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A TRAVELLER'S TIPS
• C.T.O. = Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
• Driving Is on the left side of the road.
• Between 1300-1600 hrs is siesta-time in summer. (May-Sept.)
• The International Airports are at Larnaka and Pafos.
• Centrally located banks offer special afternoon facilities for tourists.
• The Cyprus pound is divided into 100 cents.
• Voltage: 240V A C throughout the island, Sockets outlets and sockets of flat 3 pin type are used.
• The population of Cyprus is approximately 706.000.
• A small tip in restaurants taxis etc is always welcome.
• The typical take away is "souvlaki stin pitta"-kebab in a special envelope - type.
• Nearly all drug and medicines are availabie on the island.
• "Lefkaritika" is the local embroidery.
• It is forbidden to remove antiquities from the bottom of the sea.
• In Cyprus there are 127 endemic flower varieties, that is growing nowhere else in the world but in Cyprus.
• The Tourist Information office at Larnaka Airport provides 24hrs service 365 days.
• Cyprus is a member of the Commonwealth.
• "Commandaria" is the local sweet fortified.
• The transurban service-taxis are shared taxis connecting all main towns (only during day time)
• Hallourmi: Is the local cheese. It can be served plain or grilled.
• No vaccination is required for any International traveller.
• All the publications (maps, leaflets etc) provided by CTO are distributed free of charge.
• The Supermarket basket in Cyprus is considered among the cheapest in Europe.
• The shops are closed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
• Dhekelia (east of Larnaca) and Akrotiri-Episkopi (west of Limassol) are the two British bases in Cyprus.
• Avoid shorts and wear suitable clothing when you are visiting churches and Monasteries.
• More than 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle East Countries.
• The town of Pafos is included in the official Unesco list of Cultural Heritage.
• If you drive a car in Cyprus do not hesitate to use the "horn" if required, (not during night time).
• The tap water is drinkable.
• The average day temperature in summer is 32 C and In winter 16 C.
• Cyprus automatic telephone dialling system reaches over 184 countries.
• Easter is the main religious feast in Cyprus.
• A Greek Drama in an ancient theater is a memorable experience.
• 30 minutes after sunset darkness has fallen.
• The average sea temperature in April is 18.6 C and in October 25 C.
• "Koulouri" is the typical sesame bread, excellent with green olives.
• Do not forget your sunglasses while in Cyprus. They are indispensable due to the intense brightness of our sunshine.
• The Cypriots wear summer clothes (short sleeves and sandals) from May till October.
• There are two Marinas in Cyprus, one in Larnaka and one in Limassol.
• Accommodation with local families does not exist in Cyprus.
• Due to the mild winters Northern European athletes and football teams use Cyprus as their training ground.
• The most important Museums of the island are in Nicosia.
• On Sundays petrol stations are open on a rotation basis. Most petrol stations provide twenty-four hours service either by attendance service or by pay-terminals.
• Citizens from most of the European countries, U S A, Canada, Australia, Japan etc can enter Cyprus with a valid passport and do not require a visa.
• Cyprus occupies one of the highest places internationally in terms of third level students.
• There is no limit on bringing in cheques, travellers cheques and other negotiable documents.
• Amount of foreign exchange in excess of the equivalent of US 1000 dollars should be declared at the customs.
• Flying time: From London is 5 hours, from Frankfurt 4 hrs, from Bahrain 2 hrs 35 minutes, from Stockhuolm 4 1/2 hours.
• Parakalo means: please.
• Kalimera means: goodmorning.
• Metrios: is the local coffee with sugar.
• Efharisto: means thank you.
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Visiting the Island of CYPRUS, TIPS for travellers who plan to visit the island
May 16 2009, 10:35 PM
