Discover Cyprus
Cyprus is more enjoyable when you understand how it works.
These are the little things we have learnt from living here that make a trip much easier.
Getting around the island
The distances are not huge, but how you get around can make a big difference to your trip.
- People drive on the left here.Read more: Getting around Cyprus
- Having a car makes a huge difference to what you can discover.Read more: Getting around Cyprus
- Distances can be more deceptive than you might think.Read more: What to know before travelling to Cyprus
- Parking is usually easier than you might expect.Read more: Hiring a car in Cyprus: insurance, deposits and parking
Eating the local way
Beyond a list of restaurants, a few local customs help you understand how people eat on the island.
- Meze is not a single dish. It is a whole meal.Read more: How to order a meze in Cyprus without ordering too much
- Bakeries here are much more than bread shops.
- Zorbas can sort you out for breakfast, a quick meal or an unplanned stop.
- Coffee is part of the everyday rhythm too.Read more: Sigá sigá: the pace of Cyprus
The things nobody tells you
- Kiosks are everywhere.
- The plug sockets are British.Read more: What to pack for Cyprus, season by season
- Petrol stations may work differently outside their usual opening hours.Read more: Hiring a car in Cyprus: insurance, deposits and parking
- Cards are widely used, but having some cash can be handy.Read more: What to know before travelling to Cyprus
- The heat completely changes how you plan your day.Read more: The most beautiful beaches near Protaras
- Sort out your budget before you arrive, rather than during the trip.Read more: How much does a trip to Cyprus cost?
Cyprus changes a lot depending on when you visit
August, January and April can feel like three different islands. It is not just the weather that changes: so do the pace, the liveliest areas and the way you explore them.
- What you pack changes completely with the season.Read more: What to pack for Cyprus, season by season
THE
WAY
Our way of exploring the island.
We don't try to see everything.
We usually prefer to choose an area, drive without rushing, stop wherever we feel like it and leave room to change our plans.
In Cyprus, many of the things we love most don't need a whole day. They work better when you combine them.
Beach + village
Walk + meal
City + afternoon by the sea
olé tips
Get off to a good start.
Tip from
Don't plan August the way you would plan October.
The middle of the day completely changes the daily rhythm.
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Pop into a bakery even if you're not hungry.
You'll soon understand why they are part of everyday life here.
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Don't wait until you're almost out of petrol if you're heading into rural areas.
If you're exploring inland, fill up when there is a petrol station nearby.
Keep discovering
Stories from the island.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Where do I start?
A quick guide to Cyprus to help you make your first decisions. Request it for free and receive it by email.