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Your Visit to Cyprus
What you need to know
Flying to Cyprus
There are two airports which are controlled by the Republic of Cyprus. You can choose to fly either to Larnaka or to Pafos (Official Website here). Given the big number of airlines that fly to/from Cyprus, it will be easy for you to find a direct flight that suits your schedule. Being an EU member means that Cyprus allows EU citizens to travel using either their passport or their national ID card. Schengen visa holders are allowed to enter Cyprus. For a list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa, click here
Transportation
It is easy and very quick to travel from the two airports to Limassol. You can take the shuttle bus (Official Website: here) or the Limassol Airport Express (Official Website here). Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the airport’s designated area. You can find information about the Taxi Services and tariffs here.
The conference venue is conveniently located in the Old Town. Once in Limassol, you can easily travel between the conference venue and your accommodation either by taxi or by bus. If you choose to take a taxi, you can either pre-book it by phone, or hire it directly from the street. All taxis are obligatorily equipped with a taximeter. You can find information about their tariffs here. For information about the bus routes within Limassol, click here.
Distances
Driving distance between Pafos airport and Limassol: 50km
Driving distance between Larnaka airport and Limassol: 70km.
Accommodation
Being a popular touristic destination, Limassol offers a great variety of accommodation options, ranging from 5* hotels to fully-equipped apartments.
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The weather
Given its Mediterranean climate, Cyprus usually enjoys a smooth transition to winter during November. The average temperature in November is around 17°C (63°F). For the weather forecast click here
Language
The official languages of the Republic of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish, while English is widely spoken across the island.
Currency
The official currency of the Republic of Cyprus is the Euro (€). Hotels, large shops and restaurants accept credit cards, travellers' cheques, eurocheques and banknotes of major foreign currencies. All banks offer foreign currency exchange services and are open for the public: Monday-Friday 08:00 – 13:30. Foreign currency can also be exchanged at hotels, while you can find Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) outside most branches of banks and in the main tourist resorts.
About Limassol/Lemesos
Limassol (or Lemesos) is the second largest city in Cyprus and prides a unique combination of modern and ancient gems. The main city lies between the ancient city-kingdom of Amathus and the ancient city-kingdom of Kurion, while the Limassol region extends further up in the mountains and includes beautiful villages which are known for their rich tradition in wine-making, hence their name “Krassochoria” (wine villages).
Being a bustling holiday resort, the city has a lot to offer during your stay. You can choose to take a stroll down the 15km-long promenade and choose from a huge variety of cafés, restaurants, bars and shops. If, on the other hand, you wish to experience the traditional aura of the city, then the Old Town is the ideal place to spend a few hours. There you can visit the Medieval castle and the Municipal Market where you can taste fresh products offered by traditional merchants. The area is busy throughout the day and night, and features a great variety of shops and places to eat and drink. Alternatively, you can relax at the Limassol Marina which is one of the latest additions to the city (Official Website here) or go shopping at My Mall Limassol (Official Website here). If you are planning to combine the conference with a bit of holiday, then have a look at this list of suggestions to make your stay in Limassol a memorable experience.
Depending on where your accommodation will be, you may choose to walk around the city, take a taxi or the bus. For information about the bus routes and ticket prices, please click here. Urban Route 04 is the one that covers the conference venue (TEPAK).