Rahim Tabet | November 07, 2014 |
Cyprus
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Europe
Cyprus is situated in the east of the Mediterranean, 70 km south of Turkey. At Cyprus is an attractive destination for summer and winter holidays. The sun shines all year round and there is always a pleasant temperature. Besides sun, sea and sand, there are the ancient ruins and many beautiful monasteries and churches. Cyprus is a suitable country for a walking or cycling.
Since May 1, 2004 Cyprus is a member of the European Union.
Cyprus is a country where different cultures have left their mark. The inhabitants of Cyprus call their island Kipros / Kibris.
There are two mountain ranges; the Troodos Mountains and the Pendedaktilos / Kyrenia Mountains. The Troodos Mountains covers more than half of the western Cyprus. On the mountain slopes are wonderful villages and Byzantine monasteries and churches. Ten Byzantine churches have been placed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List. The highest mountain in Cyprus is also located in this area; Olympus (1951 m).
History
Cyprus is one of the oldest civilizations of the world. The history goes back to `s 10,000 years ago. During ancient times Cyprus was (Kypros in Greek) famous for its copper what was found. Probably the Latin name for copper, cuprum, associated with this fact.
Due to the strategic location of the island have many rulers over the centuries their eye drop on the area. This makes it today an open air museum of relics.
Population and culture
The Cypriots are known as a friendly people. It often happens that you are invited into the home. Cypriots want to help you and is quickly absorbed into the local culture and lifestyle. As a tourist Most Cypriots speak English.
Easter is the biggest celebration of the year. It is tradition to eat grilled lamb with the whole family. Church services and parades organized in each city.
The taverna is a traditional eatery and Kafenio is a typical Cypriot coffee, it occupies an important place in the social life.
Aphrodite is the goddess of love, among other things, sexuality and fertility. She symbolizes the beauty, the blossoming of nature in the spring and sexual appeal of the act of love. And enjoyment Aphrodite would be According to legends in a rock near Pafos born from the waves of the sea. Cypriots often call their island for this reason the island of Aphrodite.
Language
Cyprus is Greek, Turkish and English spoken.
Medical Information
Health care in Cyprus is a good level. Treatments in private clinics must be paid in cash; Emergency treatment at state hospitals or health centers are performed free at tourists.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required at this time. For current advice contact the Public Health Service, Travel Clinic or the Tropical Centre.
Visa
With a Dutch passport, you need to spend your holiday in Cyprus a visa.
Price
The price level in Cyprus is similar or even higher than in the Netherlands.
Since January 1, 2008 are paid with the euro.
Safety
Cyprus is one of the safest countries in Europe. Crime is barely, with the exception of pickpocketing and theft. Only Always well valuables.
Transportations
Getting into the country
Since the opening of the airports at Larnaka and Pafos tourism has focused on the south and west coasts. A direct flight from Schiphol Airport takes about 4 hours. The flight takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes. If a stopover is included, then the total travel time is about 1.5 hours longer.
Cyprus Airways has weekly scheduled flights to Paphos and Larnaka and in the summer there is also a Dutch holiday flight.
Transport in the country
Because Cyprus has been for a while under British rule is left driven and thus overtaken right. Furthermore, the traffic more or less the same as in the Netherlands. Pay attention to the names on the signs, they can be written in Greek or in English. The distances are doable in Cyprus, the entire island from north to south is only 95 km. And from east to west is 225 km. The roads in Cyprus are good.
Taxis are plenty to get on Cyprus. It is driven on the meter, with the exception of the rides to or from the airport. Are fixed rates will generally be used.
Flora & Fauna
Cyprus has a varied landscape of orchards with citrus fruits, mountains with pine forests, olive groves, vast wheat fields, rocky coastlines and some beautiful beaches. For nature lovers, Cyprus is a paradise.
The most common species are conifers and different types of maquis, a bush which grows in many countries around the Mediterranean. From February to April blooming pink cyclamen on the rocky lower slopes and in clearings in the forest. Pink oleander and carob occur throughout Cyprus.
Cyprus has been under British rule for 82 years and was under the Treaties of Zurich and London on 16-08-1960 proclaimed the Republic of Cyprus. Since 1974, the island consists of two states, the Turkish Cypriot area in the north and the Greek Cypriot area in the south. The two states are separated a buffer (Atilla Line and Green Line) it is guarded by troops of the United Nations.
