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The camping sites in Cyprus are licensed
by the Cyprus Tourism Organization.Facilities available in
camping sites include: showers, toilets, washing facilities,
mini-market and usually a snack-bar or restaurant. If electricity
is installed, an extra amount is charged according to the
electricity consumed.
The rates for the camping sites range between: C£1,00-C£1,50
per day, for a tent’s or caravan’s space, plus C£1,00-C£1,50
per person, daily for services and taxes.
The period of operation 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 Organization office in Cyprus or abroad.
- Agia Napa Camping Site
Agia Napa Tel: (03) 721946
Situated in the west side of Agia Napa resort, closed to
the beach, with a capacity of 150 tents/caravans.
Open: March-October
- Forest Beach Camping
Tel: (04) 644514, P.O. Box 576, CY 6305 Larnaka
Situated on the beach, 8km east of Larnaka town Center,
with a capacity of 78 tents/caravans.
Open: June-October
- Kalymnos (Governor’s) Beach Camping
Site
Lemesos Tel (05) 632300
Situated 20km east of Lemesos, with a capacity of 111 caravans
and 247 tents.
Open all the year round.
- Geroskipou Zenon Gardens Camping
P.O. Box 99 Pafos, Tel: (06) 242277
Situated east of Geroskipou Tourist Beach, on the beach,
approximately 3km from Pafos Harbor, with a capacity of
95 tents/caravans.
Open: April-October.
- Feggari Camping Site
Coral Bay, Pegeia, Pafos, Tel: (06) 621534
Situated 11km north of Pafos Town, near the Coral Bay beach,
with a capacity of 47 tents/caravans.
Open all the year round.
- Polis Camping Site Polis,
37km from the town of Pafos, Tel: (06) 321526
The camping site is on the beach on the north-west coast
of the island, in a pleasant eucalyptus grove (500 meters
from Polis town center). It has a capacity of 200 tents/caravans.
Open from March till the end of October.
- Camping Facilities at Troodos Troodos
Hill Resort,
Tel: (05) 421624
Situated amidst a pine forest, 2km north of the Toodos Hill
Resort, off the main Troodos-Kakopetria road.
Open from May till end of October (weather permitting).
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Car Breakdown Emergency Service |
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Private companies offer 24hrs breakdown
service all over the island.
In case of emergency on the Motorway, the drivers may use
the emergency phones Thought the operator they can contact
any of the car breakdown service (specifying the company of
their choice.)
Some of these companies are the
following:
- A.A. Cyprus 24hours Breakdown
Chr. Mylona 12, Lefkosia. Tel: (02) 313131
- First Aid Automobile Ltd.
Leoforos Makariou III 300, Lakatameia. Tel: (02) 387466
- Rescue Line Autoservices Ltd.
Leoforos Athalassis 169, Dasoupolis, Lefkosia. Tel (02)
315798
- Speed Line
Tel: (02) 313473 N.T.
- Rescueline Auto Services Ltd.
Leoforos Omonoias 4, Lemesos. Tel: (05) 355336
- Auto Clinic Marios
Manis 22, Pafos. Tel: (06) 233842
- Chris Towing
Pantheon 2, Pafos. Tel: (06) 234956
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As regular transport service is not
available to remote areas where many places of interest are
to be found, driving in Cyprus is most advisable.
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 Larnaka and Lemesos.
Minor roads and forest roads are still largely unsurfaced
but in good to fair condition. Appropriate are should be taken
when using those roads, especially during wet weather.
Visitors wishing to bring their car to Cyprus can do so, provided
the car has a valid registration license of its country of
origin. In such a case, the car can circulate in Cyprus for
a period of 3 months.
Driving License
Visitors can drive in Cyprus, as long as they are in possession
of either a valid International driving license, or of their
National driving license, provided this is a valid for their
class or vehicle they wish to drive. Annual Cyprus Driving
License: C£5
Temporary Driving License (for visitors only): C£3 (for a
period of 6 months.)
Car Insurance
The Green Insurance card is not accepted in Cyprus. A visitor
must be either in possession of an insurance issued by an
insurance company authorized to transact motor insurance business
in Cyprus or obtain insurance cover upon arrival at Lemesos
and Larnaka Ports. By law it is compulsory to insure against
full third party. However full comprehensive insurance is
available.
Petrol
Motor fuel and unleaded petrol may be bought in unlimited
quantities at Petrol Stations. Brands available are: BP.,
Mobil, Esso, Lina, Petrolina and Shell. Petrol is sold by
the liter and is charged as follows:
- Premium petrol (super) is currently
36,7 cents per liter (8% VAT included.)
- Unleaded petrol costs: 36,7 cents per liter (8% VAT included.)
- Regular grade costs: 34,6 cents per liter (8% VAT included.)
- Diesel Oil sells at 10,8 cents per liter (6% VAT included.)
Petrol Stations Stay Open
Monday-Friday: 06:00-18:00 hrs and Saturday from 06:00-16:00
hrs.
On Sundays and Public Holidays, petrol stations in rural areas
may open from 06:00-18:00 hrs.
Petrol stations in Lefkosia and all seaside areas are equipped
with petrol vending machines, accepting bank notes and operating
on a weekly 24hr basis.
Certain Petrol Stations provide self-service facilities.
A list of petrol stations can be found in the yellow pages
of the Telephone Directory.
Parking Facilities
- Parking places (municipal and private)
are found in town-centers, charging approximately 50 cents
for a half day’s parking.
