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Cyprus is a year-round destination. Temperatures on the coast rarely fall much below 15°C (59°F) even in winter, although snow often falls on the High Troodos. December to February are the coolest, wettest months, and July and August the hottest, with temperatures rising as high as 40°C (104°F).

Most visitors, including citizens of the EU, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, do not require a visa to visit the Republic of Cyprus and can stay for up to three months. However visitors will be refused entry if their passports show that they have entered via Northern Cyprus.

Again, most visitors, including citizens of the EU, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand require only a valid passport to visit Northern Cyprus, but to avoid being refused entry on later visits to the south, passports should be stamped on a separate loose sheet of paper.

The Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO), representing southern Cyprus, has overseas offices in the UK, USA, Germany, Australia and elsewhere – see the website www.visitcyprus.org.cy for addresses. The North Cyprus Tourism Centre has overseas offices in the UK, Germany and Sweden – see the website www.gonorthcyprus.com

Information booth

The CTO has several outlets in southern Cyprus where you can access brochures, maps and information about the island.

Many countries have embassies or consulates in southern Nicosia (see General Information), but there are none north of the “Green Line”.

Visitors may bring in 200 cigarettes; one litre of spirits; two litres of wine; and 60 millilitres of perfume. The import of perishable food items is strictly prohibited.

Visitors may import any amount of Cypriot or foreign banknotes, which should be declared to customs on arrival. There are no restrictions in the North, which has no currency of its own and uses the Turkish lira.

Cyprus is one of the world’s most popular wedding destinations and some hotels have their own wedding chapel. Bride and groom must stay in Cyprus for 20 days.

Visitors taking medication should travel with an adequate supply. Pack beachwear and smart-casual wear for resorts, and a light sweater for spring and autumn visits.