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Buses from the Airport

A public bus system from Paphos Airport to Paphos and Coral Bay, passing through the tourist areas, was introduced in June 2009. Prices are around €3.

For timetables see: http://www.pafosbuses.com - the Alepa Bus company web site. This has links for both the Paphos and Larnaca Airport bus timetables. Note that the buses are scheduled to link with flights so it is likely that there will be variations between summer and winter.

Shuttle-buses also run from Larnaca Airport. It is necessary to change in Limassol but the coaches link up. The whole journey takes about 2 hours.
The bus only stops at the bus station in Paphos, which is about 2-3 km from the apartments. It is therefore necessary from there to take an additional bus to near the Alexander the Great Hotel, 400m away from the apartments, or a taxi.
The fare is €14 one way, including luggage, so may be useful for smaller groups.
The timetable varies according to season so check the timetable - and maybe ring to check it is up-to-date: Tel (+357) 26 94 20 69. It is not necessary to book.

There is also a company which puts on minibus transfers which may appear reasonable for large groups which would only fit into several taxis. See Shuttledirect.com for more details.

Both kinds of bus have been used sccessfully by our guests.

Since they charge per person, it becomes viable to take your own taxi if you have larger numbers. See Holidaytaxis.com - look under "Greece/Cyprus!" With this kind of provider you need to book ahead.

Shopping for basics on arrival

If you are picking up a car at Paphos airport and driving in from there, there is a supermarket (Thrassos) and a kiosk on the left as you drive through Yeroskipou before reaching Paphos. (This is on your side of the road as driving is on the left.) Otherwise there is a convenience shop 200m away towards the Alexander the Great Hotel (open 8.00-midnight) and a 24/7 kiosk on Iasonos, two roads towards town.

Driving

Driving is on the left, as in Britain.

Speed Limits

Motorways: 100 km/h
Regional roads: 80 km/h, unless otherwise stated
Built up areas (towns and villages): 50km/h, unless otherwise stated.

Speeding attracts fines and speed cameras are in increasing use.

Drink Driving or Driving under the Influence of Alcohol.

It is illegal to drive a car or motorbike - or even pedal cycle - while under the influence of alcohol. Foreign licence holders not living in Cyprus can be fined on the spot or imprisoned.

Television

The apartments receive Cypriot TV, which has some English language programmes, and satellite transmissions.

Emails and Internet

You can request internet access in the apartments for a small extra charge. There are internet cafes in the town but, if you bring your own computer, you will probably find it cheaper to have access in the apartments.

Telephones

If your mobile telephone bill might turn out very expensive consider buying a Cyprus SIM card. Check first that your telephone is unlocked. The cards themselves cost around 15-20 CYP, including some air time. Try CYTA or MTN.

Electricity

The electricity in Cyprus is 240 volts as in England and plugs are as the English 3-pin plugs. There are adapters (from the European 2-pin) kept in each of the apartments for use by guests who bring their own personal equipment e.g. phone charger. Most electrical equipment is provided, as described elsewhere.

Water

As with many Mediterranean countries, water is short in Cyprus, especially in summer.
There are some restrictions on such activities as watering gardens and there can be short duration water cuts.
Both apartments have large tanks on the roof which should be enough to satisfy need during any cuts, as long as water is used carefully e.g. don't take baths, remember the washing machine takes a lot of water.
If the water from the drinking water tap is not flowing, then, if you are drinking a lot, it may be more pleasant to use bottled water during the period of the cut, as water in the other taps comes through the tank.

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