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GENERAL INFO
Population: 721 900
Time Zone: GMT + 2
Driving side: Drivers drive on the left side of the road.
Languages: Greek, Turkish & English
Religion: Greek Orthodox 78%
Emergency #: Police: 112, Ambulance: 112 & Fire Brigade: 112
TOP DESTINATIONS
Agia Napa – One of Cypress top tourist attractions. Thirty years ago
this seaside resort town did not exist. Today its excellent beaches, hotels,
restaurants and superb clubs are the best the country has to offer.
Larnaka – A popular coastal town with a fort dating back to the 15th
century as well as the underground biblical city of Kition.
Paphos – On the west coast of the island, the town of Paphos attracts
many tourists due to its favourable location near many other charming seaside
towns. Vouni Panayia Winery is located east of the city and is a great place
to sample the local wines. Coral Bay to the north is the place to go if diving
is your passion with many dive shops that offer courses and excursions.
GREAT OUTDOORS
Akamas National Park – Studded with sandy bays, deep gorges and home
to over 500 species of plans, 168 types of birds plus a host of other animals
and insects this is a nature lovers paradise.
Troodos Mountains – Well-maintained trails wind up through the slopes
of these ancient mountains past Byzantine churches and black pine trees. In
winter Mt Olympus plays host to hundreds of skiers.
BEACHES
Fig Tree Bay – Ideal for all kinds of sea sports, this is an exceptionally
beautiful beach. It is extremely popular and has many shops, restaurants and
cafes that look on to it.
Agia Napa – Considered as having the best beaches in the Mediterranean
with crystal clear water, golden sands and all the expected facilities and
water sports. Some of the beaches include Macronissos – well sheltered;
Ayia Thekla – small with a reachable small island; Nissi Bay – sheltered,
good facilities; Sandy Bay – good for water sports; Limnara – well
protected with water sports; Main Beach – very popular with good facilities.
West Coast – Excellent, wide sandy beaches overlooked by luxury hotels
and restaurants surround Coral Bay. If you prefer a quieter beach experience
you can make your way to Cape Lara, which is the nesting site for Green and
Loggerhead turtles.
NATIONAL FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS
Limassol Carnival – An Annual event that delights adults and children
alike. This event brings the entire town together with massive local participation
in the parades and festivities.
New Year’s Day – Jan 1
Epiphany – Jan 6
Clean Monday (start of Lent) – Feb 23
Greek Independence Day – March 25
EOKA Day – April 1
Orthodox Good Friday – March/April
Orthodox Easter Monday – March/April
Orthodox Easter Tuesday – March/April
May Day – May 1
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Aug 15
Independence Day – October 1
Ochi Day – October 28
Christmas Day – Dec 25
2nd Day of Christmas – Dec 26
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