Rahim Tabet | Februari 12, 2016 |
Cyprus
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Europe
General information
Cyprus (Greek: Κύπρος, Turkish: Kıbrıs) is located on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is geographically part of Asia). On the political Cyprus is considered to be Europe. Cyprus joined the European Union since 2004. On the island of Cyprus there are two areas that are not part of Cyprus. These are the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, "Akrotiri" (overseas military base in the United Kingdom). The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. A number of major cities in Cyprus: Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.
Travel and tours to Cyprus
Cyprus is famous for its vineyards, fields of ancient olive trees and beautiful flowers (circa 1800 species). Furthermore, the country is known for its beautiful beaches, ruins and mosaics and the many mountains. On the beaches you can sunbathe perfect, diving and water sports. The diving is mostly based on wreck and cave diving. On the whole island of Cyprus can be found nowadays many luxury hotels.
Official Name: Republic of Cyprus
Continent: Europe (political) and Asia (location)
Surface area: 9,251 km²
Capital: Nicosia
Population: 1,099,341 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 1,951 m (Olympus)
Distance (Amsterdam - Nicosia): 2.949 km
Flight Duration: about 4 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to Cyprus. As this avoids the relatively cold winter and hot summer.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Cyprus. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate. Temperatures in the summer months around 25 to 30 degrees and in the winter months around 15 to 20 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Cyprus can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Cyprus can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Greek and Turkish are the official languages in Cyprus. In addition, there are much English spoken.
Want free to or from the Greek / English / Turkish translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Cyprus:CLICK HERE
US consulates in Cyprus: CLICK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Cyprus.
Money
Cyprus is paid with the euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs in Cyprus can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
Cyprus is one hour later than in the Netherlands.
Local time, date, and time zone of Cyprus can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Cyprus you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Cyprus provide directions.
Electricity
In Cyprus you will need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Cyprus can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Cyprus can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Cyprus visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Cyprus end in .cy.
Official websites of Cyprus: cyprus.gov.cy and visitcyprus.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Cyprus is 00357 or +357.
Want to call from Cyprus to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Cyprus.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Cyprus.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Cyprus.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Cyprus.
Public holidays and school holidays
An overview of all the holidays in Cyprus can be found at Beleven.org.
An overview of all school holidays in Cyprus can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Cyprus? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Cyprus, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Cyprus?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Cyprus earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Cyprus can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Cyprus can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Cyprus.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 17 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The capital Nicosia is split into two parts (Cypriot and Turkish)?
... In Cyprus, the used toilet paper is thrown into a trash can?
... Cyprus also is called the playground of the gods?
... Two British military bases are found on Cyprus?
... Cyprus in 2012 won his first Olympic medali
Cyprus (Greek: Κύπρος, Turkish: Kıbrıs) is located on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is geographically part of Asia). On the political Cyprus is considered to be Europe. Cyprus joined the European Union since 2004. On the island of Cyprus there are two areas that are not part of Cyprus. These are the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, "Akrotiri" (overseas military base in the United Kingdom). The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. A number of major cities in Cyprus: Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.
Cyprus is famous for its vineyards, fields of ancient olive trees and beautiful flowers (circa 1800 species). Furthermore, the country is known for its beautiful beaches, ruins and mosaics and the many mountains. On the beaches you can sunbathe perfect, diving and water sports. The diving is mostly based on wreck and cave diving. On the whole island of Cyprus can be found nowadays many luxury hotels.
Official Name: Republic of Cyprus
Continent: Europe (political) and Asia (location)
Surface area: 9,251 km²
Capital: Nicosia
Population: 1,099,341 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 1,951 m (Olympus)
Distance (Amsterdam - Nicosia): 2.949 km
Flight Duration: about 4 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to Cyprus. As this avoids the relatively cold winter and hot summer.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Cyprus. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate. Temperatures in the summer months around 25 to 30 degrees and in the winter months around 15 to 20 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Cyprus can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Cyprus can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Greek and Turkish are the official languages in Cyprus. In addition, there are much English spoken.
Want free to or from the Greek / English / Turkish translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Cyprus:CLICK HERE
US consulates in Cyprus: CLICK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Cyprus.
Money
Cyprus is paid with the euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs in Cyprus can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
Cyprus is one hour later than in the Netherlands.
Local time, date, and time zone of Cyprus can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Cyprus you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Cyprus provide directions.
Electricity
In Cyprus you will need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Cyprus can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Cyprus can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Cyprus visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Cyprus end in .cy.
Official websites of Cyprus: cyprus.gov.cy and visitcyprus.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Cyprus is 00357 or +357.
Want to call from Cyprus to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Cyprus.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Cyprus.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Cyprus.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Cyprus.
Public holidays and school holidays
An overview of all the holidays in Cyprus can be found at Beleven.org.
An overview of all school holidays in Cyprus can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Cyprus? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Cyprus, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Cyprus?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Cyprus earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Cyprus can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Cyprus can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Cyprus.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 17 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The capital Nicosia is split into two parts (Cypriot and Turkish)?
... In Cyprus, the used toilet paper is thrown into a trash can?
... Cyprus also is called the playground of the gods?
... Two British military bases are found on Cyprus?
... Cyprus in 2012 won his first Olympic medali
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