- Parking meters in the center of
towns may be used on payment of ONE 20-cent COIN per hour,
on week days, during office hours. Parking meters do not
operate on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Where is the double yellow line is
painted parallel to the kerb, parking and waiting are prohibited
at all times. If the yellow line is single, loading and unloading
is allowed but parking is prohibited at all times.
“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 kilometers and kilometer per hour (km/h) respectively.
- The maximum speed limit on motorways
is 100km/h and the lower speed limit is 65km/h. On the other
roads, the general speed limit is 80km/h, unless a lower
one is indicated.
- The use of seat-belts for front
seat passengers is compulsory.
- Children under the age of five MUST
NOT, under any circumstances sit in the front passenger
seat.
- Children from five to ten years
old may occupy the front passenger seat, only if an appropriate
child’s seat belt has been fitted.
- 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.
- It is advisable to stay away from
the center of the towns during rush hours i.e. between 07:30-08:00\13:00-13:30
and in the late afternoon 17:00-18:00 in winter, or (18:00-19:00
in summer.)
- Because of the sometimes intense
brightness of the clear Mediterranean sky, drivers are advised
to wear sunglasses.
- DRIVING WITH ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION
ABOVE THE PRESCRIBED LIMIT:
Driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle or pedal cycle
with alcohol concentration in breath or blood above the
prescribed limit, as in offence. The prescribed limit in
breath is 39 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of
breath. The prescribed limit in blood is 90 milligrams of
alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.
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Self-drive car rental firms have offices
in all towns, as well as at the Larnaka International Airport.
A list of firms supplying self drive cars can be found in
the Cyprus Tourism Organization’s annual “Guide to Hotels,
Travel Agencies and other Tourist Services” obtainable from
all Cyprus Tourism Organization Offices in Cyprus and abroad.
Self-drive cars are also known as Z cars because the Registration
number, which is shown on red plates, starts with the letter
“Z”.
Categories of cars available for hiring:
A Category: up to 800cc (4 seats cars)
B Category: 801-1000cc (5 seats cars)
C Category: 1001-1300cc (5 seats cars)
D Category: 1301-1600cc (5 seats cars)
E Category: 1601-1800cc (4+5 seats cars)
F Category: over 1800cc (7 seats cars)
Notes:
- Rates very according to the number
of days of rent, period of the year and extras.
Summer Rates are in effect as from April 1-Oct. 31
Winter Rates are in effect as from Nov. 1-March 31
Companies offer reduced rates during the Winter period
A Category =C£9-12 in summer
B Category =C£12-14 in summer
C Category =C£14-17 in summer
D Category =C£17-24 in summer
(C£17 without Air-conditioning)
(C£21 with Air-conditioning)
(C£24 Automatic & Air-conditioned)
E Category =C£24-33 in summer
(C£24 with Canvas Top, 4 seats cars)
(C£30 Automatic & Air-conditioned, 5 seats cars)
(C£30 Diesel with Canvas Top, 4 seats cars)
F Category =C£ 30-34 in summer
Pajero & Patrol (Long-7 seats), Air-conditioned 4 wheel-drive
cars
- In case of damages to a car, the
customer is responsible for the first C£300 for categories
A,B,C and the first C£500 for categories D,E,F.
- Unlimited kilometrage.
- The car can be delivered and collected
at the airports by prior arrangement.
- The car is usually delivered to
the customer with a full tank paid for by the customer.
When the car is returned, the customer receives a refund
according to the amount of petrol left in the tank, unless
stated otherwise in the contract.
- It should be noted that owning to
insurance regulations, some companies do not hire cars to
person under 21 years of age.
- Customers should read all the information
on the rental car agreement and demand fulfillment of all
their rights when they rent a car.
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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 are also serving the
high quality fish from the local marine farms, like the seabream
(tsipoura), seabuss (Lavraki) and prawns (garides) French, Italian,
Chinese, Indian, Lebanese, Arabic, Thai, Mexican, Russian and
Armenian restaurants can also be found on the island. In all
restaurants, the quality of the found is excellent and prices
are reasonable.
Approximate charges for:
a) Meze for two persons in a taverna with a bottle of local
wine: C£15,00
b) Meal for two persons in a restaurant with a bottle of local
wine: C£18,00
As from the 17th April 1995, all food and drinks prices are
inclusive of the 10% service charge and 8% VAT The price-lists
of the catering and entertainment establishments are approved
by the Cyprus Tourism Organization. Lunch is served in restaurants
between 12:00 and 14:30hrs and dinner from 19:00 till late in
the evening. Cypriots have lunch at around 13:00hrs and dinner
at around 20:30hrs. Discos, night-clubs and other entertainment
centers, where one can enjoy an excellent meal, dance and listen
to live or disco music, can be found in all towns and resorts
in Cyprus Visitors are also welcome to the local boites, where
they can listen to guitar music and Greek songs and enjoy the
cosy atmosphere.
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Person wishing to contract their civil
marriage in Cyprus, must apply personally to the Marriage
Officer at the Municipality of their choice for the necessary
prior formalities..
A marriage can be celebrated either:
(a) by giving notice of marriage, or
(b) by applying for a special license
In case of notice, the parties to be
married have to stay in Cyprus for a least 15 days.
Prescribed fee: C£50,00
In case of emergency, a special license can be obtained from
the Marriage Officer.
Prescribed fee: C£110,00
Parties to be married should be
in possession of:
- Legal identification documents
and certificates
- Evidence that they are free to marry.
