Casale Panayiotis Traditional Village

Safety Instructions

Emergency Police Number Tel: 199 / 112

Information about driving car and rentals

Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Many companies offer car rental services via the internet or as you exit the airport. In the event of a road traffic accident, call the police (199) and your car hire company immediately.

Religion

The predominant religion of Cyprus is Greek Orthodox. Visitors are welcomed in churches but must be properly dressed with long trousers for men and knee-high (or longer) skirts or trousers for women. Shoes should not be worn in mosques.

Photography

Please note that it is not permitted to take photographs near military camps or military installations, in museums or in churches with mural paintings and icons if flash photography is required.

Fire Hazard

Forest fires are an ever-present danger in Cyprus, especially during the hot, dry summer months. Please be aware of the danger and do not discard cigarettes out of car windows, light barbecues except in designated areas or discard glass bottles which can easily reflect the sun. If you do notice smoke or a fire, please call 1407 immediately.

Useful websites

www.visitcyprus.com The Cyprus Tourism Organization

www.cyprusairways.com Cyprus Airways

www.cyprusweekly.com.cy Cypriot English Language Newspaper

www.cyprusyellowpages.com Cyprus Yellow Pages

www.kalopanayiotis.com Kalopanayiotis Community website

Greek Vocabulary

Kalimera Good-morning

Efharisto Thank you

Parakalo Please

Kalispera Good Evening

Health Care in Cyprus

Health Information Center Tel: 1400

Nicosia

General Hospital Tel: +357 22603000

First Aid Tel: +357 22801600

Limassol

General Hospital Tel: +357 25801100

First Aid Tel: +357 25305770

Larnaca

General Hospital Tel: +357 24800500

First Aid Tel: +357 24304322

Paphos

General Hospital Tel: +357 26803100

First Aid Tel: +357 26803145

Safety Instructions

Emergency Police Number Tel: 199 / 112

Cyprus Weather

Cyprus enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with long, dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild winters from December to February. Summer is hot with blue, cloudless skies but cooling sea breezes creates a pleasant atmosphere in the mountain areas. Winters are mild with some rain and snow in the Troodos Mountains. Cyprus is an island of abundant sunshine, with an average of six hours of bright sun a day even in December and January.

Clothing/Dress and Activities

January - February

The possibility of exceptionally warm days. Almond trees in blossom, occasional rain and mild day-time temperatures are the harbingers of spring. It can be quite cold in the evenings. Winter apparel is usual. Conditions are ideal for skiing on Troodos Mountains.

March

Changeable weather with plenty of sunshine and nature at its best. Medium-weight winter-spring clothing. Most outdoor activities can be enjoyed and March is an excellent period for long country walks.

April - May

Days are pleasantly warm, but temperatures fall at night. Medium-weight spring and summer clothing. An excellent season for those who enjoy nature as the countryside is green and flowers are in blossom.

June - July - August

Cyprus’ hottest months. Very light-weight summer clothing.

September - October

Warm days, cool October evenings. Light weight apparel for the day and medium-weight for the evenings in October.

November

Pleasantly cool days. Medium-weight apparel, light woollies. Ideal weather for autumn travel.

December

Cool weather. Winter clothing but heavy coats not needed. Outdoor activities and excursions can be enjoyed.

Safety in the sun

Avoid being in the sun between 11:00-15:00 and always apply sun cream.