Travelling to Cyprus? Here's some useful information to help you plan your holiday
How to get Cyprus
The Most direct route is by air from airports in the UK to Larnaca airport in Cyprus. British Airways and Cyprus Airways both provide direct flights throughout the year and a number of other carriers operate charter flights from April to October including Thomson, Thomas Cook and EasyJet. Monarch launched a new route from London Luton to Larnaca in April 2007 and have since added a route from Manchester airport to Larnaca. Easy Jet also now flies from London Gatwick to Larnaca. Check out their cheap flights!
British Airways
Cyprus Airways
Monarch
Thomson
Thomson Cook
Flight time:
Time difference:
Approximately 4.5 hours
GMT +2 hours
Car hire links:
Petsas
Alamo
Hertz
Budget Car Rental
Thrifty
Europcar
Weather
Generally the weather in Cyprus is pretty good all year round. It does get very hot in July and August and can still be in the mid to high 20s at late as November.
General information
Money:
Euro
Banks:
Shops:
Electrical sockets:
Make sure you take:
Open from 8.30am-1.30pm Monday to Friday
Open from 8.30am-1pm and 3pm-5.30pm Monday to Friday plus Saturday mornings
Same as UK. No need for adaptors
Plenty of high factor sun screen
Beach towels
Swimming costumes
Travel insurance
Beach Information:
Larnaca Beaches
Larnaca has some of the most beautiful sandy beaches that stretch for miles
along the coast of Larnaca. Most of these have bars and restaurants, and hotels,
and offer full facilities for swimmers, sunbathers and the more energetic.
McKenzie Beach
McKenzie Beach is situated on the outskirts of the city centre,
only a few minutes drive from the airport, with good parking.
The beach is famous for its beautiful white sand and clean
cooling waters. At the beach area you can enjoy many types
of water sports, or relax in comfort basking in the sunshine.
There is also an excellent selection of restaurants and bars,
which are well-known among locals for their fresh seafood
and Cypriot cuisine.
Finikoudes Beach
Finikoudes is a very popular beach with tourists, as it is the main
beach of Larnaca town, with Larnaca front stretching along
behind it. The area boasts the full range of beach activities,
and entertainment as well. A range of loungers and parasols can
be rented to relax on, and with the huge range of restaurants
and bars, from KFC to The Brewery behind you, you are not far
from refreshments of all types.
Dhekelia Beach
Dhekelia Beach is the largest of Larnaca's beaches and goes on
for miles. It forms the backdrop for many of Larnaca's four and
five-star hotels and resorts. There is a range of facilities at the
beach area, including both hotels and public areas. Most hotels
will let you use their facilities for a small daily fee. There are
also lots of water sports on offer as well as other beach activities
such as volleyball. The variety of restaurants along the Dhekelia
road that runs the length of the beach is extensive, from
designer fusion lounges to avernas, you are never far away
from good food.
CTO Beach
Locally known as Pyla Beach it is also located on the Dhekelia
Road, and has good parking. This beautiful sandy beach also offers
various water sports, volleyball and has a small football pitch on
the sand. There is a small play area that is ideal for the children
to enjoy. This area is also in eyesight of the relaxing bars and restaurants
where you will find several restaurants serving excellent
lunchtime menus including local meze and of course superb salads.
A great place to visit to relax, unwind and enjoy the sunshine
into the early evening.
Faros Beach - Cape Kiti
Faros beach is a small beach with facilities for a relaxing day
by the sea. There is a beach bar and water sports available,
with jet skis and more. The beach also has a sea barrier - ideal
for small children to play in the sea, without the tide to worry
about. Faros beach is a quieter beach that is perfect if you
prefer a more secluded setting.
Potamos, Bay and Beach
This beach and cove area is half way towards Aiya Napa, east
of Larnaca, and it is a small fishing harbor on a creek. It is an
idyllic place, especially early in the morning, when the fishermen
are returning with their night's catch. There are two tavernas
serving fresh caught food all day, and a couple of sandy
areas where you can park the car and walk 10 steps to the sea.
This is where you really can have a relaxing, quiet day – with
hardly anybody else about.