Detailed information may be obtained either directly from
the Municipality of one’s choice or from the Cyprus Tourism
Organization.
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Climate, Weather forecast, Temperatures |
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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 dresses creates a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas.
Winters are mild with some rain and
snow on Troodos Mountains (usually starting before Christmas).
In Cyprus, there is abundant sunshine as indicated in the
table. Even in December and January, there is an average of
six hours of bright sunshine per day.
The island of Cyprus, enjoys almost
constant sunshine throughout the year.
Weather Forecast (Radio/ TV/ Newspapers)
Radio
Weather forecasts in English are broadcast every day from
the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation “Programme Two” FM 91-1
MHZ. These always follows the news bulletins of 10:00. 14:00
and 20:00 hrs.
Television
The weather forecasts follows the English news bulletin every
day at 21:00 hrs on Channel 2 (CyBC TV2).
Newspapers
The weather forecasts is published daily in the “Cyprus Mail”
the only English daily newspaper.
AIR & SEA TEMPERATURES, SUNSHINE, RAINFALL
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Months |
Coasta |
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Mean
Maximum
Temperature |
Mean
Minimum
Temperature |
Mean
Number of
raindays |
Mean Daily Sunshine
Duration
(hours and tenths) |
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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December |
16,9 (62,4)
16,9 (62,4)
19,0 (66,2)
23,2 (73,8)
26,4 (79,5)
30,0 (86,0)
32,3 (90,1)
32,8 (91,0)
31,1 (88,0)
27,4 (81,3)
22,1 (71,8)
18,7 (65,7) |
7,9 (46,2)
7,8 (46,0)
9,0 (48,2)
12,6 (54,7)
15,6 (60,1)
19,1 (66,4)
21,4 (70,5)
21,5 (70,7)
19,6 (67,3)
16,4 (61,5)
12,1 (53,8)
9,5 (49,1) |
13
11
9
5
2
L1
L1
L1
1
4
6
12 |
5,8
6,5
7,4
9,2
10,8
12,6
12,4
11,8
10,6
8,8
7,1
5,6 |
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Months |
Inland |
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Mean
Maximum
Temperature |
Mean
Minimum
Temperature |
Mean
Number of
raindays |
Mean Daily Sunshine
Duration
(hours and tenths) |
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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December |
15,5 (59,9)
15,9 (60,6)
19,0 (66,2)
24,8 (76,6)
29,4 (84,9)
33,6 (92,5)
36,6 (97,9)
36,6 (97,9)
33,9 (93,0)
27,8 (82,0)
21,0 (69,8)
17,3 (63,1) |
5,8 (42,4)
5,8 (42,4)
7,3 (45,1)
11,3 (52,3)
15,0 (59,0)
19,1 (66,4)
22,3 (72,1)
22,0 (71,6)
19,3 (66,7)
15,0 (59,0)
10,3 (50,5)
7,2 (45,0) |
11
10
8
5
3
1
L1
1
1
4
6
11 |
5,5
6,3
7,3
9,0
10,6
12,3
12,3
11,7
10,3
8,2
6,9
5,7
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Months |
Hilly Areas (Agros) |
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Mean
Maximum
Temperature |
Mean
Minimum
Temperature |
Mean
Number of
raindays |
Mean Daily Sunshine
Duration
(hours and tenths) |
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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December |
9,7
(49,5)
9,7 (49,5)
12,9 (55,2)
18,4 (65,1)
22,6 (72,7)
26,7 (72,7)
29,7 (85,5)
29,8 (85,6)
27,5 (81,5)
21,6 (70,9)
15,5 (59,9)
11,4 (52,5) |
3,1
(37,6)
2,7 (36,9)
5,1 (41,2)
9,6 (49,3)
13,0 (55,4)
16,8 (62,2)
20,0 (68,0)
19,7 (67,5)
17,2 (63,0)
12,4 (54,3)
7,8 (46,0)
4,5 (40,1) |
14
12
10
6
5
2
1
1
1
5
8
12 |
4,7
5,6
6,2
8,0
9,5
11,0
11,4
10,6
9,5
7,8
6,1
5,0 |
Notes :
1. Temperatures in C, (in brackets F), raindays, sunshine
hours and tenths, sea temperatures in C., L=less.
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Clothing and Activities |
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General
information and suggestions on what to wear and do, according
to season.
April-May: Days with pleasantly
warm, but temperatures may full a bit at night.
- Medium-weight and summer apparel: Light woolies or long
sleeved cotton at the evening.
- 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 woolies.
- Ideal weather for autumn travel. Lunches is the open-air
still a delight. Sunbathing and even swimming can still be
enjoyed, as well as outside sports.
December-January: Winter time
for Cypriots…
Autumn for our foreign visitors! It may be rain occasionally
jet the promise of glorious sunshine is still there.
- Winter clothing-not heavy coats through!
- 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;
sunbathing and even swimming are for the brave and Spartan!
March: Moderating weather 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.
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Cyprus is
an ideal location for every business meeting from five to 1.200. In
addition to the Cyprus International Conference Center (CICC) in Lefkosia,
a number of other venues including more than 63 hotels offer conference
facilities all over Cyprus.
The high
standard of hotels and services in Cyprus, as well as the excellent
conference facilities (A.V., recording system, etc), its unique
geographical location and
accessibility make Cyprus an ideal place to meet, talk and exchange ideas.
