We leave for Cyprus by car

Cyprus has a reputation as one of the best places for European recreation. Even today, it attracts tourists with its mysterious beauty and mysticism. This island can be re-discovered every time. This land, as if created for constant research, is shrouded in mythology and the spirit of history. And now you are going to Cyprus. By car along the island, traveling is much more comfortable than on public transport, since it is not developed well enough. You can travel both on your own car and on a rented one, the good of the island is quite specialized companies whose services are distinguished by their accessibility and excellent service.

The beauty of Cyprus

Despite the small enough area, this island is a mix of ancient history, grandeur, chic. In Cyprus by car you can drive from Ayia Napa, that is, from the east coast, to Paphos - the western part of the island. And this road will only take three hours. A trip to Cyprus by car will become a bright, unforgettable, exciting.

Transport system of the island

Cyprus has a not very well-developed transport system due to its small size. Some types of vehicles are generally absent: the operation of the railway, for example, was discontinued in 1952, and domestic airlines are also very poorly developed. There are only charters between Paphos and Larnaca, carried out by small aircraft, which are primarily designed for tourists.

If you decide to go to Cyprus by car, remember that the island is left-sided, which Russian tourists can deliver some difficulties. But here the quality of the roads is beautiful. Traffic signs are written in Greek and English.

The proportion of alcohol in the blood should not exceed 0.4 ppm. When driving, you are not allowed to talk on your mobile phone, unless you use a hands-free system.

Maximum traffic on highways: 65-100 km / h (min-max). In the city you have to travel no faster than 50 km / h, on ordinary country roads you can go at a speed of up to 80 km / h. Due to the fact that the other modes of transport are not developed enough, the network of roads is very branched and well laid. Therefore, a trip to Cyprus by car will be one pleasure. True, if you provide everything in advance.

Required "trivia" for traveling by car

First of all, you need to purchase a map of the island. Of course, it can be bought already in Cyprus, but if you are driving your own car, it is better to load the routes in advance either to the navigator (navigation system) or to some mobile device (laptop, mobile phone, etc.).

It is also important for an ideal trip to make a trip plan that can have such components:

• The cultural program;
• night life;
• Shopping.

Under each of these lines, the address, phone number, and the name of the museum / institution / shop will be hidden.

Do not forget all contacts of official representations, so that in case of an emergency you can quickly contact the necessary people.

Rental conditions

If you decide to rent a vehicle to explore the beauty of the island, do not forget that the services of any hotel have their surcharge, so do not be surprised that renting a car directly at the hotel will be significantly higher.

Take time and stroll around the city. You will see that car rental services are found almost at every corner. You will be given a large selection of models and price categories. Consultants in most cases speak Russian well.

You can easily arrange a car in the following cases:

• You already have 25 years, and you can confirm it with documents;
• You have a driving license (you do not need to have an international certificate, our Russian one, too);
• Driving experience must be at least three years;
• You have a quick reaction and adaptation to new conditions: on the island left-hand traffic.

Insurance is usually included in the price, but for gasoline will come to pay separately. That is, you must return the car with the same level of fullness of the gasoline tank as you took it. The kilometrage is not limited.

The rental price varies depending on the level of the car, the season, the number of days you want to borrow the selected model.

The numbers of rented cars start with the letter Z, which makes it possible to easily identify them not only to police officers, but also to local drivers who may be more lenient with tourists.

South Cyprus

The itinerary for Cyprus by car can be made on the basis of what you want to see. You can visit at least two points - two coasts of one island.

When traveling to Cyprus by car, be sure to schedule a visit to the city of Paphos. It is an archaeological park and a port fortress. It is under the protection of UNESCO and is a world heritage of culture. The bay of Aphrodite you will find near the city. The legend says that here the sea goddess of beauty and love was born in foam.

The castle from the times of Byzantium Colossi and remains of the ancient Curio, and among them a museum of wine produced in Cyprus - all this you will find in South Cyprus.

The ancient city of the island, Amathus, can also be found in South Cyprus and included in its itinerary. Here archeologists found the basilica, created in the era of early Christianity, the sanctuary of Aphrodite, the remains of a system of water lines and bathing. The only drawback is that it's all practically destroyed.

Southern Protaras is famous for its sandy beaches. Especially one stands out - in the Bay of the Fig Tree.

Northern Cyprus

When traveling in Cyprus by car, do not forget to visit the northern part of the island. Here the movement, you can say, is not, so the car will be very useful to you.

In this part of the island there are a large number of hotels and apartments. Some of them are exclusive and represent a place for a real holiday. One can single out the Karpaz peninsula, on which there are mini-hotels with bungalows on the edge of the sea, a beach where for five kilometers there is not a soul to meet.

Moving along the island further, visit the castles of Kantara, Bufavento and Hilarion. The locations of these attractions are impregnable, and the views from them are breathtaking.

After overcoming the Kyrenian range and arriving at the stream town of Girne, you can visit the Kyrenia Castle.

After only 20 minutes from Kyrenia, you can get to the Bellapais Monastery.

Built in the 12th century, the monastery Agios Ioannis Chrysostomos Monastery is on its way to the castle of Buffavento.

The best of the corners of this part of the island can be called the Karpas peninsula.

Cyprus by car

Reviews from such travel tourists leave in the overwhelming majority of positive. The outline of the route may look like this:

• South Cyprus: Larnaca - Limassol - Paphos - Polis - Troodos. From there - to the northern part of the island in Nicosia.
• Northern Cyprus: Nicosia - Famagusta - Peninsula Karpas - Kantara Castle - Kyrenia.

That is, to know all the beauty and secrets of the island of Cyprus, it is optimal to travel by car.

Bright discoveries and good roads!