However, these cases, as well as cases of pickpocketing, purse snatching or carjacking, are likely to rise during the holidays or summer when the number of tourists also increases. The highest number of robberies and armed crime in the Turkish part of Cyprus was reported in Kyrenia, Famagusta, and northern Nicosia. Not mentioned but be cautious when driving as the standards are poor in Cyprus. Signals are rare, speeding and driving whilst using a phone is common although illegal.
They also frequently ignore pedestrian traffic lights. Spot on, a very accurate observation regarding the standard of driving. Watch out for scooters passing on the inside! Keep your eyes open and wits about you. I have not been to Cyprus since but when I went, I had a wonderful time. The sights and food were fantastic.
There is surprisingly a lot to see and do there. Most locals were friendly and helpful. I am planning on going again in with my brother in law. Not really safe for women. Amnesty International has pointed out that sex crimes are way up in Cyprus, far beyond the European average.
Under both Cypriot and European Human Rights law, no statement should be relied upon where there is no lawyer OR where a possibility of coercion exists. In this case, the rape victim was held incommunicado for seven hours before making the retraction. Under severe stress, a LOT of rape victims retract initial statements just to try and get away and put it behind them. Her lawyers were refused the possibility of bringing any evidence that the rape took place even though she had bruises that were consistent with force being used.
Due to the nature of the illegal statement, her arrest and detention were illegal and legally, in fact, kidnapping. A girl got raped by 12 people and then had to suffer more abuses from the police and a corrupt judge. They have no clue what really happened. Fake news. I will go to Cypus with my daughters. These other women are just jealous no one want to have sex with them lol. What you miss out is that very many local Cypriots were also completely outraged by this case and the manner in which it was mishandled by the police.
This went as far as public demonstrations outside of the courts in support of the girl. Unfortunately this case was a political issue as the attackers were Israeli boys and the Cyprus government was negotiating a deal with the Israeli government at that time to exploit natural gas reserves. It stank to high heavens and a lot of Cypriots were disgusted by the outcome.
Very particular is the case of Nicosia which is the only divided capital in the world. The southern part of Nicosia is Greek and the northern part is mostly inhabited by Turkish Cypriots. On top of that, Turks have proclaimed an independent state named Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus which is only recognized by Turkey. So in some way you could say you actually visited two countries, not just one! Since Cyprus is a country of ethnic Turks and Greeks for the most part , it is obvious that the majority of Cypriot cuisine will consist of Turkish and Greek dishes.
Their favourite starter dish is mezedes which consists of several different smaller dishes up to 20 of them! Try spicy spicy Loukaniko sausages and various dips like Tahini sesame dip or Skordalia garlic and potato dip. Their local soft cheese is called halloumi and locals like to eat it grilled. As for the desserts, Cypriots love eating pudding pies, such as galaktoboureko or mahalepi , corn pudding malahapi covered in rose syrup.
Hard liquor like ouzo, anise brandy and filfar are definitely worth of tasting. Cyprus is very popular destination among young people because during summer the nightlife in Cyprus is on fire! Although some of the nightclubs are open entire year, the best parties are held from June to August. The laidback lifestyle is something to be experienced.
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Begonvilla Court Block 1 Apartment Platzia Beach Villas. Afrodite Luxury Villa Complex 3 bedroom. Vineland Perigiali Villa. For those wishing to spend more than just a couple of hours exploring the interior of Akamas Park, consider booking a stay in the Polis area. It is becoming a popular base with visitors wanting to study the natural history of the island in greater detail, as well as enjoying time on less crowded beaches.
Situated on the north-west coast, some 25km from Paphos, Polis is a town and municipality that lies in the centre of Chrysochous Bay, on the edge of Akamas Park, and encompasses a number of holiday resorts.
Along the pretty promenade you will find bars, shops, and some of the best fish restaurants on the island. A little further along the coast, as you reach the edge of Akamas Park, you will find t he Baths of Aphrodite , while heading inland you can explore the charming villages of Droushia, Inia, Argaka, Pomas and Kato Pyrgos.
If Polis sounds like the best area to stay in Cyprus for your needs, the municipality has a good selection of both private and package self-catering, half-board, and all-inclusive accommodations, as well as a popular campsite. Nonetheless, the mere fact it is still divided , provides an added attraction for many visitors interested in the history and cultural differences between the two sides.