For
further information please contact:
CYPRUS
TOURISM ORGANIZATION
P.O. Box 4535 CY1390, Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 337715, Telex: 21165, Telefax: (02) 331644, 334696
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Consulates of other countries in Cyprus |
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| Austria-Consulate
General |
Mr. Andreas
Chr. Avraamides
Praxippou 3, Laiki Geitonia P.O. Box 3961, Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 451994, 481180
Tlx: 2844 LAVRA CY, Fax: (02) 485337, 464528 |
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Barbados-Consulate
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Mr. Panagiotis
Alexarndou
Vourgoundias 9, Zakaki, 3046 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 712584, Fax: (05) 390345 |
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Belgium-Consulate
General
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Mr. Andreas
P. Lanitis
Leoforos Archiep. Makariou III, 113, Cyprus Popular Bank Bldg.
P.O. Box 1445, 3505 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 338204, Fax: (05) 338204, Telex: 3315 SITINAL CY |
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Brazil-Consulate
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Mr. Hagop
M. Keheyan
Leoforos Dimostheni Severi 24, First Floor
P.O. Box 1425, 1508 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 463871, Fax: (02) 463538, Telex: 3499 PHAROS CY |
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Bulgaria-Consulate
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Mr. Spyros
Lymbouris
Leoforos Nikis 42, 4th floor, Ag. Omologitae, 1086
Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 490736, 49773, Fax: (02) 490029 |
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Burundi-Consulate
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Mr. Tassos
Anastasiades
Romanou 4-6, P.O.
Box 4731, 1303 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 375311, Telex: 2899 ROALTRA CY, Fax: (02) 443551 |
| Cameroon-Consulate
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Mr. Christos
Karmios
Leoforos Gr. Afxentiou 29, DIPA Bldg. Flat 454, 6021 Larnaka
Tel: (04) 656071, Fax: (04) 627630 |
| Canada-Consulate
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Mr. Michael
Ioannides
Margarita House, Themistokli Dervi
15
P.O. Box 2125, 1517 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 451630, Telex: 5006 MACRO CY, Fax: (02) 459096 |
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Cape
Verde-Consulate
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Mr. Petros
G. Economides
Leoforos Archiep. Makariou III, 227
Doma Bldg., 3105 Lemesos, P.O. Box 8041, 3730 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 343332, Fax: (05) 342010 |
| Chile-Consulate
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Mr. George
Zachariades
Medontos 5, 1060 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 465424, 313801, Fax: (02) 349747 |
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Colombia-Consulate
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Mr. Pantellis
Chr. Tsanos
Verengaria Bldg. 5th floor
Spyrou Araouzou 25, P.O. Box 407, 3604 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 364163, 365268, Fax: (05) 365269, Telex: 2436 LAVAR
CY |
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Costa
Rica-Consulate General
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Mr. Costas
Economou
Chr. Chatzipavlou 143E, P.O. Box 17, 3600 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 362223, Fax: (05) 374534, Telex: 2253 VAPOR CY |
| Czech
Republic-Consulate |
Mrs.
Melita N. Rolandis
Leoforos Gladstonos 118, P.O. Box 6009, 3304 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 343111, Fax: (05) 345834 |
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Denmark-Consulate
General
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Mr. Efthyvoulos
G. Paraskevaides
Dositheon 7, 1071 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 376093, Fax: (02) 376247 |
| Dominican
Republic-Consulate |
Mr. Photos
Photiades
Leoforos Arch. Makariou III, 50
Alpha House 1st floor (office 101-102)
P.O. Box 1274, 1505 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 465171, Fax: (02) 365935, Telex: 2285 ASTOR CY |
| Ecuador-Consulate
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Mr. Maximos
Michaelides
Nikou Pattichi 38, P.O. Box 167, 3601 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 334245, 334116, Telex: 3112 MAXIMO CY, Fax: (05) 336432 |
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Finland-Consulate
General
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Mr. Dimosthenis
Z. Severis
Leoforos Archiep. Makariou III, 9, P.O. Box
1139, 1502 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 444277, 450075, Fax: (02) 444897, Telex: 2398 SEVERIS
CY |
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France-Consulate
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Mr. Takis
Solomonides
Eirinis 1, P.O. Box 259, 3602 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 357000, Fax: (05) 357005, Telex: 2339 SOLID CY |
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Germany-Consulate
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Mr. Costas
E. Lanitis
Arch. Kyprianou 21, P.O. Box 203, 3602 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 366230, Fax: (05) 341361, 269122, Telex: 2339 LANITI
CY |
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Ghana-Consulate
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Mr.
Christodoulos Ph. Peleties
Kampou, Strovolos, 2030 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 482265, Fax: (02) 481757
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| Guyana-Consulate
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Mr. George
Economides
Poseidonos 13, P.O. Box 3900, 1687 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 429250, Fax: (02) 425375 |
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Hungary-Consulate
General
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Mr. Costas
Loizou
Vasileos Pavlou 2, 4th floor, P.O. Box 1301, 1506
Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 367210, Fax: (02) 459800, Telex: 4929 LOUISCO CY |
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Iceland-Consulate
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Mr. Michael
Psomas
Aharnon 11, Strovolos, P.O. Box 1820, 1513 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 348484, Fax: (02) 347870, Telex: 5877 PSOMAS CY |
| Indonesia-Consulate
General |
Mr. Andreas
Mavromatis
Platonos 10, 2413 Egkomi, Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 351878, Fax: (02) 357111 |
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Ireland-Consulate
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Mr.
