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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
A sub-40 day for the first time in August-Possible showers tomorrow
Somewhat of a respite today from the scorching, persistent heatwave that has seen temperatures soar up to 44 degrees and consistently recorded over 40...
Local
Fourteen new corona virus cases detected out of 3,539 tests
According to the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health 14 new cases of the SARS-CoV-II virus were detected out of a total...
Local
Cyprus will stand by Lebanon, FM wrote in Book of Condolence
Cyprus will stand by Lebanon during these challenging times and will provide all possible aid and support in an effort to alleviate the immense...
Local
Cyprus stands ready to offer any help that Lebanon requests, Justice Minister says
Cyprus Justice and Public Order Minister Emily Yiolitis has said that Cyprus is ready to offer any help that Lebanon requests.
Yiolitis visited on Friday...
Local
Four-member team of ‘Volunteer Doctors Cyprus’ travels to Beirut Sunday
A four-member team of "Volunteer Doctors Cyprus" departs on Sunday for Beirut to offer assistance at local hospitals.
The team will provide help for the...
Taste
Local Food
Octopus ‘Kathisto’ (or Octopus braised in Wine)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 large octopus, about 2kg (cleaned and kept whole)
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup...
Local Food
Homemade lemonade
Ingredients:
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
Method:
Thoroughly wash the lemons with soap and warm water. Roll each lemon with the palm of your hand, pressing...
Local Food
‘Striftaria’ mini cheese pies
Ingredients
1 ½ cup milk
2 tbsps. flour
4 tsps. of butter
3 eggs, slightly beaten + 1 extra with 1 tbs. of milk for spreading
1 pack of...
Local Food
Mini potato canapes baked on salt
Ingredients
Serves: 12
1kg small Cypriot potatoes
rock salt, as needed
250g salted butter
300ml full fat cremé frâiche
1 pot cod or salmon roe
Method
Prep:20min › Cook:35min › Ready in:55min
Take...