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Transportation
Airports – Distances
The Republic of Cyprus is the sole sovereign authority under International Law with exclusive jurisdiction to determine which of its airports on its territory...
Bus Service Facilities
There are four types of bus service in Cyprus:
- Airport Transfer Buses: linking all the towns to the island’s two airports of Larnaka (Larnaca) and...
Taxi Service Facilities
There are three types of taxi services available, covering the entire island:
- Interurban: a shared service that provides a daily connection between all major towns...
Car Hire
Major self-drive car rental firms have offices in all towns, as well as at the Larnaka and Pafos International Airports.
Self-drive cars are also known...
Petrol Stations
Petrol stations are numerous in all towns and tourist resorts but only few in mountainous areas and villages. So if you are planning such...
Parking Facilities
Parking places (both municipal and private) are found in town centres, charging approximately €2 - €3 for a half day’s parking.
Parking in central city...
Own Vehicles
Aside from renting vehicles, visitors wishing to bring their own car to Cyprus can do so, providing they secure the relevant authorization by the...
Emergency Breakdown Service
Private companies offer 24-hour breakdown service all over the island. There are emergency phones placed all along the motorway. Any of the car breakdown...
Driving License
Visitors in Cyprus can drive using a valid International Driving Licence, or their National Driving Licence, provided it is valid for the class of...
Driving on the island
Please note the following for driving on the island:
- Traffic moves on the LEFT hand-side of the road, NOT on the right.
- International road...
Motorcycle Hire
Firms hiring motorcycles, mopeds and autocycles can be found in all towns and holiday resorts.
If you are going to drive a motorcycle or moped...
Insurance Issues
Insurance is charged extra. Drivers under 25 years of age holding a driving license for less than three (3) years at the time of...
Vehicle Hire
Cars and motorcycles can be easily hired on the island, which is serviced by fairly good surfaced roads that comply with international traffic requirements,...
Top Stories
Local
160 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday
The Health Ministry announced 160 new COVID-19 cases on 23 October, out of 4,327 laboratory tests, taking confirmed infections to 3,314.
The break-down of new...
Local
Health Ministry insists there is confirmed case among American Center staff
The Health Ministry replied to the denial of the American Medical Center regarding a confirmed case among its staff.
In an announcement the Ministry noted...
Local
Health Ministry replies to accusation about delay of the tracing unit
The tracing unit contacts the persons who have tested positive to COVID-19 as soon as it is informed by the relevant laboratories and the...
Local
Professor of Microbiology concerned about asymptomatic patients
Dr Petros Karayiannis, Professor of Microbiology/Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School, has expressed concern over the great number of private hospitals,...
Local
30-year-old missing for seven months (PHOTO)
Police are looking for 30-year old NAKITA YASMEEN from the United Kingdom, whose traces have been lost since March 2020. Yasmeen’s disappearance was today...
Taste
Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Local Food
Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...