Stephis A. Stephanou
Leoforos Armenias & Kalypso, Fiat 301
P.O. Box 523, 1660 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 333985, 336199, Fax: (02) 331580, Telex: 3974 ETIENNE
CY
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Italy-Consulate
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Mr. Benito
Mantovani
Agiou Andreou & Gonia Arch. Kyprianou
Louciades Bldg., 5th floor, P.O. Box 1, 3600 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 362045, Fax: (05) 377842, Telex: 2413 MANTO CY |
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Japan-Consulate
General
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Mr. Umberto
V. Mantovani
Leoforos Grigori Afxentiou 23, Hawaii Bldg., 1st
floor
P.O. Box 1, 3600 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 375600, Fax: (05) 375728, Telex: 2413 MANTO CY |
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Jordan-Consulate
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Mr. Michael
G. Leptos
Dimitsanis 9, Galeria Bldg., Fiat 101
P.O. Box 4862, 1304 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 473988, (06) 233775, Fax: (02) 461671, Telex: 2561
MILEPTOS CY |
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Kazakstan-Consulate
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Mr. George
Zavos
Arch. Makariou III 85, 4003 Lemesos
P.O. Box 6141, 3304 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 723333, Fax: (05) 347285 |
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Latvia-Consulate
General
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Mr. Adonis
Papadopoulos
Thalias 3, P.O. Box 3253, 3301 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 341616, Fax: (05) 345285 |
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Liberia-Consulate
General
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Mr. Kyriacos
Tsangarides
Pecora Tower, Anexartisias, 3036 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 375757, Fax: (05) 375899 |
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Lithuania-Consulate
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Mr. Iacovos
Iacovides
Leoforos Griva Digeni 81-82, P.O. Box 5674, 1311 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 362555, Fax: (02) 360552 |
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Luxembourg-Consulate
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Mr. Christos
M. Triandafyllides
Iras 22, Off. 9 & 10, P.O. Box 2411, 1521 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 450832/3, Fax: (02) 457996, Telex: 3960 TRIANLAW CY |
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Mali-Consulate
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Mr. Acis
Montanios
P. Katelari 21, Libra House, P.O. Box 5001, 1306 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 466766, Fax: (02) 448777, Telex: 2687 MONTANOS CY |
| Malta-Consulate
General |
Mr. John
M. Louisides
Sp. Araouzou 101A, P.O. Box 145, 3601 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 362642, Fax: (05) 359852, Telex: 2344 SHIP CY |
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Mexico-Consulate
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Mr. Nicolas
K. Shacolas
Shacolas House, Athalassa, P.O. Box 1744, 1589 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 482880, Fax: (02) 482847, Telex: 4627 NISHOLDS CY |
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Moldavia-Consulate
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Mr. Nicolas
V. Nocolaides
Akteon 4046 Lemesos, P.O. Box 3244,3301 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 314844, 314581, Fax: (05) 314895 |
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Monaco-Consulate
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Mr. Kikis
Lazarides
Cyprus Popular Bank
Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 39, 1065 Lefkosia
P.O. Box 2032, 1598 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 461581, Fax: (02) 352110 |
| Morocco-Consulate
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Mr. Dimetrios
M. Haholiades
Leoforos Arch. Makariou III 57, P.O. Box 173, 6301 Larnaka
Tel: (04) 653105, (02) 451788, Fax: (02) 451947, (04) 624554,
Telex: 2229 AMAZON CY |
| Namibia-Consulate
General |
Dr. Maik
Tymvios
Tymvios Bldg. Pindarou 23, Flat 203, 1061 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 462213, Fax: (02) 366563 |
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Netherlands
(The)-Consulate
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Mr. Platon
E. Lanitis
Arch. Kyprianou 21, P.O. Box 203, 3602 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 366230, Fax: (05) 341361, Telex: 2339 LANITIS CY |
| Norway-Consulate
General |
Mr. Solon
A. Triantafyllides
Meletiou Metaxaki 4, P.O. Box 1012, 1500 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 349414, Fax: (90) 343149, Telex: 2426 GIABRA CY |
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New
Zealand-Consulate
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Mr. Tony
Christodoulou
Ag. Nikolaou 35, Egkomi, P.O. Box 4676, 1302 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 444104, Fax: (02) 450048, Telex: 4455 ACTION CY |
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Oman-Consulate
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Mr. Marcos
P. Spanos
Menandrou 1E, 4th floor, P.O. Box 4670, 1302 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 453311-2, Fax: (02) 453321, Telex: 5188 MARLAW CY |
| Panama-Consulate
General |
Mr. Polakis K. Sarris
Nicosia Tower Center, 8th floor
Leoforos Lordou Vyronos 36, P.O. Box 1341, 1506 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 444455, Fax: (02) 444040, Telex: 2843 SARRILAW CY |
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Papua
New Guinea-Consulate
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Mr. Aris
Hadjipanagiotou
Lidras 192, 3rd floor, P.O. Box 9, 1600 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 455166, Fax: (02) 362218 |
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Peru-Consulate
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Mr. Christis
E. Doritis
Asteria Beach Hotel
Potamos Germasogeias, P.O. Box 1261, 3503 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 321177, Fax: (05) 321323, Telex:: 2370 ASTERIA CY |
| Philippines-Consulate |
Mr. John P. Erotikritou
Androkleous 7, Office No.22, P.O. Box 1216, 1504 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 472060, 473576, Fax: (02) 267053, Telex: 5797 ZERO
CY |
| Poland-Consulate |
Mr. Loukis Papaphilipou
Agias Fylaxeos
42, 3025 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 343448, (02) 464411, Fax: (05) 359108, (02) 473388
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| Portugal-Consulate |
Mr. Iacovos Demetriou
Leoforos Artemidos 14, Larnaka Industrial Estate
P.O Box 143, 6301 Larnaka
Tel: (04) 637766, Fax: (04) 636992, Telex: 2749 VIALCO CY |
| Rwanda-Consulate |
Mr. Marcos S.