While it might not be quite Harry Palmer and Checkpoint Charlie, on your travels around Nicosia you will come across green and white barrels, sandbags, and barbed-wire blocking some roads, footpaths, and alleyways, but this is only to ensure you pass south to north, or vice-versa, through one of the designated check-points. An example of this is Ledra Street. In the old town district, and the main shopping street in Nicosia, the narrow pedestrianised road is a busy, bustling area of local shops, international brands, coffee-shops, bars and restaurants.
Full of local artisan businesses you can buy everything from locally produced olive oil, to lace doilies and shawls, to Cypriot sculptures and carvings. While in Ledra Street, look for the Shacolas Tower, and climb to the public observation post on the 11th floor. From here there are great views across the city, including beyond the UN buffer zone into Turkish held Nicosia. Although there are organised tours to Nicosia , to get an authentic feel of Cyprus and its peoples, on both sides of the divide, you need to spend a little time amongst them.
Do a little shopping in the south and the north, sample the difference between Greek and Turkish cuisine, and make note of lifestyle differences. If your idea of the best places to stay in Cyprus involves the history and culture of the island, Nicosia has an excellent range of all types of accommodation to suit all budgets. At an altitude of m, on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains in the south-west of the island, Agros is a traditional Cypriot mountain village , becoming increasingly popular with visitors embracing agrotourism.
Built in a curve, terrace style, Agros is a pretty traditional village of white buildings and red pantile roofs , nestling amongst pine, cypress, and cedar trees, and areas of cultivated land, groves, vineyards, and orchards.
All the villages in the area have their own niches of expertise. Agros, known locally as The Village of Roses, produces its own rose water, and a rose petal brandy, preserved fruit, and various meats such as spiced sausages and smoked pork fillet.
Nearby Kalopanayiotis village has its own fish farms. In Omodos the locals specialise in wine making, In Prodromos their speciality is orchards and apple growing, while Lefkara village sells its embroidery and filigree silverware products across the world. As you tour from village to village you can find Byzantine Museums, monasteries, and churches to look round, many that date back to the 13th century.
For somewhere different to stay in Cyprus away from the busy coastal tourist areas, Agros is worth serious consideration. There are plenty of well worn biking and hiking trails as well as main roads. Make up some packed lunches, throw in a few bottles of drink, and set off in the fresh mountain air to discover what awaits you around the next corner, or in the next village.
Pleasant evenings can be spent chatting with the locals, enjoying the local cuisine, and sampling the local wines in bars and restaurants. Or for those romantic couple-nights, dine on a terrace, watching the stars twinkling in the heavens of a cloudless sky.
If you fancy Agros for your stay in Cyprus , there are a number of private and boutique hotels in the area, or you can choose to book rooms with families, or book privately owned studios, apartments or houses.
Prior to , Famagusta was a busy thriving port city and popular tourist destination with visitors from across Europe. Clean sandy beaches , and top quality hotels had the wealthy arriving in their thousands, to enjoy the sunshine, hospitality, and facilities of this beautiful old city. During the Turkish invasion of , Famagusta was heavily bombed by the Turks, and the majority of the Greek Cypriot population fled the Varosha area of the city.
Most left with just the clothes on their backs, and what they could get into suitcases or bags, expecting, when the fighting finished, to be allowed to return home. The Turkish Cypriot area of Famagusta is still open for business, and you can stroll the markets in the old town area for souvenirs, window shop in the malls of Salamis Road, and enjoy a Turkish or European coffee in the many coffee shops.
In the evenings, most hotels in Famagusta include entertainment for their guests, or you can enjoy a local beer or wine in the bars and restaurants. Unfortunately, the Greek Cypriot Varosha area remains a ghost town. Fenced off, derelict and deserted for the last 40 years, shops, houses, businesses, and hotels have fallen into disrepair, and nature is slowly reclaiming her own.
Most visitors wanting to spend a day or two exploring north Cyprus generally choose hotels just south of the green line. Although closer to Larnaca Airport, driving time from the crossing to Famagusta and the east coast is shorter. Other popular options are to cross through the border-check by foot, and arrange for a taxi, or have a hire car waiting on the Turkish side of the crossing. There are also a limited number of organised tours, that will take you to the various points to view the ghost town of Varosha.
Whether you choose north of the border for your stay in Cyprus, or south of the green line, you will find a limited but adequate number of small hotels around Famagusta, or a larger selection of hotels in the towns along the southern border region.
I know as I live there and it is way longer than 10 minutes!
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