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- Driving is on the left side of the road
- Between 1300-1600 hrs is siesta-time in summer (May-Sept)
- The international airports are at Larnaka and Pafos.
- Centrally located banks offer special afternoon facilities for tourists
- The Cyprus pound is divided into 100 cents
- Voltage: 240V A C throughout the island. Outlets and sockets of flat 3 pin type are used (as in the UK)
- The population of Cyprus is approximately 706,000
- The typical take away is 'souvlaki stin pitta'- kebab in a pitta envelope.
- Nearly all drugs and medicines are available on the island
- 'Lefkaritika' is the local embroidery
- It is forbidden to remove antiquities from the bottom of the sea
- The Tourist Information office at Larnaka airport provides 24hrs service 365 days
- Cyprus is a member of the European Union
- 'Commandaria' is the local sweet fortified
- The transurban service-taxis are shared taxis connecting all main towns (only during day time)
- Halloumi is the local cheese. It can be served plain or grilled.
- No vaccination is required for any international traveller
- All the publications (maps, leaflets etc) provided by CTO are distributed free of charge
- The shops are closed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and on Sundays
- Dhekelia (east of Larnaca) and Akrotiri-Episkopi (west of Limassol) are the two British bases in Cyprus
- Avoid shorts and wear suitable clothing when you are visiting churches and monasteries
- More than 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle East Countries
- The tap water is drinkable
- The average day temperature in summer is 32 C and 16 C in winter
- Easter is the main religious feast in Cyprus
- The average sea temperature in April is 18.6 C and in October 25 C.
- 'Koulouri' is the typical sesame bread, excellent with green olives.
- There are two marinas in Cyprus, one in Larnaka and one in Limassol
- The most important Museums of the island are in Nicosia
- Citizens from most of the European countries, U S A, Canada, Australia, Japan etc can enter Cyprus with a valid passport and do not require a visa
- There is no limit on bringing in cheques, travellers cheques and other negotiable documents
- Parakalo means Please
- Kalimera means Good morning
- Metrios is the local coffee with sugar
- Efharisto means Thank you
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