Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Three-course meal in decent restaurant: €25, plus wine
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Top museums, galleries and sights: average €5
Top End:
Over €120
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Top-end hotel room: €120
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Fine dining for lunch and dinner: €110
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Car rental from €3 per day
Opening Hours
These hours are for high season only and tend to decrease outside that time. They apply to both the North and South of
the country, unless otherwise specified, and should be used only as a general guide.
Banks
The Republic: 8.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday; some also open 3.15-4.45pm Monday. Northern Cyprus:
8am-noon and 2-5pm Monday to Friday, 8am-noon Saturday and Sunday
Entertainment
9pm-3am Thursday to Saturday
Restaurants
11am-2pm and 7.30-11pm daily
Shops
9am-7pm Monday to Friday, closing 2pm Wednesday, 9am-2pm Saturday
Tourist offices
8.30am-2.30pm and 3-6.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am-2.30pm Saturday and Sunday
Arriving in Cyprus
Larnaka airport
Up to seven daily buses run from 6.20am to 9pm (5.45pm in winter). Taxis cost €15-20 and take
around 10 minutes.
Pafos airport
Two daily buses run from the airport at 7.30am and 6.30pm. Taxis cost €25 and take around 20 minutes.
Ercan airport
Only flights originating in Turkey land here. Regular shuttle buses run between the airport and Kyrenia,
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa) and Famagusta.
Getting Around
Cyprus is small enough for you to get around easily. Roads are good and well signposted, and traffic, overall, moves
smoothly.
