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Cyprus Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Cyprus?

3

March

Shoulder
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Cyprus for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 59 to 72 USD

Tourist's budget
from 114 to 144 USD

Did you know?

The population of Cyprus is around 1.21 mil., which puts the country in 50. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Nicosia (CY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5662 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Nicosia click here

Nicosia
Nicosia
Larnaca
Limassol
Paphos
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
5662
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Cyprus on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 April 2024• National Day

1 May 2024• Labour Day

Currency

Euro (EUR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 EUR
Rate
Inversion
GBP
0.85378
1.17127
USD
1.0777
0.9279
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Cyprus

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Distance matrix
MilesNicosiaLimassolLarnacaPaphosAyia NapaProtarasFamagustaKyrenia
Nicosia-37246038403312
Limassol37-363856605847
Larnaca2436-7021242334
Paphos603870-91949065
Ayia Napa38562191-41045
Protaras406024944-1047
Famagusta335823901010-38
Kyrenia12473465454738-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 59 to 72 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 114 to 144 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Cyprus via the Prices link

Currency

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Euro (EUR)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 29 March 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Cyprus.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Cyprus

Areas with malaria

Three cases of Plasmodium vivax malaria reported in UK residents who had traveled to Esentepe (also known as Agios Amvrosios) in the Kyrenia District in northern Cyprus (September 2017)

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagCyprus for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Cyprus the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, G, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket GType G
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

50 / 231
Ranking
1 207 359
Greek 77%, Turkish 18%

Area

51 / 232
Ranking
3.6 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

48 / 221
Ranking
79.5
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 76.7women 82.5

Median age

49 / 222
Ranking
37.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 36.7women 39.4

Population growth

47 / 224
Ranking
1.11%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

46 / 210
Ranking
99.1%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.5%women 98.7%

GDP

43 / 194
Ranking
38 458 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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