Larnaca

Airport: Larnaca (LCA). Direct flights from London take about 4h 51m.

Public transport: a single ticket is typically £1.5–£2.2. A day pass or a travel card is usually better value if you ride several times a day.

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Currency: Euro (€) in the Republic of Cyprus.

Tipping: About 10% in restaurants if service is not included.

Take a debit or credit card with no foreign transaction fees if you can, carry a little cash for markets and small cafés, and when a machine offers to charge you in pounds, choose the local currency.

Typical daily spend: see the Larnaca cost guide.

Language: Greek. English is widely spoken.

Rhythm of the day: Dinner is late in summer. In the hottest months, activity pauses in the afternoon heat.

• Traffic drives on the left, as in the UK.
• A hire car makes it far easier to reach villages, mosaics and quiet beaches.
• Church and monastery visits expect covered shoulders and knees.

Free things to do: 6 of the 9 places in our Larnaca guide are free. See them.

Book timed-entry sights, popular restaurants and weekend trains ahead. Flights and hotels are usually cheapest booked 6 to 12 weeks out for city breaks, and earlier for summer beach holidays.

Emergency number: 112.

• Midsummer heat can be intense: plan outdoor sights for the morning.
• Check GOV.UK advice if you plan to cross between the Republic and the north of the island.

A UK GHIC gives you access to state healthcare in the EU on the same terms as locals, but it is not a substitute for travel insurance. Take out insurance that covers medical care, cancellation and your activities.

Plugs and voltage: Type G (the same three-pin plug as the UK), 230V. No adapter needed.

Tap water: Tap water is safe, though most visitors use bottled.

Entry and documents: Entry rules, passport validity and any pre-travel registrations change. Always check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice page for your destination before you book and again before you travel.