If you are a dedicated skier or snowboarder, chances are you’ve dreamed about venturing abroad to chase powder and cut fresh lines in places you’ve never been to. Skiing in other countries is an am...

Festivals on Cyprus are based on legend, history and religious occasions, with some originating several millennia ago. Cypriots love to party, with every town holding Carnival just before Lent. For...

The climate of Cyprus is split into two regions, semi-arid in the northeast and subtropical Mediterranean on the rest of the island. Coastal areas mainly see warm to hot summers and mild, pleasant ...

Cyprus has a rich, turbulent history and heritage harking back over 3,000 years due to its strategic position between Asia, Africa and Europe. Many major imperial powers since Rome have held the is...

Southern Cyprus is part of the European Union. Visitors from the US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are able to enter visa-free for a period of up to 90 days, as are nationals of other countries...

Language Greek is the official language of South Cyprus, and Turkish plays the same role in the north, although many northern Cypriots speak Greek, as well. English is commonly spoken in tourist ar...

Larnaca International Airport Cyprus’s main international air gateway and busiest airport is Larnaca, with a passenger throughput of over five million a year. Its new terminal was part of an upgrad...

Cyprus Taxis and Car Rental Taxi travel around Cyprus is relatively expensive and comes with two options. Service taxis, also known as shared taxis, operate within set times and to individual desti...

Shopping in Cyprus is great fun, whether it’s wandering the markets and small shops in the Old Town or hitting the main shopping district at sale time. Cyprus is known for its handicrafts, and the ...