Cyprus travel guides
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Cyprus travel facts
Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, sitting at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The island combines 340 days of sunshine a year with a layered history stretching back 10,000 years - Crusader castles, Roman mosaics at Paphos, painted Byzantine churches in the Troodos Mountains, and the divided capital Nicosia all within a few hours' drive. The south coast resorts of Ayia Napa and Limassol draw beach-goers, while the Akamas Peninsula offers wild, undeveloped coastline and hiking trails through protected nature reserves.
Capital
Nicosia
Population
~1.2 million (Republic of Cyprus)
Area
~9,251 km²
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2) / EEST (UTC+3) in summer
Currency
Euro (EUR) in the south; Turkish Lira (TRY) in the north
Languages
Greek (south), Turkish (north), English widely spoken
Main Airports
Larnaca (LCA), Paphos (PFO)
Visa
EU member state - visa-free for many nationalities
Best For
Beaches, ancient ruins, divided capital, wine villages, year-round sun
Typical Cost Level
Mid-range. Budget: EUR 50-80/day; Mid: EUR 100-170/day
Cyprus destinations
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Do you need a visa for Cyprus?
Entry rules, stay length and passport validity by nationality.
Climate averages · 1991–2020
When is the best time to visit Cyprus?
The best time to visit Cyprus is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Best time · May–OctoberRainfall
- Jan12°
- Feb12°
- Mar14°
- Apr17°
- May22°
- Jun25°
- Jul28°
- Aug28°
- Sep26°
- Oct23°
- Nov18°
- Dec14°