Kyprianou Glafkou 1, Agioi Omologitae, 1085 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 422355, Fax: (02) 421819, Telex: 6381 KREON CY |
| San Marino-Consulate
General |
Mr. Petros Anastasiades
Riga Feraiou 14, P.O. Box 27, 3600 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 362341, Fax: (05) 362924, Telex: 3396 ANTONLEX CY
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| Senegal-Consulate |
Mr. Pavlos A Anastasiades
Riga Feraiou 14, P.O. Box 4748, 3727 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 362341, 342808, Fax: (05) 342408 |
| Seychelles-Consulate |
Mr. Eugene Kalmanovitch
Sycamere House, Kyriakou Matsi 25 2650 Pera Orinis, Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 623220, Fax: (02) 444540, 330686 |
| Sierra Leone-Consulate |
Mr. Costas Hadjicostis
Archangelou 31, P.O. Box 1836, 1513 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 353532, Fax: (02) 352298 |
| Slovakia-Consulate |
Mr. Vassos Hadjitheodossiou
Salamis House, Leoforos 28 Octovriou, P.O. Box 531, 3607 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 355555, Fax: (05) 364410, Telex: 2580 SALTO CY |
| Slovenia-Consulate |
Mr. Evros Alexandrou
Anexartisias 61, 3040 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 367211, 367006, Fax: (05) 377913
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| Spain-Consulate
General |
Mr. Spyros A. Araouzos
Gonia Poleodomias & Faidras, Kaimakli
P.O. Box 1244, 1504 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 433151, Fax: (02) 430880, Telex: 2282 PAVARAL CY |
| Sweden-Consulate
General |
Mr. George P. Vryonides
(Acting Honorary Consul General)
Princess Zena de Tyras Bldg., 2nd floor
P.O. Box 5487, 1310 Lefkosia
Tel: (92( 442483, Fax: (02) 455783, Telex: 2597 SVENCK CY |
| Sri Lanka-Consulate |
General Mr. Doros A. J.
Jeropoulos
Spyrou Araouzou 2, P.O. Box 278, 3602 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 374308, Fax: (05) 379689, Telex: 2444 SIGMA CY |
| Switzerland-Consulate
General |
Mr. Dimitris J. Shukuroglou
Loui Loizou 18, Penhill Estate, Lakkia, 2221 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 487171, Fax: (02) 482331 |
| Tanzania-Consulate |
Mr. Nicos L. Mavroudis
Agias Fylaxeos 66A, P.O. Box 1330, 3504 Lemesos
Tel: (05) 352878, Fax: (05) 352756, Telex: 2073 IRIS CY |
| Thailand-Consulate
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Mr. Elias Panagides
Diagoriou 33, 1097 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 444666, Fax: (02) 463021 |
| Uruguay-Consulate |
Mr. Eleftherios Montanios
P. Katelari 21, Libra House, P.O. Box 5001, 1306 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 466766, Fax: (02) 448777, Telex: 2687 MONTANOS CY
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Consumers’ Association (Cyprus)
The Cyprus Customers’ Association was founded in 1973 and is
a member of CI (Customers International).
As an independent organization, the Association strives to
safeguard the Rights of the customers.
The Association provides the following:
- Information on Cyprus Customer Protection Laws.
- Information on Customer Rights &
Responsibilities.
- Advice on Complaint Procedures for faulty, damaged or
unsatisfactory products and/or services.
- Reading Library on Customer Publications such as
WHICH (UK), Customer Reports (USA), Customer
Choice (Ireland).
- Customer Related Services
Own
Publications:
- O Katanalotis (in
Greek with a briefing on current events in English).
- Cyprus Good Food Guide
(in English with symbols translated in French, German and
Greek).
Published in May 1992, the Guide includes articles on
Cyprus wine, on eating out and information on Restaurants
offering Good Value for Money.
Cyprus
Customers’ Association:
a)
Leoforos Ouilliam Gladstonos 20,
1095
Lefkosia, P.O. Box 4874, 1304 Lefkosia
Tel: (02) 451092, 474543,
Fax: (02) 467080
b)
Athanasiou Diakou 45, 3032 Lemesos
Tel:
(05) 347041, Fax: (05) 347043
c)
Aistain 14, 6031 Larnaka
Tel:
(04) 651529, Fax: (04) 650564
d)
Akamantidos 19, 8020 Pafos
Tel-Fax:
(06) 244211
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Cyprus is in general an inexpensive country and the
“Supermarket basket” here is considered among the cheapest
in Europe. Detailed information on cost of living indexes can
be obtained from the Cyprus Tourism Organization Offices.
Indications:
- Pork: C£1,30 per kilo
- Tomatoes: 50 cents per
kilo (in season).
- Melons: 30 cents per
kilo (in season).
- Dinner in a taverna: C£6,00-7,50
per person.
- Two bedrooms,
unfurnished flat: C£110-130 (rent per month) for long term
tenancy (over a year).
- Rate of inflation:
4,9% in 1993, 4,7% in 1994, 2,61% in 1995.
