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'''Cyprus''' is a Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into [[Greece|Greek]] (''Republic of Cyprus'') and [[Turkey|Turkish]] (''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'') parts. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the [[European Union]].
 
'''Cyprus''' is a Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into [[Greece|Greek]] (''Republic of Cyprus'') and [[Turkey|Turkish]] (''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'') parts. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the [[European Union]].
  
In the North buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast & hitching quite easy. In the South you can move around a single region for one or two Euro, and for this reason most people will be confused as to why you're hitch-hiking. Never the less, it's quite easy to find a ride, even within the city, but be sure that they take you to a good location if not going to your destination. Many times I have been dropped off in the middle of nowhere, or even right on the motorway, of which, the police aren't too understanding. In rural areas and in Troodos mountains it's easy to hitchhike, even with little traffic, everyone stops for you, even without asking. The locals simply put out their hand with the palm to the ground, but all seem to understand the thumb, and this is probably good for you as a sign that you're a traveller.
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In the North buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast, and hitching is quite easy. In the South you can move around a single region for one or two euro, and for this reason most people will be confused as to why you're hitch-hiking. Never the less, it's quite easy to find a ride, even within the city, but be sure that they take you to a good location if not going to your destination. Police will not be understanding if you are standing right on the motorway. In rural areas and in Troodos mountains it's easy to hitchhike, even with little traffic, everyone stops for you, even without asking. The locals simply put out their hand with the palm to the ground, but all seem to understand the thumb, and this is probably good for you as a sign that you're a traveller.
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In the South costs are higher than most of Europe except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.
  
 
== Cities ==
 
== Cities ==
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* [[Famagusta]] (''Gazimağusa'')
 
* [[Famagusta]] (''Gazimağusa'')
 
* [[Kyrenia]] (''Girne'')
 
* [[Kyrenia]] (''Girne'')
* [[Larnaca]]  (''İskele''),  
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* [[Larnaca]]  (''Larnaka or İskele; not to confuse with İskele in the north''),  
 
* [[Limassol]]  (''Limasol, Leymosun'')
 
* [[Limassol]]  (''Limasol, Leymosun'')
 
* [[Nicosia]]  (''Lefkoşa'')
 
* [[Nicosia]]  (''Lefkoşa'')
 
* [[Paphos]]  (''Turkish: Baf/Kasaba'')
 
* [[Paphos]]  (''Turkish: Baf/Kasaba'')
  
== Border Issues ==
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== Border crossing ==
The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it 10 times a day. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)
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The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it without limitation. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)
 
 
== Ferries to Cyprus ==
 
  
From [[Turkey]] there are ferries Between [[Taşucu]] (Mersin Province)  to [[Kyrenia]] ("Girne"), [[Alanya]] and [[Antalya]]. The night (slow) ferry From [[Taşucu]] is 72 Lyra, including port taxes. In summer fast ferries run everyday, but in the winter there are 2 slow ferries weekly (60TL or 100TL return) There are also ferries Between [[Mersin]] City in [[Turkey]] and [[Famagusta]] "Gazimagusta" in the East of the North side. But, apparently booking a plane ticket from any  major city in the South to the Airport in North Cyprus is cheaper. It only requires some pre-planning.
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== Nomadwiki & Trashwiki ==
  
From the South side there are '''no ferries''' 2012-13, [http://www.varianostravel.com/cruises/Limassol-Cyprus-Rhodes-Greece-ferry-boat-service.htm an agent comments]
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<br>There is a 2012 discussion about [http://www.world-nomad.com/tag/cyprus-ferries-to-israel/#axzz2PxaPRfT3 Israel ferries]. Salamis Lines sometimes have cruises [http://www.salamiscruiselines.com/phocadownload/cruise_program_en_2013.pdf 2013 Schedule]
 
<br>[http://www.ferrylines.com/en/ferries/ Ferrylines.com] provides info on most ferries in the Mediterranean.
 
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== Costs ==
 
- In the South costs are higher than most of Europe except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.
 
  
== Bus ==
 
see http://www.cyprusbybus.com/default.aspx
 
== FAQ  ==
 
*Paphos Airport to Nicosia - There is '''no''' direct bus, you must first take a bus into Paphos Karavella or Limassol City http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=8
 
*Larnaca Airport does have direct buses to Limassol  or Nicosia http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=9
 
  
== Places to stay ==
 
Due to costs being high I list a few
 
<br>Free camping is allowed with the land owners permission. It seems OK on beaches and forests.
 
<br>Girne : Cyprus Dorms  eur 10 (ask for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/]
 
<br>Lefkosa :  On the North side there are workers dorms from 10TL ask around. In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for eur 10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)
 
<br>Lemassol : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15
 
<br>Paros : the Triton Hotel is eur 15
 
<br>Polis : camping can be bargained to eur 5
 
<br>Pegia near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [https://www.facebook.com/recocy]
 
<br>Lower prices may be found through offers on Hostelworld.com
 
  
 
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[[couch:Cyprus]]

Revision as of 17:04, 25 October 2020

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Language: Greek, Turkish
Capital: Nicosia
Population: 794,600
Currency: Euro ( € ) in the south, Turkish Lira (TRL) in the north
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Cyprus is a Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into Greek (Republic of Cyprus) and Turkish (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) parts. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the European Union.

In the North buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast, and hitching is quite easy. In the South you can move around a single region for one or two euro, and for this reason most people will be confused as to why you're hitch-hiking. Never the less, it's quite easy to find a ride, even within the city, but be sure that they take you to a good location if not going to your destination. Police will not be understanding if you are standing right on the motorway. In rural areas and in Troodos mountains it's easy to hitchhike, even with little traffic, everyone stops for you, even without asking. The locals simply put out their hand with the palm to the ground, but all seem to understand the thumb, and this is probably good for you as a sign that you're a traveller.

In the South costs are higher than most of Europe except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.

Cities

(Turkish names of cities in brackets)

Border crossing

The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it without limitation. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)

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