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Rural buses on the island can be limited, probably one or two services each day, however if you have time this is an ideal way of seeing the more remote villages.See the thread below for routes throughout the country.
As some other people already suggested, flying first hand to Larnaca would be ideal. It saves you a lot of hassle as to your final destination i.e. Ayia Napa/Protaras areas.Secondly, renting a car -even for 3 days, or for the duration of your stay- would be way more cost effective for your transport needs; you may travel and/or stop where you like and have the freedom of going everywhere on the island. Plus you a get a map in most cases, or upon request. Some of these maps can also be obtained once landing at the Airport (Eyeguide maps are a good example of one of them)Cyprusbybus.com for Bus info from both Airports or CyprusHire.com may be of help to you in that case, if you wish to have a prices look prior to your trip in May 2011.As for taxis, they may be pricey overall..
For Car Hire there are a number of both local and respectable International Car Rental Companies.For Taxi Real Time Rates I found this site really useful:"http://www.cyprushire.com" where many Private vehicle hire options are available.For buses, go to "http://cyprus.angloinfo.com/information/10/busses.asp"Rgds,P.
Driving is on the left hand side of the road.All resorts are connected by modern dual-carriageway motorways.Trans-urban service-taxis are shared daytime taxis linking the main towns of Lefkosia (Nicosia) Lemesos (Limassol) Larnaka and Pafos. A very reasonably priced option for traveling around.Petrol stations in all coastal areas and major towns are equipped with automatic pumps, accepting bank notes and international credit cards, operating on a 24-hour basis.A number of experienced tourist companies organize efficiently-run day trips, excursions and tours, in modern air-conditioned coaches with multilingual guides. (Get information from your hotels).Yacht charter is available, with or without crew.
There are a number of crossing points where one can pass from the south to the north.These are the following:Ledra Palace (in Nicosia - only for pedestrians)Agios Nikolaos (near Famagusta)Astromeritis (near Morphou)Agios Dometios (in Nicosia)Pyla (near Larnaca)Upon reaching the Turkish check point, get a temporary insurance if you have a car.Then you will be given a "visa form" which you will have to fill it out and you will give it to the man in charge there. Be careful not to loose the visa slip. It will be necessary to show when you leave.European citizens may cross the border regardless of point of entry to Cyprus, however if not a EU citizen and if you are from an eastern country, you are likely to be arrested or have to pay a fine by the Cypriot authorities if you have entered via a North Cypriot airport or harbour.
If coming from Kyrenia, you should better come to Nicosia, pass the borders and then take a taxi (mini bus)that would drive you to Larnaca to Phinikoudes (Palm tree avenue). Out there you find the bus stop that will take you to Agia Napa.It does not cost more than 8 euros I think, but I suggest that you spend a couple of days at Agia Napa as it is a place you would love to be. I think it is worth it.If you want to go to Agia Napa from Larnaca by Taxi it will cost you about 40 euros (call 99672783 Leon Taxi service) or Xenis Stratis 99531221.Both are reliable, and ask for a discount and whoever gives you the best price book it. You can use my name if you wish.However, I still believe that you can take the bus from Larnaca and it is just 45 minutes...so why pay more!
Cyprus Turkish AirlinesCyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) know as localy Kibris Turk Hava Yollari (KTHY) was established in 1974 and first scheduled flight realized in 1975. CTA operates a fleet comprising aircrafts of types DC-9, Boeing-727-200 and Boeing-707 between Turkey, UK & North Cyprus. Flights from UK touch down en route at either Dalaman, Izmir or Antalya, and launched two new flights; Ercan - Gaziantep-London on November 18, 2006 and Ercan - Gaziantep on July 8, 2006.Cyprus Turkish Airlines Flight destinations:Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow - Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Ankara, Gaziantep - ERCAN.It is better to contact Atlasjet Airlines for further information
A very useful site for people who are in Paphos and want to travel by the Local Cypriot Buses.You will find the cost, and everything.It is a good alternative if you are on a budget. I suggest that you prefer leaving Paphos the earliest so that you will have much time to explore Nicosia or Limassol do your sightseeing and shopping and return with the last one.Call before you go.
Being the Local Expert of Cyprus on a Travellers' site, I need to be in Cyprus very often to check on Hotels and Restaurants and life in general there.I don't drive in Cyprus, and I move around just like tourists do.I usually know the destination I am heading for each time, and I photocopy the exact information I In the thread below I am sure you will find all the information you need.
Taxis are often an important supplement or link for people who carpool or use public transportation. Because fares differ between companies, always check the fare rates with taxi companies to be sure you understand what the costs can be and what form of payment is accepted.
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