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  • Sunrise in Nissi Beach
      Sunrise in Nissi Beach
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  • In the villages of Troodos
      In the villages of Troodos
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  • Pedestrian border crossing.
      Pedestrian border crossing.
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  • View from hotel ARTEMIS CASINO
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Saving money

by BobbyBobbins

Change your holiday money in Cyprus, you will get a better rate. You will get a better rate at a bank but they will charge you commission, or you can get it changed at a bureaux and get it commission free, they work out at about the same in the end.Cigarettes are cheaper to buy in the local shops than they are at the airport before your flight back. If you go to a local kiosk, ask if they will give you extra discount for buying in bulk.If you want to phone back to the UK and you have an unlocked mobile phone- go into any kiosk and buy a pay as you go sim card (so-easy is the name of the biggest company), and you will get much cheaper phone calls and texts back to the UK) and the instructions are in English as well as Greek.

How to see the best of Cyprus

by mumymama

There were four of us traveling, so we have booked a private guide with acar who showed all the best sites he new from East to West, including a wine village ( I can not remember its name, they make very sweet local wine there) and we dined at a trout farm run by a British family. The guide's name is Alexander, he has graduated from faculty of fine arts, so he knows much about architecture etc. e-mail him: provalin@mail.ru tel. 96480457

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Nicosia Down Town

by nanahadji

People watching in the coffee shops of Down Town Nicosia on a sunny day, drinking frappe (iced coffee). The main shopping area of Nicosia is Down Town ( Kato Lefkosia ). The Cyprus Archaeological Museum is within walking distance and well worth visiting. Prices in the shops are fixed and bargaining is not common. Shops are closed all day Sunday, and Wednesday afternoon.Makariou Avenue and Ledras Street, and all the streets in between and around them, are packed with shops that sell everything from jewellery to clothing and shoes, as well as coffee shops, restaurants, pharmacies and banks. The food here is generally ok and safe to eat, and if you like coffee you must try the frappe. In Makariou Avenue, you can find chain stores and famous brands. The (more quiet) streets that surround Ledras have a more traditional feel, and host smaller shops as well as larger ones. There is a mini...

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Crossing the Green Line

by george5b

There are a lot of misconceptions about crossing the Green Line. In fact it is fairly straight forward if you know a couple of things :There are five crossing points (from west to east) :Astromeritis (near Morphou)Agios Dometios (in Nicosia)Ledra Palace (in Nicosia - only for pedestrians)Pyla (near Larnaca)Agios Nikolaos (near Famagusta)The check points are open 24 hours a day (except Astromeritis which closes at 7pm)When you come to the Turkish check point, first get temporary insurance for your car (if driving) and then fill out a "visa form" and hand both to the border guard. He will then enter your particulars into a computer and stamp the visa paper (not your passport). Don't loose the visa slip as you will need it upon leaving. You may stay in the North essentially for as long as you like. When coming back you may bring back goods worth 135 Euros, as well as 40 Cigarettes and 1...

Visa for Cyprus

by MikeAtSea

Certain nationalities require a visa for Cyprus, so did I. Mine was issued at the Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Bonn, Germany. The entire affair took 20 minutes and was absolutley no issue. Most European nationals all enter Cyrus without a visa, though African nationals, some Asians and South Americans require a visit to the Embassy or Consulate first. This may change soon as Cyprus is now part of the European Union and the Schengen agreement may come into force - hence the same visa for all of Europe. Though this is not available yet.

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Eat drink be happy,you are young once.

by benazer

Everything tasted best when I was young,friuts were more juicy,air was fresher.Eat some natural yoghurt with salt and dried mint when you get there.Eat salty things regularly.. Walking in a friut garden with many varieties of each friut, with my sister when we were very young , those days are gone now never to return..

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More pines

by benazer

If you have never walked in a pine forest and felt like you are drunk with the wonderful clean smell you have not lived yet my friend.. Some weekends we would go up the mountains instead of usual beaches and we would light a fire at designated places so no forest fire would start,then the barbecue would start with watermelons,drinks of raki,ice cold water,salads,chicken and lamb meats and ofcourse lots of laughter and picture taking.

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Appropriate climate and pleasant sea

by Ell84

In Cyprus I found many advantages of spending holidays: not to hot because of the wind from the sea, opportunity to visit different places by 'autostop' - people here are very friendly they get you in right place, tell the stories, give your advice where to go and offer the cup of their favourite drink - frappe! but anyway you should be carefull and rely on your intuition! I have seen ruins and tombs in Pafos, I have enjoyed night-life in Agia Napa, I was impressed by destroyed part of Nicosia, I was walking along Palm street in Larnaka (I lived in 15 minutes away from this city), in Lemessos I spend whole day looking for sightseeings and found many castles, churchs and cathedrals, here i also tasted traditional food - mezza! So if you like adventures and you are very communicative and energetic it's for you!

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useful numbers

by MrBill

Useful Telephone Numbers in Cyprus Cyprus International Country Code + 357 Directory Inquiries +192 National Calls Via Operator +190 International Calls Via Operator +198 Emergency services(Fire, Ambulance & Police) +112 Police Agai Napa +23 721553 Larnaca +24 804040 Limassol+25 805050 Pafos +26 806060 General Hospitals Emergency +1400 Larnaca +24 630300 Limassol +25 305333 Pafos +26 803100 Paralimni +23 821211 Private Clinics Agai Napa Poly Clinic +23 723222 Larnaca St. Raphael +24 662800 Limassol St. Mary's+25 377504 PafosParalimni Poly Clinic +23 825050 Pharmacies Outside Normal Hours Agai Napa +1404 Larnaca +1405 Limassol +1406 Pafos +1403 Paralimni +1403 Cyprus Tourist Authority Agai Napa +23 721796 Larnaca +24 654322 Limassol +25 386111 Pafos +26 922833 In general, some Greek street names are exceedingly hard for the uniniated to learn, pronounce and then remember in the...

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work & residence permits

by MrBill

After nine months in Cyprus I did not have a residence permit; I did not have a work permit; I did not have a Cypriot driver's license; and I did not have a Cyprus bank account. They only thing they let me do was pay Cyprus taxes. I was in Cyprus on a tourist visa, which lasts from one to three months depending on where you are from. Each time I re-entered the country the meter started from zero again. I was on a working vacation so to speak. Finally the slow wheels of officialdom started turning, and I was able to get my temporary residence permit and my alien registration certificate. In order to apply, I needed a valid work contract for at least one year; letters of reference; certified copies of my various degrees and diplomas; a recent copy of my police record; and a bank reference. In my case, my application was vetted by the National Bank of Cyprus and the Cyprus Securities...

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Q:  Hi we will be staying in Coral Bay at the end of February. One of our party has a celebratory birthday and we would like... 

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A: Hello, Maybe I can help ... my last visit was in 2011, so a bit more in the present :) I have eaten at the Sienna Restaurant and learned from the locals that it is... 

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