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Both international and locally-produced
brands of baby food, napkins, disposable diapers, baby cosmetics,
anti-rash creams, etc, are available on the Cyprus market.
There is a big variety from which to choose ‘babies’ necessaries”,
and these can be found in Pharmacies (chemists) and in supermarkets.
Pharmacies (Chemists, Drugstores) can be traced in the yellow
Pages of the Cyprus Telephone Directory.
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Almost all hotels in Cyprus offer baby-sitting
facilities, provided arrangements with the reception are made
in advance.
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The Banking system in Cyprus is well-developed
and capable of coping with the diverse needs of the business
community. The commercial banks in Cyprus have correspondents
in most major cities around the world, and transactions can
be negotiated in all leading currencies.
The Central Bank of Cyprus is responsible for the monetary,
credit and exchange policy issues currency and acts as banker
of the Government.
Commercial Banking arrangements follow the British model,
and the majority of Commercial Banks on the island are now
full members of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial
Telecommunication (S.W.I.F.T.)
- Banking hours for the public: Monday-Friday: 08:30-13:30
Monday : 15:15-16:45 (July-August: Monday-Friday: 08:15-12:30
- Centrally located Banks provide “afternoon tourist services”
- Banks at the Larnaka and Pafos International Airports provide
services throughout the day, as well as a night service for
most flights.
- Banking facilities are also available at Lemesos (Limassol)
Harbor.
- In addition to the above a number of Automatic Exchange
Machines operate on a 24hrs basis in central places in all
towns and tourists resorts Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol),
Larnaka, Pafos, Agia Napa
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Numerous books have been written on
Cyprus in various languages covering topics like: History, Archaeology,
Ecclesiastical Art and Monasteries, Towns and villages, Folk
Art and Environment, Cookery as well as Tourist Guides.
Most publications can be obtained both on Cyprus and abroad
from various bookshops.
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The Blue Flag Campaign which has launched
in 1987 during the European Year of the Environment, was supported
financially by the European Union and is promoted by the Foundation
for Environmental Education of Europe (FEEE) in 18 European
countries, including Cyprus.
“Blue Flag” is awarded to beaches which fulfill a number of
criteria relating to the quality of the bathing water according
to the European Union Directive, environmental education and
information and beach area management and safety. In 1996, eleven
beaches will be awarded the “Blue Flag”.
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Boats (Ferry) connecting Cyprus with other countries |
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Passenger ships from the airport of
Larnaka and Lemesos connecting Cyprus with various Greek and
Middle East ports: Piraias, Rodos, Iraklion, other Greek islands,
Haifa, Port Said,. Please note that most of the boat services
offer reduced services during the winter period.
Regular services commerce again in spring with more or less
the same itineraries.
Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) issues a detailed Info-Paper
on Boat schedules which can be obtained from CTO offices in
Cyprus and abroad, upon request.
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Boats trips along the coast of Cyprus |
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One-day sea cruises in the crystal clear
Mediterranean waters, are organized from May to October, weather
permitting, and these usually include drinks and snacks on broad,
with lunch served either on board or at a sea-side restaurant.
Itineraries are as follows:
From Lemesos (Limassol) Harbor to Lady’s Mile beach and back.
From Pafos Harbor 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 to Akamas coast and back.
For further information visitors are requested to contact the
Sightseeing Tour Operation.
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Business / Shopping hours |
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Public service hours
Winter Period (Sept.1-June 30)
Monday-Friday: 07:30-14:30
Thursday : 07:30-14:30, 15:00-18:00
Summer Period (July 1-Aug.30)
Monday-Friday: 07:30-14::30
Business/ Shopping Hours
Winter Period (Oct.1-April 30)
Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. : 08:00-13:00
14:30-17:30 (shops)
15:00-18:00 (offices)
Wednesday & Saturday : 08:00-13:00
Summer Period (May 1-Sept. 30)
Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. : 08:00-13:00
Wednesday & Saturday : 08:00-13:00
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Byzantine Churches and Monasteries |
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The Cyprus Tourism Organization’s publications
“9000 years of History and Civilization” refers briefly to
the various churches and monasteries on the island.
Many of those churches can be reached by pubic 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 those churches should first
ask for the priest, or any other responsible person who will
escort them to the church, at the “coffee shop” of the village.
Important Notes
- Wearing shorts, buckles
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 offered in the monasteries.
- Most of the monasteries and convents remain closed on Saturday
or Sunday for groups visits.
Some of the Monasteries have visiting hours which have to
be respected by visitors.
These Monasteries are:
Stavrovouni Monastery
From September to March: 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
From April to August : 08:00-12:00, 15:00-18:00
Note: Women are not allowed to visit Stavrovouni Monastery.
Men may visit the monastery, dressed properly. Thee use of
cameras or video-cameras is prohibited.
Agios Minas Convent:
The convent is open for group visits from Monday to Friday.
The convent remains closed all day on Saturday and Sunday
for group visits.
Agios Neofytos Monastery:
From April to September: 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
From October to March : 09:00-16:00
The entrance fee for the Museum and the Encleistra is: C£0,50
Agios Irakleidios Convent:
The convent remains closed all day on Saturday for groups
visits.
Machairas Monastery:
The monastery is open for groups visits only on Monday. Tuesday
and Thursday for 09:00 to 12:00 hrs. The guiding should be
done in the bus or outside the monastery and groups should
enter the areas of the Monastery in silence and respect.
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