Cyprus

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Why visit Cyprus?

Known for archaeological sites, architecture, beaches, breathtaking scenery, charming villages, culture, hiking, museums, rocky coastlines, ruins, sea caves, skiing and spa resorts.

Kalavasos Reservoir, Cyrpus. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Copper, lace, local handmade art, pottery, silks, silverware and twisted threads of silver jewelry.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Anari (cheese). Fasolada (soup). 
• Local Drink to Try: Commandaria (dessert wine). Keo (beer). Zivania (brandy).

Cape Greco (Capo Greco), Cyprus. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• In 333BC, conquered by Alexander III "Alexander the Great", King.
  
• In 1915, Britain offered Cyprus to Greece, King Constantine declined.
  
• In 1925, was declared a British colony.
  
• In 1960, became independent.
  
• In 1974, Nicosia International Airport closed.
  
• Island formed by an enormous volcanic eruption.
  
• Birthplace of Adonis and Aphrodite in Greek mythology. 
  
• Third most populous Mediterranean Island.
  
• Home to the oldest water wells in the world dating between 9,000 - 10,500 years old.
• All men are required to serve 14 months in the National Guard following their 17th Birthday.
  
• Has a large quantity of offshore natural gas (Aphrodite).
  
• Considered the second most European Union religious country.
• High Schools are usually disregarded as higher education institutions administer exams for admittance. 
• Lefkara Lace has a distinct design and intricate pattern known to take hundreds of hours to create a masterpiece.
  

Agios Sozomenos, Nicosia District, Cyprus. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (February) Cypriot Chess Championship, Lemesos Carnival, (May) Bellapais Music Festival, Street Life Festival (June) Güzelyurt Orange Festival,Kataklysmos Festival, (July) International Famagusta Art & Culture Festival, Larnaka Summer Festival, (August) Fengaros Music Festival, Lemesos International Documentary Film Festival, Mehmetçik Grape Festival, Wine Festival of Cyprus, (September) Agia Napa Festival, Cyprus International Film Festival,Kypria International Festival, Lemesos Wine Festival, Pafos Aphrodite Festival, (October) Kyrenia Olive Festival, Pharos Contemporary Music Festival and (November) Buffer Fringe Festival.
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Epiphany, Clean Monday, Greek Independence Day, Cyprus National Day, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday, Labour Day, Pentecost Monday, Dormition of the Theotokos, Cyprus Independence Day, Greek National Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Kato Drys, Cyprus. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• Enter and exit only at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO) or Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos seaports.
  
• Follow "Restricted Area - Photography Forbidden" signs, strictly enforced.
  
• Larnaca Beachfront offers plenty of bars and restaurants.
  
• An additional 10% Service Charge is commonly applied with hotels and restaurants. 
  
• Suffers from chronic water shortages.
• Cruise line harbor ports are Larnaca and Limassol.
• English is widely spoken, even though official languages are Greek and Turkish.
  
• Some HIV/AIDS entry/exist restrictions apply.
  
• Night Clubs are known to inflate tourists bar tabs.

Tombs of the Kings (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Chloraka, Cyprus. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and two blank pages for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.

Lofou (Limassol District), Cyprus. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

• Best Time to Visit: May - September
• Coldest Months: January - March
• Hottest Months: July - August
• Peak Season: May - October 

Northern Cyprus. Photo Credit: Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Choirokoitia, Painted Churches in the Troödos Region and Paphos.

Ayia Napa (Famagusta District), Cyprus. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

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