CYPRUS ESSENTIAL AREA INFORMATION

Cyprus is a beautiful sun drenched island located in the Mediterranean. It is a well-known tourist destination for many people all around the world.

There are many direct international flights that fly to and from the UK from Larnaca and Paphos airports making it a very accessible destination all year round.

There are many beautiful places to discover in Cyprus including some large towns with great shopping and facilities like Nicosia and Limassol. The seaside towns of Larnaca and Paphos offer some stunning views and scenery, not forgetting the beaches where you can relax all day long.

Further inland you will find small traditional villages and the breath taking Troodos mountains where you can get away from the heat of the summer and even ski in the winter.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance - Tel: 199 / 112
Police - Tel: 199 / 112
Fire Service - Tel: 199 / 112
Cyprus Fire Brigade Headquarters  - Tel: 00 357 22 802 424
Cyprus Hospital Information - Tel: 1400
Larnaca: Old General Hospital - Tel: 00 357 24 304 312
Larnaca: Makareio Hospital - Tel: 00357 24 800 500
Limassol: Old General Hospital - Tel: 00 357 25 305 333
Limassol: New General Hospital - Tel: 00357 25 801 100

Paphos General Hospital  - Tel: 00357 26 803 100

LARNACA AIRPORT INFORMATION

Flight Information - Tel: 00357 77 77 88 33
Airport information - Tel: 00 357 24  816 426 / 00 357 24 816 400

Larnaka Airport website in English Click Here

PAPHOS AIRPORT INFORMATION

Flight Information - Tel: 00357 77 77 88 33
Airport information - Tel: 00 357 24 816 426 / 00 357 24 816 400

Paphos Airport website in English Click Here

NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN CYPRUS

1 January - New Year's Day
6 January - Epiphany
2 March - Green Monday
25 March - Greek Independence Day
1 April  - Greek Cyprus National Day - EOKA Day
1 May  - Labour Day
8 June - Pentecost (Kataklysmos) Festival of the Flood
15 August  - Assumption Day
1 October - Cyprus Independence Day
28 October - Greek National Day - Ochi Day
24 December - Christmas Eve
25 December  - Christmas Day
26 December - Boxing Day

The Cypriot people do celebrate other holidays throughout the year such as various carnivals, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday but these holidays do not have fixed dates.

GOLF COURSES IN CYPRUS

Cyprus is a great place to play golf in the wintertime as the climate is perfect and very warm. The golf courses are of fantastic quality.

Here is a list of the golf courses in Cyprus:

• Aphrodite Hills Golf Course

• Secret Valley Golf Course

• Tsada Golf Course

• Vikla Golf & country club

BEACHES IN CYPRUS

There are many beaches along the coastline in Cyprus. Some are larger than others with lots of bars and restaurants and others are small and secluded.

Most of the beaches in Cyprus have been given the Blue Flag for cleanliness.

Here is a list of some of the best beaches in Cyprus:

Ayia Napa Beaches:

• Makronisos Beach

• Lanta beach

• Nissi Beach

• Vathia Gonia Beach

• Pantachou Beach

• Glyky Nero Beach

• Cape Gkreko

Paphos Beaches:

• Coral Bay Beach

Polis Beaches:

• Chrysohou Bay

• Latsi Beach

• Anassa Beach

Larnaka Beaches:

• Phinikoudes Beach

• Mckenzie Beach

Limassol Beaches:

• Amathus Beach

• Governor's Beach

• Kalymnos beach

Protaras Beaches:

• Fig Tree Bay

• Konnos Bay

LEISURE MARINAS CYPRUS

Leisure marinas are perfect for boat owners and lovers but they also offer some lively bars and restaurants open all year round.

Here is a list of the marinas in Cyprus:

• Larnaca Marina
• Limassol marina
• St Raphael Marina - Limassol

CYPRUS WEATHER SUMMARY

The island of Cyprus is best known for its all year round warm weather. Due to Cyprus' geographical location in the Mediterranean the winters are extremely mild and the summers are hot makingthe island a magnet for holidaymakers, winter visitors, and golfers. Many people are relocating to Cyprus looking for more sunshine and a better way of life.

Here is a summary of the year round weather in Cyprus:

Spring: The climate is generally very good, Bright, warm days and blue skies. Temperatures can reach up to 25 degrees centigrade.

Summer: The climate is very hot and can be humid, a wonderful time to enjoy the beaches and also the fantastic warm evenings. Temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees centigrade especially inland areas. The coast is cooler.

Autumn/Fall: A lovely time to visit Cyprus, as it is generally warm with temperatures still reaching up to 25 degrees centigrade. The evenings are still warm until November.

Winter: This is the coolest time of the year, but by no means cold! The evenings are a little cooler but temperatures still at a wonderful 12 to 16 degrees centigrade.

Source: Jigsaw Overseas