ABOUT THE COUNTRY
The amazing island of Cyprus attracts millions of tourists from all over the world its azure sea, sandy beaches, combined with mountains, vineyards, banana and olive groves. It is washed by the Mediterranean Sea. The main ones The languages of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish, and are also widely used English. The official currency is the Cyprus pound, but it is widely accepted to be paid in euros.
You need to register for free an electronic visa that entitles you to be located on the territory of the island in within 90 days. You will receive an email with a code that you will need to present at arrival in the country. Documents: international passport (validity period is not limited to less than 6 months at the time of entry into the country); internal passport and TIN; application form; insurance; air tickets; voucher; 2 color photos 3.5*4.5; certificate of employment; Proof of solvency.
Cyprus has a favorable climate for recreation all year round. It's very nice here mild winter, early spring, hot summer summer, and the whole autumn is a velvet season. The highest season is here it starts in May and continues until October's. Air temperature it warms up to 33 degrees, and sea up to +27. Even in winter the sea temperature does not drop below +19 degrees, and the air is lower +16 degrees. Already in January here the first orchids begin to bloom.
May to September Cypriots observe the siesta. From 13.00 to 16.00, many places are closed. In Cyprus, left-hand traffic, therefore, taking a car for rent, pay attention to this fact. There are a lot of mosquitoes here, do not forget to take the funds with you against insects.
National cuisine:
Sets are very popular in Cyprus snacks from different hot and cold small dishes, called Meze. Try small shish kebabs – souvlaki, which will surprise even the true ones foodies. Another local meat restaurant The dish is Kleftiko. closed clay vessel goat or lamb meat is baked with different herbs. National pride – the oldest in the world dessert wine that is produced only in Cyprus – "Commandaria".
See 10 UNESCO monuments at once you can visit the Troodos Mountains. For diving enthusiasts will be interested dive into the water off the coast Larnaca. You will see the sunken swedish ferry. Romantics and history lovers will be interested explore the castles of Limassol. Visit the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite in Paphos.
Sweet dessert wine "Komandria", and cheese for the wine "Halumi". Marmalade, Turkish delight and honey. Leather products, such as bags, belts, purses. Unusual a souvenir will be the Cup of Pythagoras, the cost is about 4 euros. Also here you can buy a good one olive oil.
