Cyprus
Map of Cyprus
A downloadable map of Cyprus (2.3MB PDF) is available here. Right-Click on the link and choose 'Save Target As'. This will download the map to your computer. You can then print the map and use it as a quality road map for your holiday to Cyrpus.
Language
Greek is spoken in the Republic of Cyprus although English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Cyprus Timezone
GMT +2. Daylight saving time is GMT +3 from March to October.
Currency
The local currency is Cypriot pounds (CYP£) £1 sterling buys approx. 0.8 Cyprus pounds (CYP). The Euro is being introduced in 2008 and many places also now accept Euros in Cyprus.
Embassies and visas
For EU citizens a visa is not required to visit the republic for tourist visits of up to three months. You can travel from the republic to the north, but only on a day-trip.
Cyprus Cuisine
Seafood is popular throughout the island, as is lamb kebab. Many places offer a meze, or a mix, of several small dishes served all at once as a feast. This usually include dips, olives, bread and some grilled meat. You should definately try one on your holiday!
Traditional Cypriot dishes make good use of the abundant fresh fruit and vegetables, and vegetarians are well catered for with dishes such as stuffed tomatoes or peppers, dolma (vine leaves stuffed with rice), fried haloumi cheese and salads.
Other key dishes are moussaka, meatballs, marinated fish and octopus, and for dessert, super-sweet baklava.
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