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Cyprus Kuπρος, Kibris © Lonely Planet Publications 268 269 C y p r u s Kuπρος, Kibris HIGHLIGHTS Kourion Near Lemesos, this is a top spot for history buffs keen on Cyprus’ ruins ( p274 ); another is Salamis in Northern Cyprus ( p274 ) Troodos Mountains The Byzantine churches and monasteries of the Troodos are illuminated by glorious frescoes ( p275 ) Best journey Driving past ruined basilicas and untouched beaches to the tip of the Karpas Peninsula ( p277 ) Off-the-beaten track Share gorgeous Altinkum Beach ( p277 ) with nobody but the turtles FAST FACTS Area 9250 sq km (about 30 Maltas). ATMs Widespread Budget CY£20-40/TL50-90 per day Capital Republic of Cyprus: Lefkosia; North Cyprus: Lefkoşa Country Codes Republic of Cyprus: %357; North Cyprus: %90 392 Famous For beaches, mezes, mosaics and monasteries Head of State Republic of Cyprus: Tassos Papadopoulos; North Cyprus: Mehmet Ali Talat Phrases Republic: yasas (hello), signomi Languages Greek; Turkish (excuse me), poso kani? (how much?); Money Republic of Cyprus: Cyprus Northern Cyprus: merhaba (hello), affeders- Pound (CY£); North Cyprus: Turk- iniz (excuse me), ne kadar? (how much?) ish Lira (TL); A$1=CY£0.34/TL1.14, Population 780,130 (plus 120,000 Turkish CA$1=CY£0.41/TL1.39; €1=CY£0.57/TL1.91; settlers in North Cyprus) Yen100=CY£0.40/TL1.34; NZ$1=CY£0.28/ Time GMT/UTC + 2 TL0.93; UK£1=CY£0.84/TL2.81; US$1=CY£0.45/TL1.49 Visas None required for most nationalities TRAVEL HINTS Eat where the locals eat – the best tavernas are simple, rustic and crowded with Cypriots. ROAMING CYPRUS In the south, ruins in Pafos, museums in Lefkosia and monasteries in the Troodos. In the north, Girne and the Karpas Peninsula. CYPRUS CYPRUS Cyprus is an island with a split personality. Divided into Greek and Turkish enclaves since 1974, Cyprus is famous as a summer destination for British sun-seekers, who devote more time to the beaches and bars than history and culture. But look past the sun umbrellas and banana-boat rides and you’ll find another Cyprus: the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, alive with ancient ruins, monasteries and historic mosques. 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Cyprus ColinThubron’s Cyprus, read To understandthegloryofundivided READING UP Echoes fromtheDead Zone, or Lawrence Durrell’s Durrell’s or Lawrence The Cyprus Conspiracy CyprusConspiracy The Bitter Lemons, Journey into Journey into by Yiannis byYiannis ex- 271 CYPRUS CYPRUS 272 TRANSPORT •• Getting There & Away lonelyplanet.com lonelyplanet.com THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS •• Lefkosia (South Nicosia) 273 Access to Lefkosia is by road as its airport TRANSPORT EMERGENCY NUMBERS no longer functions. SPLURGE Ambulance, fire or police (Republic of The city centre is Plateia Eleftherias by The excellent Zanettos Taverna (%2276 GETTING THERE & AWAY Cyprus) %112 or %199 the city walls, Lidras St is the main shopping 5501; Trikoupi 65; meze CY£7.50; hfrom 7pm) Most travellers arrive by air, but there are also street and most tourist attractions are tucked only serves one meal, but it does it bril- Ambulance (North Cyprus) %112 ferries to the north from Turkey. away on the alleys leading down to the Green liantly. The house meze is a veritable feast Police (North Cyprus) %155 Line. of souvlakia, seftalias, haloumi, keftedes Air (meatballs) and other Cypriot specialities. The Republic’s international airports are at Information Larnaka and Pafos. There are regular scheduled GETTING AROUND Plateia Eleftherias has banks, the main post and charter flights from Europe and the Mid- Inexpensive buses link the major cities, except office and numerous payphones. Delphi Hotel (%2266 5211; Kostaki Pantelidi 24; s/d dle East with Cyprus Airways (CY; %2266 3054; www on Sunday. Shared service taxis cover similar Cyprus Tourist Organisation (CTO; %2267 4264; CY£17/22; a) Close to Plateia Solomou bus stand, .cyprusairways.com) and other carriers. routes for similar prices. [email protected]; Aristokyprou; h8.30am-4pm Mon-Fri, the Delphi has inviting, angular rooms that are Flights to Ercan airport in North Cyprus Cheap car and motorbike
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