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YOUR Cyprus Travel Questions...Answered!

Click on the links below for questions from other visitors. To see the ANSWERS, click on a question and read the visitor comments = the answers!

Gluten free product availability in Cyprus  How easy it is to obtain gluten free products in Cyprus? We are visiting Cyprus in May staying in Coral bay and would like to know if gluten free bread ...

Restaurant and taverna openings in low season  We are thinking of visiting Cyprus in early May, staying in Anafotia and travelling around the island. We have been informed that outside the 'tourist'...

Motorhomes on Cyprus?  My husband and I love travelling and having picnics. We hope to buy our own motorhome this year and spend about 4 months a year in Europe, moving from ...

Best authentic hotel/guest house in Cyprus  My husband and I have been to Cyprus twice (first discovered the herb rocket/rocquette there, years ago before it became popular here in the UK).

However,...

Short easy walks in Cyprus  My husband and I are due to visit beautiful Cyprus once again and will be staying in Neo Chorio - we have recently started taking short walks to help rebuild ...

Feedback on Cyprus Travel Secrets website  Mine is not a question more a comment: Helen you have an excellent website which I have enjoyed very much looking at; I have made initially an enquiry ...

Cyprus Property Repossesions  Cyprus repossesions, I know there is a similar page on this forum, but the question was not answered. In the event of you losing your property, and of ...

SIM cards in Cyprus  EUR25 for a SIM card?
That is not exactly cheap.
Especially when we BOTH take a SIM card to communicate together cheaply, rather than both having to ...

Getting from Turkey to S Cyprus  I have a US Passport and was wondering the easiest way I can get from Turkey to Southern Cyprus?

Thank you!

best place for a winter vacation in cyprus  I am travelling to Cyprus for a 4 to 5 days vacation early December and I need to know where is the best destination to stay in during this time.
thanks ...

Easter in Polis  My wife and I are regular visitors to Cyprus, and love the Polis / Argaka region in particular. We're currently planning our trips for 2010 (at least 2!...

Cyprus Christmas food shopping query  Your site has been very helpful and made our first stay in Cyprus probably far more enjoyable because of the useful information that we picked up from ...

Travel from Southern Cyprus to Ercan airport in the North  I need to get from Coral bay area to Ercan airport on 9th October as cheaply as possible can anyone advise me please?

Would be grateful for any travel ...

Cyprus Apartment Share  I am planning to spend 3 to 6 months in Cyprus.I would love to hook up with folks who are looking for a flat mate or have a room to rent preferably in ...

Visiting Famagusta from AYIA napa, how easy is it?  Is it easy to visit Famagusta from Ayia Napa with a rented car?

weather in Cyprus in winter months  What is the weather like in Cyprus in the Karpas duing the months of October through March?

Is there a rainy season?
Is there still continuous sunshine ...

Camping in the Karpas  Trying to avoid the summer crowds ,I have restricted my planned camping trip in the Karpaz Peninsula to the months of 1 October 2009 through 31 March 2010....

Should I take Sterling or Turkish Lira on my holiday to Northern Cyprus  Would I get a better exchange rate for sterling over there?

Drivers Licence in Cyprus for Hire cars  I only have a New Zealand drivers licence. Can I use this to hire a car?

SALAMIS  I am planning a religious trip to Salamis,birthplace and home of Barnabas, missionary companion to the Apostle Paul. Also,both men would sail to Salamis ...

Short Holiday in Cyprus  I HAVE 3 NIGHTS AND 3 DAYS IN CYPRUS ON THE WAY TO EGYPT. WHAT WOULD BE A NICE PLACE TO STAY NOT FAR FROM THE AIRPORT WITH A QUAINT VILLAGE FEEL THAT ...

Living in Polis, cyprus  I am an artisan perfumer and Canadian and am looking to relocate in Polis. Currently I am based in Grasse, France- following training here in traditional ...

CAMPSITES in Cyprus  I would like to camp out in Cyprus in one of the campsites for about a month.I am looking for a quiet campsite on the beach with shower facilities and ...

Importing cars to Cyprus  We are planning to relocate to Cyprus from the UK later this year and are thinking of bringing a car over. Are we correct in thinking that it would have ...

