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  • DRIVING IN CYPRUS
    You will soon feel comfortable driving in Cyprus because, like England they drive on the Left hand side of the road. However the motorway exits are slightly different to England, be prepared, read the signs! 
  • ELECTRICITY
    Cyprus, like the UK runs on a Voltage of 220-240 Volts. It even uses identical 3-pin plugs to the UK, this cuts out the need for travel adaptors.

  • LANGUAGES OF CYPRUS
    The native tongue of Cyprus is Greek. English is spoken by over 90% of the native population. All road signs, direction signs, shop signs and restaurant menus are written in English.

  • CYPRIOT CURRENCY
    The currency system in Cyprus is decimal, with one Cyprus Pound equal to Ł1.15 Great British pounds.  The Euro is due to be introduced into cyprus in 2008.

  • MOBILE PHONES
    You can use your mobile phone in Cyprus however it can be very expensive. If you are a regular visitor to Cyprus you may want to consider purchasing a Cyprus SIM number widely avaiable from many local retailers, this is the 'So Easy' system, very much like ' pay as you go' You will need to check that your phone is unlocked to make the SIM compatable for use.
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  • SHOPPING IN CYPRUS
    With so many airlines decreasing baggage allowance, do not shop for essentials when travelling to Cyprus, large supermarkets cater for anything you would require for everyday necesseties. There are many internationally known stores such as Next, Woolworths, Top Shop, Ikea and Mothercare, however you will need to travel to places such as Nicossia (about an hours drive). 

  • FOOD & DRINK
    Cyprus offers local and imported beers from about CYŁ1.00 per pint, a wide range of wines from around CYŁ1.00 per bottle and even a good quality bottle of local brandy from as little as Ł3.00.
    Thanks to the island's sun kissed slopes, Cypriot wine is a delightful drink and quite possibly amongst the most under-rated wines on the planet. In this unspoiled Country, flavours seem somehow more intense.
    With regards to food, Cyprus offers an excellent variety of fresh and inexpensive fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.


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