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Visitors
in possession of any of the following international credit
cards may contact the appropriate bank of the withdrawal of
card.
VISA
CARD:
Bank of Cyprus Ltd.,
Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd., Hellenic Bank, Barclays Bank, Arab
Bank, Lombard Natwest Bank and National Bank of Greece.
DINERS
CLUB, CARTE BLANCHE:
Bank of Cyprus Ltd.
MASTER
CARD:
Bank of Cyprus Ltd., Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd., National Bank
of Greece and Hellenic Bank.
EURO
CARD:
Bank of Cyprus Ltd., Cyprus
Popular Bank Ltd., National Bank of Greece and Hellenic Bank.
AMERICAN
EXPRESS:
Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd.
J.C.B.:
National
Bank of Greece.
More
than 8.500 shops, restaurants and Hotels accept at least one
of these Credit Cards. Establishments also with P.O.S. accept
VISA ELECTRON and ed./MAESTRO. Usually the Card symbol will be
displayed in the shopwindow or at the Reception.
Eurocheques and travelers cheques are also accepted by
all Banks, in shops, restaurants etc.
LOST
CREDIT CARDS:
In case someone lose his credit card, he can call JCC Payment
Systems Ltd., on 02-365655 and at the same time contact
his Bank either in Cyprus or in his country.
For
further information please apply directly to:
JCC Payments Systems Ltd.
P.O. Box 1043, CY 1500 Lefkosia
Tel: 02-365655 (24 hours service)
Fax: 02-459559 (24 hours service)
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Cyprus
is often referred to as the gateway to the Eastern
Mediterranean. Many Cypriot cruise companies take you through
that gateway to Egypt and the Holy Land. The cruise programmes
have been designed specifically to suit all varying travel
requirements, including departure days and destinations by
offering three types of cruises:
i.
Two-day cruises to Egypt which include a visit to the
Cairo Museum and the Pyramids.
ii.
Two-day cruises to the Holy Land which include a visit
to Holy places in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
iii.
Three-days combination cruises to Egypt and the Holy
Land which include the above mentioned excursions.
The
ships usually leaves Lemesos Harbor late afternoon arriving in
Haifa or Port-Said 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 all the year round
by large and comfortable cruise ships which offer full broad
accommodation and entertainment at very reasonable prices thus
making a Holiday in Cyprus richer and more beautiful.
Booking for short cruises can be made while on holiday
in Cyprus through the representatives of a tour operators or a
Travel Agency. Please note that many tour operators in Europe
are featuring the cruises in their holiday brochures.
From April to October visitors to Cyprus can extend their stay
by taking a 7-day cruise from Lemesos to Greece and the Greek
islands, Egypt and the Holy Land.
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All
Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) publications are distributed
free of charge, and
can be obtained from any CTO Offices in Cyprus or abroad..
Cyprus-General
Information Brochure
A comprehensive publication of the island of Cyprus.
Published in: Greek, English, French, German, Italian,
Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Arabic, Norwegian, Spanish,
Russian.
Cyprus,
9000 Years of History and Civilization.
This is a special publication which provides a concise and
authentic outline of our history,
archaeology and culture.
Published in: Greek, English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch,
Italian, Swedish and Danish.
Cyprus
Travelers Handbook
An Informative guide on all topics, which will help visitors
get the most out of the holiday in Cyprus.
Published in: English.
Diary
of Events
Annual guide listing and describing most of the important
events of the year.
Published in: English.
Cyprus-Hobby & Special Interests Tourism
An introduction to the hobby world of Cyprus, listing more
than 42 interests that can be pursued in Cyprus.
Published in: English and German.
A
Guide to Hotels, Travel Agencies and other Tourist Services
The annual guide includes:
a)
Hotels and Hotel Apartments officially registered and
classified by the CTO.
b)
List of Travel Agents (licensed by CTO).
c)
List of Firms supplying self-drive cars.
d)
All Cyprus Tourism Organization offices in Cyprus and
abroad.
The publication is in English with the General Notes (front
pages) in Greek, English, French, German, Swedish, Italian and
Dutch.
Flavors
of Cyprus
An introduction to Cyprus Cuisine and gastronomical habits.
Published in: English.
Camping
and picnic Sites in Cyprus
A brochure-guide to the camping and picnic sites on the
islands.
Published in: Greek and English.
Nature
Trails
Leaflets on the organized Nature Trails, on Troodos and Akamas
(Pafos area).
Published in: Greek, English, French and German.
Troodos
Mountain Resorts
A brief guide to the Troodos region, its innummerable natural
beauties, Byzantine
churches and picturesque villages.
Published in: Greek, English, German, French, Dutch and
Arabic.
Folk
Art and Handicrafts
A special leaflet on our folk art and our traditions which
have been preserved with loving care from generations long
gone by.
Lefkosia (Nicosia)
A comprehensive guide of Lefkosia, the capital.
Published in: English.
Cyprus-Promotional
Leaflet
Leaflet promoting Cyprus Tourism in new markets.
Published in: Hebrew, Polish, Hungarian and Czech.
- Additional to the above publications, the Cyprus Tourism
Organization issues detailed information sheets,
known as Info-papers. These cover various
subjects sush as: Transportation, Boats, Youth
Hostels, Camping, Cost of Living,
etc...
The
Cyprus Tourism Organization also issues the following Maps:
-
A visitor’s Map of Cyprus.
- Map of Lefkosia-Center /Major Lefkosia.