Cyprus is situated in the east of the Mediterranean, 70 km south of Turkey. At Cyprus is an attractive destination for summer and winter holidays. The sun shines all year round and there is always a pleasant temperature. Besides sun, sea and sand, there are the ancient ruins and many beautiful monasteries and churches. Cyprus is a suitable country for a walking or cycling.
Since May 1, 2004 Cyprus is a member of the European Union.
Cyprus is a country where different cultures have left their mark. The inhabitants of Cyprus call their island Kipros / Kibris.
There are two mountain ranges; the Troodos Mountains and the Pendedaktilos / Kyrenia Mountains. The Troodos Mountains covers more than half of the western Cyprus. On the mountain slopes are wonderful villages and Byzantine monasteries and churches. Ten Byzantine churches have been placed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List. The highest mountain in Cyprus is also located in this area; Olympus (1951 m).
History
Cyprus is one of the oldest civilizations of the world. The history goes back to `s 10,000 years ago. During ancient times Cyprus was (Kypros in Greek) famous for its copper what was found. Probably the Latin name for copper, cuprum, associated with this fact.
Due to the strategic location of the island have many rulers over the centuries their eye drop on the area. This makes it today an open air museum of relics.
Population and culture
The Cypriots are known as a friendly people. It often happens that you are invited into the home. Cypriots want to help you and is quickly absorbed into the local culture and lifestyle. As a tourist Most Cypriots speak English.
Easter is the biggest celebration of the year. It is tradition to eat grilled lamb with the whole family. Church services and parades organized in each city.
The taverna is a traditional eatery and Kafenio is a typical Cypriot coffee, it occupies an important place in the social life.
Aphrodite is the goddess of love, among other things, sexuality and fertility. She symbolizes the beauty, the blossoming of nature in the spring and sexual appeal of the act of love. And enjoyment Aphrodite would be According to legends in a rock near Pafos born from the waves of the sea. Cypriots often call their island for this reason the island of Aphrodite.
Language
Cyprus is Greek, Turkish and English spoken.
Medical Information
Health care in Cyprus is a good level. Treatments in private clinics must be paid in cash; Emergency treatment at state hospitals or health centers are performed free at tourists.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required at this time. For current advice contact the Public Health Service, Travel Clinic or the Tropical Centre.
Visa
With a Dutch passport, you need to spend your holiday in Cyprus a visa.
Price
The price level in Cyprus is similar or even higher than in the Netherlands.
Since January 1, 2008 are paid with the euro.
Safety
Cyprus is one of the safest countries in Europe. Crime is barely, with the exception of pickpocketing and theft. Only Always well valuables.
Transportations
Getting into the country
Since the opening of the airports at Larnaka and Pafos tourism has focused on the south and west coasts. A direct flight from Schiphol Airport takes about 4 hours. The flight takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes. If a stopover is included, then the total travel time is about 1.5 hours longer.
Cyprus Airways has weekly scheduled flights to Paphos and Larnaka and in the summer there is also a Dutch holiday flight.
Transport in the country
Because Cyprus has been for a while under British rule is left driven and thus overtaken right. Furthermore, the traffic more or less the same as in the Netherlands. Pay attention to the names on the signs, they can be written in Greek or in English. The distances are doable in Cyprus, the entire island from north to south is only 95 km. And from east to west is 225 km. The roads in Cyprus are good.
Taxis are plenty to get on Cyprus. It is driven on the meter, with the exception of the rides to or from the airport. Are fixed rates will generally be used.
Flora & Fauna
Cyprus has a varied landscape of orchards with citrus fruits, mountains with pine forests, olive groves, vast wheat fields, rocky coastlines and some beautiful beaches. For nature lovers, Cyprus is a paradise.
The most common species are conifers and different types of maquis, a bush which grows in many countries around the Mediterranean. From February to April blooming pink cyclamen on the rocky lower slopes and in clearings in the forest. Pink oleander and carob occur throughout Cyprus.
Cyprus has been under British rule for 82 years and was under the Treaties of Zurich and London on 16-08-1960 proclaimed the Republic of Cyprus. Since 1974, the island consists of two states, the Turkish Cypriot area in the north and the Greek Cypriot area in the south. The two states are separated a buffer (Atilla Line and Green Line) it is guarded by troops of the United Nations.
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