Cyprus Travel Guide 🇨🇾
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Cyprus — beaches, ancient ruins, Mediterranean culture, transport, safety & budget
🌤 Live Weather — Nicosia
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Nicosia
🏖 Landscape Mediterranean coast · mountains
💱 Currency Euro (EUR)
🗣 Languages Greek · Turkish · English widely spoken
⏱ Time Zone GMT+2
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 240V
Famous for: Ayia Napa beaches · Paphos ruins · Troodos mountains · seaside villages
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Schengen-style entry (EU citizens free) Passport valid 6+ months Travel insurance recommended- Return ticket may be requested
- Hotel booking proof sometimes required
- Border rules differ in North Cyprus
Check entry rules based on nationality before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Mar–May Spring — pleasant & scenic
🌤 Sep–Nov Best beach weather
☀️ Jun–Aug Hot & busy
🍃 Dec–Feb Mild winter · fewer tourists
Coastal areas stay warm most of the year.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €45–70 / ₹4,000–₹6,200 / $50–78 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €90–150 / ₹8,000–₹13,000 / $100–165 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €220+ / ₹19,000+ / $240+ per day
Ayia Napa & Limassol are pricier than inland towns.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Paphos Archaeological Park Ayia Napa Nissi Beach Troodos Mountains Larnaca Kyrenia (North Cyprus)🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- No rail network — buses & taxis widely used
- Car rental popular for coastal trips
- Intercity buses connect major towns
- Roads are modern & well-maintained
Driving is on the **left side of the road**.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Cyta · Epic · PrimeTel
- Prepaid SIM available at airport
- Excellent 4G across major regions
- Roaming differs in North Cyprus
Passport required for SIM registration.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash useful for rural villages
- ATMs widely available
- Euro is official currency
Keep small change for buses & kiosks.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Halloumi cheese
- Souvlaki
- Sheftalia sausages
- Fresh seafood
- Meze platters
Cuisine blends Greek · Turkish · Mediterranean influences.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Limassol Carnival
- Kataklysmos Water Festival
- Wine Festival
- Easter & cultural parades
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Very safe tourist destination
- Watch belongings at beaches
- Avoid restricted border zones
- Follow local driving rules
locals are friendly & welcoming to tourists.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Modest clothing in monasteries
- Respect religious sites
- Quiet behavior in villages
- Do not litter beaches
🎒 What to Pack
- Light summer clothing
- Beachwear & sunscreen
- Comfortable sandals
- Universal power adapter
Winters may need a light jacket inland.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Mediterranean climate
- Hot dry summers
- Mild winters
- Warm coastal evenings
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Nicosia old town
- Day 2 — Paphos archaeological sites
- Day 3 — Troodos mountains
- Day 4 — Ayia Napa beaches
- Day 5 — Larnaca coastal promenade
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 112
🔥 Fire 112
🧳 Tourist Help Local Tourism Offices
❓ FAQs
Is Cyprus expensive?
Moderate — coastal resorts cost more than inland towns.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — especially in tourist areas.
Is Cyprus safe?
Yes — one of Europe’s safest destinations.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Cyprus
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