There are Cyprus Tourism Organisations (CTOs) in most of the main towns inCyprus. You can find contact details in the Destination Guides in the Essential Information section
Republic of
Cyprus
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
PO Box 24535, CY 1390 Nicosia 2269 1100
North Cyprus
Nicosia 95, Mehmet Akif Caddesi.
2075051/2/3
Embassies and Consulates
UK
22861100 (Republicof Cyprus)
228 3861 (North Cyprus)
USA
2239 3939 (republicof Cyprus)
227 8295 (North Cyprus )
Communications
Cyprus has excellent communications services, particularly in the south. You’ll find plenty of public telephone kiosks throughout the island. The same applies to internet cafes, though most of the larger hotels have internet access. The postal service is good and there is a wide selection of newspapers, radio and television stations.
Telephones
Public phones accept 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins as well as phone cards, which can be bought at newsagents, post offices and banks. Instructions for using the phone are in both Greek and English.
There are fewer public phones in the North and these only accept phonecards. They cost 1, 1.5 and 2 Turkish lira.
The country code for Cyprus is 357.
Local Area Codes
North Cyprus Codes
Nicosia
22
Nicosia
272
Limassol
25
Kyrenia
815
Paphos & Polis
26
Famagusta
336
Ayia Napa
23
Morphou
714
Larnaca
24
Lefka
7
International Dialling Codes From Cyprus to:
code
UK
00 44
USA
00 1
Germany
00 49
Spain
00 34
Ireland
353
Australia
61
New Zealand
64
Other Useful Numbers
2222
Police
The Republic
112
Northern Cyprus
155
Fire
The Republic
112
Northern Cyprus
119
Ambulance
The Republic & Northern Cyprus
112
Directory enquiries
192
International directory enquiries
194
Speaking clock
1895
Infoline
132
Postal Services
Most post offices in the south are open from 7.30am -1.30pm Monday to Friday and on Thursday 3pm-6pm. Main post offices are also open on Saturday mornings
In the North the opening hours are 8am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 8.30am till noon.
Letterboxes throughout the island are painted yellow. Letters sent to European destinations usually take about 4 or 5 days to arrive. Mail posted in the North may take considerably longer as it has to travel via Turkey.
Radio and television
In the south there is a wide choice of TV channels, including many free channels, both national and local. Greek national TV is relayed to the south and Turkish TV to the North.
BFBS is an English language radio station aimed at the British Forces but listened to by English speakers all over the island. It has two channels, one of which transmits programmes from radio 4 and Radio Five Live. Cyprus has its own National station CyBC.
Newspapers
There are various English language newspapers available in Cyprus including the Cyprus Mail (daily) and the Cyprus Weekly. The Cyprus Times is available in the North. Most of the popular British tabloids can be bought on the day of publication.
Several local papers are published on the island with lots of information on the latest events and activities. Some are published in English.
THE PAPHOS POST - YOUR LOCAL FREE PAPER - OVER 20,000 READERSHIP. FILLED WITH WHATS ON INFORMATION, 100'S OF FREE ADS - GIVING YOU LOADS OF BARGAINS WITH PRIVATE ITEMS FOR SALE FROM SATELLITE DISHES TO 3 PIECE SUITES! ALSO VACANCIES, PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT, CARS, PUZZLE PAGE, SHORT HUMOROUS STORIES, LOCAL SERVICES GUIDE, WOMENS PAGE WITH BEAUTY TIPS, FASHION ETC.
The power supply is 220/240V with the standard British three square pin plugs. Mot hotels have adapted their supply sockets to suit European plugs.
Etiquette
When visiting monasteries, churches and mosques please be sympathetic to local customs and dress accordingly. Shirts should be worn to cover your back and shoulders, and long trousers and skirts to cover legs.
Please remove your shoes before entering mosques.
Photography
It is forbidden to photograph near military camps in both the north and south. This also applies in churches and museums where flashlight is required.
The more popular brands and types of film can be bought in tourist shops and photo laboratories
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PO Box
Cyprus Mail (daily) and the Cyprus Weekly. The Cyprus Times is available in the North. Most of the popular British tabloids can be bought on the day of publication.
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