10 tips for those about to embark on a trip to Cyprus:
- In hotels and restaurants, the bill includes a 10% service charge, so tips are not obligatory, but change is always accepted with gratitude. It is customary to leave a small tip for cab drivers, porters, hairdressers. The amount is rounded up to a whole number, and that's it. In a hotel it is customary to leave a few coins to the maids.
- Summer on excursions to archaeological excavations is better to go early in the morning or towards the end of the day, when the sun moderates its fervor. Be sure to take panamas, clothes, light and ventilated by the sea breeze, sunscreen.
- For photography and filming in public museums, special permission must be obtained and the request must be made in writing. It is forbidden to photograph the border zone between the two parts of Cyprus, soldiers and military installations.
- Women should wear skirts with shoulders covered and men should wear pants (not shorts) when visiting monasteries and churches. Photography and videotaping are generally prohibited in churches.
- Despite the prevalence of the metric system of weights and measures, the main measure of weight in Cyprus is the drachma, with 100 drachmas equaling 320 grams.
- People arriving from yellow fever areas must show a vaccination certificate or, in the absence of such a certificate, undergo a medical check. There are no other sanitary formalities.
- In the waters of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Cyprus are not dangerous sea fish and snakes, in some places, especially when swimming on wild beaches, there is a danger of stepping on sea urchins that hide between the rocks. The needles must be surgically removed.
- The tap water in Cyprus is quite clean, but for drinking it is recommended to use bottled mineral water, which is sold everywhere.
- From May to September from 13:00 to 16:00 siesta, afternoon rest in Cyprus, many establishments are not open at this time.
- The electrical voltage is 240V, 50Hz. Flat grounded three-prong outlets are used, so you may need an adapter for your appliances.
