Visa's
None are required.
Currency
The currency in Cyprus is the Euro.
Driving
Driving is on the left hand side of the road.
Other Information
The voltage on the island is 240, the socket outlets are of the flat 3 pin type (same as UK).
Time Difference - Cyprus is GMT +2
Cyprus Tourist Office - http://www.visitcyprus.org.cy
Skiing Information
Cyprus offers both sunshine and snow. The Troodos Mountains offer good skiing in the winter and great climbing and mountain biking terrain in the summer.
Golf Information: .
Three golf courses are all within a 15 minute drive of the apartment
Vikla Golf and Country Club is situated near the village of Vikla in Cyprus, close to Larnaca and a 20km drive from Limassol. For €34 you can play all day, and this price includes club hire, balls, tees and water.
Local Beaches
The nearest local beach is "Faros Beach" located next to Cape Kiti. This beach is quiet and many of the locals use it instead of the other busy beaches of McKenzie and Governors Beach.
More Things To Do
• Celebrate the feast of Kataklysmos (the Greek Orthodox Whitsun); although celebrated throughout Cyprus, there is special enthusiasm in Larnaca, where crowds throng the shore for watersports, singing, dancing, eating and drinking.
• Hike through the many unspoilt areas in Cyprus. Recommended nature trails include Atalante, Kaledonia and Persephone in the Troodos area.
• Go skiing: both Platres and Kakopetria are conveniently placed for the skiing season on Mount Olympus, which usually lasts from January to mid March, but Troodos is actually the nearest resort to the skiing area. There are four ski lifts on Mount Olympus.
• Get wet: opportunities abound for windsurfing, kite-surfing, diving, paragliding and swimming in Larnaca. Or you can take the kids to family-friendly WaterWorld the biggest Water park in Europe. http://www.waterworldwaterpark.com/main.html
• Go-Karts : short drive away there is a great Go Kart Racing track idea for kids of all ages. http://www.kartingcenter.com.cy/
• Bowling : Fun for all on when the weather is a little dull. http://www.rocknbowl.com.cy/
• The Camel Park - great family fun, ride the camels and watch the kids play in the park then eat some local cusine on the resturant. http://www.mazotos.com/index.htm
• Horse Riding :- Dhekelia Saddle Club - The club is a military establishment lying between Larnaca and Agia Napa. The Club offers horse riding lessons at all levels of experience and also offers membership. http://dhekeliasaddleclub.tripod.com/
• Go fishing or take a cuise: There are loads of fishing trips and curises to Eqypt to choose from in Laranca Marina. Those who do not fish can still taste freshly caught fish in one of the tavernas.
• Around Cape Greko, the coastline becomes indented with rocky coves and small sandy beaches, so enjoy snorkelling and scuba-diving.
• In September, enjoy free wine during Limassol's wine festival. During the pre-Lenten Carnival, Limassol also bursts into celebration, with bands, gaily decorated floats and dancing.
You can visit vinyards around the Trodoos mountains all year round or visit the largest producer in Limassol http://www.ayiamavri.com/winery.html
• Play golf at 18-hole par 72 Korineum Golf & Country Club in the foothills of the Five Finger Mountain Range. http://www.korineumgolf.com/home.asp
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