{"id":1494,"date":"2018-10-22T06:28:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T06:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danaos.cypruspws.com\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2021-01-15T12:56:56","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T12:56:56","slug":"plan-your-trip-in-cyprus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amphialostravel.com.cy\/plan-your-trip-in-cyprus\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan your trip in Cyprus"},"content":{"rendered":"

MONEY AND CURRENCY<\/h2>\n

Currency<\/h3>\n

On January 01, 2008, the Republic of Cyprus introduced the Euro (\u20ac) as its official currency, replacing the Cyprus pound (CY\u00a3) as the legal tender of Cyprus.<\/p>\n

Currency exchange<\/h3>\n

All banks operating in Cyprus offer foreign currency exchange services and quote the exchange rates of the Euro against all major foreign currencies daily.<\/p>\n

WEATHER<\/h2>\n

Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid\u2013May to mid\u2013October, and mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons.<\/p>\n

Summer is a season of high temperatures.<\/p>\n

Winters are mild with rain and snow on Troodos Mountains.<\/p>\n

The island enjoys abundant sunshine, and even in December and January, there is an average of six hours of bright sunshine per day, whilst over the six \u2018summer\u2019 months, there is an average of 11.5 hours of bright sunshine per day.<\/p>\n

HEALTH AND SAFETY<\/h2>\n

Safety<\/h3>\n

Cyprus has an excellent reputation for being a safe and friendly place.<\/p>\n

Crime in Cyprus is, comparatively, at a very low level.<\/p>\n

Emergencies<\/h3>\n

In case of emergency, immediate response is given by the following telephone numbers, where English is spoken:<\/p>\n

Ambulance:\u00a0 112
\nFire Service:\u00a0 112
\nPolice:\u00a0 112
\nNight Pharmacies:\u00a0 11892<\/p>\n

Medical Services<\/h3>\n

Medical care needs in Cyprus are met through Government General Hospitals\u00a0and Private Clinics.<\/p>\n

All Government General Hospitals as well as some private clinics have Accident and Emergency Departments for emergency cases.<\/p>\n

The visiting hours for private doctors (on weekdays) are: 09:00 \u2013 13:00 \/ 16:00 \u2013 19:00.<\/p>\n

Food Safety and Drinking Quality<\/h3>\n

Food and drinking water are of high quality, absolutely safe and no food or water-borne diseases occur.<\/p>\n

Cyprus is also free from dangerous infectious diseases. There are no vaccination requirements for any international travelers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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