- Map of Lemesos (Limassol) Town /Map of Lemesos (Limassol)
area.
- Map of Larnaka Town /Map of Larnaka area.
- Map of Pafos Town /Map of Pafos area.
- Map of Agia Napa Village /Map of Agia Napa
area.
- Map of Paralimni
/Map of Paralimni area.
- Map of Troodos and Hill Resorts.
The
following
publications are
available only from:
a)
The Cyprus Tourism Organization (Main office)
Leoforos Lemesou 19, P.O.
Box 4535 CY 1390 Lefkosia.
b)
All CTO offices abroad.
Conventions-Meetings-Seminars
Published in: English
Incentive
Tourism
Published in: English.
Annual
Report
Published in: Greek and English.
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Cyprus
is a country where the 20th century still rubs
shoulders with history, where one may enjoy customs, festivals
and religious fairs, whose origins stretch back into antiquity
and at the same time enjoy perfomances 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, as giving the most direct introduction to the
Island’s culture.
- For up to date information, visitors are advised to consult
the Cyprus Tourism Organization’s “Monthly Events”
guide, available in all hotels and Tourist Information Offices
on the island.
- The Cyprus Tourism Organization’s annual “Diary of
Events” booklet, lists the entire year’s various organized
activities and can be obtained from any of the CTO offices in
Cyprus and abroad.
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The
currency of the Republic is the Cyprus pound-C, which is
divided into 100 cents.
Notes
and coins currently in circulation are as follows:-
Bank
notes: C£20, C£10, C£5, C£1.
Coins:
1 ceent,2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents.
The
Cyprus Pound is not traced internationally. Commercial Banks
quote diary the exchange rates of the Cyprus Pound against all
traded foreign currencies while the Central Bank quotes daily
the Cyprus Pound vis-à-vis the ECU (European Currency
Unit), the US Dollar, the Pound Sterling, the Deutsche Mark
and the Greek Drachma.
Exchange rates (selling by Banks) are ass follows (These rates
were applicable on the 13th November 1995 and are
given as an indication only): Sterling
£1=C£0,71, US$1=C£0,45, DM1=C£0,32, F Fr1=C£0,09, C£1=GDR516
Import
of Bank notes
Visitors may import any amount of Cypriot or foreign bank
notes. They should declare to customs, on form D.(NR), their
Cypriot and foreign bank notes for purposes of; deposit with
banks in Cyprus, purchase of
goods or immovable property, or re-export.
Export
of Bank notes
Visitors may export any amount of Cypriot or foreign bank
notes they declared on arrival, on form D.(NR). They may also
export up to the equivalent of USD 1.000 in Cypriot or foreign
bank notes which they imported, even if they did not declare
them on arrival. In addition, visitors may take out with them
up to C£100 in Cypriot bank notes.
Note:
Only the following authorized
dealers reporting to the Central Bank of Cyprus are allowed to
deal in foreign currency: Bank of Cyprus Ltd., Cooperative
Central Bank Ltd., The Cyprus Popular Bank Ltd., Hellenic Bank
Ltd., The National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) Ltd., Arab Bank
PLO., Barclays
Bank PLO., Commercial Bank of Greece SA, and Lombard Bank Ltd.
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All
travelers with the exception of crews and transit passengers,
may import the following articles in the quantities specified
without payment of import duty.
Origin:
All countries.
Articles:
Tobacco: 250 grams.
Spirits, other than perfumed spirits: 1 liter.
Wine (one bottle): 0,75 liter
Perfumed spirits and toilet waters: 0,30 liter including one
bottle of perfumed spirit of not more than 0,15 liter.
Articles of any other description (expect jewellery): up to a
total value of C£350
Notification
to travelers:
1.
However, when a passenger re-enters the Republic of
Cyprus after a stay abroad of less than 72 hours, he is
allowed to import free of duty only 250 grams of tobacco.
2.
According to Cyprus Law, the Importation, Possession
and Use of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, is
strictly prohibited.
3.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
whishes to inform all travelers that, in order to protect the
agriculture of the country from the danger of the introduction
of new pests and diseases, the importation of agricultural
products or propagating stock, such as fruit, vegetables,
cut-flowers, dry nuts, seeds, bulbs, bulb-wood sticks,
cuttings, etc., without the approval of the competent
authorities, is prohibited.
According to the Diseases of Plants (Prevention) Law and the
Importation of Produce (Control) Orders, the transportation of
agricultural products or propagating stock from abroad is
prohibited unless a relevant license has been previously
issued by the Director of the Department of Agriculture. Upon
the arrival in Cyprus, such products should be declared at the
Customs Officers, whereupon they will be kept for
phytosanitary inspection by Authorized 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.
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The
Association is the only organization in Cyprus which is a
member of the two International Federations:
A.I.T. (ALLIANCE INTERNATIONALE
DE TOURISME) and
F.I.A. (FEDERATION
INTERNATIONALE DE L’ AUTOMOBILE),
to which belong all the recognized automobile associations of
the world.
The association offers to its members the following services:
Towing/Breakdown Assistance, Battery Problems, Tyre Problems,
Insurance Service, Travel Services (Discounts on air/sea
tickets), Hotel reservations, (island), Touring information,
Technical advise, Legal advise.
Cyprus
Automobile Association
Chr. Mylona 12, CY 2014 Lefkosia (Nicosia)
P.O. Box 2279, CY 1519 Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Tel: (02) 313233, Fax: (02) 313482 |
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