Byzantine church routes are also in place
to make the visitor’s planning easier. Helpful details and maps can be obtained from any Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Information Centre or the website: www.visitcyprus.com.
Outdoor athletics: Outdoor athletics encompass cycling (with many designated routes), hiking, mountain
biking, bird-watching, sightseeing, wall climbing, horse-riding, safari trips, off-road buggy tours and many
other opportunities to appreciate the scenic natural beauty. Golf lovers can find clubs within only a 30 to 40
minute drive.
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�16 km stretch Beach Path: A point of reference in Limassol, thouroughly enjoyed both by locals and
visitors. Take a seaside stroll at the beach path (or use the bicycle trail) which spreads from the old port
promenade, passes by the Sculpture Park and continues towards the tourist area, down a path of several recently
developed cafés by the sea.
Cruises: Cruises towards Greece, the Greek islands, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and Syria take place from the
harbour of Limassol that has developed into one of the largest Mediterranean harbours for both transit of goods
and transportation of passengers.
Gastronomy & Wine: Fresh Mediterranean flavours can be enjoyed at numerous restaurants featuring both
local and international cuisine. Don’t miss the chance to try Cyprus wine produced at the nearby wine villages.
Country side: A short drive out into the surrounding countryside will take you through vineyards and quaint
wine producing villages.
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�Limassol Carnival Festival
Photo by: Michel-K
�“Just
living is not enough.
One must have sunshine,
freedom and a little flower”.
-Hans Christian Andersen
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�Welcome to Limassol of Festivals & Events
Limassol’s carefree holiday ambience is matched by the friendly and lively character of its people. With its
fun-loving reputation it is fitting that this region hosts some of the island’s best known annual events and
festivals which create a vibrant, colourful atmosphere throughout the year.
One of the brightest events is the 10-day pre-Lenten Carnival (usually in February/March), with masquerade
parties, balls and grand parades of colourful floats and groups of fancy-dressed participants, singing and
dancing along the streets of Limassol. At the beginning of May, the Flower Festival celebrates the beauty
of spring with a floral exhibition boasting the rich variety of Cyprus’ authentic wild flora. Perhaps the most
popular is the 12-day Wine Festival at the end of August - early September, held since 1961, inspired by the
ancient festivals dedicated to the god of wine Dionysus and honouring the island’s long tradition of
winemaking. This lively event, which takes place in the Municipal Gardens, offers free wine alongside
theatre presentations, dancing and stands with various traditional food specialties.
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�Throughout the year, Music, Dance and Theatre Festivals enrich Limassol’s cultural calendar.
Limassol is also equipped to offer an exhilarating experience to sports lovers. Whether as spectators or
as participants the range of events is incredible and sure to be uplifting for all who embrace it. Athletic
events such as the New Year Regatta, the Cyprus Sunshine Cup with mountain bike and cycling races, the
Cyprus Rally which is one of the world’s most exciting motor sports events and part of the official World
Racing Championship, the GSO International Open Marathon, Lemesia, a 10-day international sporting event
with competitions in boxing, karate, triathlon, marathon, shooting, rhythmic gymnastics and cycling are just a
few of the annual athletic events that take place in Limassol.
More information is available on www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy, www.yermasoyia.org, www.cya.org.cy, www.cyprusrally.com.cy,
www.wrc.com, www.mtbcyprus.com, www.gsomarathon.com, www.rialto.com.cy, www.lanitisfoundation.org
For the list of Annual Major Events please visit www.visitcyprus.com
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�Eastern coast aerial view
�“To
myself I am only a child
playing on the beach, while
vast
oceans
of
truth
undiscovered before me”.
lie
-Isaac Newton
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�Where to stay
Limassol provides every type of accommodation to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Hotels operate all
year-round and the majority of the 4 and 5 star hotels in Cyprus are found in Limassol. Other than the luxurious
hotels on the beach with every amenity, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Wi-Fi services, health
centers and spas for the most discerning guests, private villas with pools and self-catering apartments are
available for those who prefer independent flexibility. Small hotels and accommodations in villages provide yet
another option for those who favour tranquility and the picturesque.
Many hotels have exceptional conference facilities equipped with advanced technologies and associated with
professionals who can organise every last detail to ensure a successful business event or private function. What
more magical place to plan a wedding than the birthplace of the goddess of love.
No matter what the preference, Limassol, with its friendly service and welcoming atmosphere, is the ideal
quality destination outfitted to suit all needs.
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�More information is available on:
www.cyprushotelassociation.org
www.acte.com
www.agrotourism.com.cy
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�How to go around
Due to Limassol’s centralised location, other cities and towns are relatively short distances away.
There are three kinds of public bus services: inter-urban bus services connecting major towns on a daily basis
with frequent routes, rural buses connecting smaller villages to their nearest town with limited frequency
once or twice daily except Sundays and urban buses, which run within towns and tourist centres, operating
frequently during the day and often with extended routes till late evening during the summer period. There is
also a scheduled bus service based at Larnaca Airport which provides transfers to and from the airport.
Taxi services are widely used and easily accessible in tourist areas, hotels and airports. Inter-city taxi service
in shared 4-8 seater minibuses provide an alternative method of transport with connection service between all
major towns at a fixed rate (runs every half hour, Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday
from 07:00 to 17:00, no service on public holidays). Limousine service for transfers in style is also available.
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�Photo by: jadefriday@btinternet.com
There are plenty of private and
internationally recognized car rental
companies in Cyprus, some of which
also have bases at the airport. Aside
from the economical benefits, it is
a fascinating way to explore the
island at your own leisure; maps are
usually supplied and easy to follow.
Note that traffic in Cyprus circulates
on the left.
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�View of a magical sunset from Enaerios Pier in Limassol
�“In all things of nature there is
something of the marvelous”.
-Aristotle
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�“THE NEW FACE” of Limassol
Several projects which are currently planned or are already under development in Limassol will contribute
to an upgrading and significant transformation of this area within the next few years. Along with its unique
identity, convenient location, cosmopolitan character and the richness in history and culture, the new face of
Limassol will strengthen and enhance its role as a distinct prime sea side destination for business and leisure.
The projects planned include the construction of the Limassol Marina, in addition to the existing
marina located on the east side of Limassol, to provide for the mooring of yachts at sea and on shore, the
Limassol Conference Centre to host large international events throughout the year, a new passengers’
reception area at the Limassol Port and the redesigning of the Old Port area to include coffee shops,
restaurants and a Nautical Museum. In appreciation of the crafts, an Artists’ Neighborhood is currently
being developed to host local art workshops and to exhibit mosaics, icons, pottery and other pieces of
traditional Cypriot art. Recently completed are the multifunctional “GSO” Athletic Centre and the
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�Limassol Olympic Swimming Pool
which can cater to international
swimming teams that wish to train
in Limassol and enjoy the mild
weather of the island.
These are just the stepping stones
leading to many more items on the
agenda which will enhance what
Limassol has to offer to locals and
visitors.
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�www.limassoltourism.com
�
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