Where to stay in Cyprus  We are looking to come to Cyprus at end Sept/early Oct. We have a 5 yr old daughter. Ideally we would like to base ourselves near a beach as my daughter ...

Where to meet new people and make new friends in the Nicosia area?  We have recently re-located to Cyprus and are currently living and working just south of Nicosia.
We are settling in well and have one or two new Cypriot ...

Turtle watching at Lara bay in Cyprus  Does anyone know how to get in contact with the turtle watching project in Lara Bay on the Akamas peninsula?
I wish to watch the nesting and hatching ...

Moving to Cyprus - sending my car  We are thinking of moving to Cyprus from the UK. My wife is Cypriot & has a Cypriot passport & I am British.
She has relatives in Cyprus & I was wondering ...

Dietary need in Cyprus  My son has a dairy allergy. We travel to Paphos on 20th May 2009. Is it easy to get hold of soya milk?

Which Cyprus resort to pick for good food and local flavour?  My partner and I are coming to cyprus in October and are unsure which resort to choose to stay in. We thought the coast would be better as it would be ...

Hire cars for crossing the Cyprus border  I can only get a flight into Larnaca for my required dates,so I need to drive from Larnaca to Kyrenia. Can I get a hire care that will cover me insurance ...

Cyprus Law  I am doing a project on Cyprus and I would like to know of any strange laws.

Apartment rentals in Cyprus  We are new investors in Cyprus, with 2 apartments that will be ready to rent this coming season. Would like to find out the best place to advertise, within ...

Things to do for boys in Cyprus  Can you suggest places of interest for 2 boys aged 11 and 16 ? They have done the history thing to death !!!
To make things easy for you ......

One ...

What time do shops close on Wednesdays in Polis?  We are coming to Polis in May and want to know shop opening times

Exchanging Euros in Cyprus  With the dismal exchange rate here in UK, would we be better off getting euros at an ATM with our Nationwide cash point card when we get there?

Weddings in Cyprus  I am looking at getting married in Cyprus next October in the Latchi area as my parents have a holiday apartment there. We would like to get married on ...

Stray cats and dogs in Cyprus  Our family are thinking of holidaying in Ayia Napa but my wife has a phobia about cats. Are there a lot of strays about? We went to Rhodes last year and ...

Resale property in Cyprus  I have bought a flat, put a deposit down in Larnaca and start to pay in August. This is now hugely expensive for me now, partly due to devaluation. Can ...

How to find a restaurant in Troodos mountains  We are trying to locate a restaurant called The Mill or Mill house, near Troodos, can you help us .
Many Thanks.

Cyprus Cycling eBook  I would like to know how many mountain routes are described in your cycling book?

Northern Cyprus  Have you any recommendations for our stay in North Cyprus this August. We are staying near Aslancak, but want to get at and see the island on both sides....

Where are the Kaledonia Falls in Cyprus ?  Can you please tell me the location of the Kaledonia Falls ?

Cyprus Property - Repossession Procedures  I have recently been delivered a new property in Cyprus but due to the value of Sterling and the collapse of other investments I had in place to pay for ...

Moving to Cyprus?  My boyfriend is currently in the army and he wants to be posted to Cyprus but I want to go with him which the army said was ok. But I was wondering how ...

Off plan property repossession?  We are due to complete on our apartment in southern Cyprus in March but due to a delay in the build and the weakening of the £ our mortgage payment will ...

The flora and ferns of Cyprus  We returned yesterday to a cold, wet and windy west of Scotland from a week in sunny Cyprus, our first visit, where we stayed with relatives in Yermasoyia,...

Rural unspoilt accommodation near Nicosia Cyprus  We need to escape for some R and R in Cyprus as we have been posted to Jerusalem (UN) from the UK. Your website if fantastic and I wonder if you can help ...

Buying property in Cyprus  Once you have purchased your property in Cyprus do you still then have a big bill to buy the deeds?

Road Biking in Cyprus  What condition are the roads in around the village of Lania with a view to cycling on a race bike?

Weddings in Cyprus  Could you tell me if there is a traditional wooden boat / fishing boat in the Latchi/Polis area that could be hired for a civil wedding ceremony. I know ...

