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Cyprus is situated in the subtropical Mediterranean climate zone. The climate of Cyprus is known primarily from the long, hot summer, during which the temperature can reach up to 40 degrees. In summer, humidity is relatively low. Autumn and spring are short, fleeting time of year in Cyprus, while a mild winter average temperature is 15 degrees, even in the mountains is snow and you can even go skiing.

The best ride in the spring, because then Cyprus is littered with flowers and the air is very crisp, as is the fall. In the summer reign on the island of terrible heat, the air is dry, and the landscape no longer the case as the spring delights. Most rainfall occurs between November and February, then you can expect from 9-11 rainy days in a month.

Moving to Cyprus you can explore your knowledge of mythology, following the way of Aphrodite, the goddess who was worshiped on the island for centuries, you can admire the beautiful frescoes and icons in the Byzantine Churches, of which as many as ten have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. When visiting Cyprus in a move to Roman times through to the now-preserved villas, which are littered with mosaics depicting scenes from mythology. Move at a time when you see the village from the prehistoric period in Choirokoitia. Cyprus is a mosaic of many cultures and religions, is a museum open to the culture of this country.

Greek rite Orthodoxy and Islam

In Cyprus in general is rather informal relationships. Cypriots happy and often touch each other, and personal space is not rigorously determined. Because life goes on mainly in the small community whose members often interact with each other, there is no need for a formal label. The inhabitants of the larger western countries who are visiting Cyprus, are often the impression that here 'everyone knows everybody'. Remember to dress decent when visiting temples and holy places. Bargaining in the whole of Cyprus is unlikely to come into play, unless the prices of gifts that are not clearly marked prices.

English (Cyprus was a British colony)

English is widely understood.

97.6%

For the year 1970. both the number of Greeks and Turks employs in both languages, but the political conflict has led to increased linguistic barriers. As dissent grew, the fact that the use of language "enemy" was considered a manifestation of attitudes niepatriotycznej.

Polish citizens have the right to free movement within the European Union / European Economic Area. Travel document conferring the right to visa-free entry and residence (regardless of its purpose) in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus to 90 days is a passport or ID card (old and new design). Before leaving, make sure that the document is in good enough condition, and demonstrates identity (special attention for older, książeczkowych cards must be paid to-date photos). Restrictions on free movement and residence may only take place due to security policies and public health.

Is permitted import and export of Cypriot or other currency without restriction, provided declare it at the border.

Goods bought in the north (on the Turkish side) may be confiscated. The value of purchases made in the northern part of the island may not exceed 80 CYP (€ 135), may not be transported from there the products manufactured by Turkish companies, you can have up to 1 l with them alcohol and two packs of cigarettes (40 pieces).

The main tourist office in Cyprus

19 Leoforos Lemesou

PO Box 24535, 1390 Nicosia

Tel.22691100

Fax 22331644

www.visitcyprus.org.cy

Polish Consulate in Limassol

Honorary Consul: Loukis Papaphilippou (Greek, English)

42 Ayias Fylaxeos Str

3025 Limassol

tel. (00357 25) 343448

Fax:. (00357 25) 359108, or

1 C. Pantelis P.

1010 Nicosia

tel. (00357 22) 675718, 674141

Fax:. (00357 22) 673388

E-mail: lawcy@cytanet.com.cy

Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus

st. Pilicka 4

02-629 Warsaw

tel 844 45 77 844 08 16

Fax 844 25 58

E-mail: embassyofcyprus@neostrada.pl

Embassy

1912-1914 Kennedy Ave., Office 302

1087 Nicosia, or

PO. Box 22743 1523 Nicosia

tel. (00357 22) 753784, 753517

Fax:. (00357 22) 751981

E-mail: polamb@cytanet.com.cy

There is no obligation meldunkowego for stays of up to 3 months (tourists). Those who intend to seek employment in Cyprus and work, are required within 8 days to register with the immigration office (immigration office).

Medical, dental and pharmacy supplies to meet all European standards. in each hospital doctors working in English-speaking. Please note that the first always pay for everything ourselves, then we demand a refund in the country. Therefore, you must collect all the documents for the medical services and prescription.

Remember to always have with you the European Health Insurance Card. To get it, you should contact the nearest branch of the National Health Fund (detailed information regarding. EHIC posted on the websites of the NHF: www.nfz.gov.pl). The Charter authorizes only the use of primary health services, because traveling abroad it is advisable to take out additional insurance appropriate that, if necessary, will cover the cost of treatment in a wider area, as well as costs of medical care in private hospitals and clinics.

