Welcome to the year-round island.

Even if you’ve been here before, there’s always a new world to discover. Cyprus lies at the crossroads of three continents, where East meets West and a new experience awaits for you under the sun every day. Where Championship Golf courses, inviting beaches, and breathtaking mountain trails lie around luxurious hotels. Enjoy the island’s beauty once more, and as a member of the European Union, Cyprus follows European norms and standards. English is widely spoken, as are other European languages, especially in the resort areas.

Check out various facts and figures, such as entry requirements, currency, electricity voltage and time zone, to help you get organised and keep red tape to a minimum. Find out what the average temperatures for all the months of the year are, to get an idea of when to come and what clothes to bring. Discover how easy is to get around in our compact world using the efficient road network and the variety of transportation options available. Don’t get caught out by local holidays or shop closing times. You’ll find all the information you need at your fingertips.

Travelling to Cyprus is very easy.  The documentation required varies, depending on your nationality. A valid passport is required for a stay of up to 90 days for all bonafide tourists except citizens of European Union countries, Switzerland , Iceland , Liechtenstein and Norway who may enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided it bears a photo. Some non-EU third country nationals require a visa. Further detailed information can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Facts

Capital
Nicosia

Official Language
Greek

Currency
Euro

Time Zone
GMT + 2

Country Dialling code
00357

Airports
Larnaca, Paphos.

Approximate flying time from the UK
4.5 hours

All vehicles drive on the left hand side.

240 Volts three pin plug are used

Over 80% of Cypriots speak English

Monthly Average Daily Temperature ◦C and hours of sun

J      F     M   A      M   J       J      A     S     O    N    D
16   16   19   21   24   28   32   30   29   25   23   20
7     7      8     9     10   11   12   11   9      8     9     9