CYPRUS WEATHER
Summer stretches from mid-May to mid-October with high temperatures, clear skies and cooling sea breezes. At this time of year, you would be best to avoid the hottest part of the day. It's always a good idea to bring sun screen and a hat. Temperatures are refreshingly cooler in the Troodos mountains. October until December are still sunny and the water warm enough for comfortable swimming.
DRIVING IN CYPRUS
Car hire is advisable as there are many beautiful beaches, traditional Cypriot villages and historic sites within a short drive. There is also a very cheap bus service running from Paralimni, through Kapparis and Protaras to Ayia Napa.
Cyprus traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road, as in the UK.
There are many car hire companies at Larnaca airport as well as in the Kapparis area (see USEFUL LINKS page). Car hire can be booked in advance on the internet, REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR DRIVING LICENCE.
ELECTRICITY
Cyprus, like the UK runs on 220-240 Volts and uses identical 3-pin plugs to the UK, so you won’t need an adaptor.
LANGUAGES OF CYPRUS
The native tongue of Cyprus is Greek, although English is spoken by over 90% of the native population.
CYPRIOT CURRENCY
In January 2008 Cyprus joined the Euro, replacing the Cyprus Pound.
HEALTHCARE
Both public and private healthcare services are of a high standard and no vaccinations are required.
FLIGHTS
** Latest News** Budget airline Easyjet now fly to Cyprus from Manchester and Gatwick.
Monarch also operate a route from Luton.
Many of the popular airlines fly to Larnaca as well as Paphos. Several carriers, including Cyprus Airways and Eurocypria fly all year round and are worth checking as well. See USEFUL LINKS page for details.