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Buses

- General

A good public bus system runs from Paphos Airport to Paphos and Coral Bay, passing through the tourist areas. There are also routes up to the old town and market. Prices are a standard €1 for all single routes, or €2 for a whole day pass. Children under 12 travel free.

For timetables see: http://www.pafosbuses.com - the OSYPA Bus company web site. There are variations between summer and winter.
It is not necessary to book the airport buses.

- From Paphos Airport

The Osypa web site has a link for the Paphos Airport bus timetable.
At €1 per person they are much cheaper than taxis but you will need to get off at the Alexander the Great Hotel and walk the last 350 metres up the road opposite to Limnaria Villas.
The timetable varies according to season so check it - and maybe ring to confirm it is up-to-date: Tel (+357) 26 94 20 69.

- From Larnaca Airport

Buses also run from Larnaca Airport. It is necessary to change on the outskirts of Limassol but at the same place. The whole journey to Paphos bus station takes about 2 hours when links are good.
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, 350m away from the apartments, or a taxi.

The fare is €8 one way, including luggage, to Limassol.
The stretch from Limassol to Paphos was €3 at the end of 2011.

Unfortunately, the links and frequency vary considerably according to the time of year, so, if in doubt, ring the companies beforehand to find out details.
The web sites are: airportshuttlebus.eu - bus Larnaca airport to Limassol (Lemesos) and Intercity Buses - bus Limassol (Lemesos) to Paphos. Change at the Saint George Havouzas shuttle bus stop.
The other option, which will take you right to the apartment, is to take a 'shared taxi' from Limassol. (Travel Express Limassol 24661010, Paphos 26923800) from the changing point for only €10 per person. This will then take you direct to Limnaria Villas. The attendant in the kiosk at the Limassol bus stop may ring for you. This service only runs during the day (about 6.00 am to 18.00.)

- Private buses

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

Both kinds of bus have been used successfully by our guests.
Given the prices, buses may be useful for smaller groups.

- Taxis from the airport

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.
Do not pick up a taxi direct from outside the airport. This is expensive. Make sure you have one booked beforehand. See our page Car Hire and Taxis
Alternatively, if you intend to hire a car anyway, it may be cheaper to collect one (booked beforehand) at the airport.

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 with long opening hours, sometimes to 2.00 am in summer, 200m away towards the Alexander the Great Hotel.

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/or satellite transmissions.

Emails and Internet

Broadband internet access is available in the apartments at no extra charge - but bring your own computer. This can represent a significant financial saving for those who need the service.
For those who do not want to bring their own equipment there are internet cafés in the town.

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 Britain and plugs are as the British-type 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 such as phone chargers. Most electrical equipment is provided, as described elsewhere.

Water

As with many Mediterranean countries, water is short in Cyprus, especially in summer.
This has been less of a problem recently. However, 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 and 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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