Small Coastal hotel and dinghy sailing  We would like to come to Cyprus the end of October and stay in a small hotel on the coast as true to the real unspoilt Cyprus if possible. It would be ...

Great Cyprus travel website  Hi Helen

I've always loved Cyprus ever since I did a UN tour in Nicosia, way back too many years ago and I've been back many times. I'll be sure to ...

Excursions or self drive to Nicosia in November  I was wondering if there would be excursions to Nicosia from Paphos in November. If so how much do they cost, can it be done in a day? Or would it be just ...

Weather for walking in Troodos Mountains in December ?  What is the weather like for walking in Troodos Mountains the second week of December ? We are considering staying in Platres? Do you recommend any good ...

Best Car Hire for Troodos mountains  I'm flying to Pafos on 14/08/08 for 7 days and staying in the Louis Paethon Beach Club Hotel.

I'm planning to drive to the Troodos mountains at some ...

Price of food in Cyprus  What is the price of food now that Cyprus has joined the euro?

Is food in Cyprus more expensive than last year or is it the same?

Shopping in Paphos  Are there any markets near Paphos?

Weather in October in Cyprus  I am planning to go to Cyprus in late October this year for 2 weeks. Could anyone advise me about what sort of weather to expect and the type of clothing ...

Travel between South and North Cyprus  Is there any public transport between Paphos and Kyrenia? Alternatively, is it possible to drive a hire car between these areas?

Shipwreck off the coast of Paphos  I would just like to know if you know anything thing about the shipwreck on the shoreline in Paphos. Just got back from Paphos and saw the boat on the ...

Boat trips and gorge walking in Cyprus  I will spend 4 days in the west of Cyprus with a friend in July 2008. We will arrive in Paphos on a Friday morning, and stay until Monday night. We want ...

Venetian Bridges in Cyprus  I can't find any reference to the town of Vretsia on the internet. I am shortly visiting family in Peyia, Nr Paphos and would love to find the Venetian ...

Minimum age laws and restrictions in Cyprus  I've lived in Cyprus but only from a young age 5-10. And now that I'm reaching adult age
(18 soon) and I'm living in England, I've realised how little ...

Moving to cyprus  We are considering moving to Cyprus, my wife is retired and I am 51 years old. Do we need a certain amount of income to be allowed to live in Cyprus?
Thanks ...

Advanced Modern Greek lessons on Cyprus  Where, outside of the University in Nicosia, can I get advanced Modern Greek lessons on Cyprus please? I am drawing a blank... thanks

Airport transfers (from Paphos)  I need to get from the airport to Le Meridien Hotel, Old Limassol, Nicosia Road and do not wish to hire a car from there. Is there a shuttle service or ...

Hotels in Paphos  I've never been to Cyprus and am undecided as to which town or part of the Island to stay at. We are thinking of Paphos but I guess I'm not sure how commercial ...

Villa holiday in Argaka  Re your recommendation Villa Roselia , I note the flight from Exeter is to Larnaca, not Paphos, any reason for this?

Best agrotourism residences  My fiance' and I are planning to spend our honeymoon in Western Cyprus in March. We would love to stay in one of the old self-catering restored houses ...

Good hotel in Troodos mountains  Can anyone recommend a good, comfortable hotel in the Troodos mountains please?

Paphos in Winter  My wife is keen to celebrate our wedding anniversary in Paphos in January. I have had some difficulty with flights back to our local airport, Exeter (strangely ...

Shopping near Polis  I saw that you like cooking, can you tell us where we can find good food, like bread, fish, meat, wine……in the Polis regions.

tour agency within cyprus  I'm planning to visit the island next summer. However, I have family that I'll be staying with but just want to find a tour group. Do you have a few ...

Cyprus long term rental property  I am moving to Paphos in July 2010 and am looking for a long term rental, possibly helping someone in a bind with mortage payments by entering a long term ...

Ferns around Kaledonia Falls  This is a picture of the reverse of the same fern in my last posting, showing the sori.

Fern identification  I'm attaching pictures of a fern spotted while visiting Kaledonia Falls in mid-December. I think it's a Dryopteris but would be glad of confirmation or ...






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