Ambulance: 112

This is one of the safest places in the Mediterranean Sea. Crime is very low, although sometimes there are thefts of pocket. Women traveling alone are not afraid. Please note that photographing military bases and did not ride into the way that the markings on the map is closed!

The conflict between the island is part of the northern Turkish and southern part is Greek. In 1983 the northern part of the country declared itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, but with the exception of Turkey, no other country does not recognize this fact.

The Republic of Cyprus:

Ambulance: 112

Police: 112

Fire Brigade: 112

North:

Ambulance: 112

Police: 155

Fire Brigade: 199

The boundaries of the Republic of Cyprus can be exceeded only through the crossing points at the airports of Larnaca and Paphos and the sea in Larnaca, and Paphos Limasol. Prohibited the entrance and exit from Cyprus by sea and air ports of the island occupied by Turkey. Limit (formally called a. buffer zone) with part of the island occupied by Turkey may be exceeded only in the Greek, at designated checkpoints: Ledra Palace in Nicosia, Nicosia Agios Dometios, Strovilia, Pergamos, AstromeritisZodia. The main checkpoint, Ledra Palace in Nicosia, is intended only for pedestrians. In other places it is possible to cross the border on foot and by car.

-The Republic of Cyprus (Cyprus South)

Aircraft and Airlines Cyprus Airways fly from Warsaw to Larnaca three times a week in the Polish winter. The journey takes about. 3.5 hours. In the summer, are open for an additional charter flights. Flight to Larnaca or Paphos (the second international airport, south of Cyprus) can also take other airlines, with a change in any airport in Europe. You can fly to Larnaca from most neighboring countries, except Turkey, which you can get only in Northern Cyprus.

Airports:

-Northern Cyprus:

Regular flights between Turkey and Cyprus provides several carriers, flying on routes. Flights are often booked several months before the flight travel agents. Cyprus Turkish Airways aircraft take off from Adana (4 week), Ankara (daily), Antalya (2 week), Istanbul (2 day) and Izmir (2 week). Istanbul Airlines operate regular flight from Istanbul (every evening), the same offer to Turkish Airlines. To fly to Northern Cyprus you have to change in Turkey.

Inability to travel by train to Cyprus.

Inability to travel by bus to Cyprus.

Stay in Cyprus for three months does not require additional fees from the owner of the tax and customs. It is important to have a valid driving license.

Maritime Way, although Cyprus is an island, is not very popular. We do not currently run passenger ferries to the Republic of Cyprus and back. It is possible to sail only a car ferry, which depart from the port of Piraeus in Greece or Haifa in Israel and the water runs to the port of Limassol in southern Cyprus. In the north of Cyprus is the most important port of Famagusta, which can reach the Turkish ports. The quickest way to overcome the gap between Turkey and Cyprus to use the express lines (3-4 hours)..

Often more profitable to fly to Turkey than to flow from there by ferry, since Turkish Airlines organize from time to time very good promotions.

Definitely the best from Europe to get to Cyprus by air.

It's not worth moving plane. You can fly from Paphos to Larnaca and vice versa, but no sense. It is not possible to fly by plane to the Turkish side of the island.

There are no railway lines.

It is of course a network of urban and intercity transport, but buses run irregularly, and at bus stops is not even a timetable. You can reach everywhere, but it takes a very long time.

The cities are stops along major streets, are sometimes poorly marked. That the driver stopped the bus, you should swing arm as a taxi, and then - if you want to get off - press the bell.

To move on the Cyprus car is necessary to a valid driving license. A good solution is to rent a car, but it is very expensive. The car can borrow a person who has completed 21 years. The fee for a rental car with insurance depends on the class of vehicle. Car insurance does not extend to the northern part of Cyprus (to go there, they need to buy new insurance). In Cyprus, left hand drive. When driving do not use mobile phones. Permitted alcohol content in exhaled air is 0.39 per mille, and in the north can not exceed 0.5 per mil.

No meter.

Of course, you can use taxis, but they are very expensive, and drivers often do not include taximeters.

Enjoy the benefits of mobility by bicycle, there are many bicycle paths, and you can easily rent a vehicle.

When traveling long distance we use the minibuses that run fast and are cheaper. I especially recommend the Travel Express carrier.

Internet cafes are many, but the Internet is expensive, what is so interesting that phone calls are very cheap. Price in internet cafe - 2-2.5 euros per hour is a lot of places with hotspots, some are free, the parts you can buy the card.

