Getting around

Regional buses
Republic of Cyprus Intercity buses operate between towns and various holiday resorts. Almost all villages are connected by local bus to the nearest town, although the services may be restricted to only one or two a day.

Urban and suburban buses operate frequently during the day between 5.30am and 7pm. During summer, in certain tourist areas, buses may operate until midnight.

The Nea Amaroza bus company office is on Kyproleontos, beside the Old Town Restaurant. It runs more or less hourly buses to Paphos, and in Summer also has services to Latchi and the Baths of Aphrodite. There is also a daily service from the main square to Lefkosia.

Taxis
Service taxis, shared with other people (4 to 7 seats), operate between the main towns every hour or so. There are also rural taxis that operate in hill resorts and urban taxis in towns.

Boat trips
Republic of Cyprus
One-day boat excursions (usually including lunch) operate from April to October or November. Trips include Limassol Harbour to Lady’s Mile Beach; Paphos Harbour to Coral Bay and Agios Georgios; Larnaca Marina along Larnaca; Agia Napa to Paralimmi and Protaras; and Latchi along the Akamas coast.

Car rental
The many firms on the island include the internationally known companies; as well as many local ones and cars are moderately priced.

Drivers must usually be aged between 25 and 75 and have held a driving license for more than a year.

Driving
Drive on the left.
Seatbelts must be worn in front seats at all times and in rear seats where fitted.
Random breath-testing takes place. Never drive under the influence of alcohol.
Fuel stations open 6am-6pm with automatic credit card/cash vending at other times.
If you break down in the Republic of Cyprus a 24-hour towing service is provided by the Cyprus Automobile Association in Nicosia (tel 2231 3131), which is affiliated to the Alliance International de Tourisme (AIT). If the car is rented follow the instruction given on your documentation.