An island divided in two for forty years, which has always been a crossroads of peoples in the eastern Mediterranean, with an archaeological heritage protected by Unesco, hectares of still unspoiled national park and a sea of turquoise shades. Cyprus is still a little-known destination visited by Italians, perhaps discouraged by the complex geo-political situation or simply by driving on the left. One of the main things to do is to book a villa, finding exclusive villas in cyprus will not be difficult just search according to your needs and you will find a lot of villas. Today we will take you to discover what to know before leaving for Cyprus.
It has a complex history which has determined its current geo-political situation
Having been a long British colony and gaining independence in 1960, the island of Cyprus has been divided into two states since 1974: the majority-Greek Cypriot Republic of Cyprus, the Turkish-majority Republic of Cyprus to the south and north.
The latter was created after the occupation of Turkey to defend the Turkish Cypriot population during the post-independence civil war and is currently not recognized by the international community. It is a good idea to talk to the locals about the complex situation of the island with a lot of tact, also because you are likely to be told two stories that are partly different depending on the area of the island you are in.
The power sockets and plugs are type G
The left movement is not the only thing that Cyprus has gained from British colonization at this time.
As in the UK, the plugs and sockets are type G. So if you are visiting Cyprus and not from the UK, don’t forget to pack your adapter!
If you are from Europe, Australia or Asia, you can safely use your devices in Cyprus as the standard voltage is 240V and the frequency is 50Hz. if you are from usa, canada or south america you will need a voltage converter.
Differences in temperature can be significant
During your stay in Cyprus, you will learn that the temperature can vary greatly depending on which part of the island you are on. For example, if you are visiting Cyprus in winter and want to explore the Troodos Mountains, be prepared for temperatures around freezing and freezing winds.
Don’t underestimate these temperature differences by not packing enough warm clothes.
Even if you visit Cyprus in the summer, don’t forget to pack suitable clothes if you want to visit the higher parts of the island as well.
Getting drunk in public is not possible
Having a glass of wine or a cocktail or two with friends in a Cypriot bar will make you very much like a local, you will look like a Cypriot. BUT, getting drunk in public is often considered shameful and reprehensible.
This is mainly due to the fact that some parts of Cyprus are Muslim while others are Greek Orthodox. So, unless you want to get the attention of the public and the people who follow you, avoid getting drunk.
Book a villa
As I said at the beginning booking a villa will not be a difficult task, there are also a lot of villas to rent in cyprus with private pool which with the hottest days in Cyprus will be a life saver. Prima di affittare la casa, dobbiamo sapere quali spese dobbiamo affrontare.
If we are going to rent our house and then rent another house in another location (for whatever reason), it is essential to provide that the rent income received will allow us to pay the other rent. Perhaps we find the advantage of not paying it, but it is always important to anticipate this situation.