Cyprus travel information
Cyprus is a friendly, interesting and relatively safe destination for travellers, and offers similar attractions to Western Europe at a slightly lower cost. Health risks are low, with few endemic diseases and high standards of hygiene and medical assistance, and it is rare that tourists are the target of any criminal activity.
The infamous ‘Green Line’ is the invisible division that separates the Turkish northern region of Cyprus from the Greek southern section. There are occasional outbreaks of violence along this buffer zone, which is patrolled by the UN. Tourists should also look out for the ‘Restricted Area – Photography Forbidden’ signs, and pay heed to this warning.
The Footprint Guides website offers up-to-date warnings and advice for travellers to Cyprus, as well as useful Cyprus travel information. This includes practical advice for independent and budget travellers, and an update of recovery from natural disasters.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
Regarding health concerns and recommended vaccinations required against tropical diseases and other risks, the MD Travel Health site offers comprehensive information, and advice (updated daily) on a variety of health issues and precautions for travelling in Cyprus.
http://www.MDtravelhealth.com
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Essentials
Visas: Citizens of the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and the EU can stay in the Republic of Cyprus for up to 90 days without a visa
Season: April – May; September - October
Money: Cyprus pound
Language: Greek and Turkish, with English spoken in most tourist areas
Emergency #: 199