Letter sent from the Republic of Cyprus arrives by air mail to Europe after about 5 days. Stamps can be bought in hotels, with the press kiosks, post offices and some shops.

As Northern Cyprus is not recognized as an independent state there issued stamps are not recognized in any country in the world.

Ticket for the bus costs 1.5 Euro, tickets may be purchased from the bus driver.

Cypriots do not know the custom to travel by hitchhiking, but recently it is becoming more popular, especially in the northern part of the country.

1 Euro (€) = 100 cents

With the January 1, 2008, Cyprus entered the eurozone.

Northern Cyprus:

New Turkish Lira (YTL)

In the cities there is no problem with payment cards, similar to petrol stations, while the province is valid only cash. Money can be exchanged in exchange offices, but also in hotels - virtually every major hotel has the exchange point. In the cities many shops and restaurants can also pay British pounds or dollars.

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Cyprus is the mass of private souvenir shops, where you can buy typical souvenirs of the country. In addition to its headquarters in some cities is the National Chamber of Crafts. There are too many supermarkets, but instead calmly can do some shopping in smaller stores throughout the country, as well as in supermarkets in larger cities. In each city is also a bazaar or market hall, where you can buy fresh meat and fruit.

-Republic:

Tourists from the EU have no restrictions on the carriage of articles permitted personal use.

-North:

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Valid siesta, that is the shops and offices are open at odd hours. Everything works from 9 to 13, then from 15 to 17 (offices, shops - up to 20).

In the south, the banks are open at. 8.30-12.30 Monday to Friday and on Monday from 15.15 to 16.45 (winter). In places where the focus of tourism will also operate many branches in the afternoon from Tuesday to Friday (16.00-18.00 V-IX, X-IV, 15.15-16.45).

Cyprus is of course a very large selection of hotels because of the tourist nature of this place. A choice of hotels of various standards, it is best to look at every year issued an informant about hotels, which is available at tourist information centers.

Cyprus is a cheap hostel.

In the south of Cyprus operates six licensed camping, is sucking on each bathroom, restaurant or shop. All but one of the Troodos mountains, are located by the sea.

Private houses are a rarity, since the beds are very strictly controlled by state officials. Comes, however, an increasing number of tourist farms.

Check in the dark, especially during the peak season is not a good idea, because it can be a problem with finding accommodation.

Cypriot cuisine combines the flavors of Greece, Turkey and Middle East. Do not miss it for fresh fruit and vegetables. Fish are very expensive, because it is rare in the Mediterranean Sea. Often, the restaurants serve frozen fish and seafood. You can only eat fresh or coastal ports, but even there you need to watch out for rogue restaurateurs who serve visitors frozen fish. On the streets there are not many places fasfood type, so to eat something in the fast, you simply have to fall to the cafe. Unfortunately, catering in Cyprus is geared to mass tourism, and despite the fact that we find typical tavernas are still missing.

Most go to a traditional Cypriot taverna, where we eat authentic dishes and affordable. Unfortunately, such sites is not too much.

10% of the normal rate, usually included in the bill. If not, I should give a tip of that amount. Normal is also giving small amounts of money on a taxi driver or porter in the hotel.

Please note that the North did not buy beer or wine produced in the south.

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The main cultural center in Cyprus is Nicosia. There is used for concerts, exhibitions, conferences. In Cyprus you can visit several museums:

-Archaeological Museum of Pafos

Pieridesa-Museum in Larnaka

-Regional Archaeological Museum in Limassol

-Byzantine Museum in Nicosia

-Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus, Nicosia

In Limassol and Nicosia is a city theater, in which are organized to present not only Shakespeare but also the Greek dramatists. Markideon Theatre in Paphos is famous for its modern and antique pieces, and opera.

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ISIC international student card entitles you to discounts at museums and archaeological monuments.

Holidays. Public Holidays:

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In large resorts there are plenty of karaoke bars, gaining on the Cyprus increased popularity. Clubbing was the most fashionable place of Ayia Napa, famous throughout Europe. Today this place is losing popularity because they deliver frequent police intervention due to drugs, fights. Limassol and Paphos and there are several places of entertainment but without the cosmopolitan panache of Agia Napa. In Nicosia nightclubs they represent a little more class and are spread throughout the city.

When planning a tour you can take a flashlight, so many ruins of monasteries and churches do not have adequate lighting.

It should carry a passport or ID card, if a routine inspection by police or military. Of course, tourists are rarely checked.

After entering the country, all animals must be held six-month quarantine (in the north of monthly).